Machiavelli
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He played c75 mins for the u-23s at the beginning of last week. I suspect he might get a run-out in the Cup game on Saturday.
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Baldock
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He played c75 mins for the u-23s at the beginning of last week. I suspect he might get a run-out in the Cup game on Saturday.
Hastings gull
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I don't think anyone quibbles with the idea that a penalty was awarded -if you don't want the ball to hit your face, then get out of the way -you cannot use your hand to protect yourself. I am not sure of the exact wording of the relevant rule, but surely it was an instinctive reaction, and not designed to gain any unfair advantage, thus for me the card was excessive punishment. Plus the keeper was right behind him, so was it a clear-cut goal-scoring opportunity? I still think that the FA will back the ref, though . .
1. Stockdale had the shot covered so Murray wasn't acting as keeper.
2. The 'intent' behind the handball was to protect his face rather than save the shot.
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We're not asking them to overturn a handball. It was handball. But handballs are not automatic red cards.
Whoislloydy
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Hands were inside the body also
maltaseagull
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Because Pogba didn't even get a yellow for the same offence last week?
Ok I'll change that to "happened upon" rather than "bumped into"!
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Sounds like they're both out. Not sure why else we'd be giving Cardiff a heads up.
Machiavelli
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That's a pessimistic interpretation. The Argus article says Bruno will play (unless he has an adverse reaction to training), whereas Baldock is training and will be assessed later. I suspect the Baldock decision will be influenced by what happens with the Murray appeal.
Eh? The post says:
Bruno & Sam Baldock to be assessed ahead of Cardiff. Both players will train today
If they were out it would say:
Bruno & Sam Baldock out of game against Cardiff. Both players will miss training today
Wouldn't it?
severnside gull
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The club rarely if ever tell the truth about injuries. Indeed unless forced they don't publicise them at all.
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Not necessarily. Why would we want to tell Cardiff who will be playing?
Cowfold Seagull
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True enough. Although this only seems to be a policy that they introduced this season. Probably to keep the opposition guessing.
Nixonator
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Will start with Hemed in my opinion. We'll keep it as quiet as possible.
severnside gull
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I think so. Hemed with either Murphy or Kayal playing off.
Munchkin
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Gut instinct is that Bruno will play and Baldock won't be risked. If that's the case I'd be more than happy with the following:
------------------------ Stockdale --------------------------
Bruno ---------- Duffy ------ Dunk --------- Pocognoli
Knockeart ------ Kayal ----- Stephens ----- Murphy
------------------ March ------- Hemed ------------------
------------------------ Stockdale --------------------------
Bruno ---------- Duffy ------ Dunk --------- Pocognoli
Knockeart ------ Kayal ----- Stephens ----- Murphy
------------------ March ------- Hemed ------------------
BensGrandad
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Me too. Murphy's a great finisher and I prefer March on the wing.