morty 0 Posted December 22, 2009 Official site says Askou will be missing.I''m frankly worried at the prospect of Nelson leading the defence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted December 22, 2009 Drury would probably do the best job at centre back but we then have to move somebody into left back and I really hope we don''t move Lappin away from midfield, we need the balance he provides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted December 22, 2009 I thought Askou failed a fitnes test on Saturday morning suggesting he wern''t that far of full fitness?If Askou is missing then I''d either move Drury into CB with Wiggins coming into left back or put David Stephens in at CB!I wouldn''t want to upset the balance of the side by moving anyone apart from Drury at LB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted December 22, 2009 It makes no sense to make several changes when only one is absolutely necessary. I would play Stephens. "If he''s good enough he''s old enough" seems to be part of Lambert''s doctrine. Having said that CUSDP has said Askou will be ok, and he''s seldom wrong. I also notice that Lambert''s comment on the Pinkun home page is "we''ll have to wait and see", not "he''s got no chance". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote user="Beauseant"]. Having said that CUSDP has said Askou will be ok, and he''s seldom wrong. I also notice that Lambert''s comment on the Pinkun home page is "we''ll have to wait and see", not "he''s got no chance".[/quote] Thats what I was thinking too Beau, CUSDP hasn''t let us down before and doesn''t post anything until he''s sure of his facts but it could be that Askou has had a setback this week in training which CUSDP isn''t aware of. I''m sure if this thread catches his eye he''ll make a quick phone call and update us all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted December 22, 2009 If we only have Nelson, then maybe Martin can shift in and we''ll have to plump for semmi back at RB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote user="Jimmy Smith"]If we only have Nelson, then maybe Martin can shift in and we''ll have to plump for semmi back at RB?[/quote]Assuming Askou isn''t fit I think you''d be better off putting Drury in there alongside Nelson. That''ll balance it a bit more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote user="GJP"][quote user="Jimmy Smith"]If we only have Nelson, then maybe Martin can shift in and we''ll have to plump for semmi back at RB?[/quote]Assuming Askou isn''t fit I think you''d be better off putting Drury in there alongside Nelson. That''ll balance it a bit more. [/quote]can we not get a defender on a months loan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurd 0 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote user="jas the barclay king"][quote user="GJP"][quote user="Jimmy Smith"]If we only have Nelson, then maybe Martin can shift in and we''ll have to plump for semmi back at RB?[/quote]Assuming Askou isn''t fit I think you''d be better off putting Drury in there alongside Nelson. That''ll balance it a bit more. [/quote]can we not get a defender on a months loan?[/quote]No, the loan deadlined passed ages ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted December 22, 2009 Just in case there is any doubt, offy site says:CITY boss Paul Lambert faces a defensive reshuffle against Millwall at Carrow Road on Boxing Day (12.45pm). Withcentre-backs Gary Doherty suspended and Jens Berthel Askou injured,Michael Nelson remains the only available recognised senior centraldefender.It goes on to say he could be out for several weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can u sit down please 0 Posted December 22, 2009 [quote user="ron obvious"]Just in case there is any doubt, offy site says:CITY boss Paul Lambert faces a defensive reshuffle against Millwall at Carrow Road on Boxing Day (12.45pm). Withcentre-backs Gary Doherty suspended and Jens Berthel Askou injured,Michael Nelson remains the only available recognised senior centraldefender.It goes on to say he could be out for several weeks.[/quote]"App" a slight reaction. Linked with comments on the canariesworld site the surface not being ideal....Im wondering if its kidology...Millwall went 433 at Charlton...you think Lambert is encouraging it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted December 22, 2009 If Jens is going to be out for a number of weeks, that makes the case even stronger for ''blooding'' Stephens. Drury at CB is surely only a one off needs must option. You wouldn''t want to do it more than once. It''s a bit like the situation Man U have in their defence. They got away with playing midfielders or full backs at CB once (West Ham) but players can''t do it more than once or twice before they are badly found out. Which is to be expected. If we''ve got someone who is a specialist centre back, then these are the opportunities to let them show what they''re made off. We gain nothing from putting quick fix solutions in that backfire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted December 22, 2009 We''re doomed I tell ye, doomed, DOOMED!! [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 22, 2009 In Lambert we trust [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGGER 0 Posted December 23, 2009 [quote user="can u sit down please"][quote user="ron obvious"]Just in case there is any doubt, offy site says:CITY boss Paul Lambert faces a defensive reshuffle against Millwall at Carrow Road on Boxing Day (12.45pm). With centre-backs Gary Doherty suspended and Jens Berthel Askou injured, Michael Nelson remains the only available recognised senior central defender.It goes on to say he could be out for several weeks.[/quote]"App" a slight reaction. Linked with comments on the canariesworld site the surface not being ideal....Im wondering if its kidology...Millwall went 433 at Charlton...you think Lambert is encouraging it?[/quote]Spot on, he''s fit but Lambert is playing mind games with Millwall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 700 Posted December 23, 2009 Maybe some of the kick Doherty out brigade should have a read of this thread and wake up to the fact of how vital a part he plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 24, 2009 [quote user="Hairy Canary"]Maybe some of the kick Doherty out brigade should have a read of this thread and wake up to the fact of how vital a part he plays. [/quote] Quite agree, we will really miss him on Saturday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 25, 2009 I thought I''d heard on the radio that Smith might be back which would be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwan is God 0 Posted December 25, 2009 Well Lambert is still saying Askou is injured so it looks like CUSDP is wrong for the first time ever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 25, 2009 [quote user="Iwan is God"]Well Lambert is still saying Askou is injured so it looks like CUSDP is wrong for the first time ever![/quote]He posted that last Monday morning so could have got that news at the weekend before then, could be that Askou had a set back in training on Mon or Tues perhaps. I trust CUSDP and as you say his info has always been spot on before.Otherwise I''m guessing it will be Nelson and Drury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
