MikeO 11,034 Report post Posted January 21 As expected new manager to be in post for this, bye bye three points. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 2,329 Report post Posted January 21 so they basically replaced wagner with the guy who replaced him? wierd. Pickford Coleman Keane Zouma Digne Gana Bernard Gylfi Lookman DCL Richarlison 1 Matt reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 3,630 Report post Posted January 22 Huddersfield literally have no-one. Mooy is class but I think he is injured, but everyone else is terrible. They do work hard though and they will have a go and that is normally enough for us to brick it and lose. 2 markjazzbassist and rubecula reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 2,329 Report post Posted January 22 8 minutes ago, Bailey said: Huddersfield literally have no-one. Mooy is class but I think he is injured, but everyone else is terrible. They do work hard though and they will have a go and that is normally enough for us to brick it and lose. yeah they are awful, i still expect a tough match, confidence seems somewhat low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 22 Any team fighting for survival is a dangerous team and they will definitely be looking at us as a game they can win to turn their season round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 22 40 minutes ago, Bailey said: Huddersfield literally have no-one. Mooy is class but I think he is injured, but everyone else is terrible. They do work hard though and they will have a go and that is normally enough for us to brick it and lose. Billing and Mounie are decent players, the latter could do a job for us. Agree the rest aren't up to scratch though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 3,630 Report post Posted January 22 19 minutes ago, pete0 said: Billing and Mounie are decent players, the latter could do a job for us. Agree the rest aren't up to scratch though. I disagree. I have no idea what people see in Billing. Mounie doesn't even play regularly. They are a side built on hard work, and to be fair to them they roll up their sleeves every week. If our players had the same level of graft we wouldnt be in the bottom half of the table. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 22 32 minutes ago, Bailey said: I disagree. I have no idea what people see in Billing. Mounie doesn't even play regularly. They are a side built on hard work, and to be fair to them they roll up their sleeves every week. If our players had the same level of graft we wouldnt be in the bottom half of the table. His old manager gave him a good report. "I cannot name you one 22-year-old player who is comparable with him. He is 6' 6", left-footed, with an unbelievable shot; quick vision; technique; long throw-in; endurance and now, fighting spirit as well." https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11740/11567085/david-wagner-says-huddersfield-town-midfielder-philip-billing-is-incomparable-for-his-age Mounie is their main striker, only missed 4 games (3 of those were through suspension). He's been subbed on/off a fair bit though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6,377 Report post Posted January 23 11 hours ago, Palfy said: Any team fighting for survival is a dangerous team and they will definitely be looking at us as a game they can win to turn their season round. add the "new manager" factor into the mix too. It's easy to unsettle us - push us. If they do that from the get go, we'll panic and crumble. By no means an easy game, even if it should be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 23 6 hours ago, Matt said: add the "new manager" factor into the mix too. It's easy to unsettle us - push us. If they do that from the get go, we'll panic and crumble. By no means an easy game, even if it should be. Very true forgot about the manager angle, the more you read into it the harder it looks I will be changing my match prediction soon if the negatives keep outweighing positives 🙇♂️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 3,630 Report post Posted January 23 21 hours ago, pete0 said: His old manager gave him a good report. "I cannot name you one 22-year-old player who is comparable with him. He is 6' 6", left-footed, with an unbelievable shot; quick vision; technique; long throw-in; endurance and now, fighting spirit as well." https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11740/11567085/david-wagner-says-huddersfield-town-midfielder-philip-billing-is-incomparable-for-his-age Mounie is their main striker, only missed 4 games (3 of those were through suspension). He's been subbed on/off a fair bit though. I don't watch Huddersfield every week, but I have not seen any of those qualities in Billing (apart from the height and footedness obviously). His 5 career goals dont suggest that he has an "unbelievable shot" although he did score a screamer against Cardiff. If he thinks he is that good, its probably a reason behind why they are so crap. Whenever I think of him, I think of his part in this which is quite frankly the most pathetic attempt to defend that I have seen at this level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 