bannedfromHandV Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This should still be a strong enough team to beat a team in the relegation zone of the league below. Yet a near full strength side wasn't good enough to win in the original game? Palace are only in the relegation zone due to the ten point reduction without that they would be pushing for play offs. Tough tie this and I want the manager to pick the strongest team possible I'm fully aware of the ten point deduction however the Championship is such that there is a fine line between the decent teams and the shit teams and the fact that Palace have lost three of their last four would suggest to me that in losing Victor Moses they would appear to have lost the defining factor which held them slightly above that fine line of being decent instead of shit. They're now shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 A win tonight with a strong team would be a fantastic confidence boost and keeps us on a roll, particularly after the second half on Sunday. Presuming Man Utd play a strong team on Sunday, we are going to get the run around at some point and these boys are so fit, having a rest tonight isn't going to make a great deal of difference to the energy levels come the final. The biggest worry is injuries but I'm willing to bet that the majority of the so called first team would rather have a game tonight than put their feet up and think about Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanddonya Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Whoever- and whatever he plays - I won't have a go ahime. Its a really tough call. On one hand you are 4 days away from the Leegue Cup Final ,and the 1st final for 10 yrs. On the other hand, you have a bottom 3 (yes I know the deduction !) Championship side, and if successful, another championship side between you and the FA Cup Semi Final ! What do you do. It will be Guzan, I think thats a gimme. I think its also a gimme about Carew and Fonz Then I think it will either be Beye and Young , or maybe a surprise of Young and Bouma. Delph is a gimme. And I reckon it will be Cueller and Collins (and maybe take Cueller off for Davies when / if he can). So it is the midfield trio that is the issue - who knows!. I do predict we will go out, and I'll be gutted, but as long as the team give their all (not like 1st half on Sunday) - I'll back them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Can't believe so many are considering Davies! I think the lad will come good but to throw him in against a Championship side could cost us and potentially wreck his confidence. sorry had to laugh at this he has played against the best like liverpool this season and was outstanding. we are not playing barcelona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Don't forget though that some people would have you believe that Davies is terrible and far worse than Collins and Cuellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaretMahoney Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I do rate Davies (but think he is a little bit behind Dunne/Collins, that partnership is extremely good) and think he could start this alongside Collins so I'd go with this: Beye Collins Davies L Young Albrighton Sidwell Milner Delph Carew Fonz But it'd be nice to see Bouma in for L Young. and maybe Salifou instead of Milner, at least for the 1st half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Whoever- and whatever he plays - I won't have a go ahime. Its a really tough call. On one hand you are 4 days away from the Leegue Cup Final ,and the 1st final for 10 yrs. On the other hand, you have a bottom 3 (yes I know the deduction !) Championship side, and if successful, another championship side between you and the FA Cup Semi Final ! What do you do. so true. people will criticise the team whatever he does. but i trust he will do what is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 ^We have to go strong, no doubt. We'll lose otherwise. But this was the point of having a squad. I really believe that the side posted below would be strong enough to do the business tonight, whilst also resting a few key players for Sunday. I'd like to see: Friedel Beye Cuellar Collins Young Milner Sidwell Delph Young Carew Delfouneso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 They will use the fact we have a final coming up to their advantage, they will play very dirty IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I want to see Delf start for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Guzan Cueller Collins Davies (if fit) Young Sidwell Albrighton Milner Delph Downing Delfounseo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies4England Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 MON is going to play him best available team most probably. I can only see Dunne getting a rest while Gabby and Petrov may not make it. Guzan/Friedel? Young Warnock Cuellar Collins Young Downing Milner Petrov/Delph Heskey Gabby/Delfouneso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 i understand that but whats the point of having players like beye, sidwell and davies if your never gonna play them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 hopefully we will see gabby and stan rested as they are carrying knocks, dunne as hes our best defender and we need him for sunday, and maybe jimmy as he needs a break. should still be able to put out a strong team as youve got collins,cuellar (or maybe davies) luke young and warnock at the back. delph, downing (he should be on a high after 2 goals sunday), ash and whoever else in midfield. maybe albrighton instead of ash if hes fit. then carew and fonz upfront. goalie doesnt bother me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 24, 2010 Moderator Share Posted February 24, 2010 What time is kick off tonight? My ticket says 19:45, the website says 20:00. :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Guzan Cueller Collins Davies (if fit) Young Sidwell Albrighton Milner Delph Downing Delfounseo He aint gonna play Delf on his own up front mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I'm in Paulanddonya's boat, I won't critisice, well unless he plays a full strength team because I think at least 4/5 people can be rested. Milner, Dunne, Agbonlahor, Warnock, Petrov for me need rests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted February 24, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2010 I get the feeling this is going to be a hard game for us, reckon it may go all the way to extra time and penalties, I so hope i'm wrong. My prediction is we win 5-3, after extra time and penalties. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 24, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2010 What time is kick off tonight? My ticket says 19:45, the website says 20:00. :? Just to make it more confusing, the FATV site says 19:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Any team news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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