Amidst all the insanity of the window I thought it best to start a thread concerning something other than how fat McGeady is and see what other blues thoughts are in relation to our best back four for the derby providing all defenders are fully fit.
For me I feel the only two definite starters are Coleman and Jagielka, after that I think it could go a couple of ways, although Martinez will likely start with Distin and Baines I'm not so sure that would be wise.
I don't think the derby has ever been particularly successful for either of these two players and whether it be playing the occasion or just letting past mistakes haunt you I feel that this is the side of the pitch the RS will target and expect us to put out.
If fit I would line up with Coleman, Jagielka, Alcaraz, Oviedo. I believe Alcaraz will have had more experience dealing with players of LS style for Paraguay and I feel would not lose his head anytime LS goes anywhere near him this would leave Jags to worry about an effective but fairly one dimensional Sturridge. As for Oviedo I feel with his performances against MU and Arsenal he has shown that he is not fazed by the big games and for me deserves his chance to influence the game.
If we defend well, we win the game.
Thoughts Blues?
For me I feel the only two definite starters are Coleman and Jagielka, after that I think it could go a couple of ways, although Martinez will likely start with Distin and Baines I'm not so sure that would be wise.
I don't think the derby has ever been particularly successful for either of these two players and whether it be playing the occasion or just letting past mistakes haunt you I feel that this is the side of the pitch the RS will target and expect us to put out.
If fit I would line up with Coleman, Jagielka, Alcaraz, Oviedo. I believe Alcaraz will have had more experience dealing with players of LS style for Paraguay and I feel would not lose his head anytime LS goes anywhere near him this would leave Jags to worry about an effective but fairly one dimensional Sturridge. As for Oviedo I feel with his performances against MU and Arsenal he has shown that he is not fazed by the big games and for me deserves his chance to influence the game.
If we defend well, we win the game.
Thoughts Blues?
