Howard or Robles in Goal against Arsenal in FA Cup

[flo]

A difficult situation for Roberto. He probably promised Robles the cup matches, but it's our last chance for silverware so you'd think Howard should play. But I also think Robles will make the starting eleven.

 

[MACCA75]

I'm not entirely sure what more can be said.

Robles will play I think. He was Martinez's cup keeper last season. And ours this.

But I'd be shocked if anyone of us wouldn't rather Howard play.

Probably will play Robles, but what I would say is that Robles was Wigan's league keeper for the last 3rd of the season too, he wasn't just wheeled out for the cup games.

 

[toffeejack]

i'm sure robles would understand.

arsenal will be playing fabianski i think, so will be nice day out for the both of them.

 

[ijjysmith]

Probably will play Robles, but what I would say is that Robles was Wigan's league keeper for the last 3rd of the season too, he wasn't just wheeled out for the cup games.

True true.

 

[boris the blue]

Howard is the better keeper at present, although both (indeed any keeper) is capable of an error that could cost the game
Robles
Why not?
Played the last 9 FA cup games and on the winning side each time.
I am an incurable optimist though and would fancy us to win it even if Hibbo was in goal.

 

[Oviedo37]

Bobby will stick with Robles for the cup which I won't be too disappointed with as Howard is a liability.

 

[Dymak]

It's incredibly unprofessional if he fails to pick his strongest team for this game. It will be a disgrace if he plays a weakened team in a game like this.

 

[Jimboefc97]

If we play Robles then it would be a shambles. We play a different style with Robles compared to when Howard plays and the the team don't look comfortable with him.

He's not a bad keeper but its our only chance of silverware and should be taken seriously, Howard has to play,

 

[ijjysmith]

I think some people need to come to terms with the inevitable.

 

[degreeinblue]

Joel had never lost an FA Cup game in his life.

 

[Stutheblue]

It will be Howard I think.

 

[Eric Djemba-Djemba]

Joel had never lost an FA Cup game in his life.

Joel it is then mate.

 

[TheFinnFan]

We are going to Wemberlee

Robles can handle it no doubt

 

[UFO]

I tend to watch Robles through my fingers but I'd still play him Saturday. I think Howard will be gone in the Summer. He's been a good servant but has always seemed too error prone for my liking. In fact, I don't think I can remember a so-called "top" goalie who is as leaden footed as Howard. I'd bring back Dai Davies for the Arsenal QF.

 

[noharmdone]

Shouldn't even be a debate. Madness if its Robles

I did a poll asking similar on here the other day.
The results surprised me.