23 6 minutes ago, Bailey said: I don't watch Huddersfield every week, but I have not seen any of those qualities in Billing (apart from the height and footedness obviously). His 5 career goals dont suggest that he has an "unbelievable shot" although he did score a screamer against Cardiff. If he thinks he is that good, its probably a reason behind why they are so crap. Whenever I think of him, I think of his part in this which is quite frankly the most pathetic attempt to defend that I have seen at this level. That's poor all round but tbf to him he's blocking the space and doesn't expect to have to make a tackle. He looked very bright against us last season, I remember thinking in glad he never started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn balor 1,766 Report post Posted January 25 Comfy win. 0-2 Gilfi and dcl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwlad all over 320 Report post Posted January 25 I'll wait to see tomorrow's performance, then I'll know how I feel about this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 2,329 Report post Posted January 26 i would take a draw no questions asked at this moment just to stop the losses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwlad all over 320 Report post Posted January 26 I'll be elated with a draw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1,407 Report post Posted January 27 On 25/01/2019 at 19:55, Gwlad all over said: I'll wait to see tomorrow's performance, then I'll know how I feel about this one. 7 hours ago, Gwlad all over said: I'll be elated with a draw. hahahaha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1,407 Report post Posted January 27 If people arent already calling for Silvas head then what will happen if he loses this one?! I have a weird feeling we will very unconvincinly bouce back, then resume our dire form against Wolves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1,407 Report post Posted January 27 Pickford Coleman Keane Zouma Digne Lookman Siggy Gana Bernard Tosun Richarlison Back to basics. They have lost all of their last 11 games bar a draw against Cardiff. So expect to lose! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 27 Millwall have shown them in no uncertain terms how easy it is to beat us, I hold out no hope for a win, unless someone comes in with fresh ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,151 Report post Posted January 27 Showed our frailties against Millwall another team we should have beaten but didnt, so they will be getting corners and free kicks into our area as often as they can. These have only won two games all season and have the lowest total of goals in the league, so you know what's going to happen don't you...... 1 - 0 to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 3,630 Report post Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Aidan said: Pickford Coleman Keane Zouma Digne Lookman Siggy Gana Bernard Tosun Richarlison Back to basics. They have lost all of their last 11 games bar a draw against Cardiff. So expect to lose! You say back to basics but I look at that and its 5 attacking players plus Digne and Coleman (because they dont sit back) leaving 3 defenders and the keeper! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwlad all over 320 Report post Posted January 27 Send out the U23's they're top of the reserve league! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 27 8 hours ago, Bill said: Showed our frailties against Millwall another team we should have beaten but didnt, so they will be getting corners and free kicks into our area as often as they can. These have only won two games all season and have the lowest total of goals in the league, so you know what's going to happen don't you...... 1 - 0 to them. No excuses this time round they know what's going to becoming their way so let's hope they put the effort in on the training ground to deal with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 27 At the point were I'd rather see certain players not play than actually say who I want as frankly anyone in reserve will be an improvement on Gana and Sigurdssen. They simply do not fit. Whoever you picked instead of them could do no worse so we might as well give someone else an opportunity. Hope our next manager gives Holgate, Besic, and Vlasic a go as I'd play all three of them for their mentality alone over Keane, Gana, and Sigurdssen. 2 Bill and Blueherts reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blueherts 58 Report post Posted January 28 21 hours ago, pete0 said: At the point were I'd rather see certain players not play than actually say who I want as frankly anyone in reserve will be an improvement on Gana and Sigurdssen. They simply do not fit. Whoever you picked instead of them could do no worse so we might as well give someone else an opportunity. Hope our next manager gives Holgate, Besic, and Vlasic a go as I'd play all three of them for their mentality alone over Keane, Gana, and Sigurdssen. Couldn't agree more. Right now i'd play...... Pickford (only through lack of options) Coleman Jagielka Zouma Digne Lookman Beni Bernard Richarlison DCL Tosun If that Didn't work i'd take off either striker and play baines in midfield with Beni. