Actually, we haven't done great without him. We've got 10 points in the 7 games without him, which is less than our points per game average for the season.
Anyway, he will only start if others aren't fit.
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Anyway, he will only start if others aren't fit.
Peterborough away, Boro away, Leicester at home, Forest away, might be the real reason why points have been hit more like. Agreed about your last comment
m20gull
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I'm struggling to improve on this.
Falmer Flutter ©
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Seriously? I'm obviously referring to the post I've quoted suggesting Leo is rested for the home game against Blackpool because he needs to be fit for our remaining away games (sic). Surely the facepalm makes it clear that I think that's idiotic, eh?? Actually, have one as well:
SamPeters18
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Kuszczak
Calderon - Greer - Upson - Bridge
Bridcutt
Hammond - Crofts
Lopez - Orlandi
Ulloa
Subs
Ankergren, El-Abd, LuaLua, Buckley, Vicente, Barnes, Barker
Marshy
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Seriously people. If either Lua Lua or Buckley are fit to start then 1 of them has to play
Kuszczak
Calderon
Upson
Greer
Bridge
Bridcutt
Hammond
Orlandi
Lopez
LuaLua
Ulloa
Subs:
Ankergren
El-Abd
Bruno
Vicente
Crofts
Buckley
Barker
I would like to see Buckley & LuaLua both start but don't think it's worth risking both after injury, Barnes can **** off.
Calderon
Upson
Greer
Bridge
Bridcutt
Hammond
Orlandi
Lopez
LuaLua
Ulloa
Subs:
Ankergren
El-Abd
Bruno
Vicente
Crofts
Buckley
Barker
I would like to see Buckley & LuaLua both start but don't think it's worth risking both after injury, Barnes can **** off.
somerset
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you are preaching to the converted mate, he is possibly the least influencial player we have (other than Vicente) because he rarely appears,...... he is an attacking player who spends most of his time defending because its easier, he lacks ball and temper control, he needs 10 shots to get one on target...... he has helped give us a lift from L1 to Champ, but he is currently exceeding his ceiling by some margin.
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SamPeters18
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Or think of it this way, gets round about the 70th minute and the Blackpool defenders start to get tired....Enter LuaLua and Buckley for Crofts and Hammond (Push Orlandi and Spanish Dave into CM), then you got two places with great pace terrorizing the defenders, then maybe enter Vicente or Barnes to score/put in a killer ball....plus as we are so close to the end of the season, we dont want to risk them getting injured again
dicks-bar-bouncer
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my team is
koosh
calde
upson
greer
bridge
bridcutt
hammond
crofts
orlandi
buckley
barnes.
ulloa need a rest as has been pretty poor recently.much better to have him on bench and bring him on if needed.im not getting into the childish barnes rubbish,he owes us give him the chance to do that.
somerset
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I do think there us a chance he may start(sadly)..... but it wont be for football reasons, its because he is Gus's love child.
No Bruno?
BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Not a Barnes fan but he has to be on the bench for another striker option,I would start with Kas if he is fit,deserves it after his last home performance.
This. Literally just whiling away the hours. Can't wait for each game at the moment.
? Barring the goal he was poor.
Betfair Bozo
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Vydra's dramatic loss of form at Watford highlights the danger of burning a player out (possibly Glenn Murray also.) I know it's hard to feel empathy with professional footballers who play once or twice a week but Ulloa is clearly in need of a rest. Injuries tend to occur more frequently as a result of fatigue, despite what Ray Wilkins might think.... Having Barnes back is a plus unless you think Barker or March are currently better players (including any concerns you may have over his discipline.) It's a matter of opinion but mine is that his return is timely.
Postman Pat
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I would be very happy with this team. I think Calde has been superb in his run of games, but he must be knackered. Some players will need to be rotated to keep them fresh.
Barnes won't start, not playing for 7 games must have left him a bit rusty. I can't buy leaving him out on spite. He made a mistake and Gus should be telling him he owes everyone in these last few games to make up for it. I am glad we have someone else that can give Leo a break.
BRIGHT ON Q
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The only player we had that looked like scoring that day.