Papillon Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 West Ham away is a hard game for most teams, basically because they will try to shut out every team instead of trying to score goals. Their strategy is obviously to play for a draw and then see where it takes the team in terms of corners and other set-pieces. I'm predicting an extremely boring draw, either 0-0 or 1-1, which in all fairness is a good result for us. We can of course win it if Benteke is on top of his game, and they will probably not score more than one goal. It has the Hull-game written all over it, since the managers are totally of the same mould. Bruce vs. Allardyce, brrr...... even Lambert edges that battle in terms of charisma. 1-1 Benteke 23' Noble (pen) 54' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 1, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2013 Maybe Lowton will get a chance now that Luna and Bennett are out. Likely not though. With Gabby out Andi has to play. Then it's either Kozak or Tonev in Gabby's place. I don't know which I'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 1, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2013 We're a bit thin at the back. Lowton and Bacuna give us options on the right, but with Okore, Luna and Bennett out, if we lose one of the other three then who would we bring in? Lowton to CB? Herd? Our three CB's haven't got the greatest record for not picking up niggles and knocks which makes me very nervous. For this game, I think we match up quite well against them and I think if we start well we'll win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey2Arms Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Can see Lambert instructing Delph to stick to Morrison tomorrow. With both of there reputations, there could be fireworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Really hard game to call this. The bookies like 1-1. Frankly this could be anywhere from 0-0 to 6-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Generally in football any points gained away are seen as a good thing, unfortunately given our woeful home form, draws in games like this are disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 "If Bowery scores we're on the pitch If Bowery scores we're on the pitch" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Generally in football any points gained away are seen as a good thing, unfortunately given our woeful home form, draws in games like this are disappointing. Sad, but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 (edited) ---------------Guzan--------------- --------------------------------------- Lowton---Clark---Vlaar--Bacuna --------------------------------------- ------El Ahmadi----Sylla---------- --------------------------------------- ---------------Delph----------------- Helenius-----------------Wiemann ---------------------------------------- --------------Benteke--------------- Bring it on Spammers. Edited November 1, 2013 by KSV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I would like to see Helenius get some decent game time in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Wouldn't be surprised if we see Chris Herd in some capacity tomorrow. Possibly at LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Wouldn't be surprised if we see Chris Herd in some capacity tomorrow. Possibly at LB. I forgot he was even considered a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2013 Maybe Marc will get a look again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I think Marc's already gone on loan to Wigan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Fortunately due to form (we have virtually no one playing well), the injuries may improve us, just ashame Weimann wasn't injured too or we could have put out our strongest side. The only absence that concerns me is Luna's. Despite all this I am going for a shock win, another defeat is inconceivable and would put us back in familiar territory casting a whole new doom tint on all threads on here. 0-2 [Delph, Bacuna (free kick)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Maybe Marc will get a look again? Pay attention man!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I think we will lose 2-1 We are on a bad run of form and without Gabby we have zero pace to exploit them on the counter attack which is basically our only tactic I fully expect them to load the box with crosses and when we come across teams like that...well we all know what happens Our defenders shit themselves If we are on our game then we could possibly swing it the other way and come away with a 2-1 win but I think Gabby is too big a miss Rest assured though it will be a mediocre game between 2 mediocre teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myko Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Actually think Herd could do a decent job at LB. Whenever he's played there he's looked at least competent. It's just when he plays at CB it makes me shudder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2013 Really hard game to call this. The bookies like 1-1. Frankly this could be anywhere from 0-0 to 6-5 If you want to place a bet on 6-5 Ill take that bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2013 ---------------Guzan--------------- --------------------------------------- Lowton---Clark---Vlaar--Bacuna --------------------------------------- ------El Ahmadi----Sylla---------- --------------------------------------- ---------------Delph----------------- Helenius-----------------Wiemann ---------------------------------------- --------------Benteke--------------- Bring it on Spammers. This is the team Id like to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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