Should we allow Sadiki and Xhaka to kop a ban ...

[RLB's Beautiful Face]

Forest currently 1-0 up at Liverpool, shows exactly why I don't agree with stuff like this...

We're better than Forest, we can get something at Anfield.

The idea of, essentially, throwing in the towel before the game even starts and intentionally getting our players banned because "we probably won't win anyway" doesn't sit right with me, at all.

 

[Smug in Boots]

Forest currently 1-0 up at Liverpool, shows exactly why I don't agree with stuff like this...

We're better than Forest, we can get something at Anfield.

The idea of, essentially, throwing in the towel before the game even starts and intentionally getting our players banned because "we probably won't win anyway" doesn't sit right with me, at all.

It's not that for me.

Chances are we'll finish mid-table without a cup ...

... looking back at the season, with derby wins would make it a success imo.

Would you really want to see Xhaka out, for the derby, because we went for it, at Liverpool, and lost.

 

[LD19SAFC]

Think we’ll see at least one pick up a card next week. I’m sure it’s been discussed…

 

[RedNWhite4Life]

Just thinking we will have a fair few lads going off to the AFCON literally with free hits going into the Derby. Now I don't mean I want these lads flying in 2 footed and leaving us with 8 men after 10 mins but could certainly see a few wipeouts in injury time particularly if we are 1 up or level and someone is threatening a break away.

 

[Smug in Boots]

Just thinking we will have a fair few lads going off to the AFCON literally with free hits going into the Derby. Now I don't mean I want these lads flying in 2 footed and leaving us with 8 men after 10 mins but could certainly see a few wipeouts in injury time particularly if we are 1 up or level and someone is threatening a break away.

Gets my vote!

 

[LD19SAFC]

Odds for the weekend

Sadiki 11/4
Xhaka 10/3

I’ll probably back the singles and the double. Feel like they’re coming…

 

[RedNWhite4Life]

Ideally Sadiki avoids 1 for the next 3 games and has a free hit in the Derby when it could be needed.

 

[LD19SAFC]

Ideally Sadiki avoids 1 for the next 3 games and has a free hit in the Derby when it could be needed.

In an ideal world

We desperately need both for the Derby. Their midfield 3 is their biggest strength (Joelinton, Bruno and Tonali).

 

[RedNWhite4Life]

In an ideal world

We desperately need both for the Derby. Their midfield 3 is their biggest strength (Joelinton, Bruno and Tonali).

Are any of those twats close to a ban? Surely Joelinton and Bruno should be they could both get 8 yellows a game and have no cause for complaint.

 

[LD19SAFC]

Are any of those twats close to a ban? Surely Joelinton and Bruno should be they could both get 8 yellows a game and have no cause for complaint.

Just checked, they’re both on 3 yellow cards

 

[RedNWhite4Life]

Just checked, they’re both on 3 yellow cards

1 could conceivably be suspended then I guess but so could 1 or even 2 of ours

 

[Smug in Boots]

1 could conceivably be suspended then I guess but so could 1 or even 2 of ours

I'd have to say we'd only have ourselves to blame.

 

[Smug in Boots]

Ideally Sadiki avoids 1 for the next 3 games and has a free hit in the Derby when it could be needed.

Not great odds in my opinion.

And, he's a banker for a card in the derby.

 

[LD19SAFC]

Shocked to see Hume is only on 2 yellow cards tbh

 

[RedNWhite4Life]

Not great odds in my opinion.

And, he's a banker for a card in the derby.

Agree think Xhaka is streetwise enough to avoid a booking to be out for the Derby but don't think Sadiki will be able to change his style to avoid one.

 

[Forpadydeplasterer]

I'm more worried about Reinildo missing the derby than Sadiki or Xhaka. I can definitely see him getting 2 cards in the next 3 games

 

[LD19SAFC]

I'm more worried about Reinildo missing the derby than Sadiki or Xhaka. I can definitely see him getting 2 cards in the next 3 games

I’m sure we’d manage him carefully. He’s vitally important to the side, would probably be rested for a game if he ran the risk of being 1 away and missing the game against the filth.

 

[Forpadydeplasterer]

I’m sure we’d manage him carefully. He’s vitally important to the side, would probably be rested for a game if he ran the risk of being 1 away and missing the game against the filth.

Yeah we need him to play. I can see us making 4 or 5 changes for the man city game

 

[LD19SAFC]

Yeah we need him to play. I can see us making 4 or 5 changes for the man city game

Wouldn’t be any complaints here. A free hit if I’ve ever seen one…

 

[Forpadydeplasterer]

Wouldn’t be any complaints here. A free hit if I’ve ever seen one…

Hopefully pick up some points in the next 2 and rest / replace suspended at city.

Going off tonight the Bournemouth game will be harder than Liverpool. IF we have our 1st 11 at Anfield our running power will cause them problems.