GM 1 – NEW ENGLAND v. RED BULLS – TONITE IS THE NIGHT

By: Dave Martinez | October 27th, 2007

HERE WE GO AGAIN

FSC: 7:30pm. YOU GOTTA GET IN THE GAME!

For the third time in five years, we face off, in the postseason, against another strong New England team.

For the fourth time this year, these two teams will collide. And the Revodouchers have the season advantage, with 2 wins and 1 tie.

So, as I always love to say, THROW HISTORY OUT THE WINDOW.

The Bulls have an excellent chance at an upset.

Don’t believe me?

Check it . . . booyakasha.

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EXORCISE THE GHOSTS OF GILLETTE!

There is something about playing in that Northern stinkhole that really does us in.

Clear example? Look no further than last game. We more than held our own, in fact, dare I say, we dominated many periods of that game. But an innocent 40 yard back pass catches Conway sleeping, game over.

Luckily tonites game is in our house. And I hope to see a bunch of you there tonite, nasty weather and all!

We need an explosive effort for the win tonite. A dynamic assembly of defensive smarts coupled with opportunistic offensive play. Watching the DC/FIRE game last night, it seemed that this is what they were missing. If Chicago loses that series, its all their fault. With a one goal lead, they decided to sit back and take the win. But what will happen at DC, with a healthy Emilio and friends heading their attack?

My point is simple – we have to score first, and continue to put on the pressure, but not at the cost of our defense. We need to be DYNAMIC out there.

And this will be the only way to exorcise our Gillette Demons. A multi goal effort tonite, coupled with smart defensive play, will make a trip to New England a little less daunting.

I know. Its so easy for me to say “I want a perfect performance.” But this is New England. And we have the fire power.

BRING OUT THE GUNS

Sure, they have Twellman, Joseph, Noonan and company. But our attack is nothing to sneeze at!

The Incomperable, Every Award Holding, Greatest Acquisition in our clubs history, Juan Pablo Angel. Rising star in the US and Beyond, Jozy Altidore. We have the speed and attack of a Francis Doe and a Dane Richards. And off the bench? Our miracle man, Clint Mathis, and fan fave, John Wolyniec.

Of course, Michael Parkhurst, John Avery, James Riley, Shalrie Joseph, Matt Reis and the rest of their squad will be guarding the gates. Tenaciously. But we have the tools, more so than any other year, to find the seams in their attack and create opportunities.

The last game killed me. We played so well. Hell, we OUT PLAYED THEM.

In that game, we saw that this team is more than capable of taking on New England IN New England. Tonite, our attack needs to make a statement so we nullify their suppossed “home field advantage.”

MY PROJECTED LINEUP

==========ANGEL======ALTIDORE==========
DOE===========================RICHARDS
==========DEMA=======REYNA============
DVB=======PARKE=======MENDES=====FREEMAN
=============CONWAY==================

With everyone being healthy, and having a core here that has played together for longer stretches in the season, I think this would be our best option.

Doe will add a difficult element for New England to cover. He can be the difference between a blowout and a horserace. If Does on fire, Angel and Altidore open up. If not, well, we make the Revs lives easier.

Of course, the other option would be Dema at the Left flank, and either Stammler or Vide by Reyna. But, I think offense is important this game. Give Doe a Go! (ooh . . . . time to make t-shirts!)

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PREDICTION:
You want optimism? RBNY 3 – 1 REVOLUTION. Come on boys. We need a big win tonite.

1 – Altidore
1 – Angel
1 – Richards

. . . . and an own goal. hahahaa