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Offline Loxton01

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Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« on: August 06, 2013, 09:35:04 AM »
Of the players we have signed I cannot see many starting on opening day.

Biggest contenders I would suggest would be Luna and Okore.

Tonev could be a darkhorse ahead of Gabby

Whats everyone think

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2013, 09:38:53 AM »
Luna I'd say is a 90% chance, Okore about 60%, assuming they're both fit.

Unless any of our other regulars are injured I can't see starts for anyone else.

Offline Ron Manager

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2013, 09:43:38 AM »
Luna will more than likely start. The centre back pairing will be Vlaar and Baker. Okore may make an appearance off the bench.

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2013, 09:55:06 AM »
I think Luna will start, and possibly Bacuna who seems to have impressed pre-season. Helenius may get on as a substitute second half.

Offline Concrete John

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2013, 10:00:50 AM »
Like most posters so far, I think Tony Moon will start.  After him, I'd class Okore and Bacuna as 50/50 and the rest unlikely.

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2013, 10:05:50 AM »
Tony Moon will start, Helenius will come on as sub.  The rest will depend on injuries/the form of the current players.

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2013, 10:10:55 AM »
Tony Moon definitely.
Okore possibly.
Bacuna, Tonev, Helenius, Steer all on the bench.

Offline Dr Butler

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2013, 10:18:34 AM »
I love that name Tony Moon.....really looking forward to the season and if we can get a positive result at Arsenal it will certainly give us some confidence, and it's time to blow that wanker Mourinho's home record out of the water.

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2013, 11:23:18 AM »
I'd have thought Luna was a shoe-in.
Okore probably would have been if he hadn't missed so much of pre-season.
Tonev, Bacuna, Steer and Helenius will be on the bench.


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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2013, 11:27:38 AM »
Tony Moon definitely.
Okore possibly.
Bacuna, Tonev, Helenius, Steer all on the bench.

Not seen much of pre season action but will be going Saturday - how has Moon done? Better than Bennett?

Offline Concrete John

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2013, 11:33:03 AM »
I can see Okore having a very similar season to Westwood last year.  He'll take some time to adapt and get a place in the team, but then be a mainstay and looked at as a VERY good signing. 

Offline Big Dick Edwards

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2013, 11:34:35 AM »
Tony Moon definitely.
Okore possibly.
Bacuna, Tonev, Helenius, Steer all on the bench.

Not seen much of pre season action but will be going Saturday - how has Moon done? Better than Bennett?

Yes, though that wouldn't be difficult given most of Bennett's performances last season.

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2013, 11:35:08 AM »
why do we call him Tony Moon ?

Offline Big Dick Edwards

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2013, 11:35:46 AM »
why do we call him Tony Moon ?

Antonia Luna = Tony Moon

Offline darren woolley

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Re: Will any of the newboys start against Arsenal [away]
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2013, 11:37:05 AM »
Like most of you I agree I think Luna will start.

 


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