Kuipers axed!

[Da Man Clay]

Interesting to see that Wilkins believes in giving people a long run in the team to get their confidence up

Yeah. I think MM would have been crucfied if he had done this.

 

[sparkie]

I wonder if Kuipers will have another Flounce.

Doubt it as he's back in the team for the Blackpool match, I imagine with something to prove.

 

[Dave the OAP]

So therefore what is the point in dropping him for 1 game....it doesnt make sense

 

[sparkie]

I think it acts to
(a) motivate Kuipers for the Blackpool match
(b) give a way back for Hendo to put his spat behind him

 

[Hannibal smith]

The Argus:

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It seems odd to axe Santos with Reid an injury doubt. I suppose Tommy Fraser can play center back. I imagine depends on Reid's fitness. If fit, El-Abd center back, if not, Santos keeps his place. Knee ligaments sounds bad though. So I'm guessing Santos will start.

ALBION: Henderson; El-Abd, Santos, Lynch, Rents; Hammond, Carpenter, Cox; Revell, Hart, Frutos. Subs: Kuipers, Mayo, Fraser, Loft, Molango.

You obviously wern't at Carlisle. Santos gave away the first almost the 2nd and was a liability throughout his inept showing. I think he will be dropped.

 

[JJ McClure]

I think it acts to
(a) motivate Kuipers for the Blackpool match
(b) give a way back for Hendo to put his spat behind him

Agreed, good move I reckon.

 

[Da Man Clay]

I think it acts to
(a) motivate Kuipers for the Blackpool match
(b) give a way back for Hendo to put his spat behind him

I think its because Henderson has probably looked better in training and Kuipers has conceded 6 goals in 2 games.

 

[Turkey]

Re: Re: Kuipers axed!

You obviously wern't at Carlisle. Santos gave away the first almost the 2nd and was a liability throughout his inept showing. I think he will be dropped.

I never said he shouldn't be dropped. I just couldn't work out who'd replace him. Now I realise Hart could switch to defence.

As I understand it El-Abd was rubbish at Carlisle too.

 

[Silent Bob]

Yeah. I think MM would have been crucfied if he had done this.

The issue with MM was that certain players were all but guaranteed a place regardless while others would be dropped or frozen out for long periods for little or no reason. At least Wilkins seems willing to wield the axe on any player who does not perform.

I think if we continued to do ok then making several changes wouldn't be a great move, but since the performance at Carlisle was pretty dire by all accounts I think he is justified in ringing the changes.

 

[Dave the OAP]

But why bring oin a goalie who is going to be away on International duty on the Saturday?

What message does that send out?

Its just bad man management

 

[Da Man Clay]

But why bring oin a goalie who is going to be away on International duty on the Saturday?

What message does that send out?

Its just bad man management

Espically if Henderson dosen't get his place back after International duty.

 

[Uncle C]

But why bring oin a goalie who is going to be away on International duty on the Saturday?

What message does that send out?

Its just bad man management

By this logic, no international goalies would play in a match before being called up

 

[Barrel of Fun]

If Wilkins thinks that Henderson will is better prepared for this game then so be it. I am going to trust Wilkins on this one, rather than NSCer's who are looking for holes.

Kuipers shipped in goals in two games and it has been reported that Henderson has been in very good form of late.

Why should a goalkeeper keep the shirt more than a striker who is misfiring?

 

[Uncle C]

If Wilkins thinks that Henderson will is better prepared for this game then so be it. I am going to trust Wilkins on this one, rather than NSCer's who are looking for holes.

Kuipers shipped in goals in two games and it has been reported that Henderson has been in very good form of late.

Why should a goalkeeper keep the shirt more than a striker who is misfiring?

Exactly, its called rotation and doesn't do Chelsea any harm.

 

[Da Man Clay]

Exactly, its called rotation and doesn't do Chelsea any harm.

When was the last time Chelsea rotated goal-keepers in the league? I think Chelsea also have a squad of about 50 players.

 

[BUTTERBALL]

We are lucky to have 2 excellent keepers between the sticks.

 

[Turkey]

If Wilkins thinks that Henderson will is better prepared for this game then so be it. I am going to trust Wilkins on this one, rather than NSCer's who are looking for holes.

Kuipers shipped in goals in two games and it has been reported that Henderson has been in very good form of late.

Why should a goalkeeper keep the shirt more than a striker who is misfiring?

Agree - Henderson really his to fight for his place now and hopefully he'll rise to the challenge. Kuipers will then have to put on a good display when Hendo heads off with Ireland.

Plus Molango's on the scene. Rents back in the frame. All players with something to prove.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

We are lucky to have 2 excellent keepers between the sticks.

Quite right. I really couldn't give a fig who is between the posts, as long as they try their hardest and play well.

This Kuipers hysteria is getting beyond ridiculous. A bit of competition never hurt anyone!!

 

[Da Man Clay]

Plus Molango's on the scene. Rents back in the frame. All players with something to prove.

Its nice to see those 2 in the frame, Rents is actually a LB as apposed to Lynch and Mayo.

Its good to see Molango given a chance aswell, He may prove to be utter shite but he hasn't had much of a chance.

 

[Turkey]

The official site think Santos and Mayo are starting.

Kuipers/Henderson; El-Abd, Santos, Lynch, Mayo; Carpenter, Fraser, Hammond; Hart, Revell, Cox.

Subs: Keeper, Rents, Loft, Frutos, Robinson, Molango.