Portsmouth build-up thread

[nbryan1764]

i thought yesterday was his best lone striker performance in a red shirt, held the ball up really well, brought others into play and took up really good positions.

if he's going to be a striker he needs firstly games and secondly a chance to play as a striker.

he was far better than keane imo yesterday

I thought he played well when he came on too.

[SB]

I agree that it's time for Babel to start a game, and I wouldn't mind Pennant get a look in either. However, it is a massive game for us, so Rafa has got a decision to make.

Does anyone know if this game is on the telly? I'm in Norway and it's not on, so I'm hoping to stream it. Could someone please help me out?

Try here

http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=football

[Mystery]

Try here

http://www.myp2p.eu/competition.php?...pline=football

Thanks a lot mate

[dww]

I would tend to play Aurelio whenever he is fit unless we have found a way of shepherding him through the season with less injuries by resting him (although they never really seemed like those sorts of injuries). I would want as many games as possible out of him, possibly bringing Dossena on a as a sub.

I can see the reasons for people wanting Babel to play but I want the strongest team possible out unless there is a reason to change tactically or for fitness. Against Pompey the key is minimising their supply to Crouch as that will effectively isolate both their forwards as Defoe isn't the hardest of workers.

I might put Gerrard and Alonso or Mascher in the middle to make us more attacking as I think they have a soft underbelly when you go at them and without Redknapp I think they will be more fragile.

[bobbyfallon]

have always been a big fan of crouch i must admit.

with his aeriel prowess and heading ability we should stick pacheco on him to counter act the threat in the air

[Dirk07]

looks like keane and torres are both out of this one

[Skunk]

Reina

Arbeloa Carra Sami Dossena

Pennant Gerrard Lucas Babel

Torres Keane

[PTP]

looks like keane and torres are both out of this one

link?

[Dirk07]

link?

http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpool/double-striker-blow-805143.html

[Joe King]

I can see the reasons for people wanting Babel to play but I want the strongest team possible out unless there is a reason to change tactically or for fitness. Against Pompey the key is minimising their supply to Crouch as that will effectively isolate both their forwards as Defoe isn't the hardest of workers.

I might put Gerrard and Alonso or Mascher in the middle to make us more attacking as I think they have a soft underbelly when you go at them and without Redknapp I think they will be more fragile.

Like we forced Chelsea to play around us, should we force Pompey to play narrow in order to get reduce the threat of Crouch?

I personally think we need to get Keane from an advanced right position working inwards as Belhadj as a tendency to wonder quite a lot. If we do choose to go for a 4-4-2 system, we would need someone in the middle to keep both Distin and Campbell distracted, the obvious choice would be Torres but I expect him to make a late cameo if needed or to be fully rested and ready for the Spurs game. I would play Kuyt up front as his runs can cause problems for the two centre halves marking the front post. Babel on the right wing for me to exploit the space left by Belhadj. As much as I have earmarked him as one to target, as Shaggy said, he can be a threat with his mazy runs.

[PTP]

http://www.eatsleepsport.com/liverpo...ow-805143.html

cheers mate

[SB]

Tony Adams has already been appointed Portsmouth manager and will take charge of the club's game at Liverpool on Wednesday. (The ****e)

[Nicey]

cheers mate

Keanes bollix is a bit of a worry thats 2 games in a row now ..


I'd be happy to see one of the kids get a run out ... Ngog, El Zhar or Nemeth

Alternively we can just over run them in the middle of the park and stick Kuyt up front .. really depends on fitness levels

Ideally I would like to see Xabi and Masher in the middle of the park again

[Roboklopp]

Gotta be Kuyt & Babbel up top, Stevie ont right (swapping with Kuyt) & Benji ready as sub. Riera on left with Monsters & Xabi in middle.

[rage]

is torres not fit? although if possible i'd rather not rush him back.

442 for me with babel and kuyt upfront if keane's injured still