FairWooney Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm pretty sure Chelsea could feel any 11 players for this tin pot game and could beat whatever team we put out. Koeman could always let Unsworth take charge and send his u23's out for a game. They'd probably preform better and show up Koeman anyway. A good rehersal for Rhino! Stek Kenny Holgate Jagielka Martina Besic Davis C/L Sig Mirallas Sandro/Niasse What's Garbutt like these days? I like him when he first broke into the side but he's not been near it since he went on loan and did his leg for most of the season. If he's playing well I'd give him a game at left back to rest Baines rather than Martina. I agree with their talk on match of the day that Calvert Lewin shouldn't be centre forward by himself, while he gets stuck in and tries to hold things up it's really not where he's suited and for me he's not ever looked particularly dangerous in front of goal. He's got decent pace though and often works hard down the wing able to get a good ball in. For now I think if he's playing he should be out wide. I'd like to see some crunching tackles from Besic, a good bit of agression that we lack. anything under 5 would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Pickford Keane Williams jags Baines Besic Davies Mirallas Rooney Sandro Niasse Keane in right back to see if he can manage to defend there at all unlike the rest at the moment. Besic and Davies sitting doing whatever they want. Mirallas played alright the other day so get him in and the rest have sort of just been picked from a hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Actually feel sick at the thought of this match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Moshiri sticking with his man. This could be tough. They haven’t played great lately and will want a big win, here we come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 The teams that have been posted here are as bad Koemans teams. Nobody has selected our best outfield player in the matches he's been involved in. Nikoli Vlasic. Also time to play Besic and Davies on a regular basis. Until we play the players who want to go forward and have some fire in their bellies, we will always be easy meat for any side we play. Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Bill said: The teams that have been posted here are as bad Koemans teams. Nobody has selected our best outfield player in the matches he's been involved in. Nikoli Vlasic. Also time to play Besic and Davies on a regular basis. Until we play the players who want to go forward and have some fire in their bellies, we will always be easy meat for any side we play. That's because he's injured, Bill. But good choice for central midfield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted October 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Looks like I might get what i asked for and Unsworth might well take charge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 some actual hope now for this one. Pickford Kenny Keane Jags Baines Sandro Davies Gana Mirallas Rooney DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Tough start for Unsy but the hope is that we perform better than Koeman did against them. Koeman prepared the team to bend over and take it up the jacksy so hopefully we will see more shots on their goal from our lads and less shots on goal from theirs. We need to put out our best side and I would include half the U23s in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Most realistic chance at Europe for next season? Need to go for it. Pickford Kenny Holgate Jags Baines Besic Davies DCL Siggy Vlasic Niasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 __________Pickford Kenny Holgate Jags Baines ___________Besic Vlasic Davies McCarthy Mirallas __________Rooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'd leave Keane out. He's shot at. Needs time out to gather himself up again. Holgate alongside Jags for me. Let's start playing players in their natural position and leave out players who have been below par (I mean really below par!!!). Play Morgan at DCM but take the shackles off and allow him to play more freely. Davies along with Morgan. Up top gets difficult. Vlasic on one wing and either Mirallas or Lookman on the other...although both are hot and cold. Leaves central and striker left...stuck now. I see why Koeman found it so hard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I’d go 4-1-4-1. Kenny,jags, Keane,Baines, basic holding. Vlasic,gilfi,Davies,mirrallas or lookman on the right and DCL up top. Pickford kenny Jags Keane Baines Besic lookman Gilfi Davies Vlasic DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 I don't know what Lookman has done to deserve a start in such a big game. I suppose you could argue Mirallas hasn't either but he did play well in the first half v Lyon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bailey said: I don't know what Lookman has done to deserve a start in such a big game. I suppose you could argue Mirallas hasn't either but he did play well in the first half v Lyon. i thought vlasic is injured, only reason i had mirallas in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 32 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: i thought vlasic is injured, only reason i had mirallas in. I would certainly use Mirallas over Lookman. pete0 and Btay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Wasn't going to get up for this game but now I think I will. It's almost too Everton like for us to put on a performance this game isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Its tough to work out what Unsy is going to do tomorrow as I expect he will want to play Rooney but I think that may be his downfall. I think it will look like this: Pickford Holgate - Keane - Jags - Baines Davies - Besic (assuming that Gana is now suspended) Vlasic Rooney Mirallas DCL I thought he might go 442 with Rooney alongside DCL but I expect he will want more cover in midfield and therefore he will play deeper. I would like to Vlasic in the place of Rooney and then whilst I am not his biggest fan, Lookman on the right (to see if Unsy can get more out of him). He might even drop one of the CBs for Holgate and have Kenny at RB but I expect he will want those experienced heads at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 The problem with playing Rooney alongside DCL is that if Rooney doesn't see the ball for five minutes he will be back in his own penalty area looking for it. He doesn't seem to have the discipline (or fitness) required of a striker, to make the runs up front and rely on others to make the passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, johnh said: The problem with playing Rooney alongside DCL is that if Rooney doesn't see the ball for five minutes he will be back in his own penalty area looking for it. He doesn't seem to have the discipline (or fitness) required of a striker, to make the runs up front and rely on others to make the passes. He doesn’t trust others to be able to make the passes more like. pete0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, johnh said: The problem with playing Rooney alongside DCL is that if Rooney doesn't see the ball for five minutes he will be back in his own penalty area looking for it. He doesn't seem to have the discipline (or fitness) required of a striker, to make the runs up front and rely on others to make the passes. He doesn’t trust others to be able to make the passes more like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 14 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: He doesn’t trust others to be able to make the passes more like. That's twice you've said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 15 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: He doesn’t trust others to be able to make the passes more like. That's twice you've said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I only pressed submit once. The bastard. Newty82 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I only pressed submit once. The bastard. So did I. The twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I only pressed submit once. The bastard. So did I. The twat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Guarantee Mirallas starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Pickford Kenny Keane Williams Baines Rooney Besic Mirallas siggy Lookman DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 3 hours ago, johnh said: The problem with playing Rooney alongside DCL is that if Rooney doesn't see the ball for five minutes he will be back in his own penalty area looking for it. He doesn't seem to have the discipline (or fitness) required of a striker, to make the runs up front and rely on others to make the passes. 3 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: He doesn’t trust others to be able to make the passes more like. Thats why I think it might be his down fall. If he doesn't get him to stay in position it won't work very well. I also wonder whether McCarthy will be involved, he was pretty clear that he was fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vranny Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I think it’s important to dump Sigurdsson and start playing Rooney and DCL together. We need at least one natural goal scorer on the pitch (it’s clear DCL isn’t one at this point in time), while DCL can still provide us with that out ball and counter attacking threat that we’d lack just playing Rooney up front on his own. Obviously these are just my thoughts and I’ll be curious to see how Unsy goes about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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