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c1982 2,142 Report post Posted January 28 On 21/01/2019 at 16:14, MikeO said: As expected new manager to be in post for this, bye bye three points. They’re a different team without Mooy who’s been missing for the past 7 weeks (at the Asian Cup), coinciding with their dismal form... oh - he’s back for this one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 11,034 Report post Posted January 28 Just now, c1982 said: They’re a different team without Mooy who’s been missing for the past 7 weeks, coinciding with their dismal form... oh - he’s back for this one! Why does that not surprise me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jofanon 219 Report post Posted January 29 Pickford Kenny Jags. Zouma. Baines Bernard Davies Gueye Richalison Walcott Tosun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 10,748 Report post Posted January 29 Jags is injured. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1,407 Report post Posted January 29 I wonder will Gana be starting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1,407 Report post Posted January 29 Scored the least amount of goals in Europe's top 5 leagues this season with 13. Expect a pounding then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 2,329 Report post Posted January 29 I’m going to miss this one, im in the mountains skiing. Coyb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vranny 165 Report post Posted January 29 Could be time to drop one of Sigurdsson or Gomes and play Bernard behind the striker. I don’t really know what else to do with the team tbh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 29 22 minutes ago, Vranny said: Could be time to drop one of Sigurdsson or Gomes and play Bernard behind the striker. I don’t really know what else to do with the team tbh. Unless Sigurdssen scores you struggle to notice him most games. Shocking he's been given a chance every week. Looking at the stats even when he scores he doesn't effect the result enough. Most of them are token. He's scored winners against Cardiff and most memorably Leicester but his other 7 haven't swayed the result. Of his three assist only one changed a defeat to a draw. If he was doing more for the team over the 90 I'd not highlight the lack of impact his goals make but considering he's invisible for most games and the justification is he pops up with a belter, it's damning that he offers even less than I thought. What's the point in playing him for a consolations goal. It's time to give someone a chance to help the team. 1 Vranny reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vranny 165 Report post Posted January 29 1 hour ago, pete0 said: Unless Sigurdssen scores you struggle to notice him most games. Shocking he's been given a chance every week. Looking at the stats even when he scores he doesn't effect the result enough. Most of them are token. He's scored winners against Cardiff and most memorably Leicester but his other 7 haven't swayed the result. Of his three assist only one changed a defeat to a draw. If he was doing more for the team over the 90 I'd not highlight the lack of impact his goals make but considering he's invisible for most games and the justification is he pops up with a belter, it's damning that he offers even less than I thought. What's the point in playing him for a consolations goal. It's time to give someone a chance to help the team. I don’t know if it’s a tactical decision or a failing of Sigurdsson himself, but he absolutely has to get himself more involved in games. At least when he gets played as one of the holding mids he actually presents for the ball regularly, but then his defending in that position isn’t up to standard (although the same goes for Gomes unfortunately). 1 pete0 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 29 15 minutes ago, Vranny said: I don’t know if it’s a tactical decision or a failing of Sigurdsson himself, but he absolutely has to get himself more involved in games. At least when he gets played as one of the holding mids he actually presents for the ball regularly, but then his defending in that position isn’t up to standard (although the same goes for Gomes unfortunately). For me it's the tactics. Sigurdssen's biggest weaknesses are his pace and that's he's reactive rather than proactive, these two downfalls are why he's the last player you'd pick to press high up the pitch. Then when we're on the ball he's not fast enough or reactive enough to get into the pockets (but even if he does its rare our midfield find him). Very frustrating to watch, and more frustrating that the club are paying Silva £6m a year and he's trying to enforce a system rather than do the best you an with the players you've got. