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[Redbug1]

TBF, they are the Captain and Vice-Captain of the club, so they may just be towing the party line. For all we know, they may be diretely agitating for his removal.

well if that's the case why dont they do something to let us know - wink into the camera when they're defending Hodgson, or stress on a word if its a radio interview or something. Personally I think they both saw this as a great opportunity to "own" the team with an English manager who was never going to jack **** to stand up to them - and its gone badly wrong for them.

[JudgeRed]

Personally I think they both saw this as a great opportunity to "own" the team with an English manager who was never going to do jack **** to stand up to them - and its gone badly wrong for them.

[Frenchie]

well if that's the case why dont they do something to let us know - wink into the camera when they're defending Hodgson, or stress on a word if its a radio interview or something. Personally I think they both saw this as a great opportunity to "own" the team with an English manager who was never going to jack **** to stand up to them - and its gone badly wrong for them.

Trouble is we dont know what they are really thinking however if NESV is listening to that contingent and not the foreign Reina and Towers fella then we could be stuck with Hodgson for a while yet whilst the Mancs and that sucked out of the air £60m slur Alex is going to have in January means that they are already preparing for Jan, whereas the time it takes NESV to reverse their support interview new managers and support team will leave it impossible to bring in the right players in time dismantle the jowly one's mess and rebuild with a possible relegation battle. IAFN

[Redbug1]

the jowly one's mess

[Redspin]

For sure, I think Samba is a lot more mobile than the Greek.

I disagree completely. Kyrgiakos is very mobile for a CB while Samba is a plodding big lump. Frankly he's so **** I'm sorry he'll miss the game. A definite weak link for any pacey forward to exploit

[Craig_H]

Kyrgiakos is not 'very mobile' at all

You're the most red tinted, biased person i've ever come across.

[Redspin]

He would be miles better in CB position and I hope he gets a chance to prove it.

It stands to reason that that would be the case as he is a CB and is only being tried out at RB. In that position he's adequate cover but he's a really excellent natural CB

[Redspin]

Kyrgiakos is not 'very mobile' at all

You're the most red tinted, biased person i've ever come across.

If you can give me an example of his being skinned by an opposition forward in the way Carragher frequently has in the past two seasons I'll agree with you. Just one will do

[Philosophia]

I can't believe that we are in a situation in which even a win by less than three clear goals will see us still in the relegation zone. I was sitting watching the Chelsea game hoping that they would win because we have to get above Wolves. Wolves for christ sake. Wolves.

[Craig_H]

If you can give me an example of his being skinned by an opposition forward in the way Carragher frequently has in the past two seasons I'll agree with you. Just one will do

I dont sit there and take notes, and i dont need to give you an example to know he isnt 'very mobile'. It IS allowed, to acknowledge that he isnt perfect, by the way. I love the guy, great signing, gives his all, aerially brilliant and great presence. But pace, mobility and ability with the ball at his feet, are not his strong points.

[Mostar]

It stands to reason that that would be the case as he is a CB and is only being tried out at RB. In that position he's adequate cover but he's a really excellent natural CB

Absolutely

[Ben_Itez]

I dont expect to win because Roy wont encourage his players to press for the ball (which Blackburn will do all day)

Roy will concede ground and possession, which will play right into Fat Sams masterplan of getting more yardage than an American Football Runningback

Blackburn will push us further back (which we will gladly concede to) and then after the "5th tackle" Fat Sam will encourage them to toss the ball between the sticks and hope that someone carries it over the line

Sad thing is it's absolutely spot on.

Has the team leaked yet?

My guess:

Reina

Carra
Kyrgiakos
Skrtel
Konchesky

Meireles
Poulsen
Gerrard
Jovanovic

Cole
Torres

I'd play

Reina

Kelly (Johnson if fit)
Carra
Agger (if fit)
Aurelio

Lucas
Meireles

Cole
Gerrard
Jovanovic

Torres

Subs: Jones, Skrtel, Spearing, Shelvey, Babel, Ngog, Maxi

Play a nice high line as Blackburn dont have the pace to hurt us in behind....if we sit back we'll play right into the hands of their Rugby tactics. Press high up the pitch and dont allow crosses and long balls into our box. Attacking full backs with Lucas sitting deep and protecting the CBs. Easy 3-0

[Daniel 7]

Sad thing is it's absolutely spot on.

Has the team leaked yet?

My guess:

Reina

Carra
Kyrgiakos
Skrtel
Konchesky

Meireles
Poulsen
Gerrard
Jovanovic

Cole
Torres

I'd play

Reina

Kelly (Johnson if fit)
Carra
Agger (if fit)
Aurelio

Lucas
Meireles

Cole
Gerrard
Jovanovic

Torres

Subs: Jones, Skrtel, Spearing, Shelvey, Babel, Ngog, Maxi

Play a nice high line as Blackburn dont have the pace to hurt us in behind....if we sit back we'll play right into the hands of their Rugby tactics. Press high up the pitch and dont allow crosses and long balls into our box. Attacking full backs with Lucas sitting deep and protecting the CBs. Easy 3-0

Not going to happen, is it?

[Leyton388]

W.oy is going to play

10 - 0 - 0

[Fernandinho]

I dont sit there and take notes, and i dont need to give you an example to know he isnt 'very mobile'. It IS allowed, to acknowledge that he isnt perfect, by the way. I love the guy, great signing, gives his all, aerially brilliant and great presence. But pace, mobility and ability with the ball at his feet, are not his strong points.

Being mobile and getting done for skill are different things as well. Usain Bolt could get ripped by any good player everytime and most would accept that Bolt is "very mobile". When it comes to turning and sprinting off the mark and chasing etc, the Greek struggles.