Marlborough Red Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Lots of talk on our Team selection for Watford, general consensus is to play the youngsters and rest most if not all of our senior player, allowing 8 days rest before the Semi Final. Pep has already complained about fixture congestion and players recovery times despite the size of his squad. What team do we think Man City will put out against us.? They have a home 3rd round Cup Tie v Burnley on Saturday which could be a difficult game for them. given Burnley's good away form. They will want to win this so I think will probably play a strong team to avoid a replay. The Saturday after the Semi Final Man City are away to Liverpool another tough game they will not want to lose so again a strong team on the field. This means that the first leg of the semi final could see a repeat of all their other games in the competition when they have rested the entire first team . If they do this believe we have a great chance to get a result. Both Wolves and Leicester held them in 90 minutes so backed by our vociferous following we can do this too. Be fantastic to get a result and bring them back to a packed Ashton Gate for the deciding game. On the other hand if they decide to play the first team against us , promises to be a very difficult night keeping a clean sheet against their high scoring forwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Whatever team they pick, will be rammed full of internationals and will have cost them hundreds of millions. They couldn’t field a “weak” team if they tried, however much it might be changed. I wonder if the Aguero’s etc will be used to kill the tie off, or will be rested and saved for the second leg, if they are needed..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Certainly a trickier team selection for him than it is for LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Liverpool game is on sunday not saturday. No reason why they wont put out a strong line up against us and win the game in the first leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I reckon they’ll rest quite a few for their home leg. They have two bites of the cherry with the second leg to come so an easy decision for Pep to do this in my view. If it doesn’t go to plan for them, they can bring on their biggest guns as subs or in the second leg. The Man C home leg tickets are cheaper too which may also support this way of thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggers Patto Brownhill Smith Pack Bryan Reid Assuming all are fit and available. Surely we would not want to play this one any other way, would we? I for one would be happy to bring them back to the gate at 1-1 or 0-0. A bit worried that their wide men will give our full backs a lot of problems though. Hoping they will rest the best and Jesus is out of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I would imagine that they ( and Burnley ) will put out weaker teams for the FA cup tie. So it’s anyones guess what team we play against!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggers Patto Brownhill Smith Pack Bryan Reid Assuming all are fit and available. Surely we would not want to play this one any other way, would we? I for one would be happy to bring them back to the gate at 1-1 or 0-0. A bit worried that their wide men will give our full backs a lot of problems though. Swap Steele for FF, and switch Pack and Smith around, and that would be the team I think LJ will pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlborough Red Posted January 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Don't see Burnley playing a weakened team v Man City on Saturday. They are safe , no relegation fears and surely want to progress in the FA Cup. Very disappointed if they disrespect the FA Cup by playing the reserves . No need whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Mike Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, Portland Bill said: I would imagine that they ( and Burnley ) will put out weaker teams for the FA cup tie. So it’s anyones guess what team we play against!! Should they put out a weaker side against Burnley, I can't imagine they will against us too. I'm not particularly fussed either way - What will be will be, I look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 27 minutes ago, BCFC_Mike said: Should they put out a weaker side against Burnley, I can't imagine they will against us too. I'm not particularly fussed either way - What will be will be, I look forward to it. I think they still will play a weaker team - or at least rest key players. With De Bruyne and Jesus out I suspect Aguero and Silva will be rested, very probably Sterling and Sane too. Whatever line up they choose will still be quality though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Mike Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I think they still will play a weaker team - or at least rest key players. With De Bruyne and Jesus out I suspect Aguero and Silva will be rested, very probably Sterling and Sane too. Whatever line up they choose will still be quality though... De Bruyne started against Watford after the Puncheon challenge - haven't heard he's been sidelined since? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 We should and will go full strength. Same team as started against Villa basically. Steele will keep his cup place. Man City will field a team that is worth more than our stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, BCFC_Mike said: De Bruyne started against Watford after the Puncheon challenge - haven't heard he's been sidelined since? Ah - didn’t realise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 I personally think they will want to win the tie in the first leg and send the kids down to us for the second with a few `names` on the bench if they need anything. I think the European stuff starts again shortly after the game at AG too. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 43 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: . Man City will field a team that is worth more than our stadium. Imagine they’ve fullbacks worth more than our stadium. I reckon we’ll do ‘em you reds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Marlborough Red said: Lots of talk on our Team selection for Watford, general consensus is to play the youngsters and rest most if not all of our senior player, allowing 8 days rest before the Semi Final. Pep has already complained about fixture congestion and players recovery times despite the size of his squad. What team do we think Man City will put out against us.? They have a home 3rd round Cup Tie v Burnley on Saturday which could be a difficult game for them. given Burnley's good away form. They will want to win this so I think will probably play a strong team to avoid a replay. The Saturday after the Semi Final Man City are away to Liverpool another tough game they will not want to lose so again a strong team on the field. This means that the first leg of the semi final could see a repeat of all their other games in the competition when they have rested the entire first team . If they do this believe we have a great chance to get a result. Both Wolves and Leicester held them in 90 minutes so backed by our vociferous following we can do this too. Be fantastic to get a result and bring them back to a packed Ashton Gate for the deciding game. On the other hand if they decide to play the first team against us , promises to be a very difficult night keeping a clean sheet against their high scoring forwards. Pep will play first 11 v us. Try and batter us and then play kids in the 2nd leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, tinman85 said: Pep will play first 11 v us. Try and batter us and then play kids in the 2nd leg. What are the odds on losing the first leg 6-0, then winning the second leg 7-0..?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcityfan Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 3 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggers Patto Brownhill Smith Pack Bryan Reid Assuming all are fit and available. Surely we would not want to play this one any other way, would we? I for one would be happy to bring them back to the gate at 1-1 or 0-0. A bit worried that their wide men will give our full backs a lot of problems though. Hoping they will rest the best and Jesus is out of course. Thank God that Jesus is not in their team too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 He will be back on Easter Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Greedo said: Imagine they’ve fullbacks worth more than our stadium. I reckon we’ll do ‘em you reds! They paid more money than our stadium just to be able to give him a £130,000 per week contract for 5 years (33.8m). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Steele has conceded 7goals I’m 180 minutes. I think he might play FF. We will see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, REDOXO said: Steele has conceded 7goals I’m 180 minutes. I think he might play FF. We will see! No he hasn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 57 minutes ago, Tammys Scan said: They paid more money than our stadium just to be able to give him a £130,000 per week contract for 5 years (33.8m). Our stadium cost more than 33.8 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: No he hasn’t. Yes he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, JasonM88 said: Our stadium cost more than 33.8 million They paid more than our stadium (53m transfer fee) just to be able to pay him 33m over 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 17 minutes ago, JasonM88 said: Yes he has Are you sure..?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Are you sure..?! Well, 2 against wolves, 5 against Villa. I’m pretty sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Just now, JasonM88 said: Well, 2 against wolves, 5 against Villa. I’m pretty sure Not in 180 mins though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Really hope they don’t kill the tie in the first leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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