Portsmouth Away

[TSmith]

He can't play Torres in the Cup game and then rest him in the leaque game. If he does, he's just making another rod for his own back.

 

But no doubt, the other way round would also have most of you spazzing up.

 

Did you not see Torres on Wednesday?

Him being rested would be totally understandable in my opinion.

[Herp McDerp]

He can't play Torres in the Cup game and then rest him in the leaque game. If he does, he's just making another rod for his own back.

 

 

Why? Many on here were saying they wanted our strongest team against Everton, they got just that, and Torres is clearly exhausted so why exactly would someone criticise Rafa if he's benched?

 

There are of course those on here who find fault with everything Rafa does, whether it's right or wrong, but they're pretty easy to suss out and ignore.

[ScottyT]

Can't speak for others but I wanted to rest him for the Cup game as I knew it would be a physical battle. The bottom line is he's needed against Pompey and should play.

[Malarkey]

Why? Many on here were saying they wanted our strongest team against Everton, they got just that, and Torres is clearly exhausted so why exactly would someone criticise Rafa if he's benched?

 

There are of course those on here who find fault with everything Rafa does, whether it's right or wrong, but they're pretty easy to suss out and ignore.

 

No Mascher or Aurelio against Everton. That's a massive difference.

[aladdinsane]

I want Torres to play of course, but surely if we're title contenders we can still beat a dreadful Portsmouth side without him?

[cmuller]

Torres and Babel upfront with Benny, Masch, Alsono, Riera in midfield. Go for it, get 2 or 3 goals ahead after 55 mins and bring Fernando off....which is what I'd do (cue "thats why you're not a manager" comments from some).

 

My prediction for what will actually happen is Babel on his own upfront, Torres on the bench and Dirk (who must be shattered after Wednesday) being asked to play the 'Gerrad role'.

 

Whatever else, I think Yossi deserves a start after his recent performances.

[Rex Banner]

They're no good and they have conceded a lot of goals, we need to play positive and we could win quite comfortably. We need to play the pressure football we play from time to time like against Newcastle, I wish we would do it every week.

I think Benayoun will be an important player now with Gerrard out he's one of the few players we have who makes clever runs and plays clever balls, I'd play him just off Torres or whoever the striker will be.

[lebron]

--------Reina----------

Arbeloa--Skrtel--Carra--Aurelio

----Mascher--Alonso-----

Babel---Benayoun---Riera

---------Torres--------

 

is how we should line up for this one. If Torres doesn't feel up to it, throw Lucas or Kuyt in and re-arrange a bit:-). Perhaps we'll even see El Zhar on the right flank?

[House of Dirk]

With the cold temps and the onslaught of snow tonight it could turn to ice. Or a frozen pitch.

 

 

And even if they have a reasonable days weather, the pitch will be heavily waterlogged. Its snowing heavily down here in the south this morning.

[Guest simon]

____________________Reina_____________________

Arbeloa_________Carra_____Hyypia_________Bossena

________________________Masche________________

________________Speo__________________________

Benny_________________Pacheco______________Riera

_______________________Babel___________________

 

Only thing i can think of that could beat Portsmouth.

[Anny Road]

They may call this off as it is not safe to travel.

[robslappa]

They may call this off as it is not safe to travel.

 

Do they take that into consideration though? I know Arsenal's game was called off the day before but I thought that was because they knew they wouldn't be able to get the pitch playable in time.

 

In all honesty if they suspect it's going to be called off they should just do it today, before people set off in the morning.

[Stephen Adams.]

There's not much point predicting a team for this one as none of us has a clue who is fit and who isn't.

[Stephen Adams.]

Do they take that into consideration though? I know Arsenal's game was called off the day before but I thought that was because they knew they wouldn't be able to get the pitch playable in time.

 

In all honesty if they suspect it's going to be called off they should just do it today, before people set off in the morning.

 

Arsenal's pitch was playable, it was the roads.

[Hooch]

This is going to sound very depressing and negative..... but we are going to lose. I'm certain of this.

[Anny Road]

Do they take that into consideration though? I know Arsenal's game was called off the day before but I thought that was because they knew they wouldn't be able to get the pitch playable in time.

 

In all honesty if they suspect it's going to be called off they should just do it today, before people set off in the morning.

I am pretty sure the police can call a game off for any reason they like. If it is in the interests of public safety.

[robslappa]

I am pretty sure the police can call a game off for any reason they like. If it is in the interests of public safety.

 

Yes you're right. I'm sure I remember a game being called off at Anfield in recent years because the terraces had frozen over. The pitch was fine, but for safety reasons they called it off.

[RJ Fan club]

Yes you're right. I'm sure I remember a game being called off at Anfield in recent years because the terraces had frozen over. The pitch was fine, but for safety reasons they called it off.

 

Didn't the access and steps in the main stand freeze one year? anyway thats what I seem to recall.

[robslappa]

Didn't the access and steps in the main stand freeze one year? anyway thats what I seem to recall.

 

I think we're hazily recalling the same thing. I'm pretty sure it was an FA Cup replay as well.

[dirty_sanchez]

This match is going to be a very tedious goalless draw where they play with their entire team behind the ball.

[House of Dirk]

I would be very surprised if this went ahead in all honesty.

[robslappa]

The forecast for Pompey looks ok. But as others have said it may get called off for other reasons.

 

BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Portsmouth, United Kingdom

[hamstrung]

This is going to sound very depressing and negative..... but we are going to lose. I'm certain of this.

 

We won't lose but I don't think anyone would be surprised at another nil nil.

 

I reckon it'll be called off anyway.

[ScottyT]

Won't be called off unless the weather is really bad tommorrow morning. It's really sunny ap norf.

[hamstrung]

Think its bad down south though.