So with everybody available for Saturday's game against Philadephia (except Segares) who starts. If CDLC goes with his rotating forwards, then McBride will get the start with Castillo. With Pappa back does he get the start, I'd think so. If Pappa does get the start who sits probably Thorrington. What if CDLC tries something like this Nyarko came in this league as a forward let's use him as a forward against Philadelphia. [LINEUP-4-4-2]Castillo,Nyarko,Pappa,Ljungberg,Pause,Thorrington,Krol,Conde,Brown,Kinney/Robinson,Johnson[/LINEUP-4-4-2] If I see Umanzor or Banner playing LB, that's it for Krol as a FIRE player. If Brown needs a day off then put Robinson in the middle and have Kinney at RB.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] [LINEUP-4-5-1]John, Nyarko, Castillo, Pappa, Ljungberg, Pause/Thor, Krol, Conde, Robinson, Kinney, Johnson[/LINEUP-4-5-1] by the way what is up with the "we love Johnson chant"? I do not think we can go forward with that More of a 4-2-3-1 with Pappa and Pause as DCM.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] [LINEUP-4-3-3]Nyarko, Nery, Pappa, Freddy, Pause, Baggio, Krol, Conde, Robinson, Kinney, Johnson[/LINEUP-4-3-3]
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Why in the *hell* would ANYONE play MARCO PAPPA OUR TEAM'S LEADING SCORER AT DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD?
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Title of this thread should've been 'Do or Die ,or Die Doing in a Fire' vs ..... When the whistle blows ,it is full out war. Nothing less nothing more.Take no prisoners. ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK !!! PS. Team Fire ,don't come back home with your tails tugged under your balls.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Because is Pappa or: Nery Freddie (Maybe you want him as a CM/CDM) Patrick Nery will not play as a striker, De los Cobos likes to play with one Striker so that means McBride or John up top. So 5 midfielders right you pick: 1. Pappa (AM) 2. Castillo (second forward) 3. Ljungberg (AM) 4. Nyarko (second froward) 5. Pause (CDM) 6. Thorrington (RM/CM) I guess that more specific I am talking a 4-1-4-1 Pause or Thor as CDM and Pappa (or Ljungberg) as a CM that is free to go forward but has defensive responsabilities. That or leave on the bench one of the following: Nery Patrick Marco or Freddie
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] The best attacking mid is not the Anchor. Pause is the anchor and sometimes Thor but not at the same time. Freddy is the playmaker.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Freddy with Logan in the middle, Patrick on the left, Pappa on right, John and Castillo up top. hopefully, Krysztof is back in the squad.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Will the game be live on the Fox Sports Espanol as well or delayed?
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Thorrington's status for Saturday is apparently up in the air at this point and Marco Pappa may also miss the match due to a toe injury.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] GREAT!!!!! Let's hope that no one else gets hurt before Saturday's game.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] delayed. 8pm cst on FSE. thank baseball. apparently we get bumped off thanks to baseball and a repeat of milan.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] These games are slowly moving from being figuratively "must win" to being literally "must win." We aren't totally out of it if we draw this next game, but we'll be pretty much setting up a situation where we'll need to win 5 of 7 to finish the year to have a chance.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] The MLS Injury Report is saying that the Fire have no injuries to be reported (as of Sept 7th). The preview on the Union site is saying Thorrington is out, Pappa and McBride are doubtful. Damn, would really love to see BMcB play live and in-person, especially considering his retirement announcement. Any idea why the injury status change? Did something happen the other night versus TFC-eh?
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chi...pappa-doubtful-thorrington-out-yet-again.html Thorrington is out with the "cramps" issue that could be a recurrence of the quad problem. McBride has a quad contusion and Pappa apparently has a hamstring issue although earlier reports indicated some sort of toe injury suffered while playing for Guatemala.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] So we went from everybody being available (except Segares suspense), to possibly three more out for the Philly game. Chicago OUT: MF John Thorrington (R hamstring strain); DOUBTFUL: MF Marco Pappa (R hamstring tightness); FW Brian McBride (L quad contusion) Let's hope it doesn't take Thorrington 5 months to recover for his injury. Come on Pappa get better, I don't want to ever see Banner out there again. So if they can't go, we will see Banner in the starting 11 again (God help us). I hope CDLC realizes that Banner is useless and start somebody else, I'd take Carr or Umanzor over Banner. [LINEUP-4-4-2]John,Castillo,Banner,Ljungberg,Pause,Nyarko,Krol,Conde,Brown/Robinson,Kinney/Robinson,Johnson[/LINEUP-4-4-2] I'm hoping, praying, begging for a 2-1 WIN!!!!, but I think this game will end with a 1-1 tie!!!!!!
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Injuries Philadelphia DOUBTFUL: DF Juan Diego Gonzalez (L groin strain); QUESTIONABLE: DF Toni Stahl (R ankle strain); MF Eduardo Coudet (R calf strain); PROBABLE: DF Michael Orozco Fiscal (L hamstring strain) Chicago OUT: MF John Thorrington (R hamstring strain); DOUBTFUL: MF Marco Pappa (R hamstring tightness); FW Brian McBride (L quad contusion)
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Referee: Edvin JURISEVIC Official MLS Stats: 21 games, 3.9 Y/g, 2 R MLS 2010: 9 games, 3.7 Y/g, 1 R Assistant Referees: Bill DITTMAR and Eric PROCTOR Fourth Official: Andrew CHAPIN All-time Chicago matches with Jurisevic as referee: Code: 9/26/2009 Chicago Fire 2 - 2 Toronto FC YELLOW: C. Robinson, B. Prideaux, M. Wynne RED: NONE OVERALL RECORD: 0-0-1 1.000 PPG
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] .... and balance has been restored to the universe.
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] Too funny. Come on Fire! Time to actually try to come away with three points this time...
Re: GAME #22 FIRE vs. Philadelphia 9/11/10 5:00pm [R] For those who need a FSC high quality stream: http://veetle.com/index.php/channel/view#4c8bbeb734f51