*** Official Match Thread Huddersfield Away ***

[South Stand Balti]

Big call over Kompany coming up. Two PL matches in quick succession. Obviously he won’t play in Shakhtar but will he play both against Southampton and West Ham? I’m guessing not. With Stones out Pep can’t afford the risk. He has to choose which match to leave him out. I’d say Southampton then United for Vinny. Mangala against West Ham.

If Andy Carroll plays for West Ham, I wonder if Pep might prefer Mangala for that game as he might reckon our much criticised centre back could cope better handling a 'big lump' up front, than our other centre-back options. ??

It's a fair point but I can't see us playing Vince against the Saints, just 3 days after Huddersfield. Not sure Vince could get through 2 games in such a short period.

[johnny crossan]

We made hard work of that one

[Mikhail Chigorin]

We made hard work of that one

Succinct and pertinent JC

[Peter Doherty (AGAIG)]

Second half saw Huddersfield complete 37 passes to our 340ish. Didn't have a shot on target. Yes, they huffed and puffed but cream rises and our victory, though with a fortuitous goal, was fully deserved.

Only one side wanted to play football

Let us not forget the Huddersfield goal was also fortuitous.

Indeed it was, hence the stat about them not having a shot on target. :P :P

And was it 28 passes in the second half? Hilarious.

[branny]

Big call over Kompany coming up. Two PL matches in quick succession. Obviously he won’t play in Shakhtar but will he play both against Southampton and West Ham? I’m guessing not. With Stones out Pep can’t afford the risk. He has to choose which match to leave him out. I’d say Southampton then United for Vinny. Mangala against West Ham.

If Andy Carroll plays for West Ham, I wonder if Pep might prefer Mangala for that game as he might reckon our much criticised centre back could cope better handling a 'big lump' up front, than our other centre-back options. ??

Fern on four yellows as well. Could do with getting the fifth on Wednesday and missing West Ham with the rags and Spurs on the horizon.

[london blue 2]

Big call over Kompany coming up. Two PL matches in quick succession. Obviously he won’t play in Shakhtar but will he play both against Southampton and West Ham? I’m guessing not. With Stones out Pep can’t afford the risk. He has to choose which match to leave him out. I’d say Southampton then United for Vinny. Mangala against West Ham.

Can play both providing he does fuck all inbetween. Get your shopping online vinny. Don't leave the couch until match day please