Ian Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Let's see if we have enough intelligence on here to have a proper discussion without it tuning in to a berate the posters thread For me, yesterday's announced line up is our best starting XI -obviously there's those who want Nuhiu to start which begs the question...instead of who?..... Forestieri the best playe we've had for years?....hooper who' s scoring goals for fun?..McGeady a premiership international or Wallace who creates countless chances each game as well as scoring a fair few This is it a Nuhiu in or out thread us genuinely interested in who people think should make way? Edited February 7, 2016 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Who are we playing and where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_ Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Nuhiu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Who are we playing and where?you tell me who and where you'd ever drop one of those 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 you tell me who and where you'd ever drop one of those 4 Birmingham away, I'd drop McGeady have Forestieri out left and Nuhiu up top with Hooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffed Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What are peoples thoughts on the ticket prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What are peoples thoughts on the ticket prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Think the general consensus will be either McGeady or Nuhiu to start depending on circumstances/form with Forestieri going wide left depending on whether Big Dave starts or not. Personally speaking it'd be Wallace dropped for McGeady, Forestieri on the left with Nuhiu and Hooper up front once McGeady's up to pace... but again that wouldn't be for every game because there are going to be circumstances where Nuhiu in no way should start. No doubt that he's playing top footie right now though, until he stops probably a better option than McGeady... there's some tough selection choices to be made make no mistake about that though. Certainly Forestieri's played his best football on the left... that implies that maybe Nuhiu should start the next game up top with Fessi wide left because since he's been pushed up front he's been relatively poor (though still great, just relatively poor by the high standards he was setting a month ago!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I enjoy these Dave in or out threads immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I enjoy these Dave in or out threads immensely. Same There's definitely no grey area where he should start some games and not others. Definitely either should 100% start all the time or not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Think the general consensus will be either McGeady or Nuhiu to start depending on circumstances/form with Forestieri going wide left depending on whether Big Dave starts or not. Personally speaking it'd be Wallace dropped for McGeady, Forestieri on the left with Nuhiu and Hooper up front once McGeady's up to pace... but again that wouldn't be for every game because there are going to be circumstances where Nuhiu in no way should start. No doubt that he's playing top footie right now though, until he stops probably a better option than McGeady... there's some tough selection choices to be made make no mistake about that though. Certainly Forestieri's played his best football on the left... that implies that maybe Nuhiu should start the next game up top with Fessi wide left because since he's been pushed up front he's been relatively poor (though still great, just relatively poor by the high standards he was setting a month ago!) so which games for example would you start Nuhiu in....against the better teams or the lower half teams....home or away? Edited February 7, 2016 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IstillhateSteveBould Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Personally I like to see us start with FF and Hooper, especially now we have Mcgeady. Movement, trickery and pace always plan A for me. I've always felt Nuhiu is better used as an impact sub. He's an awkward customer and can cause different problems, as he clearly did yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh_weds_we_love_you Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'll leave it up to Carlos to make the decision of when and when not to play Nuhiu and who to leave out when he does play. Carlos seems to be getting it right, so have every faith he'll continue to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kameron Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 McGeady is not match fit and has done nothing to warrant starting games. Nuhiu changed that game yesterday, the balance was not right with both McGeady and Wallace starting. I'm not a Nuhiu fan but the last two games have shown what he gives us. Nuhiu is the first line of defence, if he doesn't start then you need another defensive midfielder, problem is if Hutch is out we have no one good enough for that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) so which games for example would you start Nuhiu in....against the better teams or the lower half teams....home or away? I'm not a manager, I'm no expert, but my gut feeling wouldn't be to do it based on stature of opposition but rather their tactics. Are they more vulnerable to a straightforward 4-4-2? If yes, start Nuhiu. Are they vulnerable defensively? If yes, start Nuhiu: Forestieri as a naturally very attacking player gives us more cutting edge up front than a more 'traditional' winger does, so having Dave up top gives these attacking players more space and allows more attacking players on the pitch to attack from deeper positions, eg Fessi Are they vulnerable to pace? If yes, Dave on the bench- makes no sense to play him if that's the case Are they weaker when defending against numbers in midfield? If yes, Dave on the bench- drop him for a more attack-minded midfielder to take advantage of this and (probably) play one up top in the form of Hooper Like I say, no expert... just my opinion. Think it would be too limited to think of it just in terms of "better" and "worse" teams. After all, in the case of Nuhiu, he can look pants against some of the worst teams in the league... but last season he dominated Middlesbrough (very good team) and scored key goals against both Watford and Bournemouth who are now in the Prem. Edited February 7, 2016 by StudentOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRightSide Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 so which games for example would you start Nuhiu in....against the better teams or the lower half teams....home or away? Yesterday for one Thought Carlos got it wrong Against a side known for counter attacking, we needed a focal point No matter how much you try to prove your anti-Nuhiu point There's no clear when Nuhiu (or anyone else) should play and when they shouldn't Horses for courses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelswfc Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What are peoples thoughts on the ticket prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerowl Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Nuhiu is a squad player these days who more often than not does his job quite well, especially the last few months. He's doing fine, as are the rest of them who do get regular starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Yesterday for one Thought Carlos got it wrong Against a side known for counter attacking, we needed a focal point No matter how much you try to prove your anti-Nuhiu point There's no clear when Nuhiu (or anyone else) should play and when they shouldn't Horses for courses I'm not trying to prove anything, you on the other hand have answered one thing in my OP categorically I'm not a manager, I'm no expert, but my gut feeling wouldn't be to do it based on stature of opposition but rather their tactics. Are they more vulnerable to a straightforward 4-4-2? If yes, start Nuhiu. Are they vulnerable defensively? If yes, start Nuhiu: Forestieri as a naturally very attacking player gives us more cutting edge up front than a more 'traditional' winger does, so having Dave up top gives these attacking players more space and allows more attacking players on the pitch to attack from deeper positions, eg Fessi Are they vulnerable to pace? If yes, Dave on the bench- makes no sense to play him if that's the case Are they weaker when defending against numbers in midfield? If yes, Dave on the bench- drop him for a more attack-minded midfielder to take advantage of this and (probably) play one up top in the form of Hooper Like I say, no expert... just my opinion. Think it would be too limited to think of it just in terms of "better" and "worse" teams. After all, in the case of Nuhiu, he can look pants against some of the worst teams in the league... but last season he dominated Middlesbrough (very good team) and scored key goals against both Watford and Bournemouth who are now in the Prem. You do know sensible well thought out replies will be frowned upon don't you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Oxlong Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 It's nice to have options... start with what Carlos thinks will work, if it is not change it. It shouldn't be seen as a negative to not be in the starting 11 for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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