Posted 23/12/2012 16:17 #507415 Subject: Ayala Banned For Leeds Clash
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Daniel Ayala will miss the game against Leeds on Boxing Day, after picking up an automatic one match ban for his sending off in the 2-0 defeat at Watford on Saturday.
Posted 23/12/2012 16:24 #507418 - in reply to #507415 Subject: Re: Ayala Banned For Leeds Clash
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Not necessarily. Halford could slot in, and Hutch will be one game closer to fitness. Doubt that close though.
It's midfield I'd change. Geddy in for Moussi. Reid may be rested in favour of Lansbury too.
Posted 23/12/2012 16:37 #507425 - in reply to #507415 Subject: Re: Ayala Banned For Leeds Clash
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Surprised to find out that was only his 3rd booking of the season and he picked up 2 of them in yesterdays' game.
Whilst that shows he's probably one of the more disciplined players in the squad, I wonder if there's been a change in matchday orders for some players. I didn't go to the game yesterday, but according to reports, he was pretty reckless throughout the first half and could have been sent off twice beforehand. Just a thought.
Posted 23/12/2012 17:04 #507439 - in reply to #507415 Subject: Re: Ayala Banned For Leeds Clash
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I wonder if it was just a case of him having been out for a while and not yet up to the pace of the game. It doesn't matter how fit a player is, you need games. I'm just playing devils advocate here.