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Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
#356334 15/08/13 10:05 AM
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Mignolet

Johnson, Toure, Agger, Enrique

Henderson, Lucas

Sterling, Gerrard, Coutinho

Aspas

Defense goes without saying. 'holding' midfield, I just think that Henderson was better than Allen last year and has more chance of getting forward. Would push Gerrard behind striker as I still think he can cut playing there occasionally, and although Coutinho is wasted slightly more out wide he is definitely the best we have there. Aspas up top because of a good pre-season and Sturridge has come back from injury so probably sub him on some point and stick him up top if things aren't going well.
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
EMP #356346 15/08/13 10:21 AM
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Fair point EMP. That was something I considered, but I really don't think Gerrard's pass completion (usually around 85%) is high enough for that role - never has been.

I was interested that BR suggested he could play there as he gets old and loses his energy levels, but he would have to change his approach to passing. As a deep-lying play-maker he would definitely have to cut out the more risky through-balls - it's too dangerous to lose possession so deep with so few players behind you.

Personally I'd like to see Eriksen come in as SG's long-term replacement next to Lucas and SG used when we playing more counter-attack (away from home) or to come on as super-sub when we need a bit of inspiration.

Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
Rafas Statman #356348 15/08/13 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted By: Rafas Statman
Fair point EMP. That was something I considered, but I really don't think Gerrard's pass completion (usually around 85%) is high enough for that role - never has been.

I was interested that BR suggested he could play there as he gets old and loses his energy levels, but he would have to change his approach to passing. As a deep-lying play-maker he would definitely have to cut out the more risky through-balls - it's too dangerous to lose possession so deep with so few players behind you.

Personally I'd like to see Eriksen come in as SG's long-term replacement next to Lucas and SG used when we playing more counter-attack (away from home) or to come on as super-sub when we need a bit of inspiration.


Would definitely like to see Eriksen there. Hopefully he wouldn't be overly expensive because of contract running down either smile
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
ken_the_great #356355 15/08/13 10:40 AM
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You know I’ve gone into every season for 55 years in an optimistic frame of mind, and yet when I look at the various lineups in this thread I feel as though we’ve had no real transfer window in this close season so far.
I also have to say looking at those lineups I get very, very nervous. I will be overjoyed if they go out on Saturday and convince me that I’ve got nothing to worry about, please God let that happen.
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
#356403 15/08/13 01:02 PM
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Yes when you look at what we have available it looks a bit thin doesn't it?

Think there will be a lot of 3-2 games with the movement we have up front and lack of depth at the back.

But don't forget many of these players will still not play 40 games a season. There is a good chance to have a settled side. The likes of Stoke, WBA, Fulham that's their strength. No wholesale changes and they work to a plan.
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
AccaBoosty #356427 15/08/13 02:01 PM
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I'd go
Mingolet
Johnson, Toure, Agger, Jose
Gerrard, Lucas
Sterling, Coutinho, Aspas
Sturridge
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
imadk #356563 15/08/13 06:21 PM
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I'm almost positive Brendan will go with this:

Mignolet
Johnson Toure Agger Enrique
Lucas Gerrard Allen
Aspas Sturridge Coutinho

subs: Jones Wisdom Skrtel Henderson Borini Sterling Ibe

If Stoke aren't that good then put Coutinho in midfield, and sub Allen for Sterling or Borini for an extra attacker.
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
Wombat #356570 15/08/13 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted By: Alan
Problem is---you cant start with 12 players on the pitch.Maths obviously not your best subject.

If you're so good at maths, then how many fingers am I holding up??


Pete: Berg, I'm just not cut out to be a good person.
Berg: I know. That's why the Lord gave us good looks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkzkmyOln6I
Re: Your Team to Face Stoke on Saturday
Hendominator #356572 15/08/13 06:27 PM
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grin only messing around mate, I just love that joke.

Pete: Berg, I'm just not cut out to be a good person.
Berg: I know. That's why the Lord gave us good looks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkzkmyOln6I
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