Friday, 12 February 2010

FA Cup Fixtures 13th February Part 2

Manchester City v Stoke City
Craig Bellamy will again be absent as his knee is still playing up but Man City still have Carlos Tevez and Emmanuel Adebayor fit so I don’t exactly have tons of sympathy for them (I do have lots for Craig though).
They could be up against centre back Danny Collins if he’s given his first start since Stoke knocked out Arsenal. But it looks as though Ryan Shawcross might not play as BBC Sport say he’s not in Stoke’s squad although on the other hand there isn't on any injured lists either.
Ryan’s manager Tony Pulis keeps talking up his England chances which is surprising coming from a Welshman. John Toshack needs to put him in a squad fast. He says he wants as many Premier League players playing for Wales as possible and Ryan and Aston Villa's James Collins should make a brilliant pair of Premier League centre backs.

Reading v West Bromwich Albion
After knocking out Liverpool and Burnley, West Brom could be Reading’s next casualty. But it is a bit different when you’re facing a team from your own division. There’s going to be a bit more pressure on Reading this time but Simon Church thinks Reading have a chance of winning.

Southampton v Portsmouth
Are you sure these draws are random? Not only are these local rivals, they’re probably not as far apart in class as their Leagues suggest. Portsmouth aren’t good enough for the Premiership and without Southampton’s points deduction, they would be right up there with some of the best in League One. A giant-killing could certainly happen – but who’s really the giant?
Lloyd James has been one of Southampton’s best players this season but Anthony Pulis has failed to get into the squad since returning from his loan to Lincoln City. He has however been playing for Southampton Reserves though – they’ve just beaten Forest Green Rovers Reserves 3-0. Ryan Doble and Kayne McLaggon also played.

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