Man City buildup

[Assassin]

****sake - we're going to have this every game aren't we - what with twitter, all the 'insiders' etc - i've been in a meeting most of the day - had a text at 10am telling me the 'original team' with mascher, aurelio, etc - then a few hours later another saying maschers refused to play.......

Eagily awaits the ultimate insider Cream for his team selection

[Mostar]

I was surprised Roy brought Ngog on to play with Nando the other night - I'll be mega ****ing surprised if we start away at City with those two together. They don't strike me as a pair, not in the slightest. 4-4-2 would be a massive call.

That is a big statement of intent if true. I respect Roy's gutsy call (win and nothing else) and I only can hope it doesn't backfire.

We are ****ed

I am afraid that may be the case.

[The Birdman]

IF Mascher has refused to travel then just let him rot in the reserves, he has 2 years left and hopefully by the time his contract ends we'll have new owners and won't be bothered by him going on a free.
The point is selling Mascher is only worth considering if Roy has the time to reinvest some/all of the money into strengthening the team, if we don't have time to do that then it is pointless selling him.

That is if we didn't buy Poulson from the money we were expecting to receive from his sale.

Let's see how the captain of Argentina takes playing reserve team football because he'll soon get dropped by his country

Edit: Let's loan him back to West Ham to see how he likes playing in their ressies again

[PTP]

i do agree - **** him the cheeky little cunt.

[BobTheCharmer]

i do agree - **** him the cheeky little cunt.

have you ever tried eating toast without bread?

[Rudo]

I honestly fear for us tonight. No Masch, an unfit and untested Poulsen, a very odd partnership in N'gog and Torres. What the hell is going on fellas?

Doesn't sound good at all.

[Mostar]

I honestly fear for us tonight. No Masch, an unfit and untested Poulsen, a very odd partnership in N'gog and Torres. What the hell is going on fellas?

Doesn't sound good at all.

I am getting concerned too.

I guess will have to wait and see how things will pan out.

[BobTheCharmer]

I honestly fear for us tonight. No Masch, an unfit and untested Poulsen, a very odd partnership in N'gog and Torres. What the hell is going on fellas?

Doesn't sound good at all.

Why not wait until the match is over before writing us off.

Poulson is not physically unfit, if he was if wouldn't be playing. If anything he's not match fit which you only get by playing games.

Agreed on the partnership up front but we'll have lots of pace which hopefully Roy is trying to take advantage of.

A little trust and faith in the manager at this time would be good.

[Rudo]

Why not wait until the match is over before writing us off.

Poulson is not physically unfit, if he was if wouldn't be playing. If anything he's not match fit which you only get by playing games.

Agreed on the partnership up front but we'll have lots of pace which hopefully Roy is trying to take advantage of.

A little trust and faith in the manager at this time would be good.

Ever supporter has the right to question a managers team selection, it happens.

As somone said earlier, surely the Europa game on thursday and the WBA game would be the matches for Poulsen to play in and get his match sharpness and get used to his team-mates etc.

Stunned that Torres and N'gog are both starting away from home against top quality opposition.

Just hope it all works out but it can't be a surprise if people are doubting it will.

[Norbs]

The best striker in the world alongside a young striker who's been banging in goals for fun with Gerrard safely tucked in midfield behind them.

Sounds ok to me

[lickedlollipop]

i can't believe that someone is so disrespectful to our club!

[Chrono]

Why not wait until the match is over before writing us off.

Poulson is not physically unfit, if he was if wouldn't be playing. If anything he's not match fit which you only get by playing games.

Agreed on the partnership up front but we'll have lots of pace which hopefully Roy is trying to take advantage of.

A little trust and faith in the manager at this time would be good.

It's a strange world where you are the voice of sanity

Well said mate

If the Masherano rumours are true then I assume those vehemently defending him on accusations he's a cunt will change their mind.

[Chrono]

Ever supporter has the right to question a managers team selection, it happens.

As somone said earlier, surely the Europa game on thursday and the WBA game would be the matches for Poulsen to play in and get his match sharpness and get used to his team-mates etc.

Stunned that Torres and N'gog are both starting away from home against top quality opposition.

Just hope it all works out but it can't be a surprise if people are doubting it will.

He can't win can he. Everyone wants us to play attractive attacking football and then when he does play 2 up front there is something wrong with it. Ngog has been playing really well and could make a very nice partnership with Torres, if the Macherano rumours are true then there isn't much option but to play Poulson.

I have absolutely no problem with this team selection and it's about time we started playing our game rather than just nullifying/countering the opposition.

[BobTheCharmer]

It's a strange world where you are the voice of sanity

Well said mate

If the Masherano rumours are true then I assume those vehemently defending him on accusations he's a cunt will change their mind.

Indeed it is. Times are a changing.

[Rudo]

He can't win can he. Everyone wants us to play attractive attacking football and then when he does play 2 up front there is something wrong with it. Ngog has been playing really well and could make a very nice partnership with Torres, if the Macherano rumours are true then there isn't much option but to play Poulson.

I have absolutely no problem with this team selection and it's about time we started playing our game rather than just nullifying/countering the opposition.

Fair enough dude, i do see where you're coming from.

However with it being our first away game of the season, against top quality players, i'd go with the more cautious approach, well not cautious approach but not two strikers.

The option of Lucas instead of Poulsen was there