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Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #15 on: November 06, 2010, 02:39:09 PM »
Midfield looks a bit lightweight to me with four attackers and only one defensive. I'd have gone with Ireland or Hogg instead of Bannan.

I'd have picked Clark instead of Albrighton.

Ireland would provide even less steel than Bannan.

I don't think anyone can accuse GHou of being negative today though...

I meant Clark, not sure why I typed Hogg instead, old age at a guess.

I'd have even considered Sidwell ahead of Bannan, not so based on ability but more to have a bit more bite in there.

And you're right, certainly looks like we'll be going for it, which could be a joy to watch. Or a nightmare if we get over run in midfield.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #16 on: November 06, 2010, 02:40:16 PM »
Look, no talking about Ireland unless you were born or have lived there all your life.

LOL, ROFL etc.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2010, 02:42:56 PM »
I'd call it brave, refreshing even, rather than mental. Fonz, Bannan and Albrighton know each others game very well. Barry is in better form than Ireland and all three are good at passing into feet. We're not gonna win by pumping it long today.

Oh and Hou said in his press conference yesterday that Sidwell had been ill the last couple of days.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #18 on: November 06, 2010, 02:43:34 PM »
Team almost picks itself

Obviously not.

Offline eastie

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #19 on: November 06, 2010, 02:44:23 PM »
looks as if veetle are showing our game today , usually a very good quality link with them.

http://www.veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4cd30c358bf46

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #20 on: November 06, 2010, 02:44:37 PM »

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #21 on: November 06, 2010, 02:46:02 PM »
I wonder if Downing might be playing a little deeper in midfield today. Out of those players in midfield, he strikes me as the one with the best passing range.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #22 on: November 06, 2010, 02:46:33 PM »
one word-lightweight

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #23 on: November 06, 2010, 02:47:19 PM »
Don't much like the line up.  Would probably have chosen Sidwell or Clark alongside Nige for more defensive solidity.  Wonder if he's playing Downing in the middle alongside Nige?

Offline Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #24 on: November 06, 2010, 02:48:48 PM »
Bannan instead of Ireland?  Mental.

Why? Bannan has bags of energy. Ireland is a lazy git.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #25 on: November 06, 2010, 02:49:22 PM »
I like the line up to be honest. I find Bannan a very intelligent player and he puts himself about. Ireland is an upgrade if his head is in it. If not he's a liability. The line up is quite young and quick. I like our chances today.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #26 on: November 06, 2010, 02:52:00 PM »
one word-lightweight

Well, their central midfield is Greening, Murphy and Dempsey further forward. If anything, with NRC in there, we're the heavyweight ones.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #27 on: November 06, 2010, 02:52:11 PM »
This is not a @get 0-0 draw" team. Hope the kids don't  wither.

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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #28 on: November 06, 2010, 02:52:41 PM »
think we are very lightweight in midfield and up front. Certainly would have gone with Clark in midfield. We could be murdered at set pieces today.


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Re: Fulham v Aston Villa Match Thread
« Reply #29 on: November 06, 2010, 02:53:34 PM »
Bannan instead of Ireland?  Mental.

Why? Bannan has bags of energy. Ireland is a lazy git.

I must sat this selection is very harsh criticism of Ireland and Sidwell.

 


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