What's the best combination Part 2

What is the best combination?

Harper & Cisse
19
17%
Harper & Matejovsky
16
14%
Harper & Gunnarsson
1
1%
Harper & Karacan
2
2%
Cisse & Matejovsky
58
50%
Cisse & Gunnarsson
0
No votes
Cisse & Karacan
1
1%
Matejovsky & Gunnarsson
5
4%
Matejovsky & Karacan
10
9%
Gunnarsson & Karacan
3
3%
 
Total votes: 115
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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Great Knolly » 12 Nov 2008 10:26

Dirk Gently Where's the option for "It depends on the opposition, how the opposition are set-up (i.e. 4 or 5 in midfield) and the form and fitness of the players in question?" :wink:


Well there's always that. But it was a poll and we could only vote for one. Polls polarise.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by loyalroyal4life » 12 Nov 2008 11:24

Cisse and Marek for me...... until we get someone else in to partner marek

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Wycombe Royal » 12 Nov 2008 11:35

Have Cisse and Matejovsky ever started a game together in central midfield? The only games I can remember them starting together was when Cisse was playing in central defence?

So my point is how can anyone say they would be our best central midfield partnership when they have only managed a few minutes together in central midfield (due to subs appearances)?

Yes we can talk about their attributes and how they might compliment each other but there is no evidence at all to back it up.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Alan Partridge » 12 Nov 2008 11:44

Only 1 way to find out!

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Archie's penalty » 12 Nov 2008 11:49

Wycombe Royal Have Cisse and Matejovsky ever started a game together in central midfield? The only games I can remember them starting together was when Cisse was playing in central defence?

So my point is how can anyone say they would be our best central midfield partnership when they have only managed a few minutes together in central midfield (due to subs appearances)?

Yes we can talk about their attributes and how they might compliment each other but there is no evidence at all to back it up.


Exactly my point. Matejovsky has this hold on people as if he's some sort of superstar. If you haven't noticed we've done rather well without him in the league this season!

In saying that if he comes back and does well I'll be the first to cheer him on. Just find the obsession people have with him a bit ridiculous...


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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Great Knolly » 12 Nov 2008 11:55

I don't think we need Marek in the side to do well in this division, but I'd still like to see him in the team because I like watching him play football. I also think he can be effective. I agree that Marek is being hyped a bit and Harps is being under sold, but I do think that Marek is better than Harps :-)

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Wycombe Royal » 12 Nov 2008 11:56

Alan Partridge Only 1 way to find out!

And that was the point I was going to make next but I couldn't be arsed.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Alan Partridge » 12 Nov 2008 11:57

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Alan Partridge Only 1 way to find out!

And that was the point I was going to make next but I couldn't be arsed.


To write 6 words? Poor show!!

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Ian Royal » 12 Nov 2008 12:08

I've gone for Harper and Karacan, but at the moment I am happy with any of:

Harper & Cisse
Matejovsky & Cisse
Matejovsky & Karacan

Harper and Cisse are in possession right now so thats the way it stays for me.

Gunnarsson is a sub or last resort only for me these days. Overall I prefer Karacan to Cisse, but he has done well recently.

As I endlessly bang on about, I would love to see either:

Harper, Cisse, Matejovsky or preferably:
Harper, Karacan, Matejovsky


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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Ian Royal » 12 Nov 2008 12:20

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Wycombe Royal Have Cisse and Matejovsky ever started a game together in central midfield? The only games I can remember them starting together was when Cisse was playing in central defence?

So my point is how can anyone say they would be our best central midfield partnership when they have only managed a few minutes together in central midfield (due to subs appearances)?

Yes we can talk about their attributes and how they might compliment each other but there is no evidence at all to back it up.


Exactly my point. Matejovsky has this hold on people as if he's some sort of superstar. If you haven't noticed we've done rather well without him in the league this season!

In saying that if he comes back and does well I'll be the first to cheer him on. Just find the obsession people have with him a bit ridiculous...


Agreed.

He's managed a significant number of diabolical passes in his time with us and is yet to manage to tackle a flannel. He's scored 1 goal FFS and played a handful of cameos. He looks a good bet and I think he's a good player, but he isn't the bloody messiah and there is absolutely no grounds to drop Harper or even Cisse right now.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by brendywendy » 12 Nov 2008 12:22

no ones saying they want him in now, clearly harps and cisse are in possesion right now
just that they feel that combo offers the best of both worlds
theyve voted for the combo theyd most like to see together
so in that respect, never having seen them play together is irrelevant

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by seahawk10 » 12 Nov 2008 20:21

Harper and Cisse for now until the team loses. Use Matejovsky as a sub when we are behind. And bring in Karacan for his energy if we have the lead. (Yes, two midfielders on the bench. Cisse can cover Centre Back if there is an injury).

