Jimmy 140 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I actually think De Laets played better for us at LB than at RB, so he should be able to slot in fine. The Ramirez injury worries me much more. Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 George has a hamstring problem and Gaston's got a problem with his calf. I doubt either will be risked for this weekend, at most bench. The last 2 games have pretty much a full week between both so they could both be back for Brum. I don't particularly like the idea of De Laet at left-back but it can't be worse than when he played right-back against Bolton. Plus, everyone said he did a really good job there prior to George's last injury return. What was he like on Tuesday, those who were at Turf Moor? He was excellent on Tuesday night. I don't think he was awful against Bolton, more rusty than anything. Big fan of De Laet and personally speaking i don't think we'd lose anything if he replaced Friend. I thought our entire right-hand side was rubbish against Bolton. I get that he's not played much for us but found it a bit strange that he'd received so many plaudits at left-back but the two games he's played at right-back so far, he's apparently looked out of sorts. I always have a fear of playing a right-footed left-back. Always feel you lose something in balance. George always pretty much hugs the touch-line but it seems fairly predictable perhaps that De Laet might come inside. I also always find it strange that you're much more likely to see a right-back play on the left than a left-back on the right, too. I think the only game I've managed to see De Laet play LB was Fulham and he did a good job then. I don't particularly have concerns defensively, just more worried that all 4 of our wide players will be mostly right-footed. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Don't like Ramirez being out, but I'm quietly confident he'll be on the bench on Saturday. Downing's had a renaissance at Number 10. But it doesn't matter anyway, Nugent and Rhodes will both start on Saturday :cool: Link to post Share on other sites
Maccarone 265 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Is Murphy injured for Ipswich? not had a great season but always a threat. Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,261 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 George has a hamstring problem and Gaston's got a problem with his calf. I doubt either will be risked for this weekend, at most bench. The last 2 games have pretty much a full week between both so they could both be back for Brum. I don't particularly like the idea of De Laet at left-back but it can't be worse than when he played right-back against Bolton. Plus, everyone said he did a really good job there prior to George's last injury return. What was he like on Tuesday, those who were at Turf Moor? He was excellent on Tuesday night. I don't think he was awful against Bolton, more rusty than anything. Big fan of De Laet and personally speaking i don't think we'd lose anything if he replaced Friend. I thought our entire right-hand side was rubbish against Bolton. I get that he's not played much for us but found it a bit strange that he'd received so many plaudits at left-back but the two games he's played at right-back so far, he's apparently looked out of sorts. I always have a fear of playing a right-footed left-back. Always feel you lose something in balance. George always pretty much hugs the touch-line but it seems fairly predictable perhaps that De Laet might come inside. I also always find it strange that you're much more likely to see a right-back play on the left than a left-back on the right, too. I think the only game I've managed to see De Laet play LB was Fulham and he did a good job then. I don't particularly have concerns defensively, just more worried that all 4 of our wide players will be mostly right-footed. Didn't do Curtis any harm ;) Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 449 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Is Murphy injured for Ipswich? not had a great season but always a threat. Yes out on Saturday Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Simply put THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE SEASON..........so far!!!! Anything but a win could cause problems. Nice op Atokous! Link to post Share on other sites
AmirAlves 5 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 If Ramirez and Freind are ruled out: Dimi Nsue Ayala Gibson De Laet Clayton Leadbitter Adomah Forshaw Downing Nugent Link to post Share on other sites
TAPOUT 361 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Murphy and Varney out for Ipswich. Will be a grind I think even though mccarthy seems to have written off their play off chances. Roared on by a full house I think we will win comfortably at the end. Great OP Link to post Share on other sites
Maccarone 265 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Murphy is always a threat so good news, they have no chance of the play offs either. Link to post Share on other sites
ladyspite 385 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Simply put THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE SEASON..........so far!!!! Anything but a win could cause problems. Nice op Atokous! Is this your mantra? Think you said the same before Preston away ;) :) Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,870 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Definitely a must win game this one. Hopefully one of our two rivals drop some points, but we've got to assume they won't. Thought ipswich would get a play off place this year to be honest. I'm a fan of mick. 2-0 Boro, Leadbitter and Nugent to score. Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 449 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 George spotted in Yarm earlier today Link to post Share on other sites
Aphex_Boro 1,444 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Simply put THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE SEASON..........so far!!!! Anything but a win could cause problems. Nice op Atokous! Is this your mantra? Think you said the same before Preston away ;) :) I think he's said it before every game of the last 2 seasons haha Link to post Share on other sites
sackrobson2 371 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 George spotted in Yarm earlier today Spotted? That looks more like stalked! Link to post Share on other sites
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