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlbanyNYToffee 249 Report post Posted January 29 2 hours ago, pete0 said: For me it's the tactics. Sigurdssen's biggest weaknesses are his pace and that's he's reactive rather than proactive, these two downfalls are why he's the last player you'd pick to press high up the pitch. Then when we're on the ball he's not fast enough or reactive enough to get into the pockets (but even if he does its rare our midfield find him). Very frustrating to watch, and more frustrating that the club are paying Silva £6m a year and he's trying to enforce a system rather than do the best you an with the players you've got. Completely disagree with you on that last part. The manager has to be enforcing his system at all times and choose the best players available to implement that system. None of this wishy washy shit where we change our overall shape/style based on the opponent. Nuances sure home/away, top 6/not but the system needs to remain the same. That's the mentality all of the top 6 clubs have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlbanyNYToffee 249 Report post Posted January 29 Pickford Coleman Keane Zouma Digne Gana Davies Bernard Lookman Richarlison DCL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyblue23 546 Report post Posted January 29 Pickford Coleman Keane Zouma Digne Gana Siggy Lookman Bernard Richarlison Tosun Leave just Gana as a sitter. Subs: DCL and Gomes if we need goals for whoever is performing poorly from midfield. If ahead by two goals, drop Siggy for Mina and bring on DCL for Richarlison or Bernard to hold up play and protect the lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn balor 1,766 Report post Posted January 29 Totally not arsed tonight. Probably end up 0-0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sev 83 Report post Posted January 29 5 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: I’m going to miss this one, im in the mountains skiing. Coyb Have fun, Mark. And be careful. But not so careful that you don't have fun with it. 1 markjazzbassist reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 29 52 minutes ago, AlbanyNYToffee said: Completely disagree with you on that last part. The manager has to be enforcing his system at all times and choose the best players available to implement that system. None of this wishy washy shit where we change our overall shape/style based on the opponent. Nuances sure home/away, top 6/not but the system needs to remain the same. That's the mentality all of the top 6 clubs have. Given the players we have he needs to either change the system or pick different players. My point is Sigurdssen doesn't suit this system so he needs dropping (or the system needs to change to suit the players we have). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sev 83 Report post Posted January 29 We're vulnarable. Huddersfield will fight a lot and wait for the mistakes we will make. Usually this would be 3 points for us, but who can tell in these hard times for our beloved club. If mistakes can be kept to a minimum and the players work AS a team and if Silva tries not to make the team play like a mini Barca, then I think we can get those 3 points. By the way. Am I the only one who wants Baines to play in these difficult times? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sibdane 1,817 Report post Posted January 29 9 minutes ago, Sev said: We're vulnarable. Huddersfield will fight a lot and wait for the mistakes we will make. Usually this would be 3 points for us, but who can tell in these hard times for our beloved club. If mistakes can be kept to a minimum and the players work AS a team and if Silva tries not to make the team play like a mini Barca, then I think we can get those 3 points. By the way. Am I the only one who wants Baines to play in these difficult times? Considering Digne has been one of our most consistent players I would say that you are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sev 83 Report post Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, sibdane said: Considering Digne has been one of our most consistent players I would say that you are. Fair enough. But maybe, just maybe Digne or Baines could play another position than lb/lwb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sev 83 Report post Posted January 29 Ah right. They have Mathias Jørgensen in their defence. Countryman of mine. Just have one of ours putting a pressure on him whenever he has the ball or looks to get the ball. He gets shaky quite easily and sometimes make huge errors when under pressure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 3,630 Report post Posted January 29 5 hours ago, pete0 said: Unless Sigurdssen scores you struggle to notice him most games. Shocking he's been given a chance every week. Looking at the stats even when he scores he doesn't effect the result enough. Most of them are token. He's scored winners against Cardiff and most memorably Leicester but his other 7 haven't swayed the result. Of his three assist only one changed a defeat to a draw. If he was doing more for the team over the 90 I'd not highlight the lack of impact his goals make but considering he's invisible for most games and the justification is he pops up with a belter, it's damning that he offers even less than I thought. What's the point in playing him for a consolations goal. It's time to give someone a chance to help the team. Those stats are misleading though. The bottom line with Siggurdsson is that if you