I think this is the big decision, and it's a v close call.

If we stick with Pinto, then he has to be more aware defensively and someone in MF constantly has to keep an eye on him and cover if needed. If AN goes for the English haggis option over lasagne today, then it gives us the benefit of RM's communication and better defending, but it sends a tough message to Pinto, who is still adjusting to the PL, and who offers more going forward. I wonder which RB Remi Garde would prefer Villa to face today?

Posted By: derbyshire canary on February 6th 2016 at 12:26:25

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I'm thinking something like this today (NCFC) - hoolahan, Feb 6, 12:11:22
- Exactly this minus Pinto (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Feb 6, 12:33:52
  - Agree with U about Pinto (n/m) (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 12:34:28
- Mbokani will absolutely boss the Villa defence if he starts today (n/m) (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 12:33:50
  - Bamford for me (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Feb 6, 12:38:40
    - Both will play at some stage. I'd start with Mbokani, bring on a fresh Bamford on 60 mins (n/m) (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 12:43:51
    - Me too (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:39:23
      - Him Naismith and Wes in combo should be a real handful (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:39:48
        
        Bamford a clever player, I think his link up with Wes and Naismith would get us goals. (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Feb 6, 12:43:47
        
        We'll see today, and it's great to have both options. But I think you underestimate Mbokani. (n/m) (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 13:17:39
        
        Agreed. Mbokani for games where we need an outlet to hoof to (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 13:02:11
  - We need a measure of both (n/m) (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 12:37:11
  - I think they're more susceptible to movement than physicality (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:36:22
    - We need a measure of both (n/m) (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 12:37:59
- Similar from me . . . (NCFC) - canary_wharf, Feb 6, 12:30:17
  - Bamford done the prezzer nailed on start (n/m) (NCFC) - hoolahan, Feb 6, 12:33:27
  - Dorrans is unavailable (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:30:50
- Bennett for Bassong too (NCFC) - SCC 28, Feb 6, 12:15:40
  - Can't see a single reason why Pinto would keep his place. (n/m) (NCFC) - thirsty work, Feb 6, 12:35:52
    - I thought the same about Brady before we played Liverpool (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Feb 6, 12:37:43
      - Pinto and Brady would be brilliant wingbacks, probably too late this season to change but (NCFC) - thirsty work, Feb 6, 12:41:56
  - I can't understand why we'd pick pinto today (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:19:45
    - Given villa's lack of quality (NCFC) - SCC 28, Feb 6, 12:23:22
      - Perhaps, but gil and Traore are their most dangerous players and operate in his area (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:27:39
- Martin in for pinto for me (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:13:10
  - I think this is the big decision, and it's a v close call. (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Feb 6, 12:26:25
    - If we're not playing Wes, bamford and Naismith, we need some solidity on defence (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:31:44
      - If we are... (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Feb 6, 12:31:54
  - Probably stick with him today, (n/m) (NCFC) - hoolahan, Feb 6, 12:14:39

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