Team

Unchanged line up with S Taylor and R Taylor on bench.

 

Pretty much the obvious line up I think yeah. Would start Saylor but Williamsons doing a fine job at the minute we've gotta give him that chance

 

Until HBA/Ireland/Ameobi come back I think the team he's picked is the right one, don't fix what ain't broke.

 

Would love to see Willo and Saylor tried out as a partnership, doubt it will happen with Colo's form though!

 

Dont rate Saylor too much really, however it's nice to see him and Raylor back.

 

I think at the minute Colo's a dead cert to start, I wouldn't wanna test the water with Saylor Willo at the minute! My own opinion is that Saylor and Colo is the best choice, but Willo's had some good games recently. Love being in a position like this!

 

Agree with the line up, worrying enough there is no ''real'' CM on the bench. Perch can play DM(as seen in the Spurs game) and so can Raylor(played a few times in the middle in our horrible relegation season) but I would've liked to have seen Vuckic or Richardson instead of Sol.

Interesting, Petrov and Muamba play!

 

Pleased with the team, but concerned about the bench with 2 centre backs, 2 right backs and 2 strikers. What happens if one of our CM's gets injured!?

 

Is it just me or does Saylor seem to be very injury prone for a couple of years now...

 

Aye, but I mean when we're statistically safe try out new things, would be good to see the flexibility of the squad incase on of the CBs gets injured.

 

Also worried about lack of midfielders on the bench! We knew Guthrie wasn't going to be playing but it's a bit worrying the bench is made up of (primarily) four defenders!
Do not want to have to employ Perch anywhere, let alone midfield. Hopefully we'll be okay.

 

Oh yeah I definitely agree we should be experimenting. As you say, that's something for when we're 'definitely' safe. At the minute though I've been pretty pleased with all 3 of Colo, Willo and Saylors recent performances, so would be happy for any combination.

 

Yeah exactly my thoughts on him, he seems to of had the same cycle for the last 3 years now which is: Injured, Come back look sluggish make a few mistakes, get fully fit and look the business then gets injured. Feel sorry for him tbh so much potential.

 

Willo and Colo all the way with the form they're in at the moment. S Taylor is good back up.

 

An unchanged team for the fourth time,if it aint broke dont fix it.
Good to see Raylor back on the team sheet.Some of his crosses are pin point and he can do a cracking free kick.

 

Glad to see him back too. Looking forward to him hopefully getting a game soon!

 

Yes ^ AND AT RM, doesn't look like a RB to me, better attacking-wise I think, not the fastest or most skillful of players but his crosses are close to Barton's or even better(depends).

 

Did anyone else get a 12th man text with team sheets for both?
I'm impressed as it's the first time it's happened, hope it's a regular thing!

 

I really don't rate RTaylor...His crossing is decent (but not amazing) but his defending, manoeuvrability and pace are terrible.

I'd genuinely play Perch above Raylor, all day long!

 

Glad Pardew has kept the same team ( not that he had any choice ) Don't fix what ain't broke. Hopefully we can come away with 3 points today. Soccer Saturday had an interesting statistic . . . We ain't won a 3 pm kickoff in the premiership since August 2008. And then we beat Bolton 1 - 0 !

Starting to get a little worried now though . . . .