Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: 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. 5:30am here and I’m about to Irish up this coffee! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,591 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: 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? If it is he can fuck off potentially throwing a game to send a message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: If it is he can fuck off potentially throwing a game to send a message. I don’t think Carlo has it in him to he honest. Must be a right kick in the balls for Tosun this.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 535 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 On the plus side, they're missing 3 of their 4 most dangerous players in attack. Jimenez, Adama and Podence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 501 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: 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? that's funny - BBC thinking who's playing where!!! Nuno probably the same. Carlo obviously doesn't think Tosan is strong enough as a lone striker to win and hold the ball up. Fair do's in not just picking him as he's just the only recognised striker. Definitely a game of keeping it 0-0 as long as possible and maybe try and nick the win at the end. With both DCL and Richarlison not available and away to Wolves I would take nicking a win in the last quarter now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 535 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, RuffRob said: that's funny - BBC thinking who's playing where!!! Nuno probably the same. Carlo obviously doesn't think Tosan is strong enough as a lone striker to win and hold the ball up. Fair do's in not just picking him as he's just the only recognised striker. Definitely a game of keeping it 0-0 as long as possible and maybe try and nick the win at the end. With both DCL and Richarlison not available and away to Wolves I would take nicking a win in the last quarter now. Richy on the bench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barryj 1,171 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Tosun probably pleased. He looked like he wouldn’t be able to walk for a week after playing 120 mins at the weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 501 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Richy on the bench Fuck! - I was that surprised at the line up - didn't take any notice of the bench. I'll get my coat! 😂 dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wiggytop 640 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Can’t get my head around how we will line up, Iwobi and Siggy front two? iwobis pace driving at the defenders and Siggy strolling behind thinking what’s for tea? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 501 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Don't see the formation as shown on the BBC - think it will be out solid trusted flat back four of centre backs and something else in front of it!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,299 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 The bench looks stronger than the actual team. 😟 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cisk 141 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Iwobi runny around like a headless thing I'd imagine up top. Perhaps its time for us to try the false 9 approach 🤦 Digne - LW, James RW? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 That line up scares me! I would guess at more of a 532 (Iwobi and James up front). The old false 9 thing doesn't really work if you don't have others stretching the pitch and we literally have no-one else doing that. If we are playing with wing backs then I have no idea why Holgate is one of them. It should be someone who can attack better than him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 If it is 433 or however you would like to describe our normal formation, it would be very odd playing Digne as the winger when there will be no-one in the box to cross to. Btay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,591 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I’m going to love watching us lump the ball upfront with no one there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: I’m going to love watching us lump the ball upfront with no one there. Well that’s normally what it’s like when Tosun is in the role so maybe Carlo has just loaded the midfield in preparation of it coming back... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 At the end of the day, our best back up striker is also our starting winger. Never a great thing that incase both are out. We are going to keep it tight and try and Knick of goal to the end when Richarlison comes on. I do however expect this team to keep some possession and move the ball around. RuffRob 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RuffRob 501 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, Bailey said: That line up scares me! I would guess at more of a 532 (Iwobi and James up front). The old false 9 thing doesn't really work if you don't have others stretching the pitch and we literally have no-one else doing that. If we are playing with wing backs then I have no idea why Holgate is one of them. It should be someone who can attack better than him. That's why I see it as the flat back four who did so will in December - Holgate wouldn't be used as a wing back. Iwobi or coleman would do that. We will soon find out!! Bailey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badaids 571 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Maybe Carlo is going to try out a radical 10-0-0 formation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 238 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Probably see one of our finest performances this season now we have all had a moan!! Cornish Steve and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncanmckenzieismagic 5,212 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I think this is going to provide a stern test to my resolve to complete dry January milesey05 and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,591 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, milesey05 said: Probably see one of our finest performances this season now we have all had a moan!! I’d like nothing more because right now I’m a bit fearful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 🤣 Who is he trying to kid! I can't see us having very many touches in the final third at all and if we do they will be backwards! Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barryj 1,171 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 There will be a lot of space for Siggy to pass back into when he’s up top! