Gameweek 19 Captaincy Poll

The Real Slim Shady · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2011, 21:24

Van Persie or Nani?

mowatson · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15 2005 **Posts:** 1166

If 19 is going to be like 18 then I need an unpredictable choice and someone who has no chance of being rested. Step up Victor Moses.

The Real Slim Shady · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2011, 21:34

Shame on me.

(apologies)

From4corners · **Joined:** Mon Aug 24 2009 **Posts:** 3678

It's on Nani currently, but could switch it to Sturridge as I might think Nani gets a rest

The Real Slim Shady · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2011, 22:14

Might just stick it on Bale after seeing today ...

But last time I did so he didn't even play :cry:

Droughton · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11 2009 **Posts:** 794

Nani for me

thebillfella · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2011, 22:33

Given that Rooney was on the bench with Nani starting vs Wigan, just wondering if Fergie will reverse this and rest Nani for the next game? Might put it on Rooney as a result.

The Real Slim Shady · **Posted:** 27 Dec 2011, 22:35

I'm surprised he even brought on Rooney yesterday, we were crusing.

From4corners · **Joined:** Mon Aug 24 2009 **Posts:** 3678

thebillfella wrote:

Given that Rooney was on the bench with Nani starting vs Wigan, just wondering if Fergie will reverse this and rest Nani for the next game?

Exactly my thinking.

Three6mafia · **Joined:** Tue Jan 04 2011 **Posts:** 256

Due to fears of RVP and Nani being benched i voted for Adebayor. This may quite easily change however but I feel it is a real possibilty

RidleyMTB · **Joined:** Sat Nov 04 2006 **Posts:** 1551

Due to rotation risks to my most obvious choices (RVP & Nani) I am going Bale (c) with Sturridge (v)

AdAm_LuFc · **Joined:** Sun Jul 05 2009 **Posts:** 764

Suarez (c)
Mata (v)

spiderm4tt · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 00:25

RVP for me as he will probably smash in a hat-trick to break the record

theplayer · **Joined:** Thu Jun 10 2010 **Posts:** 537

Going with Rooney. No guarantee he'll start but can't see him being on the bench 2 in a row.

mowatson · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15 2005 **Posts:** 1166

The deadline is 15 minutes before the Liverpool v Newcastle game. The only way to make sure your captain is starting is to pick from that game.

tommyk7 · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 06:32

Lampard has a good history vs. Villa...

kyckling666 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20 2008 **Posts:** 265

Wenger would be evil to bench RVP one game away from the record wouldn't he?

bigcliff2 · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 14:10

Nani came off at 60-odd the other day though? Surely that means he gets a start again as he's their best player at the minute?

BobMem · **Joined:** Fri Dec 24 2010 **Posts:** 358

bigcliff2 wrote:

Nani came off at 60-odd the other day though? Surely that means he gets a start again as he's their best player at the minute?

Last time he played 63 mins he only got 22 mins and 1 point the following game!

jlw9 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 19 2008 **Posts:** 126

bigcliff2 wrote:

Nani came off at 60-odd the other day though? Surely that means he gets a start again as he's their best player at the minute?

This is what I've been thinking, coupled with the fact that United barely have 2 wingers to play in his place. For Nani to be rested, it would mean Park and Valencia playing out wide, which would mean that Smalling, Rio and Jones (maybe Carrick in defence, Jones in midfield) would all have to return and make up the back 4 with Evra. Could happen I suppose but even if it does, Nani will probably start over Park imo.

Going to keep an eye on the defenders injuries news and judge from that anyway

From4corners · **Joined:** Mon Aug 24 2009 **Posts:** 3678

AdAm_LuFc wrote:

Suarez (c)
Mata (v)

I guess you have to reconsider that one now that Suarez is banned for that game due to him giving the finger to the Fulham fans

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16148570.stm

Robin Write · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 14:28

jlw9 wrote:

bigcliff2 wrote:

Nani came off at 60-odd the other day though? Surely that means he gets a start again as he's their best player at the minute?

This is what I've been thinking, coupled with the fact that United barely have 2 wingers to play in his place. For Nani to be rested, it would mean Park and Valencia playing out wide, which would mean that Smalling, Rio and Jones (maybe Carrick in defence, Jones in midfield) would all have to return and make up the back 4 with Evra. Could happen I suppose but even if it does, Nani will probably start over Park imo.

Going to keep an eye on the defenders injuries news and judge from that anyway

You also forget Giggs. Not to mention if Jones is needed in defence that's where he'll play.

jlw9 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 19 2008 **Posts:** 126

When was the last time Giggs played on the wing? Or started 3 games in a row?

Robin Write · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 16:18

I don't know. When was the last time Rooney was benched? How often have Gibson, Berbatov and Park started? With the injuries United have I think you can't rule out Giggs, regardless of where and when he plays.

Super Hans · **Joined:** Fri Jul 10 2009 **Posts:** 2597

Think I'm gonna go Rooney, after being benched last week he is sure to start and Blackburn are struggling with injuries.

Was gonna go van Persie but imagine QPR will park the bus and rotation is a risk with Fulham 2 days later.

Rooney is a differential at the top of my league, might take a risk as United are in good goalscoring form.

AdAm_LuFc · **Joined:** Sun Jul 05 2009 **Posts:** 764

From4corners wrote:

AdAm_LuFc wrote:

Suarez (c)
Mata (v)

I guess you have to reconsider that one now that Suarez is banned for that game due to him giving the finger to the Fulham fans

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/16148570.stm

Mata (c)
Aguero (v)

ROCKFISHDG · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 17:33

Hmmm... Bales in Wales? Sounds like the Cardiff boy should have a healthy dislike for Swansea :mrgreen:

In form and playing in his home country, yes, I think I'll put the armband on him this week!

Stemania · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 17:34

Would definitely go for a freshly rested Rooney if I had him.

But I don't so it'll be RVP(c), Nani(vc), same as every week.

Carlb5253 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 14 2011 **Posts:** 561

Have a feeling RVP will be rested

May go Adebayor

PortGlasgow · **Posted:** 28 Dec 2011, 18:57

Valencia captain
Van Persie Vice

I see Blackburn as the strongest candidates for a whooping next gw, I feel Valencia is the safest pick.

Just need to pray he starts..

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