GolfingGull
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In an ideal world, I agree. But with Stephens out and Ince not match sharp (I assume for both), I cant see any other choice for the holding midfield role. Perhaps we can loan Bridcutt now that Sunderland are safe
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In an ideal world, I agree. But with Stephens out and Ince not match sharp (I assume for both), I cant see any other choice for the holding midfield role. Perhaps we can loan Bridcutt now that Sunderland are safe
BensGrandad
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These 2 games are the ones for the experienced players like Andrews Orlandi CMS Lopez etc to show their worth which didnt hsppen last season
He is a class act but just out of form. Looking at the teams above no one has mentioned Caskey.
SamPeters18
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Kuszczak
Calderon - Greer - Upson - Ward
Andrews
Orlandi - March
Lingaard - Ulloa - LuaLua
Subs
Ankergren, Dunk, Bruno, Lopez, JFC, Buckley, CMS
Ah yes, of course, I forgot our captain and current international had now been appointed official scapegoat (during an eight-game unbeaten run) now that our top scorer from 2011-12 has left.
The Brighton Buzz
Falmer here we come
- Jan 31, 2008
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Exactly, I am also surprised how many people are shoeing him into the side after his performances this year. We played with ten men against Forest he didn't beat his full back once and has lost his pace completely. Both Lua Lua and March did more in their time on the pitch than Buckley did. The only reason I can see for picking him tonight is that he owes us a performance. Whilst I would love to see the old buckley, judging by his form this season i wont hold my breath
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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Id say stick with the same team as the Forest game if possible.
Marshy
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Orlandi has to play, hes getting fitter all the time and in my opinion, is the player most likely to open up a side.
Something we really struggle to do.
Something we really struggle to do.
The Brighton Buzz
Falmer here we come
- Jan 31, 2008
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Oscar obviously rates JFC (judging by the games he has played) and I don't think he is as bad as people on here rate him. He might not start but will definately be on the bench. I am surprised that so many people have left him out of the squad completely.
martyn20
Unwell but still smiling
Have you seen him play much this year, there have been many,many mistakes
Yes, I have. There have been mistakes from him, as there have been from others. But overall I feel he has been very good and formed one of the best defensive partnerships in the league. To suggest he is "useless" is quite patently ridiculous and suggests that you are an idiot.
Although not my choice:
Subs:
Lualua
Forster-caskey
Ince
Dunk
Mackail-Smith
Lopez
I would like to see Lualua start in place of Lingard. Home match only.
Bruno (if fit) is crucial. So is Buckley, but only if fully fit for both of them.
I would like Agustien as one of the other subs if he had been playing.
Kuszczak
Bruno Dunk Greer Ward
Buckley Andrews Stephens Orlandi
Lingard
Ulloa
Bruno Dunk Greer Ward
Buckley Andrews Stephens Orlandi
Lingard
Ulloa
Subs:
Lualua
Forster-caskey
Ince
Dunk
Mackail-Smith
Lopez
I would like to see Lualua start in place of Lingard. Home match only.
Bruno (if fit) is crucial. So is Buckley, but only if fully fit for both of them.
I would like Agustien as one of the other subs if he had been playing.
Why on Earth people keep putting Ince and Andrews together in centre mid is beyond me. Whenever they play together we are absolutely wretchedly one-paced...
For me its:
--------------- Kuszczak ---------------
Calderon --- Greer --- Upson --- Ward
----------- Andrews --------------------
--------------- Stephens ---------------
Buckley ----- Lingard----------Lua Lua
----------------- Ulloa ------------------
If Stephens is unfit, then I'd go for JFC.
For me its:
--------------- Kuszczak ---------------
Calderon --- Greer --- Upson --- Ward
----------- Andrews --------------------
--------------- Stephens ---------------
Buckley ----- Lingard----------Lua Lua
----------------- Ulloa ------------------
If Stephens is unfit, then I'd go for JFC.
Who is gonna take the corners? Orlandi is the best from the left hand side.
I don't think playing Buckley and Lualua together has had good results. A pity because it would be my choice. Instead of Lingard.
Stumpy Tim
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If Orlandi plays, I would rather see him in the advance left role - not in central midfield. I don't recall him playing well in the centre of midfield ever
I thought Buckley was absolutely shocking against Forest but didn't really dwell on it after the result. He really needs to pull his finger out. If I was Oscar, I would genuinely be debating playing CMS on the right tonight.
I'd be happy with STephens taking them if fit, and if not, maybe Lua Lua or Buckley. In general our corners are absolutely awful from our designated takers, Buckley and Lua Lua can't be much worse!
I know what you mean about Lua Lua and Buckley starting together too. I guess a front 3 of Buckley, Lingard, Orlandi would work too.