Team vs Shamrock Rovers

[felmani26]

A tad early maybe, but with Arsenal looming on the Sunday I'd once again expect wholesale changes to the side. It looks like Gallas will be fit and that I'd also be inclined to give Lennon a run out so with that being said I'll go for something like this;

Gomes

Corluka Gallas Bassong Townsend

Carroll Livermore

Lennon Gio Falque

Kane

I think even if Pavlyuchenko recovers from his 'injury' I'd still be loathe to start him as he really has been insipid of late and we should look to the future of Kane rather than someone who seemingly has little future at the club.

 

[alex3]

cudicini

corluka gallas bassong townsend

carroll livermore

lennon gio falque

pav

 

[keenu]

Depends whos fit, but as of now:

Cudicini

Corluka Gallas Bassong Townsend

Gio Livermore Carroll Falque

Defoe Kane

 

[Marty]

More of less the same team that played in Greece. Gallas in at CB and Charlie RB if Gallas is fit. And anyone instead of Pav, please.

 

[felmani26]

Aye I thought about Cudicini and using my logic of Pav not having a future, the same can probably be said for Seniór Gomes.

Regardless, we should have quite an experienced defence which allows us to experiment with a youthful looking attack and should be ample to take on Shamrock Rovers at home.

 

[werty]

Gomes​

Corluka Gallas Bassong Rose*/Townsend​

Livermore Carroll​

Falque Gio Townsend/Kranjcar​

Kane​

*Rose said on Twitter today, "Finally !!! Some Light At The End Of The Tunnel !! #COYS", so I'm going to assume he'll be back, although it may be too soon. If not then put Townsend back there and play Kranjcar or Lennon.

Starting Kane might give Pav a much needed kick up the arse.

 

[eddiebailey]

Yes, team in original post but with Cudicini instead of Gomes.

Not sure what we do if Lennon is not ready. Parrett if match fit, otherwise maybe Fredericks.

 

[chrissivad]

Saw the tweet from Rose as well, sounds good, but dont think he will be involved for a while yet.

Cudicini

Corluka Gallas Bassong Townsend

Lennon Livermore Carroll Gio

Defoe Kane​

No travelling this time, so some of the first team squad can play. Defoe to play first half at least to keep fitness up as he missed today.

Hopefully Lennon can get some game time before the NLD.

 

[rabbikeane]

Kranjcar will be fit for this one.
Nextgen series game two days before this one,
so could see some of the kids rested.
Think we need Kane though.
Opportunity for Parrett?

Kane
Kranjcar - Giovani - Lennon
Parrett - Livermore
Townsend - Bassong - Gallas - Corluka
Cudicini


Gomes
Stewart
Barthram
Carroll
Bostock
Falque
Lancaster
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[boxbat]

Harry's interview today suggests Gallas may have had a setback. If so the choice would be to either play Kaboul 5 times in 2 weeks or hope the likes of Corluka can cope at CB against Shamrock (in which case maybe Walker would have to play 5 times in 2 weeks). Not ideal...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/14957897.stm

EDIT: Maybe it's just the 4 for Walker actually

 

[AJW]

What exactly does Harry say about gallas

 

[onthetwo]

What exactly does Harry say about gallas

that his calf went again. Bassong and Kaboul should be fine for Thursday.

 

[AJW]

Real shame for Gallas. Sounds like he is back to square one.

 

[werty]

that his calf went again. Bassong and Kaboul should be fine for Thursday.

Considering the injuries we have at centre back, I really hope Kaboul doesn't start. I'd be more tempted to play Sandro there to get more match sharp than risk Kaboul. Do we have any youngsters that can play centre or right back? Hasn't Fredericks played right back for the youth team?

 

[chrissivad]

I dont think we have anyone else with the Nextgen coming up as well the academy kids wont be involved in the europa this time.

 

[jondesouza]

Cudicini

Corluka Kaboul Bassong Townsend

Falqué Livermore Carroll Giovani

Kane

Oyenuga

Subs: Gomes, Stewart, Nicholson, Fredericks, Sandro, Kranjcar, Pavlyuchenko
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[keenu]

Just heard Harry's post match thoughts on the BBC and he said Gallas did his calf yesterday so he maybe out again.

 

[CJMurray]

Cudicini
Frederiks Corluka Bassong Townsend
Livermore Thudd/Pritchard (if Thudd is injured)
Giovani Carroll Iago
Kane

 

[eddiebailey]

Do we have any youngsters that can play centre or right back? Hasn't Fredericks played right back for the youth team?

Against Kettering. Livermore or Nicholson can play centreback at a pinch.

 

[Spurger King]

Friedel
Walker King Kaboul BAE
Sandro Parker
VDV Modric Bale
Adebayor

I don't think we should under-estimate Shamrock Rovers. Need our strongest team to ensure we can overcome this mighty obstacle. Even with that line-up I fear we might struggle.

Save Pav for the gooners. He's feared like deer face.
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