v West Ham (tomorrow early KO least we forget)

I don't think Berbatov was signed in time to play.
But West Ham should have Carroll and Jarvis in their line-up.

I'm hopeful that Ruiz will recover in time, but think Jol said Petric may not be back in time.
Sounds as if Riise should be back.

so what will be the line-up

 

Ruiz was having another MRI scan today so must be doubtful, Don't even know what's wrong with Petric.

Definitely out Frei (for 3 weeks) and, of course, Senderos.

Riise is back and Simon Davies played last weekend for the U21s.

Subject to all that, I'm going for -

.........Schwarzer....
..Riether..Hughes..Hangeland..Riise
.........Diarra...Sidwell..
..Duff......Petric....Kaca
........Hugo...

Richardson on the bench. If Ruiz fit, then in for Hugo and Petric moving forward. If neither Ruiz or Petric fit , Kaca behind Hugo and Richardson in his place. If .......

 

Scrub my team selection, I've just seen this quote from Jol, "That is what I don't like about the transfer window. You are playing your third game and you have to play someone who has been at the club for a day, it is not ideal". Now haven't a clue.

The rest (about availability) stands

 

It's being reported that the Club say Berbatov is eligible to play. If true, they took their time to announce his signing. Guess I'll wait till I see it officially (which might be 12.15 tomorrow !)

 

The club have confirmed Berbatov is available to play tomorrow. Fantastic news! Can see him coming off the bench.

 

That's mental! They could've saved our pain and suffering!

 

Fulham always like to take their sweet ass time though.

 

Ruiz seems to have come through an extra training session this evening, so I'm stick my neck out.

Starting line up -

..............Schwarzer.........
..Riether...Hughes..Hangeland....Riise
.............Diarra.....
....Duff......Ruiz....Petric..Richardson
.............Berbatov...

 

For anyone not able to get to the game, you can watch on this PC link -

atdhenet.tv

 

I'm off to the game today and can't wait now... Hopefully get to see Berbatov and Carol in action... Hoping Carol has a shocker though!

Be good to see how KR fits in too if he gets a game.

 

Cracking that Berbatov can play today!

(Brede/Aaron can deal with Andy Carroll.)

C O Y W

 

That's quite a creative midfield.

 

.........................Schwarzer.............................
......................................................................
.........................Hangeland............................
.......Senderos......................Hughes..............
..Riether...................................................Duff
............................Diarra................................
..........Berbatov........................Ruiz..............
..........................Petric..................................

Lots of diamonds.

 

Teams news

Mark

Sasha -- brede-- Aaron--John

Damien--Steve-- mahamadou--Kieron

Malden--Hugo

 

Cant believe Kieran has gone straight in- i must be missing something here

 

The subs are: Stockdale, Kelly, Briggs, Baird, Kasami, Kacaniklic, Berbatov.

PS The way you've named the team Craven, reminds me of attending the game at the Emirates last year and being quite impressed that they used first names when announcing the Arsenal team.

 

That came round because I had a senior moment and forgot how to spell mark Schwarzer haha

 

Think it also may be Mladen - Malden sounds like a place. Although I prefer it, to be honest, and think he should be called that.

 

Acouple of interesting stats before going in to today's game -

Surprise with Allardyce in charge

COYW

 

Haha didn't even notice that mistake. Stay up till 2 in the morning waiting for any more transfer news wasn't the best idea.

Also i can blame it in auto correct from the phone lol.

Either one I don't mind.