Who Starts, Heaps or Rusty?

Discussion in 'New England Revolution' started by JG_Revs, Oct 18, 2002.

  1. JG_Revs

    JG_Revs Moderator

    Sep 11, 1999
    Boston
    A great problem to have!

    This is what Nicol has to say on the matter:

     
  2. RuiJorge2002

    RuiJorge2002 New Member

    Apr 17, 2002
    Southeastern MA
    Gotta go with Heaps. Rusty is playing with injury, and even though he plays well, I really don't think he could go the entire game. We can't afford to have to sacrifice a substitution like that, it's too important to save those for possible tactical changes. Heaps has been playing as well as Rusty recently, and at this team he's less of a liability in terms of substitutions (so long as he doesn't lose his head again...)
     
  3. Rickster

    Rickster Member

    Dec 1, 1998
    Agree that we can't risk a forced substittution if Rusty's legs crap out. Also, Heaps has been bringing more to the table offensively.
     
  4. REV-OKe

    REV-OKe Member

    Apr 4, 2001
    heaps.

    defends as good/better than a gimpy pierce, and is more adept going forward.
     
  5. Jon Martin

    Jon Martin Member+

    Apr 25, 2000
    SE Mass
    Heaps

    Rusty has been wearing out by the 75-80'. Heaps needs to be in the flow of the game, and is more likely to contribute to the crucial first goal. Rusty, more than Heaps, could be an incredibly valuable late sub to protect a lead.
     
  6. squall55

    squall55 New Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Mendon, MA
    Gotta go with Heaps. No offense to Rusty, Rusty is still nursing that injury. This is do or die, can't take the chance. Also, I think Heaps has been playing better in the playoffs. Rusty has made a couple of mistakes that almost have been costly, a backpass that Columbus almost got a goal off. If we get the lead than maybe bring him in late.
     
  7. Manpod

    Manpod New Member

    May 24, 2001
    Heaps

    Heaps deserves it - he's had a better season and he's healthy. He is one of five players on the Revs that played over 2000 minutes. (Twellman,Ralston,Franchino,Cullen also) Truly the core of this years team. Anyone expecting Rusty is probably waiting to see Teddy C. suit up on the left wing.
     

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