markjazzbassist 3,176 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Wolves haven't been in great form this season, and with Raul Jimenez injured they don't have great options up top to replace him. I think if we play our game we should be able to get something out of this one. Play the best lineup and have a go Pickford Coleman Mina Keane Godfrey Doucoure Davies Gylfi James DCL Richarlison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,961 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 I think Wolves have played like they always play but without Jimenez and Jota they are lacking that attacking threat. The players they have brought in are young and aren't quite up to speed and power of this league. He has had a lot of plaudits but I am not a fan of Semedo, I would love Richarlison to get at him. All told though, I expect this to be a fairly unexciting low scoring game. First goal wins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 6 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: Wolves haven't been in great form this season, and with Raul Jimenez injured they don't have great options up top to replace him. I think if we play our game we should be able to get something out of this one. Play the best lineup and have a go Pickford Coleman Mina Keane Godfrey Doucoure JP Gylfi James DCL Richarlison IF Gbabim starts i will be seriously concerned about the man management of our club. He needs to get 20 mins at the end for a few games and be worked into it gently. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 Just now, Btay said: IF Gbabim starts i will be seriously concerned about the man management of our club. He needs to get 20 mins at the end for a few games and be worked into it gently. Even a few minutes for the U23s before he gets near the first team would be better. He’s not even training with the team yet. It’d be reckless in the extreme to have him involved in any way in this game. Matt, Btay, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,176 Posted January 4 Author Report Share Posted January 4 3 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Even a few minutes for the U23s before he gets near the first team would be better. He’s not even training with the team yet. It’d be reckless in the extreme to have him involved in any way in this game. i thought he was training with the first team and had been? maybe got that confused with someone else then. i'll update my lineup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 35 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: i thought he was training with the first team and had been? maybe got that confused with someone else then. i'll update my lineup. He’s doing individual training but hasn’t joined in with the team yet. Or hadn’t when Carlo gave his last update a few days ago. markjazzbassist and Btay 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 4 Report Share Posted January 4 40 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Even a few minutes for the U23s before he gets near the first team would be better. He’s not even training with the team yet. It’d be reckless in the extreme to have him involved in any way in this game. Exactly, need to look after him physically but also mentally here. Would be devastating for him to have another injury. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,176 Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 ok here's my team Pickford Coleman Mina Keane Digne Doucoure Gylfi Gomes James DCL Richarlison Matt and milesey05 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FairWooney 137 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Agree with that team as long as Digne is feeling fit and well after today's game. Good to have pretty much first choice line up available again Hopefully see a performance to match MikeO and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Adama v Digne has me very nervous after Digne getting the run around from the Rotherham lad. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Btay said: Adama v Digne has me very nervous after Digne getting the run around from the Rotherham lad. After watching Coleman also get rinsed on the other side it doesn’t bode well. Bailey, Matt and Btay 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: After watching Coleman also get rinsed on the other side it doesn’t bode well. Exactly. I don’t feel we have played particularly well for a majority of games this season and yet we’re right in the top 4 mix. I know there’s a positive to that but I’m really hoping to see some more fluidity and control to our performances. Bailey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,961 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 15 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: After watching Coleman also get rinsed on the other side it doesn’t bode well. I thought Coleman was well off it yesterday. Romey 1878, Matt and Btay 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finn balor 2,049 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Holgate and Godfrey fullbacks for me. Bit too early for digne. Matt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 6 hours ago, Finn balor said: Holgate and Godfrey fullbacks for me. Bit too early for digne. I think this is the best case. I assume Jimenez is out still? Solid at the back and hope for something special from James, Richarlison or DCL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Btay said: I think this is the best case. I assume Jimenez is out still? Solid at the back and hope for something special from James, Richarlison or DCL. Yeah, I’d be surprised if he plays much this season, if at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 