I would love to see Mark and Kalifa together, but sometimes things don't always work out as well on the pitch as they do on paper. Cisse has gotten forward quite a bit recently with good results. Would he be pushing that far up field partnered with Marek?

Let's just keep riding the current squad until we stumble.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Victor Meldrew » 12 Nov 2008 22:56

How quickly fans' views change.
About a month ago it was all about Karacan ,how he is the future and the team ought to be built around him.
Now after a couple of decent performances (at last) and Cisse is suddenly almost undroppable.
The most popular combination by a street is one that has never played together.
I do wonder about fans sometimes and this is one of those times.


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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by brendywendy » 13 Nov 2008 12:17

no one said the team should be built around karacan

just that it was a pleasure to see him play, that he had a great attitude and ability
and what a joy it is to see him playing for the 1st team squad without looking out of place
i think everyone was aware that it would be as unlikely as it is unwise for us to play him every game for the full season

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Smoking Kills Dancing Doe » 13 Nov 2008 12:35

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Smoking Kills Dancing Doe I think Marek is slightly overatted on here and Harper is the opposite.

Can't see anything that Cisse or Harper have done in the last 2 games not to warrent getting the vote in this.

We've clearly not seen enough of Marek, but I thought he looked lightweight in the Premiership and hardly covered himself in glory before his injury this season.
I'm not trying to have a go at Marek, just can't understand why people would wanna change the team right now.

So Harper/Cisse for me. I think we'll see Karacan go out on loan in the next few weeks if Marek stays fit, no point him just hanging round in our reserves now.


LOL

He played 30 minutes of competitve football. How the oxf*rd can you make a statement like that?


He looked lost at Forest, as did the whole team to be fair.

It's more stupid to say Harper should be dropped that to call Marek overatted.

Marek's done nothing, imo looks light weight, more comfortable in a 3 man midfield. Yet on here some people talk about him being our best player.

He's almost as over hyped by some as your love child James Henry.

So really can people explain what they have seen of Marek to justify dropping Harper. That's my point really. What has Marek done appart from score at Liverpool? Why should Harper be dropped? What have we seen Marek do, that would improve the team?

:wink:

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by Ozymandias » 13 Nov 2008 12:39

I'm staggered that there are 8 people from 100 odd, that think Gunnarson has anything to add being a starter.

*shakeshead*

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by winchester_royal » 13 Nov 2008 12:43

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Smoking Kills Dancing Doe I think Marek is slightly overatted on here and Harper is the opposite.

Can't see anything that Cisse or Harper have done in the last 2 games not to warrent getting the vote in this.

We've clearly not seen enough of Marek, but I thought he looked lightweight in the Premiership and hardly covered himself in glory before his injury this season.
I'm not trying to have a go at Marek, just can't understand why people would wanna change the team right now.

So Harper/Cisse for me. I think we'll see Karacan go out on loan in the next few weeks if Marek stays fit, no point him just hanging round in our reserves now.


LOL

He played 30 minutes of competitve football. How the oxf*rd can you make a statement like that?


He looked lost at Forest, as did the whole team to be fair.

It's more stupid to say Harper should be dropped that to call Marek overatted.

Marek's done nothing, imo looks light weight, more comfortable in a 3 man midfield. Yet on here some people talk about him being our best player.

He's almost as over hyped by some as your love child James Henry.

:wink:


Didn't Henry score again for the reserves yesterday? :wink:

Admittedly some people may be prematurely praising Marek, but the lad is a regular for the Czech national team FFS. He has shown glimpses of his quality, and you can be lightweight and succeed in English football (See fabregas) as long as you have some strength in there with you, which Cisse will provide.

I like Harps as a person, I think he brings alot to the squad as a whole, but IMO he does not offer enough out on the pitch to justify automatic 1st team selection.

But it's a fantastic problem that we have, considering leaving out an established prem footballer, an icelandic international, a czech international, and a turkish U-21 internationlal.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by BarryWhiteRFC » 13 Nov 2008 12:46

Ozymandias I'm staggered that there are 8 people from 100 odd, that think Gunnarson has anything to add being a starter.

*shakeshead*


Brynjar is a brilliant midfield player, not only is he very good defensively, but what a lot of people seem to miss is the skill he has on the ball. Anyone remember him taking the piss out of 2 Burnley players at the Madejski when we were 3-0 up? I'm staggered that some people don't think he can add anything to a starting line up.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by winchester_royal » 13 Nov 2008 12:48

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Ozymandias I'm staggered that there are 8 people from 100 odd, that think Gunnarson has anything to add being a starter.

*shakeshead*


Brynjar is a brilliant midfield player


LOL.

Good back-up maybe.

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Re: What's the best combination Part 2

by BarryWhiteRFC » 13 Nov 2008 12:53

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BarryWhiteRFC Brynjar is a brilliant midfield player


LOL.

Good back-up maybe.


Heathen.

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