[Archived] Rovers versus Manchester City, 25th April 8pm

[philipl]

Robinson

Salgado, Samba, Jones P, Givet

Emerton, Dunn, Jones J, Olsson

Rochina,

Kalinić

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

That is the suicide selection I would avoid.

You pick a team and i guaruntee that i'll find several holes in it. People are screaming for Kalinic to be involved yet he hasn't done a decent job up front in 18 months. Hoilett and Rochina are the only attacking selections I care about. As far as im concerned you could put Benjani, Roberts and Kalinic's names into a hat and draw a couple out as they are as effective as each other. Suicide selections? Get a grip.

[tony gale's mic]

You pick a team and i guaruntee that i'll find several holes in it. People are screaming for Kalinic to be involved yet he hasn't done a decent job up front in 18 months. Hoilett and Rochina are the only attacking selections I care about. As far as im concerned you could put Benjani, Roberts and Kalinic's names into a hat and draw a couple out as they are as effective as each other. Suicide selections? Get a grip.

4 in 6 games before he got dropped and a goal every 170 minutes this season suggest he has been doing a decent job this season.

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

Robinson

Salgado, Samba, Jones P, Givet

Emerton, Dunn, Jones J, Olsson

Rochina,

Kalinić

Dunn centre mid? No Hoilett? Emerton right wing??

Suicide. KEAN OUT.

[imy9]

Robinson

Salgado, Samba, Jones P, Givet

Emerton, Dunn, Jones J, Olsson

Rochina,

Kalinić

Drop Emerton and replace with Junior and I'd agree with the rest.

[Gav]

Robinson

Salgado, Samba, Jones P, Givet

Emerton, Dunn, Jones J, Olsson

Rochina,

Kalinić

Interesting, not sure about Dunn Philip? he's past his sell by date, Emerton has been poor alos, but Kalinic has to start tonight

[dazmaz]

Robinson

Salgado, Samba, Jones P, Givet

Emerton, Dunn, Jones J, Olsson

Rochina,

Kalinić

Yaya will eat Dunn alive for a snack. If rochina is to play we need 2 holding players to make up for his lack of defending

[Josh]

I'm not expecting much out of this game, though I'd like to see that we actually have some fight left in us

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

4 in 6 games before he got dropped and a goal every 170 minutes this season suggest he has been doing a decent job this season.

He's done alright. Several of those goals were tap in's but I take the point. Personally I probably would prefer to see him given a run in the side its just that so many people are suddenly screaming for his inclusion when, in reality, he's never done that well for us. It seems like just another stick to beat Kean with when you could easily argue for the inclusion of any of our strikers to start.

[tony gale's mic]

He's done alright. Several of those goals were tap in's but I take the point. Personally I probably would prefer to see him given a run in the side its just that so many people are suddenly screaming for his inclusion when, in reality, he's never done that well for us. It seems like just another stick to beat Kean with when you could easily argue for the inclusion of any of our strikers to start.

It's hard to justify the inclusion of RSC, a permacrock who has scored more than 5 league goals only one season in his career and who's done nothing for us in 9 or 10 games, or Roberts who is only half decent from the bench.

[magicalmortensleftpeg]

It's hard to justify the inclusion of RSC, a permacrock who has scored more than 5 league goals only one season in his career and who's done nothing for us in 9 or 10 games, or Roberts who is only half decent from the bench.

True. I think RSC on his day is far superior to any of our other strikers but he's not produced that since Jan. Benjani, when he's fired up, is a real handful and I think Mame Diouf is useful. Roberts is an awful footballer and shouldn't be at the club. I think Rochina and Kalinic could work well but against a decent back 4 they both might struggle.

[Bobby G]

I hope we throw Junior, Rochina, Olsson at them in attacking midfield across from right to left.

[Tom]

I hope we throw Junior, Rochina, Olsson at them in attacking midfield across from right to left.

Same, let's just go at them from the off.

[mattym]

I need a big favour from all of you going tonight if the deluded one decides to pitch up a toothless front 2 & leaves Kalinic out tonight make sure you sing Kalinic's name we need our top scorer on the pitch to fire us up to safety btw on another subject Highbury blue where are you watching the game tonight I will be in the junction in highbury watching in 3d if you fancy meeting up soz but could not find an appropriate thread to put this in

Sky sports news confirms Benjani and Roberts upfront !! Oh my god

[rebelmswar]

Same, let's just go at them from the off.

Thatz the stuff!!!

[Tom]

Sky sports news confirms Benjani and Roberts upfront !! Oh my god

Really? I can't see how they'd know that so early, knowing Kean though he's probably told them.

I'd prefer Benjani with Rochina, Diouf or Kalinic but at least Kean has given people something to moan about.

[rebelmswar]

Sky sports news confirms Benjani and Roberts upfront !! Oh my god

[Mercer]

Simply unbelievable.

IMO, Roberts' place is not on football ability but as Kean's cheer leader.

An absolute disgrace.

[andyroversmad]

Sky sports news confirms Benjani and Roberts upfront !! Oh my god

How the hell does Roberts get in the team over Niko

[Amo]

Would anyone REALLY be surprised if Andrews made a comeback? I sure wouldn't.

It would be the icing on the cake with Benjani & Roberts up front.

Sorry to be the harbinger...

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

3-2 to Rovers, Benjani with 2 of em.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

Seems like I will be in the minority but I am pleased with the strike force for tonights game. They're experienced, run their socks off and will not make it easy for City. City have some strong defenders so we need a bit of muscle up front.

Good luck to the pair.

We can do it!!!!

[Tom]

Are we taking it as Gospel that Sky know the team over an hour before the Rovers site confirms it?

[steo]

Was glad when i heard we were playing two upfront but gutted when i heard it was benjani and the worst finisher in the league esp one on one roberts,i hate kean he is a muppet,i would play mame diouf and kalinic with olsson and hoilett on the wings.

[mode_m]

Above all else I am happy that Rovers are playing two forwards up front instead of leaving Roberts or anyone else up there all alone.