Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2012 13:02:16 GMT
Manchester City vs Wolves
Rival managers Craig Rathey and Billy Black go head to head this week, both of the back of defeats last week.
Champions, Man City are currently 5points better off that Wolves, and will be desperate for a home win to keep the pace with the likes of Doncaster and Aston Villa - who they trail by 4points.
"It's going to be a long game for us, probably be lucky to get the ball out our own half" Rathey admitted.
Rathey's side have picked up 1point from the last 12, form which see's them once again considered relegation fodder. With no less than 8 key players missing the game due to injury, its a makeshift squad for Wolves.
"I'm under even more pressure than last year, with every game we play the board and myself are reviewing my performances. A change of manager may be required at the end of the season, but I'm fully focused on my job until then" Rathey said.
Rathey has named his starting lineup ahead of the match, in what looks to be an extra defensive lineup, although he wouldn't confirm
"A point will do us fine - although probably not for City if title rivals win. Maybe I'll just sit back and defend for 90mins and leave Black frustrated. Or maybe I'll attack from the whistle, and play 4 up front to experiement?" Rathey grinned.
The named starting XI is -
1. Heurelho Gomes
2. George Elokobi
3. Martin Skrtel
4. Michael Dawson
5. Ronald Zubar
6. James Milner
7. H. Mkhitaryan
8. Frank Lampard (C)
9. Florent Malouda
10. Christian Benteke
11. Nani
Subs
12. Renan
13. Scott Parker
14. Victor Wanyama
15. Giorgi Chanturia
16. Moritz Leitner
Rival managers Craig Rathey and Billy Black go head to head this week, both of the back of defeats last week.
Champions, Man City are currently 5points better off that Wolves, and will be desperate for a home win to keep the pace with the likes of Doncaster and Aston Villa - who they trail by 4points.
"It's going to be a long game for us, probably be lucky to get the ball out our own half" Rathey admitted.
Rathey's side have picked up 1point from the last 12, form which see's them once again considered relegation fodder. With no less than 8 key players missing the game due to injury, its a makeshift squad for Wolves.
"I'm under even more pressure than last year, with every game we play the board and myself are reviewing my performances. A change of manager may be required at the end of the season, but I'm fully focused on my job until then" Rathey said.
Rathey has named his starting lineup ahead of the match, in what looks to be an extra defensive lineup, although he wouldn't confirm
"A point will do us fine - although probably not for City if title rivals win. Maybe I'll just sit back and defend for 90mins and leave Black frustrated. Or maybe I'll attack from the whistle, and play 4 up front to experiement?" Rathey grinned.
The named starting XI is -
1. Heurelho Gomes
2. George Elokobi
3. Martin Skrtel
4. Michael Dawson
5. Ronald Zubar
6. James Milner
7. H. Mkhitaryan
8. Frank Lampard (C)
9. Florent Malouda
10. Christian Benteke
11. Nani
Subs
12. Renan
13. Scott Parker
14. Victor Wanyama
15. Giorgi Chanturia
16. Moritz Leitner