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Posted November 07, 2012 18:33 · last edited November 07, 2012 18:33

gings wrote:

 Am I the only one who feels it may be time for Ivan to be fazed out? Games like this are a perfect chance to blood a younger player - yet I can see him being given a starting spot.


Don't get me wrong, he's been a good servant for us, but he's getting on a bit and won't be here for ever.


As long as he is 
a) the best player for the job AND
b) still intent/considering being there for 2014 we pick him.  

If not, we phase him out once we have qualified, not before.  I would rather have a somewhat more inexperienced team at the WC than have a DM with a few more games, but be watching (eg.)Honduras play in Brazil.

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aitkenmike edited November 07, 2012 18:33
gings wrote:

 Am I the only one who feels it may be time for Ivan to be fazed out? Games like this are a perfect chance to blood a younger player - yet I can see him being given a starting spot.


Don't get me wrong, he's been a good servant for us, but he's getting on a bit and won't be here for ever.


As long as he is 
a) the best player for the job AND
b) still intent/considering being there for 2014 we pick him.  If not, we phase him out once we have qualified, not before.  I would rather have a somewhat more inexperienced team at the WC than have a DM with a few more games, but be watching (eg.)Honduras play in Brazil.