get him involved in the game he will make things happen. That is undeniable. The problem is that he doesnt get involved in the game enough and therefore you have to weigh up whether getting someone else on the ball more will lead to more chances and a better team performance. I am of the opinion that it is worth a go. 53 minutes ago, Sev said: We're vulnarable. Huddersfield will fight a lot and wait for the mistakes we will make. Usually this would be 3 points for us, but who can tell in these hard times for our beloved club. If mistakes can be kept to a minimum and the players work AS a team and if Silva tries not to make the team play like a mini Barca, then I think we can get those 3 points. By the way. Am I the only one who wants Baines to play in these difficult times? I would play Baines if I thought he would be able to sustain a performance over 90 minutes. Baines is a better defender technically and tactically, he is a better passer and at least as good of a crosser but he empties as the 2nd half goes on and whilst you can sub on Digne its just a waste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlbanyNYToffee 249 Report post Posted January 29 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn balor 1,766 Report post Posted January 29 Ganas off then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn balor 1,766 Report post Posted January 29 Should be enough to win. Dissapointded lookman is dropped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Finn balor said: Ganas off then He might not be but looks like he’s committed the ultimate sin and handed in a transfer request. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newty82 2,841 Report post Posted January 29 Read much into Gana bring left out? Of course! Buzzing to see McCarthy on the bench. I think we can all agree on some serious man love for him. Let's go Blues. Fuck em in the pussy. 1 nyblue23 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 29 For me Gylfi has to produce tonight I would have liked to have seen him dropped tonight with Bernard in the middle and Walcott on the right. 2 Deacs and pete0 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan 1,407 Report post Posted January 29 Digne? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EFC-Paul 1,050 Report post Posted January 29 18 minutes ago, Palfy said: He might not be but looks like he’s committed the ultimate sin and handed in a transfer request. Hasn't officially handed one in apparently, just wrote a letter to the hierarchy saying he would like to leave whether that's much different in any official capacity I couldn't say https://mobile.twitter.com/ALANMYERSMEDIA/status/1090013989709496320 Likely he'll be off though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete0 1,373 Report post Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, EFC-Paul said: Hasn't officially handed one in apparently, just wrote a letter to the hierarchy saying he would like to leave whether that's much different in any official capacity I couldn't say https://mobile.twitter.com/ALANMYERSMEDIA/status/1090013989709496320 Likely he'll be off though So begging to go but falls short of giving up his fee for the privilege. What a lovely bloke. 1 2 aaron, Shukes and nyblue23 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 1,744 Report post Posted January 29 Just now, EFC-Paul said: Hasn't officially handed one in apparently, just wrote a letter to the hierarchy saying he would like to leave whether that's much different in any official capacity I couldn't say Likely he'll be off though I can respect that if that’s what he’s done then the conversations can be had as what happened with Lookman, but I heard he did ask to leave got turned down so put a transfer request in. 2 EFC-Paul and Shukes reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shukes 3,239 Report post Posted January 29 6 minutes ago, Palfy said: I can respect that if that’s what he’s done then the conversations can be had as what happened with Lookman, but I heard he did ask to leave got turned down so put a transfer request in. I’m the same. If he has just had a face to face and asked for this opportunity, as many have said, that’s fine. Couldn’t blame him for that, same as many others before him. If he has handed in a transfer request, then go fk himself, I’m with Palfy and PeteO! Regardless, come on lads. I’m hoping the manager has gave them a good kicking and instilled some fight. Im really expecting them to come out playing for their lives tonight. If they don’t, then I will begin to question what the manager actually does. 1 Palfy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sev 83 Report post Posted January 29 42 minutes ago, Bailey said: Baines is a better defender technically and tactically, he is a better passer and at least as good of a crosser but he empties as the 2nd half goes on and whilst you can sub on Digne its just a waste. Well. It loks like Baines is starting. And I'm very happy for that. Don't get me wrong, Bailey. But I really hope you're wrong about Baines not being able to play on "full" for 90 minutes. 1 Bailey reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites