NUFC line up 2011/12

Here's a possible line up, that i think would be decent -

---------Sturridge-----------

-Ben Arfa--Krancjar--Gutierrez

----Tiote---------Barton-----

-Enrique-Taylor-Colo-Simpson

-----------Harper-----------

Subs -

Krul
Nolan*
Gosling
Ireland
Best
Ranger
Willo

*In place of Tiote incase he leaves

Thoughts?

 

If Tiote left we would need a specialist DM to replace him, Nolan would be slaughtered there, even with Barton's help. Personally I dont believe the Sturridge/Kranjcar rumour although it would be great. IMO it should be:

---------------------Harper

Simpson-----Williamson------Colo-----Enrique

---------------------Tiote
Barton--------------------------------Jonas
------------Ben Arfa-----Krancjar*

-----------------Pavlyuchenko

*if not then Nolan, but even if we get him, rotate Jonas, Kranjcar and Nolan

Forster (Krul sent out on loan)
Saylor
Kadar/New defender (loan Kadar out if he isnt ready yet)
Guthrie
Nolan/Vuckic
Best
van Wolkswinkel/Ranger

Although the bench does look a bit inexperienced :/

 

Also I'd have Ireland at least on the bench if we sign him in summer - implying he played well for us.

 

Bartons Tash's team with Ireland instead of Gutierrez and Kranjcar pushed out to RAM, that would be class!

 

If drogba leaves chelsea in the summer (looks likely), i doubt chelsea will sell/loan Sturridge. I think we should target Bendtner or Rodallega. Sign Bentley for right-mid, Eboue who hardly gets a game for Arsenal (Keep Tiote sweet as well with fellow countrymen) and make a bid for Bassong who is Spurs 4th choice cb.

My team for next season:
Harper
Eboue-Colloccini-Bassong-Enrique
Bentley-Barton-Tiote-Gutierrez
Ben Arfa
Bendtner/Rodallega

EUROPE BECKONS

 

I'd love Rodallega as well. Not sure about Bendtner, don't like his attitude!

 

I wouldn't take Pavlyuchenko after last night!

 

Mine would be

(one of) Harps/Krul/Foster
Simmo - Colo - Tayls - Jose
Barton - Tiote - Ireland
Gervinho - Bendtner - Ben Arfa

Or
(one of) Harps/Krul/Foster
Simmo - Colo - Tayls - Jose
Barton - Tiote
Ben Arfa - Gervinho - Ireland
Bendtner

 

Did he miss a few sitters? sounds like Spurs were very wasteful. Him or someone like Bendtner would be a lot better if they had regular runs in their teams but they dont, even when on form so they rarely play to their best.

 

Sturridge in goal and Harper up front? I'm not sure.

 

-------------Harper-----------
Simpson---Saylor---Colo----Jose
Jonas---Barton---Tiote---Ben Arfa
-----Sturridge---Pavlyuchenko---

subs Forster, Willo, Nolan, Ireland, Gosling, Best, Vukic

 

... with Colo just off him! It's AG's dream becoming a reality

 

Everyone's omitted Nolan from their line up. I can't see him being dropped at the drop of a hat.

 

To be honest, we should be predicting these line ups at a later stage(Aug/Sep when we actually get the business done and I'm bound to think many on here we'll be disappointed with the general outcome).

My personal fantasy NUFC line up 2011/2012 :

Harper
Simpson Samba/Saylor Colo Enrique
Tiote Barton
Vargas Ireland(ON FORM) Ben Arfa
Pav/Bendtner
Subs : Forster, Willo, Raylor, Nolan, Guthrie, Best, Ranger.

Expired contracts : Kuqi & Sol
Sell : Lover, Ameobi, Perch & Smith.
Loan out : Airey, Kadar, Gosling(depending on competition/form), Ferguson and Vuckic.

 

Not with that team

 

If you say so, Mr know it all.

 

Eboue is a no-no to be honest! No better than Simpson and older!

 

It's all about opinions lads!

 

it really has been a slow week, can't believe you're buying into Tash's Formation Fantasies

 

Not bothered who plays, as long as the are all committed and proud to wear the black and white stripes.