Gomes' partner vs Arsenal

[Loz]

I’d stick with Schneiderlin at the moment. We’ve all, maybe rightly, grown to dislike him. Not because he’s not a good footballer, but because he hasn’t bothered to show how good he can be for far too long. If he was just a useless player, we’d not want to play him but we wouldn’t hate him for it.
What we hate is the lack of effort and heart.
But Ancelotti has a habit of turning good players into very good ones. How? Because people seem to want to play for him.
Maybe Schneiderlin just didn’t click with Koeman or Allardyce or Silva. But if Ancelotti can get a tune out of him and let us be reminded of the player he was at Southampton, then we will see the benefit.
I’d start Gomes and Schneiderlin and if Schneiderlin isn’t up for it then bring on Delph as a sub.

 

[jeremy1338]

I’d stick with Schneiderlin at the moment. We’ve all, maybe rightly, grown to dislike him. Not because he’s not a good footballer, but because he hasn’t bothered to show how good he can be for far too long. If he was just a useless player, we’d not want to play him but we wouldn’t hate him for it.
What we hate is the lack of effort and heart.
But Ancelotti has a habit of turning good players into very good ones. How? Because people seem to want to play for him.
Maybe Schneiderlin just didn’t click with Koeman or Allardyce or Silva. But if Ancelotti can get a tune out of him and let us be reminded of the player he was at Southampton, then we will see the benefit.
I’d start Gomes and Schneiderlin and if Schneiderlin isn’t up for it then bring on Delph as a sub.

Agreed, hopefully Carlo can unlock the form that made Morgan look like a top class DM at Southampton. If that can happen, it would give us another strong base in the team to build on.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

I can actually see it being Sigurdsson (which would be risky as all hell).

 

[Blue Magic]

Playing Holgate in midfield means Keane has to play, and we don’t want that. I hate Schneiderlin with a passion, so not him. Ditto Siggurdson.

Between Delphi and Davies, take your pick

Maybe we should consult the oracle.

 

[marnie]

He's played very well of late.
So on the basis points are more important than our dislike of the player , he must play.

This for me too.Carlo seems to be getting a tune out of him.

 

[kev]

What the hell do I know?
I'll trust Carlo's opinion.

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

Maybe we should consult the oracle.

Never steered Hoddle wrong.

 

[bernie inn]

Gone Scheiderlin, basically because i really can't stand Delph, never hated an Everton player, but he comes close

 

[Mikey O]

This question shows what a poor season we've had when we have little idea of our starting midfield.

Assuming he's fit then I'd have Gomes with Sneids. I have previously been utterly frustrated by Sneids (all that dithering on the ball and back passes) however, he has improved in recent games and deserves to retain his place.

Once Gomes tires then I'd probably bring on Siggi as Delph's stupidity against Newcastle (giving away a free kick by lunging in on the touchline and again and getting himself sent off in his last game).

 

[Furey1878]

Delph, don't care if a lot of yas don't like him he is our next best CB and has a bit more pace and mobility than Gomes

* CM not CB

 

[BernieH]

Never steered Hoddle wrong.

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

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Guess Gbanin must have done something wrong in a previous life then.

 

[BernieH]

Guess Gbanin must have done something wrong in a previous life then.

He doesn't like wheelchair users, says they're wrong uns previous apparently haha

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

He doesn't like wheelchair users, says they're wrong uns previous apparently haha

Nobody likes having to park miles away from the Asda i suppose, he does have a point.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

From most to least appropriate based on form and the fact it’s a tough away game - Schneiderlin, Delph, Davies, Sigurdsson.

I hate Schneiderlin too. Long-term I dont want any of them in the squad.