CI Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Blimey those line up posted above look very very weak. How far we have fallen in 2 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 When Vlaar was injured vs. Arsenal I was under the impression he'd be back within a week, its dragged on for over a month now and apparently he's still not near a return. Why have all our senior players picked up knocks, are our training methods only intended for younger players to endure? We're in the shite, Weimann being out has become a pretty big blow, never thought id be saying that at the start of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 **** my life, we are depleted and all the media raving about how well Wigan have played lately. We really need to try and pull a result out of our arse. I think we're really going to miss Weinmann as he takes some focus off Tekkers. Teams are wising up to Benteke and its making it much harder to feed him and create chances - and with our many injuries ahead of tomorrow chances will be at a premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I don't think it's the training. This is the third season in a row where we've suffered a major injury crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I remember MoN getting loads of shit for giving players days off and for his supposed lack of proper training. Funny how we've suffered with injuries since he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) We are royally ****. People predicting a 3-0, 4-0 win for us - are you having a laugh? I would play a tight 4-5-1 with Bannan slightly advanced. At least he can attempt to put a ball through for Benteke or take a cross/corner and land it on his bonce. We'll be lucky to get a draw. Edited December 28, 2012 by supernova26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted December 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 28, 2012 Haven't seen anyone predict a 3-0 win to us but for Wigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parisvilla Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Albrighton looked lively, (pleasant surprise) when he came on against Spurs. Hopefully he'll start and put in a good 90 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My team: Guzan Lichaj Lowton Clark Bennett Westwood Herd Graham Ireland Carruthers Benteke 4-2-3-1 or Guzan Herd Lowton Clark Bennett Bannan Westwood Ireland Carruthers Benteke Bowery 4-3-1-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Guzan Lowton-Herd-Clark-Bennett (depressing backline but there is nobody else fit is there?) Bannan- Westwood Albrighton-Ireland-Holman Benteke Don't think we can put out anybody else can we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I remember MoN getting loads of shit for giving players days off and for his supposed lack of proper training. Funny how we've suffered with injuries since he left. Some people remember MON far too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Guzan lichaj Lowton clark Bennett Albrighton westwood bannan carruthers Ireland Tekkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) I have no clue how we will line up for this, but hopefully Bannan finds his way back in. I'd be interested to see: Benteke Carruthers Holman Ireland Westwood Bannan Lichaj Clark Herd Lowton Guzan Also, if we revert back to 3-5-2, which I do not imagine we will, I would give Stevens a shot at the wingback role, put Lichaj at RWB, and shift Lowton to the right of the back 3. 2-1 Win. Edited December 28, 2012 by admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We never do well v wigan at home - I would take a draw TBH - but I fear 1-2 loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Working til 5am tonight then again at 10pm tomorrow but I'm travelling down for this, think we will grind out a very nervy win. Would go: Guzan Lichaj Lowton Clark Bennett Herd Westwood Alby Ireland Bannan Benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just keep KEA away from the starting line up, don't care how many injuries we've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Just keep KEA away from the starting line up, don't care how many injuries we've got. Think he's on a plane to Africa, phew. Anyway I'm going to be positive and say 0-0 and safely last on MOTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have no clue how we will line up for this, but hopefully Bannan finds his way back in. I'd be interested to see Benteke Carruthers Holman Ireland Westwood Bannan Lichaj Clark Herd Lowton Guzan Also, if we revert back to 3-5-2, which I do not imagine we will, I would give Stevens a shot at the wingback role, put Lichaj at RWB, and shift Lowton to the right of the back 3. 2-1 Win. Your mental. We'll get murdered down the centre and on the right wing if we line up like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I don't think it's the training. This is the third season in a row where we've suffered a major injury crisis. Agree. I have never believed it's the training. Houllier used to get loads of stick for it, but I didn't believe it was the training then and I still don't now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Think we will lose this, and lose bad. Lambert will play the same team and formation as he did against the last two opponents. He doesnt really have any other choice. The only way I can see us getting anything is if Wigan are monomentally shite, or if we dont concede first. Anyone could beat us at the moment, even probably down to League 2 level, we are that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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