POLL - upcoming Derby/SF

[evertony]

Niasse for Rom would be the only change for me.

Go out, beat them and waltz into the semi with a semi.....

 

[davek]

On reflection, we could maybe rest up Lukaku and one or two others for the Southampton game the week before the SF, then play them midweek against Liverpool...that'd give them a 10 day rest in the run up to SF week...and also keep them big match sharp for the Wembley game.

We give ourselves a fighting chance of winning both the Southampton and derby matches that way.

 

[blue61]

Play the reserves like we did in 87 and beat them 1-0.

 

[silent bob]

I really like cheese on toast.

 

[FTY]

We have a squad capable for both to be honest.

Show me how

 

[Goat]

On reflection, we could maybe rest up Lukaku and one or two others for the Southampton game the week before the SF, then play them midweek against Liverpool...that'd give them a 10 day rest in the run up to SF week...and also keep them big match sharp for the Wembley game.

We give ourselves a fighting chance of winning both the Southampton and derby matches that way.

Your mate basically ended our league season in November.

 

[SPOTTER]

Would be poor management if RM doesnt rest as many of the semi final starters as possible in my opinion. They would only have one eye on the weekend anyhow so we are more likely to get a result if we play players who dont have to worry about a huge game 4days later.

 

[EFC Si]

I've put aye but I don't think it matters. The adrenaline of playing at wembley will sort out any tiredness.

 

[davek]

Your mate basically ended our league season in November.

It's a cup season. I thought we all accepted that?

 

[Azzurri]

Just play the Under 18s and say we've got more important things to worry about now we're rich.

 

[LABlue2]

I'd rest Lukaku and maybe 2-3 others depending on fatigue.

Start the players who will be on the bench for Wembley to give them some sharpness if they need to come on. Mirallas, Niasse, etc.

 

[Dom1878]

We've got nothing to play for in the league. It's not a case of resting players, it's a case of realising that this is a Derby - and there's probably a better chance of getting injured in a Derby than any other premier league match - so yes, rest as many players as possible.

 

[blueblue]

I would make lots of changes, basically playing a reserve side, maybe give Dowell a run.
If we get something out of it, then it's slap in the face for our neighbours, if we lose , well we only put out a reserve team because we have a big game at the weekend.

Win,win

 

[Deleted member 28206]

@GrandOldTeam has asked this on Twitter: with the Derby being rearranged for SF week, would you rest players for the Liverpool game?

Just bottle them both, it's what I'm used to and expect!

 

[marsh]

Best 11 v Liverpool go 0-3 up n take off 3 best players at half time n hope we can defend a 0-3 lead!!!