51 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: Yeah, I’d be surprised if he plays much this season, if at all. Was a nasty collision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,176 Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 Jimenez out makes them a limp dick dog. Have a go they don’t have goals in them. Ffs we are the blues let’s win this and keep top 4 ambitions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 3 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: Jimenez out makes them a limp dick dog. Have a go they don’t have goals in them. Ffs we are the blues let’s win this and keep top 4 ambitions No easy wins Mark... after all - we are the blues as you say 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 12,974 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 DC-L out is a bit of a pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 967 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 On 09/01/2021 at 22:27, Btay said: Adama v Digne has me very nervous after Digne getting the run around from the Rotherham lad. During his time at Middlesbrough Tony Pulis would play Adama on whichever wing was closest to the dugout so that he could be managed through games. He's increadibly fast and a unit but strictly football-wise I think there's a lot to be desired. The fact that the two attributes I just mentioned are out of this world has meant that, IMO he has gone further in his career than most would have expected. Digne might have a problem keeping up with Traore and keeping him in his back pocket, but it isn't as though we've got to contain a Messi or Ronaldo - show him out wide and box him in at the corner flag. 13 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: Jimenez out makes them a limp dick dog. Have a go they don’t have goals in them. Ffs we are the blues let’s win this and keep top 4 ambitions Scored three in their last Premier League game 🤣! 26 minutes ago, MikeO said: DC-L out is a bit of a pain. Would play Richie up top personally, I like Tosun as a poacher but think his all-round game isn't enough. Would rather forfeit Richarlison out wide and perhaps move someone else (Iwobi, Gordon, Bernard?) in his place to keep the level of quality as high as it can be. As much as I don't want to see DCL out of the side, with such a congested fixture list hopefully a nice break for the lad - give him a breather before Villa on Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, MikeO said: DC-L out is a bit of a pain. And Richie is a doubt. So it looks like spray on will play again. Btay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,176 Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 dcl and richarlison out? yikes. this reeks of a draw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, Zoo 2.0 said: During his time at Middlesbrough Tony Pulis would play Adama on whichever wing was closest to the dugout so that he could be managed through games. He's increadibly fast and a unit but strictly football-wise I think there's a lot to be desired. The fact that the two attributes I just mentioned are out of this world has meant that, IMO he has gone further in his career than most would have expected. Digne might have a problem keeping up with Traore and keeping him in his back pocket, but it isn't as though we've got to contain a Messi or Ronaldo - show him out wide and box him in at the corner flag. I think it’s fair to say he’s come a long, long way from his Boro days... Whilst Traore hasn’t been at his best this season he is still capable of those magic moments in a game. Sounds simple, I remember Digne trying to stand him up (maybe last season ) and got absolutely burnt! Be interesting to see how it unfolds if Digne is up against him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,419 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Btay said: I think it’s fair to say he’s come a long, long way from his Boro days... Whilst Traore hasn’t been at his best this season he is still capable of those magic moments in a game. Sounds simple, I remember Digne trying to stand him up (maybe last season ) and got absolutely burnt! Be interesting to see how it unfolds if Digne is up against him. Best way to defend against him is to cut his supply off without the ball he can’t hurt you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, Palfy said: Best way to defend against him is to cut his supply off without the ball he can’t hurt you. Agree, don’t really want to let him get 1v1 with his fullback and you really want to show him inside where it’s busier though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 2 hours ago, Palfy said: Best way to defend against him is to cut his supply off without the ball he can’t hurt you. We’re fucked then. We don’t know how to pass to a teammate. Matt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Romey 1878 said: We’re fucked then. We don’t know how to pass to a teammate. What if we put 11 players on the pitch but have Delph in a wolves kit. 12 v 10 but it should even out nicely and by the time they realise it will be too late! AlbanyNYToffee 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Well given the injuries and hoping that Richarlison is fit. Pickford Holgate Mina Keane Godfrey Gomes Doucoure James Iwobi Richarlison Digne More of a 4231 than a 433. No Richarlison then I guess Tosun uptop and just hope he can get a few chances and take them like he did in the cup. Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 9 hours ago, Btay said: What if we put 11 players on the pitch but have Delph in a wolves kit. 12 v 10 but it should even out nicely and by the time they realise it will be too late! In the process of injuring himself he'd probably take out James for the rest of the season. That's the level of weapon of mass destruction we're talking here. AlbanyNYToffee, Matt, Btay and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonsta 68 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 13 hours ago, Palfy said: Best way to defend against him is to cut his supply off without the ball he can’t hurt you. So your saying the best way to stop him is to cut his balls off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,961 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 5 hours ago, Btay said: Well given the injuries and hoping that Richarlison is fit. Pickford Holgate Mina Keane Godfrey Gomes Doucoure James Iwobi Richarlison Digne More of a 4231 than a 433. No Richarlison then I guess Tosun uptop and just hope he can get a few chances and take them like he did in the cup. Weirdly I thought about Digne playing further forward last night, or something along those lines anyway just on the basis of balance. My line-up was more like this though: Pickford Godfrey Mina Holgate Digne Siggy James Doucoure Gomes Niels Richarlison I am personally not too worried about Adama because he can be unplayable against anyone when the stars align but if you doubled up with Niels and Digne against him and Semedo (who is another of their attacking outlets), I think you could nullify their threat quite considerably whilst maintaining some of ours. You would have the brain and experience of Digne with the physical attributes of Niels. Both are very adept at getting a quality ball into the box too and Niels is a decent enough dribbler too. They could then rotate depending on who finds themselves where. Whether it would work or not, I don't know but the theory is relatively sound IMO. I prefer that balance on the left as opposed to Iwobi or Bernard who never use their left foot. At least when Richie plays there he is more than capable of using his left. I don't like the midfield at all but I am trying to play people where they will fuck up least. Doucoure's role is granted, no problem there. It then goes to how do you fit two of Gomes, Davies and Gylfi into the other two roles. Gomes is better further upfield and I think Davies is the worst player of the three in almost every category. Siggy is probably the sharpest, quickest and most technical player of the three. He pisses me off when he is further forward and gets the ball and then turns back to goal or slows the attack and on the rare occasions we have seen him as the holding player, he has surprised me. He isnt a natural defender but he is streets ahead of Gomes and he is more organised, disciplined and quicker to react than Davies. In the position I have Gomes in, I would ideally like to see someone with more creativity but Gomes is not devoid of promise with arriving into the box so he is fancied to do better than Davies there. The inclusion of James and Richarlison are obvious ones. If Richarlison isn't fit then it would need another rethink however I would be more inclined to think outside the box a little more (such as Iwobi or James up front) than play Tosun who I can't see troubling Wolves if we can't get him inside the box enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 502 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I was impressed with James toward the end of the game against Rotherham - he definitely grew in to the game. I had to disappear just when he got his bloody nose and only watched the end of the game (from about 65min onwards) once I got home - but already knowing the result, so was able to relax a bit and I just kept and eye on James. From the 65min to when he went off I don't recall him losing the ball or misplacing paces (that all happened in the first hour!!), and he stared to spray the ball around the pitch nicely. He put in a beauty of a free kick for Tosun's disallowed goals, and put in on a plate for Doucoure's goal. If James was fit enough to stay on, I think he would have open up Rotherham a lot more as they ran out of steam in extra time. Tosan is actually a decent enough finisher (just not that much of an all round player), so if you have James accurately putting the ball in to the right places and am sure he will put it in the back of the net. I would always put Richarlison in ahead of Tosun given the choice, but if Richarlison is not fit, it would be interesting to see if James can put the ball in the right places for Tosan to get on the end of it. Confidence is a funny old thing with strikers - getting the ball in the back of the net at the weekend (even though one was disallowed) will put an extra spring in his step. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Just taken DCL out of my fantasy team. Simms now in his place!!! Surely the lad will get a chance tonight!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 502 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Just now, milesey05 said: Just taken DCL out of my fantasy team. Simms now in his place!!! Surely the lad will get a chance tonight!!!! I think the likes for Simms you tend to want to bring on 15mins from the end in a game where you are 3-0 or so up and bossing a game. Not when you maybe chasing a game trying to grab a point or nick a win. I think all of us would like to see how he gets on in the first team, he is 20 years old now, So if he has the talent, he should be dipping his toe in the big pond this spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,961 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, milesey05 said: Just taken DCL out of my fantasy team. Simms now in his place!!! Surely the lad will get a chance tonight!!!! I would be amazed if he did! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,299 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I think he was on the bench for the Rotherham game and made no show, can't see him getting any minutes against Wolves. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 967 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 If I hear the name Ellis Simms mentioned again I'll scream. Edit: Just seen he's not in the squad, Hallelujah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 30 minutes ago, Zoo 2.0 said: If I hear the name Ellis Simms mentioned again I'll scream. Do you think the lad Ellis Simms will get on tonight? 😉 pete0 and MikeO 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeO 12,974 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 49 minutes ago, milesey05 said: Do you think the lad Ellis Simms will get on tonight? 😉 You mean Ellis Simms, the U23 prospect? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, MikeO said: You mean Ellis Simms, the U23 prospect? Thats the lad 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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dunlopp9987 546 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Just now, MikeO said: 3 at the back with a false 9? Christ this is gonna be rough watching Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Wtaf!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwlad all over 572 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Zoo 2.0 said: If I hear the name Ellis Simms mentioned again I'll scream. Not tonight you won't! milesey05 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, MikeO said: Well, that’s one confused line up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Simms not even on the bench!! no striker. 5 defenders. is Big Sam back in charge? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
London Blue 2,244 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, MikeO said: Best get some beer goggles on as this ain't going to be pretty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,015 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, milesey05 said: Simms not even on the bench!! no striker. 5 defenders. is Big Sam back in charge? Digne might be LM. Which is okay by me. I just have no idea who’s uptop... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 967 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Looks like James will be in the hole, with perhaps Iwobi as the false nine. Sigurdsson the more advanced of a midfield three with Davies and Doucoure in support behind - a back five as others have suggested. As much as it looks bonkers, when you think about it there's not much wrong with it in the circumstances. Honestly does anyone see Tosun bagging a few tonight? Nah. I think due to the defensive setup James will drift across the entire front line too - impossible to mark which will give him the space he needs to find a pass. I expect we will see Charlie on the hour mark, explosive against tired legs. dunlopp9987 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 546 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 In Carlo we trust London Blue, Zoo 2.0 and markjazzbassist 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Looking forward to the game all day. I don’t mean to be all doom and gloom but I can’t see us getting a point. crazy line up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FairWooney 137 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 not a clue what to expect, hopefully they've put in some training on this set up! badaids 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,611 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I feel genuinely ill looking at that line-up. I’m not sure we have any plan to leave our own half to be honest - it doesn’t even look like we’ll be looking to counter-attack because there is very little pace there. Im getting drunk. It’s the only solution. Sibdane and milesey05 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I’m stumped! sit back and counter!! Slowest team we have put out all season Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barryj 1,171 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 6 minutes ago, London Blue said: Best get some beer goggles on as this ain't going to be pretty! I’m one step ahead of you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barryj 1,171 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 On a positive I’m sure Nuno hasn’t prepared his side for this. MikeO and Btay 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 546 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 10 minutes ago, milesey05 said: Wtaf!!!! 9 minutes ago, milesey05 said: Simms not even on the bench!! no striker. 5 defenders. is Big Sam back in charge? 5 minutes ago, milesey05 said: Looking forward to the game all day. I don’t mean to be all doom and gloom but I can’t see us getting a point. crazy line up 2 minutes ago, milesey05 said: I’m stumped! sit back and counter!! Slowest team we have put out all season @milesey05 Sorry must've missed it. How're you feeling about this one? Zoo 2.0, MikeO and Btay 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncanmckenzieismagic 5,223 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 BBC is guessing at Siggy as CF with James and Iwobi either side in a 3-4-3 Is this Carlo trying to tell the board we need to strengthen this month? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 240 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Confident of course. I haven’t even touched on Davies yet😉. long long night a head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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