pete 318 Posted January 1, 2013 Howson and Kane playing but who does RB replace? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technika 0 Posted January 1, 2013 garridono left back, tierney on the benchbonkers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted January 1, 2013 Cheers glad not Seb but problem if Jarvis plays on right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twitchy 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Interesting that Smith is back in the frame too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 850 Posted January 1, 2013 Seems strange decision and on which will surely really hack off Tierney.As a professional footballer must be really annoying to have someone chosen to play out of position rather than you.Expect he will be seeking a transfer out this month which will be a shame as he did well last season and is certainly adequate back up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted January 1, 2013 Korey''s on the bench!Could be significant?? ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,889 Posted January 1, 2013 Curious choice.Hope we''re not going for a back three with wingbacks.Big day for Harry Kane as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gnasher 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Not too confident we''ll cope with Vaz Te and Jarvis on the wings especially if Russ goes to left back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted January 1, 2013 Well, I expect us to lose but hope we''ll win. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 0 Posted January 1, 2013 It brings me no pleasure to utter it, but as far as names and reputations go, this would seem to me to be the weakest team we''ve fielded in the league since the earlier half of last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
technika 0 Posted January 1, 2013 [quote user="rock bus"]Seems strange decision[/quote]i wont be shocked to see russell martin on the left and ryan bennett or turner at right backbut i dont see why tierney shouldnt play unless hes injured. Leaves the team very unbalanced, ill give it 5 minutes before west ham figure out the left back has no left foot and start forcing them into mistakesbut hell if city had rested players against man city and chelsea maybe holt, morison & garrido would be fit and johnson wouldnt be suspended. The points would be the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted January 1, 2013 BunnBennett basssong turner Martin (?) Howson TetteySnodgrass Wes Pilkington KaneSubsRudd, E Bennett, Barnett, Jackson, Tierney, Smith, FoxBench starting to look thin, with johnson, holt, moro, whittaker and garrido out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Not wanting to be overly pessimistic but things are not looking good at the moment. 3 defeats on the bounce and now having to go away without half of our first choice team. Holt, Garrido, Whittaker, Johnson and Ruddy all missing today and Morison from the bench. It is certainly the moment for the likes of Howson and Kane to step up to the mark but I can''t help feeling that if we don''t get some players back from injury soon, or even lose one or two more, then we may get dragged right back into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,089 Posted January 1, 2013 [quote user="ron obvious"]Korey''s on the bench!Could be significant?? ...[/quote]Don''t think so, he''s just moved up onto the bench because of the places freed up through injuries hasn''t he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 1, 2013 Don''t forget Ruddy and Surman are also injured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Bassong is left footed and can play left-back. I think Hughton''s pulled out Garrido as he''s the smallest member of our defence and we''re playing against West ''f***ing hoof it'' Ham. All of our back four are now 6 ft + which will come in handy as we deal with the inevitable aerial bombardment of a Sam Allardyce side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Garrido out?Mayhem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,347 Posted January 1, 2013 Suspension and injuries are hurting us today. I''d be ecstatic with a point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 1, 2013 Garrido is not on the press association injury list, so I would presume, unless it''s not been announced yet, that he has simply been rested today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,089 Posted January 1, 2013 [quote user="Scooby"]Not wanting to be overly pessimistic but things are not looking good at the moment. 3 defeats on the bounce and now having to go away without half of our first choice team. Holt, Garrido, Whittaker, Johnson and Ruddy all missing today and Morison from the bench. It is certainly the moment for the likes of Howson and Kane to step up to the mark but I can''t help feeling that if we don''t get some players back from injury soon, or even lose one or two more, then we may get dragged right back into it.[/quote]TBF, Allardyce says Wet Spam are in a similar place because of injuries. Goes with the time of year I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Militant Canary 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Tactical decision. Now we have four 6ft (ish) defenders along the back. Should help counter West Hams very obvious approach.Good to see Smith back in the picture. Hope he does well if/when he comes on.Tierney may well not be best pleased about this and it could signal that his days here are numbered. However, as it is clearly a tactical decision, an intelligent and professional footballer should understand regardless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,388 Posted January 1, 2013 [quote user="rock bus"]Seems strange decision and on which will surely really hack off Tierney. As a professional footballer must be really annoying to have someone chosen to play out of position rather than you. Expect he will be seeking a transfer out this month which will be a shame as he did well last season and is certainly adequate back up[/quote] There may well have been conversations along these lines already. Tierney out and another LB in - ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted January 1, 2013 I would snap up Luke Shaw of Southampton, but I feel he''ll probably be too pricey for us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted January 1, 2013 [quote user="shefcanary"][quote user="rock bus"]Seems strange decision and on which will surely really hack off Tierney. As a professional footballer must be really annoying to have someone chosen to play out of position rather than you. Expect he will be seeking a transfer out this month which will be a shame as he did well last season and is certainly adequate back up[/quote] There may well have been conversations along these lines already. Tierney out and another LB in - ideas?[/quote]Jonathon Parr. Starting LB for Crystal Palace. Can play LB or LM and self-identifies as a wing-back. Also happens to be a Norwegian international... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyboy 0 Posted January 1, 2013 Hughtons craziest decision yet if a centre back plays left back and Tierney on bench!!! If it goes pear shaped and costs us, he will get a lot of flak me thinks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted January 1, 2013 [quote user="baldyboy"]Hughtons craziest decision yet if a centre back plays left back and Tierney on bench!!! If it goes pear shaped and costs us, he will get a lot of flak me thinks!!![/quote]Not really, West Ham aren''t known for their tricky and beguiling play, they play direct and good height and aerial strength will be key to the defensive plan. Also Matt Taylor plays RM and he''s not particularly quick or skillful, but he is a damned good crosser. Maybe the extra height will come in handy at blocking is in-swinging crosses as he checks onto his left foot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites