[han2503]

What do you think our first 11 should look like? Here are the 27 gems you have to pick from:

Goalkeepers:


1. Christian Abbiati
2. Gianluigi Donnarumma
3. Diego Lopez
   
   Defenders:
   
   
4. Cristian Zapata
5. Alex
6. Alessio Romagnoli
7. Philippe Mexes
8. Rodrigo Ely
9. Luca Antonelli
10. Ignazio Abate
11. Mattia De Sciglio
    
    Midfielders:
    
    
12. Nigel De Jong
13. Giacomo Bonaventura
14. Andrea Bertolacci
15. Andrea Poli
16. Riccardo Montolivo
17. Antonio Nocerino
18. Jose Mauri
19. Juraj Kucka
    
    Attackers:
    
    
20. Suso
21. Jeremy Menez
22. Keisuke Honda
23. Alessio Cerci
24. Luiz Adriano
25. Carlos Bacca
26. Mbaye Niang
27. Mario Balotelli

[William405]

Okay, tell us you wouldn't like seeing Ely anyway near the pitch..then complain later how we're not trying to develop any talent. You can't have it both ways really! This is the sacrifice you make while playing with inexperienced players. And honestly? Our so called experienced players have made much worse mistakes!

So, yes, I wouldn't maybe advocate throwing Ely into the fire, but "not seeing him anywhere near the pitch" is an overstatement. He's definitely a TALENT in my opinion, and one that should be developed!

[Danny]

Okay, tell us you wouldn't like seeing Ely anyway near the pitch..then complain later how we're not trying to develop any talent.

You must show me where on earth I said this.

You can't have it both ways really! This is the sacrifice you make while playing with inexperienced players. And honestly? Our so called experienced players have made much worse mistakes!

So, yes, I wouldn't maybe advocate throwing Ely into the fire, but "not seeing him anywhere near the pitch" is an overstatement. He's definitely a TALENT in my opinion, and one that should be developed!

He might have ability but he's far too green and him being on the pitch in this ramshackle mess with a partner like Romag who can't lead him is only going to hurt him.

As for that ability, I can't say I've seen any of it, either in pre-season or competitive.

[William405]

You must show me where on earth I said this.

Ah, you never did mate. It's just a general criticism! Not addressed to you.

[Danny]

Ah, you never did mate. It's just a general criticism! Not addressed to you.

Ah sorry, crossed wires there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)