At GK my two options are:

Scott Carson, away to Birmingham
Calamity James, home to Citeh

And another dilemma for me is:

D Bouma, away to Birmingham
F Carlton Cole, away to Derby

Carlton Cole's finishing last week left much to be desired but there's always a chance to score against Derby. Anyone think Curbs will stay will Cole after a disappointing effort against the Trotters? If Bouma is the obvious choice I guess it won't matter but I don't want to give up on Cole too early.

If you think that only one Villa defender is prudent, then your choice is really Carson/Bouma and James/Cole?

I wouldn't give up on Cole just yet, West Ham have limited options, Henri Camara needs to play off a strike partner and Bellamy and Ashton are injured so expect Cole to start.


The chance of a Cole goal seems more likely to me than a Villa clean sheet away to Brum in a local derby.


Your goalkeeper choice is tougher though, as James seems to get good points without the need for clean sheets. I'd probably go for him rather than Carson, but its only a hunch.

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I'd go for James. ManC have been very poor on the road. It could change, but if you are going by the odds, I'd say there is a strong chance of a CS for Pompey.

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I would agree with Rob, though. Birmingham have been very unlucky recently, and scoring goals, and I think they will continue that. Portsmouth on the other hand just sneak it for me this weekend on the likelihood of a clean sheet. I just feel it will happen.

JAMES and COLE if he'll start and play 90 mins-ish

Cole is useless.