Well we were well truely beaten against Fulham. Rather worrying they have the worst away record in the League but we must quickly look onwards to the next fixture. 46 hours rest for our players and Coyle has already said some are likely to be rested.
Newcastle are the inform team of the League and are scoring for fun but my gut is telling me we can get something from this game if the right team is put out. Fixture congestion might lead Newcastle to rest some of their players or at the very least keep the likes of Pappis Cisse off 100%.
Given Newcastle's form and squad 451 is a must for me. This could be made difficult by the fact Coyle took Pratley off early today and perhaps rushed him back. I'm hoping for our sakes that Coyle isn't planning to switch to 442 for Newcastle, although I have a nagging doubt he might which I would assume end in a rout.
My Squad:
-----------------------------------Boggers
Steinsson------------Wheats----------Ream-------Ricketts
-----------------------Vela--------Reo-c------Mavies
Sordell---------------------------------------------------------Petrov
--------------------------------------Davies
Subs:
Jussi
Knight
Pratley (If fit)
Eagles
Ryo
Klasnic
Ngog
Didn't get to watch most of the first half so didn't see how Ryo was playing. Coyle said he was tired so I assume he wasn't looking sharp hence why he's benched.
Team For Newcastle
posted on 8/4/12
"At end of day, football isn't played on paper"
"They have a £24m former Real Madrid midfielder"
Make your mind up..........
posted on 8/4/12
I don't blame the system I blame coyle for playing pratley who I have never ever said was good. I am disappointed in Alonso who after nearly two years in the pl looked totally out of his depth. I was also sad to see sordell get no game time. Coyle looks to have made a decent signing in ream. I though the subs today were wrong and made no difference.
I am with hat totally on the spankings by non top 4-6 teams. Fulham may have a superior 11 but look at Wigan giving Chelsea a game at Stamford bridge.
I don't want coyle sacked but expect if we stay up that he is told there has to be serious improvement or it is the door for him. If we go down he has until crimbo to make a serious challenge for promotion or it's the door.
posted on 8/4/12
I don't blame the system I blame coyle for playing pratley who I have never ever said was good. I am disappointed in Alonso who after nearly two years in the pl looked totally out of his depth. I was also sad to see sordell get no game time. Coyle looks to have made a decent signing in ream. I though the subs today were wrong and made no difference.
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So who would you have played in place of pratley then?
Alonso is 21 years of age, and has played 7 league games for us, not exactly like he has been in the league for ages has he?
posted on 8/4/12
Pratley has got better...
Alonso will never be a premiership player.. Suited to Spain..
posted on 8/4/12
Alonso will never be a premiership player.. Suited to Spain..
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I do love how you are making that judgement after 7 games, give him a decent run in the team before you judge ...
posted on 8/4/12
Glad you love that...
How many games have you seen him play? Live...
posted on 8/4/12
I would have gone for either a cardboard muamba cut out or vela and give the kid a chance. Pratley is flogging a dead horse.
posted on 8/4/12
No reply Moses...?
I suspect you've not seen Alonso live..?
I've more knowledge of La Liga than you have of your family... I've seen Alonso on TV and live many times and have watched English football for 30 years.....
It's no wonder you love my judgement... It's no worse or better than yours.... But I'd not be as rude..
posted on 8/4/12
Good morning Mallorca, just seen your comment ....
Anyway, from what I have seen, he has been quite inconsistant, has played well, but like yesterday, has played quite poorly as well.
I wasn't criticising your knowledge of football at all, all I was saying is that he hasn't had much game time in England yet and might turn out to be a consistent performer at this level ....
posted on 8/4/12
Moses he might do and has had injuries but he has also been with us for nearly two years and yesterday looked as bad as dare I say it robbo