tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27676150.post115089966184920535..comments2023-09-12T14:49:27.414+01:00Comments on Some People Are On The Pitch: Chin up - it could be worse...Chris Ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14451130702323813966noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27676150.post-1150996215845431492006-06-22T18:10:00.000+01:002006-06-22T18:10:00.000+01:00Unfortunately the "gonk" seems to bring out the be...Unfortunately the "gonk" seems to bring out the best in Beckham. Carragher needs someone more defensive in front of him, which is why I sort of proposed leaving Becks out for a game and using Lennon on the wing. Lampard or Gerrard would then have to fill in as the protection for Carragher. Against the South americans, we need to push forward with pace, while still keeping a strong defence.Kedgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634799246495796347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27676150.post-1150981766494164762006-06-22T14:09:00.000+01:002006-06-22T14:09:00.000+01:00That team talk sounds feasible, as does your line-...That team talk sounds feasible, as does your line-up!<BR/><BR/>I can't be having Gary Neville in my side, no matter how 'experienced' he is. Carragher's more preferential to that gonk.<BR/><BR/>I go along with resting Cole and even Lampard from time to time. They can always be brought on later in a game to freshen things up.Chris Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451130702323813966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27676150.post-1150974504333970452006-06-22T12:08:00.000+01:002006-06-22T12:08:00.000+01:00Never being one to let a good conspiracy theory pa...Never being one to let a good conspiracy theory pass by, I was wondering how the half time team talk went.<BR/><BR/>Sven: Okay lads, we are one up. Keep it tight but let them equalise. That way they will qualify instead of Paraguay. Remember, I might have to go home sometime.<BR/><BR/>Becks: Okay Boss, but what happens if we accidently score like?<BR/><BR/>Sven: Just make sure we let one in late in the game. If we give them enough chances, there should be the opportunity to make a complete hash of it.<BR/><BR/><BR/>On the subject of the team selection, don't you think that sometimes we have an overloaded midfield? Granted Joe Cole, Gerrard, Lampard, and Beckham are all top players, but at times they seem to be too similar especially if you want Lennon or Downing on the wings. I think Sven needs to bite the bullet and rest one of the four in order to add that little bit of spice. Becks is probably the most needed for his passing/set pieces. That leaves one of Cole, Gerrard or Lampard. For me Cole is the candidate to drop for a left winger. Although on current form, Lampard might be the best to drop and replace him with Lennon. If Sven wants a 5 man midfield, then he needs 2 out and out wingers, 2 good playmakers who can support the lone striker (I suppose Rooney in peak form could play the midfield/support role)and a holding midfielder. So my perfect team given the players in the squad :<BR/><BR/>Robinson<BR/>Neville <BR/>Terry<BR/>Ferdinand<BR/>Cole (A)<BR/>Lampard<BR/>Beckham<BR/>Gerrard<BR/>Downing<BR/>Rooney<BR/>Crouch<BR/><BR/>If Neville is out then Lennon instead of Lampard or Gerrard (or even instead of Beckham?)Kedgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02634799246495796347noreply@blogger.com