S36 OWL Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 15 hours ago, Think tank said: Westwood Palmer ( neither choice is appealing) Lees Loovens Fox Mcmanaman Hutchinson Abdi FF Rhodes Winnall It SHOULD be this team , but we all know it WONT be, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I wonder if Sasso keeps a few clean sheets whether people will say he should keep his place instead of Lees. Similarly keeping players in the team only because they scored in previous games shouldn't be the only reason, it should be about creating the best team dynamic to win as comfortably as possible. Wallace might score a goal, but what if starting McManaman means he will create 2-3 chances for Rhodes to score? Hopefully those picking wallace in their team aren't just doing it because he scored in previous games and because he contributes to the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Think tank Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, Southie_Owl said: I wonder if Sasso keeps a few clean sheets whether people will say he should keep his place instead of Lees. Similarly keeping players in the team only because they scored in previous games shouldn't be the only reason, it should be about creating the best team dynamic to win as comfortably as possible. Wallace might score a goal, but what if starting McManaman means he will create 2-3 chances for Rhodes to score? Hopefully those picking wallace in their team aren't just doing it because he scored in previous games and because he contributes to the team Spot on mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 15 minutes ago, Southie_Owl said: I wonder if Sasso keeps a few clean sheets whether people will say he should keep his place instead of Lees. Similarly keeping players in the team only because they scored in previous games shouldn't be the only reason, it should be about creating the best team dynamic to win as comfortably as possible. Wallace might score a goal, but what if starting McManaman means he will create 2-3 chances for Rhodes to score? Hopefully those picking wallace in their team aren't just doing it because he scored in previous games and because he contributes to the team To be honest although Sasso looked nervous last night if he had a few more games and did well I would consider keeping him in. Lees has not been as good recently and was our worst player at Bristol. You have to reward players for doing well otherwise the whole thing goes to pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 35 minutes ago, oldishowl said: To be honest although Sasso looked nervous last night if he had a few more games and did well I would consider keeping him in. Lees has not been as good recently and was our worst player at Bristol. You have to reward players for doing well otherwise the whole thing goes to pot I thought he was nervous to start with ,but settled down and was solid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlsfieldowl Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) The more the season goes on the less I think Bannan is the right person in midfield. Great in patches but just not strong enough or able to impose himself enough in games - probably why he struggled at other clubs at a higher level. Really think Abdi needs a run out alongside Jones or Hutch - at least give it a go. Id also start Fletcher with Rhodes up front. Something has to change after yesterday - CC needs to stop being so stubborn..we won't get away with a performance like that against better sides. Edited February 4, 2017 by Earlsfieldowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Think tank Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 I do wonder if Carlos will change things after last night. He was giving vibes of we are going to start producing better from now until the end of the season. 'You will see better performances' or words to that effect. Maybe he realises things aren't acceptable as they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercian Owl Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Westwood Palmer Lees Loovens Fox Wallace Hutchinson Bannan Forestieri Rhodes Winnall/Hooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Reckon Carlos will go for: Westwood Palmer Lees Loovens Fox Wallace Hutch Bannan Reach Rhodes Forestieri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debram Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 my team - supporters, give CC a rousing reception, he needs a lift and to feel wanted, support and cheer whatever team he picks, massive lift to all which will spur us on to win, togetherness and a bond that will see us promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopswfc76 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Liamswfc92 said: Westwood - Palmer/Hunt Lees Loovens Fox - Wallace Bannan Hutch Forestieri - Rhodes Winnall This for me with - Wildsmith, Sasso, Hunt/Palmer, Reach, Abdi, Mcmanaman, Hooper/Nuhiu on bench so if not working we can switch to 2 Wingers to get crosses whipped in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Westwood Palmer Lees Loovens Fox Wallace Hutchinson Bannan McManaman Forestieri Rhodes Subs: Wildsmith, Hunt, Sasso, Jones, Abdi, Reach, Winnall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor John Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 On 04/02/2017 at 00:07, Think tank said: Westwood Palmer ( neither choice is appealing) Lees Loovens Fox Mcmanaman Hutchinson Abdi FF Rhodes Winnall Exactly how I would like to see us set up for the Brum match. Palmer is worth his place, and you are right to leave out Wallace despite his recent vital goals - for the most part he is ineffectual. Abdi needs to be given a chance. Probably want Fletcher back after suspension, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General_Grievous Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Bannan could score three and people on here would call for dropping him in favour or Abdi or McGugan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 19 minutes ago, General_Grievous said: Bannan could score three and people on here would call for dropping him in favour or Abdi or McGugan Is that 3 in 1 game or 1 season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General_Grievous Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 One game. Hatrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash77 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Wwood Palmer lees loovy fox Macca bannan hutch reach Fessi - needs to fill that massive gap to link mid/att rhodes Poss subs, Winnall for fox/reach n fessi switched left, abdi for a cb n hutch to cb, wallace for reach. Cant see how macca a prem winger wouldnt offer more of whats needed on right when match fit, wallace better at slowing it down/keeping ball etc later on imo, 2 assists this season despite taking set pieces is not enough to supply strikers for promotion. Edited February 5, 2017 by Ash77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 12 minutes ago, Ash77 said: Wwood Palmer lees loovy fox Macca bannan hutch reach Fessi - needs to fill that massive gap to link mid/att rhodes Poss subs, Winnall for fox/reach n fessi switched left, abdi for a cb n hutch to cb, wallace for reach. Cant see how macca a prem winger wouldnt offer more of whats needed on right when match fit, wallace better at slowing it down/keeping ball etc later on imo, 2 assists this season despite taking set pieces is not enough to supply strikers for promotion. Macca and Wallace don't have vastly different experience at Premier level. Macca 12 matches 15/16 8 matches 14/15 Wallace 15 matches 14/15 They both played a few more, but several seasons ago. And as for playing Rhodes as lone-striker.....!!! Disasterous waste if we do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain bucky o'hare Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 On 04/02/2017 at 00:07, Think tank said: Westwood Palmer ( neither choice is appealing) Lees Loovens Fox Mcmanaman Hutchinson Abdi FF Rhodes Winnall I'd love to see this team given a go on Friday, but I'd settle for Forestieri being moved to the left and any one of Winnall, Fletcher or Hooper played alongside Rhodes. It's vital that we get more physical presence up front so we can get a foothold further up the pitch. Forestieri really doesn't offer enough up against a strong CB. He needs to be running at and committing defenders, not playing with his back to goal. Rhodes would also benefit if he isn't seen as the only physical striker able to compete in the air. As well as Bannan has been playing, I think Abdi would offer a bit more defensive protection than Bannan. A stronger centre mid pairing of Hutchinson and Abdi would offer us a bit more freedom to play 2 attack minded wingers in Forestieri and McManaman. Both of whom will also do their fair share of tracking back. McManaman or Wallace is a tough choice, particularly as Wallace is in goal scoring form. Mcmanaman is my preferred option though because I think he's more capable of pinning back their full back with his direct play (or threat of). Either way these are two great options to be able to rotate. Like some have said, Bannan is playing from very deep a lot of the time and trying to ping the ball 30-40 yards. If that ball is successful it's often not backed up by our midfield because they're starting only just a little bit further forward than Bannan. It's a trap we've fallen into this season and it's symptomatic of our more pedestrian football this season. I think this is down to personnel and some instruction from Carlos because Bannan wasn't playing this deep last season. If one of our centre mids is going to play slightly deeper I'd prefer it to be Hutchinson as he can offer more of a protective wall for the defence than Bannan can if we lose possession. We definitely have the squad this season (with the exception of good CB cover). Carlos has the tools. Hopefully he makes the few tweaks needed to get us firing on all cylinders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 As our game control / possession and byline play have both been poor ..........................Westwood ...................Lees (if fit) Loovens ............Hutch.......Abdi (if fit).......Bannan ..........Winnall........Rhodes......Forrestieri Hunt...........................................................Fox Sasso & Semedo in, if others aren't fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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