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09 Nov 2007, 05:19 PM
A challenging home fixture. Last year, Reading went down a goal in a hurry and then things got worse. This year, Arsenal are playing well (extremely well) in all competitions. Could they please pick Monday for an over-confident stumble in form?
How aggressive/conservative should Reading (most generous in goals allowed) be at home against the top team (most dangerous in goals scored)? Certainly that strategy will drive Coppell's selection. With last week's loss, Coppell will feel free to make some changes.
Marcus will be happy to gain another appearance toward his quota for next year's contract. Duberry has a rib problem and so we'd expect to see Ivar with Sonko, Murty, and Shorey.
Will Convey finally get a start with Hunt sitting (or might Coppell try Convey on the right as was discussed before his most recent cycle of injury)? Oster just might be fit. I'm guessing Oster on the right and Hunt (for his pest-like defensive ability) on the left. Has Gunnarsson done well enough to start with Harper again? I suppose that may be our best midfield bite.
Probably time for Lita to sit and put Doyle back up top with Kitson. Or might Kitson be a lone target and Doyle withdrawn?
Lots for Copps to mull over and I know he'll do better than I would. A Monday match, so plenty of time to weigh in.
How aggressive/conservative should Reading (most generous in goals allowed) be at home against the top team (most dangerous in goals scored)? Certainly that strategy will drive Coppell's selection. With last week's loss, Coppell will feel free to make some changes.
Marcus will be happy to gain another appearance toward his quota for next year's contract. Duberry has a rib problem and so we'd expect to see Ivar with Sonko, Murty, and Shorey.
Will Convey finally get a start with Hunt sitting (or might Coppell try Convey on the right as was discussed before his most recent cycle of injury)? Oster just might be fit. I'm guessing Oster on the right and Hunt (for his pest-like defensive ability) on the left. Has Gunnarsson done well enough to start with Harper again? I suppose that may be our best midfield bite.
Probably time for Lita to sit and put Doyle back up top with Kitson. Or might Kitson be a lone target and Doyle withdrawn?
Lots for Copps to mull over and I know he'll do better than I would. A Monday match, so plenty of time to weigh in.