Thecanaryfan 0 Posted September 28, 2016 TEAM: McGovern; Pinto, Martin (c), Bassong, Olsson; Tettey, Dorrans; Ja. Murphy, Howson, Brady; JeromeSUBS: Ruddy (GK), Naismith, Oliveira, Hoolahan, Bennett, Jo. Murphy, ThompsonBassong> WTF man? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted September 28, 2016 Bennett on the bench? Bassong playing. Gotta wonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 500 Posted September 28, 2016 Is An taking a bung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted September 28, 2016 I have a bad feeling about this.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted September 28, 2016 I think it''s a balance thing- Bassong seems first reserve for Klose as the left sided CB and Bennett for Martin.Can''t say a reunion of the Martin and Bassong defensive pairing fills me with joy though.Can only assume that Klose and Pritchard are injured due to not being on the bench.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted September 28, 2016 If it all goes wrong the knives will be out again. Communication with the fans can alleviate such problems a communique following team announcement re Klose/Prichard would be acceptable. Silence only increases the sense of unease. No great anticipation of positive result.Wait for Canary Call if we do lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari_2 0 Posted September 28, 2016 Or perhaps Naismith has just moved himself ahead of Pritchard in training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted September 28, 2016 [quote user="morty"]I have a bad feeling about this....[/quote]Wot he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted September 28, 2016 Mmm indeed. Right lets unleash Murphy on Yedlin, who has a knock, and see what happens.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted September 28, 2016 Conservative selection. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted September 28, 2016 Kingo calls it right for me. Bassong is Kloses cover and Bennett is Martin''s. Having them on their correct sides is more Important if they split to allow the full backs more attacking licence. Jools'' pivot may need to be MOM. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted September 28, 2016 Just to put it on record pre game I think not playing Wes in this game is a huge mistake and suggests Neil still has not learnt his lesson.I will gladly eat humble pie if proven wrong and we play well and get a result but the usual outcome is that we do not retain possession well enough and the opposition are able to build pressure and confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Klose 0 Posted September 28, 2016 Jesus fcuking Christ this could be a cricket score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted September 28, 2016 [quote user="nutty nigel"]Kingo calls it right for me. Bassong is Kloses cover and Bennett is Martin''s. Having them on their correct sides is more Important if they split to allow the full backs more attacking licence. Jools'' pivot may need to be MOM. ;)[/quote]I just think we don''t do "go away and grind something out" very well. We''re much better on the front foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted September 28, 2016 Not happy about Wes being left out either but he''s 34 and has played a lot of games recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted September 28, 2016 Well, Klose was pretty terrible on Saturday so maybe not such a bad thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted September 28, 2016 1-2 is a cricket score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted September 28, 2016 I''m pleased to see Tettey back, but not for Wes, Wes is a shoe in starter. I''m not too bothered as Bassong did OK last time out, Klose might need a break to recharge the batteries.Sad that Pritchard isn''t on the bench, still it''s only one game and the pressure is on for those coming in to perform.Can''t see us getting too much out of it tonight, a draw would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 28, 2016 I love Klose but he hasn''t been performing well.I just hope Bassong doesn''t go walkabout tonight and we can keep some shape, or it could be a long night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted September 28, 2016 [quote user="hogesar"]Well, Klose was pretty terrible on Saturday so maybe not such a bad thing.[/quote]Agree with this.The change in the midfield bothers me more. I was at Forest, and we played an almost perfect away game, and played a lot of it on the front foot. As I said elsewhere I am a bit uneasy at the prospect of keeping it tight and grinding something out.I would rather we take the game to Newcastle, as that was the impression Alex gave in the press conference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 179 Posted September 28, 2016 Yep spot on Morty, just seems AN has totally gone against what he said in the presser, worrying about what they have rather than just concentrating on what WE have. I really dont get the bloke sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted September 28, 2016 [quote user="Spillay"]Yep spot on Morty, just seems AN has totally gone against what he said in the presser, worrying about what they have rather than just concentrating on what WE have. I really dont get the bloke sometimes.[/quote]I''ll give him the benefit of the doubt till after the game. Yes, I can see what he''s trying to do, but we shouldn''t be scared, or show Newcastle too much respect. I honestly think theres more pressure on them, than there is us, tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted September 28, 2016 [quote user="Thecanaryfan"]TEAM: McGovern; Pinto, Martin (c), Bassong, Olsson; Tettey, Dorrans; Ja. Murphy, Howson, Brady; JeromeSUBS: Ruddy (GK), Naismith, Oliveira, Hoolahan, Bennett, Jo. Murphy, ThompsonBassong> WTF man?[/quote] [:O] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobain18 0 Posted September 28, 2016 May be wrong but ...... Think this side gives Howson more freedom to attack than he has had while having Dorrans'' passing ability to hopefully run the game. Tettey provides the shield. Nice balance to me - hope I''m right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted September 28, 2016 Let''s be fair, while we have a Murphy on the pitch, we will score at least 1 goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobain18 0 Posted September 28, 2016 Just to add, I don''t expect Newcastle to sit back, I expect Howson to run at them give space we may get on counter. Different approach to Wes''s finding a pass through the eye of a needle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted September 28, 2016 Bassong FFS. Annoyed that Wes is dropped and not replaced with either Naismith or Pritchard. Howson is not suited to this role. I know you can''t play everyone, but I really feel we''ve got a lot of talent capable of hurting Newcastle not in the squad, let alone the starting 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted September 28, 2016 quote="morty -I''ll give him the benefit of the doubt till after the game. Yes, I can see what he''s trying to do, but we shouldn''t be scared, or show Newcastle too much respect. I honestly think theres more pressure on them, than there is us, tonight.Totally my thoughts also. It is almost a ''free'' game for us. Let''s get at them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,635 Posted September 28, 2016 Jeez, some still give AN so little leeway it''s insane - any team selection that doesn''t compute with expectation really doesn''t go down well at all. There''s a lot of games to play, a fair number already played and we will need to utilise the squad at times - that''s life in the Champs. We''ll just see how it goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,578 Posted September 28, 2016 As much as Klose hasn''t looked great this season I''d still rate him miles over Bassong. Not going to get annoyed at the club for not telling us though- sometimes they want to keep injury news secret so the opposition don''t know what to plan for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites