Just had a quick scan through the 10 pages...
To those who have put Naismith in the team ahead of Pienaar - Why?
Naismith has been decent this year, and Pienaar hasnt been at his best. I understand this, however what does Naismith offer that Pienaar, even on a bad day, doesnt?
The Pienaar/Baines link-up is the best partnership in the league, Pienaar takes the ball anywhere, under pressure or not, uses intelligence to win free-kicks with his body movement, and can score goals like the one against Hull which was simply sublime.
Naismith, god love him, tries his balls off and is as brave as a lion. He is disciplined and offers good protection to Coleman. But offensively, whilst a decent finisher, cant cross, rarely shows any magic and, for me, is incapable of the same link-up/movement as Pienaar.
Just quickly, this is a genuine question not just a jib at those who prefer Naismith. Just want to know why blues, WHY?!?!?!?!?!!?!?
Full team Id go for:
Howard
Coleman
Jags
Distin
Baines
Barry
McCarthy
Kev
Barkley
Pienaar
Lukaku