Chelsea 4-0 Portsmouth

[Fernando 6,376]

Thus we all became disillusioned with Carlo because of his seldom use of the young players. When André was brought in, several people tesitified that he was a manager who uses academy players. I would've thought this would be one of club's objectives, Arnesen often said Roman had this ambition.

And then we go back to the Owen Coyle example. He is a good manager, good with youth, but what happen with Kakuta?

More of a downfall of the team, then the player itself and the manager.

Right now the best team to foster a youth spirit, is at a team like Swansea. Reminds of Own Coyle team of 2 season ago.

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In a way, Bertrand not playing for longer was the only one that didn't make sense to me. He's unfortunate in the fact that we have one of the best LBs in the world who is consistently good. His attacking prowess seems to be a little wayward this season, but his defending is still solid and his fitness is unquestionable. Also begs the question of Van Aanholt's future at the club.

the lack of rotation with Ashley frankly baffles me. He SHOULD be rested more

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The draw,,,starting in 1 minute

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the lack of rotation with Ashley frankly baffles me. He SHOULD be rested more

He should, in theory. Problem is that Ashley has shown no signs of needing to be rested. Like I said, it's unfortunate for Bertrand, he deserves to be playing.

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Goals?...

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He was on the bench. Didn't want to cup-tie him for Swansea (which is where he looks to be going as of today) i'd assume.

Doesn't making the bench cup-tie him?

[Kez 2,727]

4th round draw coming up...

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And then we go back to the Owen Coyle example. He is a good manager, good with youth, but what happen with Kakuta?

More of a downfall of the team, then the player itself and the manager.

Right now the best team to foster a youth spirit, is at a team like Swansea. Reminds of Own Coyle team of 2 season ago.

1 bad example. But look at what he did with Wilshere & Sturridge.

We've never even given the youth players we have a chance. Fair enough if they were given a chance, didn't impress and were dropped. Then we'd understand. But the fact that there's an element of arrogance as to use them is devestating.

With FFP coming up, it's the perfect opportunity to promote some reseve players. They demand less wages, we don't have to pay for transfers etc. Hell we could say 'we don't need a right back' if someone took a gamble on Billy Clifford. We could say we don't need Alvaro Perreira if André tries Van Aanholt in a game.

Don't get em wrong I still back André, but this is ridiculous.

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Eeeeek here comes the draw!

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Doesn't making the bench cup-tie him?

I don't think so (could be wrong however).

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I don't even know why players like A.cole started today.

[Fernando 6,376]

1 bad example. But look at what he did with Wilshere & Sturridge.

We've never even given the youth players we have a chance. Fair enough if they were given a chance, didn't impress and were dropped. Then we'd understand. But the fact that there's an element of arrogance as to use them is devestating.

With FFP coming up, it's the perfect opportunity to promote some reseve players. They demand less wages, we don't have to pay for transfers etc. Hell we could say 'we don't need a right back' if someone took a gamble on Billy Clifford. We could say we don't need Alvaro Perreira if André tries Van Aanholt in a game.

Don't get em wrong I still back André, but this is ridiculous.

Another example is SAF youth.

They started with fire and now a mere reflection of it's former self.

The state of mind from United squad at the beginning was great. Very organized, good in spirit.

Today it's a lacking desire, and then that in turns has a negative effect on the younger players. Look at how Phil Jones performance has drop drastically.

And at the same time take a look at a player like Nani, who was also in good form, and has dip greatly.

So from what i can see, is that when your team is in a bad moment that bad moment might not be ideal for a young player.....

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QPR OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Laylabelle 9,300]

Mk Dons or QPR.....ooooooo if Mk Dons go through its only up the road

Edited January 8, 2012 by Laylabelle

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MK Dons or QPR away. Glad it's an away tie, we seem to be doing better on the road.

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We get MK DONS or QPR in 4th round of FA Cup.

[Kojo 4,676]

We get QPR, or MK Dons

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QPRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES!!

KILL THEM,