CARLING CUP Newcastle away

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 1:45 pm

psychoangus wrote:
Boomer wrote:
psychoangus wrote:I think Nordtveit may be starting? Probably at fullback if he does as Prof likes to blood central youngsters on the flanks, but I'd like to see how he does in central defence.
I had hight hopes for him but he doesn't seem to be getting the chances.

An injury didn't help him last year make his debut but then he shortly went off on loan.
Yeah, he went to the bundesliga for Nurnburg which would've helped him. He just got a big-up on Arsenal.com so I think he may make an appearance. I think he's still one of the rising stars in the pipeline; captain of Norway-U21s I think so looking good.

Yeah. All the hype was good and has continued to be good for the past few years since we bought him.

Captain Fabregas · Post by **Captain Fabregas** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:03 pm

crocit wrote:just heard a strong rumour from a pal that the starting line up is Szczesny, Eboue Koscienly Djourou Gibbs, Vela Rosicky Denzo Vela, J.e.t Niccy B. i'd be happy with that, acres of expierince! and gives Theo and Bentdner fitness boost, give Vela another crack at showing us what he can do, and Denzo aswell! and Jet

or your friend just reads the daily mail lol

psychoangus · Post by **psychoangus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:05 pm

Captain Fabregas wrote:
crocit wrote:just heard a strong rumour from a pal that the starting line up is Szczesny, Eboue Koscienly Djourou Gibbs, Vela Rosicky Denzo Vela, J.e.t Niccy B. i'd be happy with that, acres of expierince! and gives Theo and Bentdner fitness boost, give Vela another crack at showing us what he can do, and Denzo aswell! and Jet
or your friend just reads the daily mail lol

What a source!!

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:44 pm

psychoangus wrote:
Captain Fabregas wrote:
crocit wrote:just heard a strong rumour from a pal that the starting line up is Szczesny, Eboue Koscienly Djourou Gibbs, Vela Rosicky Denzo Vela, J.e.t Niccy B. i'd be happy with that, acres of expierince! and gives Theo and Bentdner fitness boost, give Vela another crack at showing us what he can do, and Denzo aswell! and Jet
or your friend just reads the daily mail lol

What a source!!

True.
The Mail thinks, after 2 years, we'll suddenly start playing 4-4-2!

It may well be that team but with JET playing behind the striker in a free roll as part of the midfield.

psychoangus · Post by **psychoangus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:09 pm

We should be able to tear them a new ar$ehole with those players though. I hope everyone fires on all cylinders.

A Gibbs cross for a big JET header.

A Denilson 30 yarder.

And a silky move combining Walcott, Bendy and Rocky

Would pretty much make my night.

Post by **Chippy** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:18 pm

Far too much optimism and complacency on this thread. I think it will be very close and could well go to ET.

I really want us to win this as (unless we get a kind draw in the FA Cup) I think it is our only chance of silverware this season.

Henry Norris 1913 · Post by **Henry Norris 1913** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:44 pm

Chippy wrote:Far too much optimism and complacency on this thread. I think it will be very close and could well go to ET.

I really want us to win this as (unless we get a kind draw in the FA Cup) I think it is our only chance of silverware this season.

this. newcastle will be fancying themselves after turning over chelski

psychoangus · Post by **psychoangus** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:48 pm

Personally I think a run of good results purely based on morale can't go on forever. Our technical superiority will win out comfortably.

They're a championship side playing their second string team, we'll win this.

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:05 pm

psychoangus wrote:Personally I think a run of good results purely based on morale can't go on forever. Our technical superiority will win out comfortably.

They're a championship side playing their second string team, we'll win this.

It's a no win for the Jordies.
As long as we 'turn up' and be professional there's no reason why we can't win this comfortably.

topgoon · Post by **topgoon** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:11 pm

just heading out from the not so nice b n b to bump into fellow gooners. Hope we win, starting to get a bit worried as the locals seem quite up for it. Here's to a win and then a good night out. COYGS!!

M-50 · Post by **M-50** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:13 pm

I echo the thoughts of the last two posters.

It's not complacency guys. Out 'second side' has proved to everyone how capable they are. Blended with a number of first-team starters, and up against one of the weaker sides in the Premier League, who will blood a few youngsters, this is a straight-forward victory

worthing_gooner · Post by **worthing_gooner** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:18 pm

Yeah I agree, lets not get complacent here but at the same time, I'd be very disappointed if we werent in the draw for the next round after tonights game.

I saw nothing at West Ham at the weekend that suggested we have anything to fear, other than our defenders coping with Andy Caroll, and he won't be playing tonight.

Of the rest of their team, they don't really have anything to be worried about, and any one of the likely XIs out there should win this at a canter.

bigreddave · Post by **bigreddave** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:45 pm

Sky sports news showed fabregas getting off the team bus first so it looks like there's a good chance he'll start!

worthing_gooner · Post by **worthing_gooner** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:47 pm

I'd be amazed if Fabregas starts although Arsenal's odds have gone down from 1.9 to 1.72 in the last half hour or so...

Arsenal 1991 · Post by **Arsenal 1991** » Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:48 pm

bigreddave wrote:Sky sports news showed fabregas getting off the team bus first so it looks like there's a good chance he'll start!

fantastic, this would be a massive show of intent.