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,162 Posted January 12 Author Report Share Posted January 12 carlo knows what he's doing. also Wolves play that 3 at the back thing so maybe it's tactical to nullify their formation. i'm not worried COYB let's kick their asses Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 7 minutes ago, RuffRob said: That's why I see it as the flat back four who did so will in December - Holgate wouldn't be used as a wing back. Iwobi or coleman would do that. We will soon find out!! Very possible but then you have the issue of Digne at left mid crossing to no-one. Its either a dodgy right wing back or a dodgy left winger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 3 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: carlo knows what he's doing. also Wolves play that 3 at the back thing so maybe it's tactical to nullify their formation. i'm not worried COYB let's kick their asses It looks like they are playing 4 at the back. They have been mixing into a back 4 more this season and it looks it again today. They only have one recognised centre back though. Edit: No they don't, I missed a player! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 238 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I’d like nothing more because right now I’m a bit fearful Only said probably 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romey 1878 13,591 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Sky are saying Godfrey in midfield - DM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Just now, Romey 1878 said: Sky are saying Godfrey in midfield - DM. I think everyone is guessing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwlad all over 568 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Then you hear it's Martin Atkinson and John Moss on VAR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 535 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: Sky are saying Godfrey in midfield - DM. NBC saying it's Mason in midfield 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,410 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, Tonsta said: So your saying the best way to stop him is to cut his balls off? 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Just now, Romey 1878 said: Sky are saying Godfrey in midfield - DM. Mine has Holgate in DM 352. Don’t think anyone has a clue, hopefully the players know! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,162 Posted January 12 Author Report Share Posted January 12 LETS GO BLUES badaids and London Blue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badaids 571 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Bailey said: I think everyone is guessing! Judging from our past performances when we've changed it up our players won't have a clue either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Looks 442 with Digne LM and James up top with Siggy. Palfy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 957 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 11 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: carlo knows what he's doing. also Wolves play that 3 at the back thing so maybe it's tactical to nullify their formation. i'm not worried COYB let's kick their asses It's almost as if he's won the Champions League three times (more than any other manager). As expected, James is given the freedom to roam across the entire pitch (been in their box and as deep as behind our midfield) which is just what he needs. pete0 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 535 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Just now, Bailey said: Looks 442 with Digne LM and James up top with Siggy. Sure does. Which scares the shit out of me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
milesey05 238 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Yes- what a goal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palfy 3,410 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 What a fucking goal get in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 957 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Hahahahaha pipe down everyone - 1-0. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncanmckenzieismagic 5,212 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Get in!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Get in! We all knew it would work 😂 badaids 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwlad all over 568 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Get in you Blues Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hafnia 6,606 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Beautiful goal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cisk 141 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 27 minutes ago, Cisk said: Iwobi runny around like a headless thing I'd imagine up top. Perhaps its time for us to try the false 9 approach 🤦 Digne - LW, James RW? I suddenly like headless things 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badaids 571 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Wow - three passes and in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Get in! He needs more goals and he’s done well there to follow into the box! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sibdane 2,227 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 IWOBI! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 535 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Was literally typing out a diatribe about how I don't see Digne or Iwobi being very effective in this one, and then that happens! Boy does that crow taste good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 James to Digne is growing into some relationship. Another assist for Digne as well. Zoo 2.0 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sibdane 2,227 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Great goal. James and Digne with excellent build up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 That’s fantastic by Davies there. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunlopp9987 535 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Only 10 minutes in mind you, but Davies looking sharp Btay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 957 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Davies, who I am usually critical of has started well here. Digne is just something else too, we have missed him badly and it shows when you see him out there today - as @Btay mentioned, a great partnership forming with James. Btay and Bailey 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjazzbassist 3,162 Posted January 12 Author Report Share Posted January 12 WHO NEEDS A STRIKER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Btay 2,013 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, markjazzbassist said: WHO NEEDS A STRIKER Might want to bring your stream forward mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey 4,952 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Digne is getting loads of space up against Semedo. I said it before the game but I really don't like Semedo defensively although I didnt expect Digne to be the one exploiting him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zoo 2.0 957 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Btay said: Might want to bring your stream forward mate! Unbelievable volley from Tosun to make it 2-0. Btay and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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