So we go into the match against the Gunners with the young lads and no loan signings.

I think we'll be asking an awful lot of the lads to get a point here.

With Barton, Lee and Speed as the core experienced oldies, the emphasis is on them to perform. I'm sure they will. My only regret is that Domi is hardly pulling daisies out of the ground for the club.

Imagine a back four of Griffin, Caldwell, Hughes and Domi facing the Arsenal front men and keeping a clean sheet! I'd love it.

However Domi does not have the intelligence or playing pride of Goma, who realises that to get a move he has to play well.

Shame Ameobi couldn't start up front with Lua-Lua as well just to add some more youth! Rob Lee would probably retire if all around him are less than 21 years of age.

-- Anonymous, December 08, 2000

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I would think that GRIFF WILL BE BACK ON THE LEFT with the young uns btween him and Barton on the right. Don't think Domi will get a game.

Upfront has to be Ameobi with Dyer Keep both Cordone and LuaLuaLua,on the bench we need some height, and Ameobi is the lad to give it. Then in the middle go with the workers Acuna, Lee, Speed and Solano for the flair and set pieces.

-- Anonymous, December 08, 2000

Haway the lads. Haway the bonnie lads!

When a team of youngsters is being built - they start to click at surprising times - this Saturday could be one of them.

And some of the Gooners defense are just ripe to be turned inside out.

Haway the lads. Haway the bonnie lads.

-- Anonymous, December 09, 2000

Could be an interesting match this one! A good performance from the youngsters would be priceless. Good for their morale, good for Club confidence etc. (:o)

-- Anonymous, December 09, 2000