Quote Originally Posted by fakeyank View Post
Podolski was great when he came on against W.ham.. I dont understand what he needs to do, to start..
Granted that I don't want a repeat of the Eboue situation where a player is kept mainly for his "dressing room" value but Podolski contributes so much off field. His passion and energy around the club is infectious and is one the main reasons we have such a good atmosphere at the club. Plus he's a damm good footballer with efficient stats to back it up.

I would have started him on the left today, moved Carzola to the centre and given Jack a rest.