Play Jelavic v QPR?

[Sona]

As the thread title suggests, do we play Jelavic against QPR?

Reasons For

+ It gives Lukaku a much needed rest.
+ He's due a goal. (Surely?!)
+ If he scores a brace, it might just add a bit to his valuation.


Reasons Against

+ He's horrendous and hasn't scored in yonks.
+ He'd then be cup-tied for teams looking to buy him.
+ He might get injured and we're lumbered with him until the summer.


I suppose there is also the option of Vellios, Mirallas or even one of the younger lads to be given the nod up top too.

 

[ArtetaMagic]

I'd give Velios a run out

 

[formerly manx toffee]

I'd give Velios a run out

Me too. Don't cup tie him.

 

[Sona]

I'd give Velios a run out

Me too. The potential of Jelavic getting injured is too much of a risk. Vellios is decent too.

 

[larrygobfiend]

I'd play both Lukaku and Jelavic. Give Barkley a rest and bring him on if it all goes tits. I'm sure the pair of them would smash QPR. Also, it would be interesting to see if Jelavic could discover a morsel of form with another frontman up there with him.

 

[Gwladys Nights]

If these two enquiries have come from clubs in the Prem/Championship then I wouldn't want to cup tie him. However if we're confident of shifting him abroad then give Lukaku a rest.

Wouldn't mind seeing Super Kev up front either, mind.

 

[ijjysmith]

I'd give Velios a run out

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Me too. Don't cup tie him.

for this reason

 

[Roztitute]

Agree with above, don't play Jelavic - sod's law he'll get injured and it'll also cup tie him.

 

[davek]

Play Mirallas as the lone striker.

 

[Dell Boy]

I think we should play him against QPR, watch him score 5 and then have him back for a title winning run-in.

 

[DevineEFC]

I'd actually give Vellios a run too.. since he wont go on loan & doesnt play reserves, then surely he'll really want to impress in first xi

If he doesnt get a go here then what is he doing really? Play him or sell him.. stealing a living otherwise

 

[deandixie]

Get Vellios on for a run out, I couldn't do with seeing Jelavic laying down on the pitch for 90 mins.... although I would like to see his "air" overheads he does, they are superb.

 

[Roztitute]

Play Mirallas as the lone striker.

This actually came to me in a dream last night... Not that it's particularly revolutionary or anything. I concur, rest Romelu and don't risk Jelavic. Perhaps rest Ross as well for Ossie, then start Ross vs Norwich.

 

[Brownie]

Would take a couple of mil off his value if QPR saw him play a full game.

 

[jtl60]

I agree with the others, If we are happy to let Jelavic go no point cup tying him.
I'd like to see Vellios given a little run, something like the following

---------Robles----------
Coleman--Alcaraz-Stones-Baines
------McCarthy--Barry--------
--Pienaar----------Oviedo
---------Mirallas---------------
----------Vellios---------------

Subs, Howard, Lukaku, Barkley, Osman, Hibbo, Heitinga, Naismith

Maybe even drop Pienaar, push Coleman to RM and give Hibbert a game