WHAT'S YOUR SEMI TEAM?

[Manx Blue]

OK, this is possibly a little early ahead of Tuesday with knocks and strains after last night. I can't see another thread, so apologies if I've missed it and duplicated....Here's mine

--------------------- Given------------------------

Richards-------Boyata----Kompany----Zabaletta

----------------Viera----De Jong--------------------

SWP----------------Ireland---------------Bellamy

---------------------Tevez------------------------

I think Vieira will be selected to give a bit more steel in front of and to the back four. If Rooney and Owen are likely start up front, Boyata may drop out for a player with a bit more experience

[Beanieboy]

at the moment liverpookl

[xavi6]

-----------------------------Given------------------------

Richards--------Kompany---------Onuoha--------Barry

-----------------------------De Jong----------------------

Wright-Phillips------------Ireland---------------Petrov

-------------------Tevez--------------Bellamy-----------

Subs: Taylor, Boyata, Robinho, Zabaleta, Benjani, Vieira, Garrido

[Manx Blue]

-----------------------------Given------------------------

Richards--------Kompany---------Onuoha--------Barry

-----------------------------De Jong----------------------

Wright-Phillips------------Ireland---------------Petrov

-------------------Tevez--------------Bellamy-----------

Subs: Taylor, Boyata, Robinho, Zabaleta, Benjani, Vieira, Garrido

Intriguing Xavi! I only picked 10, so popped De Jong in there. Has Barry played LB for us yet?

[StrikeAnywhere]

------------------------Given------------------------
Richards------Kompany-------Ned--------Garrido
----------------Ireland--------NDJ------------------
SWP-------------------Tevez--------------Bellamy
-----------------------Benjani-----------------------

Subs: Taylor, Zabaleta, Sylvinho, Boyata, Vieira, Robinho, Santa Cruz (with PL fit wheel chair)

[Colin the King]

Given

Onuoha
Richards
Kompany
Garrido

de Jong
Vieira
Ireland

SWP
Tevez
Bellamy

Unfortunately due to our injury problems we can't make wholesale changes, because if it was an option it's what I'd be doing. From where I was stood, obviously the whole team played poorly tonight but Zabaleta, Robinho and Barry were particularly bad. Players need to know they're not invincible. Having Ned back is a plus and I'd like him to play- he knows more than any of them what a derby is all about and I think he's a calmer head with a more composed style of defending than Zabs. In a derby that could be especially crucial.

I'm honestly not sure what we'll get with Vieira yet, but it's a gamble worth taking. Push de Jong a little further up the pitch and just instruct Vieira to stay in front of the back four- Hamann style. Ireland can roam behind the forwards and create as only he can- setting us this way in a 4-3-3 suits him perfectly. If he's fit he should play in my opinion.

I think with Petrov after taking a knock the front three is self explanatory. The only other option would be Weiss but he might have already left on loan by then. We could change to a 4-4-2 with Benjani if needs be.

[Kladze]

I think Mancini will have a calmer response to last night's debacle than we do, so I expect no massive changes.
Given that, I'd suggest this team :-

[center]Given

Zabaletta Richards Kompany Garrido

Vieira .... De Jong

SWP ................................ Bellamy

Benjani Tevez[/center]


[center]Subs : Boyata, Barry, Ireland, Robinho, Onuaha, Petrov, RSC[/center]

[DoomMerchant]

easy.

[eastlandsblue]

Given

Zabba
Richards
Kompany
Garrido

SWP
De Jong
Barry
Bellamy

Benjani
Teves

[Manx Blue]

easy.

oh the irony that there appears to be a siemens advert behind those ladies! :)

[CityFanFromRome]

Given

Onuoha
Richards
Kompany
Garrido

SWP
De Jong
lreland (Barry if Ireland isn't fit)
Bellamy

Benjani
Tevez

[david yearsley]

easy.

Only a semi ? I´d love to see your final team then ;D

Sorry I digress - manx blues team with Barry L.B. and Ned C.B. this is a game for real City diehards like SWP and Superman me thinks

[simon12]

I would like to see:


Given

Richards Ned Kompany Barry

Vieira .... De Jong

SWP ................................ Bellamy

Benjani Tevez

But I don`t think I will. As somebody has already posted too many changes.

[One cap Whitey]

Vieira and Ireland aren't fit are they? Assuming thats the case, I think this will be the team;

Given

Richards
Onouha
Kompany
Garrido

SWP
De Jong
Barry
Bellamy

Tevez
Benjani

[DoomMerchant]

easy.

Only a semi ? I´d love to see your final team then ;D

Sorry I digress - manx blues team with Barry L.B. and Ned C.B. this is a game for real City diehards like SWP and Superman me thinks

im an old man...i can sometimes finish with a semi if the inspirado is fantastic.

at any rate. yr spot on -- this is a match, like yesterday, where we need some City -- SWP, Ireland, Ned. perfect story. Come on CITY!

cheers

[david yearsley]

easy.

Only a semi ? I´d love to see your final team then ;D

Sorry I digress - manx blues team with Barry L.B. and Ned C.B. this is a game for real City diehards like SWP and Superman me thinks

im an old man...i can sometimes finish with a semi if the inspirado is fantastic.

at any rate. yr spot on -- this is a match, like yesterday, where we need some City -- SWP, Ireland, Ned. perfect story. Come on CITY!

cheers

know where you´re coming from mate - of course the final team will be resplendent in sky blue hence only red with black sash for the semi ho´s !!

[saulman]

-------------------------Given------------------------

Richards-------Kompany---------Ned-----------Barry

SWP-----------Vieira--------DeJong----------Bellamy

-------------------Tevez--------Benjani---------------


With the undoubted atmosphere firing all the players up, I'm still very confident of a decent result.

[Hinch's 5 Fingered Salute]

[center]Given

Richards Ned Kompany Garrido

SWP De Jong Vieira Bellamy

Tevez Robinho[/center]

I would like to see Vieira in place for this game if hes fit, but if not then obviously keep Barry in place for midfield. I know Robinho dissapointed yesterday but if RSC is injured I dont quite feel confident in Benjani stepping up for this one.

I'm not sure Vieira will be ready for this one, but I agree with sticking Robinho in. As a last chance to say look I have faith, now show me what you are capable of otherwise I will haul your ass off.


I'd keep Richards at Centre Back to shackle Shrek and Zab at RB dont think Ned will be ready for this one and would like to see him come in against Scunny.

Bench: Taylor, Sylvinho, Petrov, Benjani, Onouha, Boyata, Weiss.

[Manx Blue]

easy.

Only a semi ? I´d love to see your final team then ;D

Sorry I digress - manx blues team with Barry L.B. and Ned C.B. this is a game for real City diehards like SWP and Superman me thinks

I think Ned will be another week David.

[Kladze]

[center]Given

Richards Ned Kompany Garrido

SWP De Jong Vieira Bellamy

Tevez Robinho[/center]

I would like to see Vieira in place for this game if hes fit, but if not then obviously keep Barry in place for midfield. I know Robinho dissapointed yesterday but if RSC is injured I dont quite feel confident in Benjani stepping up for this one.

I'm not sure Vieira will be ready for this one, but I agree with sticking Robinho in. As a last chance to say look I have faith, now show me what you are capable of otherwise I will haul your ass off.


I'd keep Richards at Centre Back to shackle Shrek and Zab at RB dont think Ned will be ready for this one and would like to see him come in against Scunny.

Bench: Taylor, Sylvinho, Petrov, Benjani, Onouha, Boyata, Weiss.

One of the most important games most of you can remember and you'd see it used to demonstrate a 'show of faith' ?

Mind boggling.