Btay Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Need to bounce back and get some momentum. Tricky away tie, these teams have to be respected or you’ll find yourself out of the cup however lots of injuries for us at the moment. Really struggling to put together a team for this. Begovic Holgate Keane Godfrey Davies Gomes Iwobi James Gordon Rondon Gray 3 at the back hasn’t been great but we have no real LB back up and Kenny is bang average. Doubt James will even be in the squad. Gbamin, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Begovic Kenny Holgate Mina Godfrey Townsend Davies Gbamin Gray James Rondon Be half tempted to give Iwobi a go up front. He's got the skill to hold up the ball or turn his man one on one. His heading ability won't be close to DCL though so we'd have to play it more on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Begonia Holgate Kean Braithwaite Godfrey Davies, Gomes, Gambin Iwobi Rondon James Rest the midfield and wide players. Must control the midfield. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Those line ups scare the shit out of me! I think I will just try and pretend this game is not happening Romey 1878 and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Times are hard, could give Lonergan a go in goal! Amazed quite how many teams he's bounced around mostly as reserve and never playing in the last 15 years! I'd like to see Digne rested but not sure we can really Begovic Kenny Holgate Godfrey Digne Davies Gbamin Gomes Iwobi Rondon Gordon If James is fit and up for playing then he should definitely play. Would be good to see Simms get a run out but expect Rondon will get the start as needs the minutes on the pitch at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 I'm surprised no one's gone the whole hog and put the turd Tosun in their teams seeing as he's back in training. And James isn't even in the country, so quite how anyone thinks he's a possibility is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: I'm surprised no one's gone the whole hog and put the turd Tosun in their teams seeing as he's back in training. And James isn't even in the country, so quite how anyone thinks he's a possibility is ridiculous. Didn’t even know he was out of the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 hours ago, London Blue said: Begonia Holgate Kean Braithwaite Godfrey Davies, Gomes, Gambin Iwobi Rondon James Rest the midfield and wide players. Must control the midfield. I agree that we desperately need to control midfield. I watched a little of QPR a few games ago and they looked dangerous, better than Huddersfield anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 I think we need to play a strong team in this game. A cup run would be great for the club, let alone the fact that this is the easiest chance of silverware that we will get! I would go with: ----------Begovic Kenny - Mina - Godfrey - Digne ----------- Allan --------Gomes--Doucoure Townsend---Rondon---Iwobi Gray is our most potent player at the moment and Townsend might need a rest so those two could swap around but I would just prefer Iwobi from the left. I don't think we can take any chances in midfield. Gbamin looks like he is out again, Davies isn't my cup of tea so that leaves Gomes as the third man rather than a number 10. At the back, I think Godfrey needs games and Mina is our most consistent defender. Chuck them together with Kenny (ideally I wouldn't but we don't have much choice) and Digne. My only concern with Mina is his injury record. Can he play 3 times a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Bailey said: I think we need to play a strong team in this game. A cup run would be great for the club, let alone the fact that this is the easiest chance of silverware that we will get! I would go with: ----------Begovic Kenny - Mina - Godfrey - Digne ----------- Allan --------Gomes--Doucoure Townsend---Rondon---Iwobi Gray is our most potent player at the moment and Townsend might need a rest so those two could swap around but I would just prefer Iwobi from the left. I don't think we can take any chances in midfield. Gbamin looks like he is out again, Davies isn't my cup of tea so that leaves Gomes as the third man rather than a number 10. At the back, I think Godfrey needs games and Mina is our most consistent defender. Chuck them together with Kenny (ideally I wouldn't but we don't have much choice) and Digne. My only concern with Mina is his injury record. Can he play 3 times a week? I would go with that as well. Would not complain if Benitez puts Gbmin or Davies in ahead of Allan - just to get in game time and so Allan doesn't play 3 time in a week. Bailey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Yep defeats on the bounce with all this James shite would be disastrous. Begovitch kenny Holgate Keane Godfrey Gomes Davies Doucoure Iwobi Rondon gray subs Alan Harper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Just me that has an aneurysm every time Asmir Begovic's name is spelt incorrectly? Matt, Btay and Hoof_It_Nev 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Is this game being broadcast anywhere, I paid for the Carabao fed last season, it kept freezing and logging out, missed every goal on the West Ham game, so an alternative would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 13 hours ago, Wiggytop said: Is this game being broadcast anywhere, I paid for the Carabao fed last season, it kept freezing and logging out, missed every goal on the West Ham game, so an alternative would be nice. Get on Hesgoal. Normally has all our matches on. Bet 365 are streaming it aslong as you have a bet on the match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harv Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Not only a small squad but with injuries. Not an opportunity to rest players. Do we play some youngsters and try to save senior players for league games. QPR are no mugs and will fancy themselves at home. I wouldn't like to pick the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Begovic Holgate Godfrey Braithwaite Davies Gomes Kenny Iwobi Gordon Rondon Simms Cup runs are great but more injuries before the international break could really have long term effect on the season. Man City has won the last four in a row and six of the last eight. The big teams take it seriously regardless of the perception that they do not. Would rather see Townsend, Gray, and Doucs rested / be impact subs if needed. Some folks might opt to start strong but if it proves to be a tough game (which it probably will) would rather have some firepower on the bench. If we were down and only had Gordon, Kenny, and Simms to bring on, I would be worried. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 minute ago, plaidharper said: Begovic Holgate Godfrey Braithwaite Davies Gomes Kenny Iwobi Gordon Rondon Simms Cup runs are great but more injuries before the international break could really have long term effect on the season. Man City has won the last four in a row and six of the last eight. The big teams take it seriously regardless of the perception that they do not. Would rather see Townsend, Gray, and Doucs rested / be impact subs if needed. Some folks might opt to start strong but if it proves to be a tough game (which it probably will) would rather have some firepower on the bench. If we were down and only had Gordon, Kenny, and Simms to bring on, I would be worried. Plus Keane and Digne could use a rest to get their heads straight / prepare for Norwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Also the squad depth at City is so deep. No wonder they win it every year. Gwlad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Lots of hope in my post here. Some of you will find it more hopeless than hopeful. I hope for a starting lineup of mostly squad players. Will hope such a squad of squad guys will show energy from the opening whistle, never stop running, press, opportunity to show Benitez what they offer. Begovic Kenny Holgate Branthwaite Digne (c) Iwobi Davies Gomes Gordon Simms Rondón Bench — Lonergan, Keane, Mina, Godfrey, Allan, Doucouré, Gray, Townsend Doubt Rondón should be asked to go more than 60 minutes, so push Iwobi or Gordon up in 2d half, bring on Gray. Not confident Gomes can last the full 95, either. Should anyone disagree — Ha! — I hope you’ll be constructively critical, not vicious. Mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RuffRob Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Pretty strong line up considering who is available and options off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Pleased to see Kenny at RB he needs to show what he can do. Matt, Elston Gunnn and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Happy with these starters, and happy to accept Benitez’s 2 friendly amendments to my hopeful post above. Now I’ll hope we’re up 0-2 on 60 minutes, when Simms can replace Rondón. Then at 70, Townsend out for an extra defender, who nets a corner header for 0-3. Then at 80, Gomes replaced by Allan or Doucouré. Piece of cake, Bob’s your uncle, give us a biscuit. plaidharper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Was not too far off with my line up. (had branthwaite and simms in instead of digne and townsend). Figured Rafa would revert back to the back 3 like last cup game but looks like it will be 442 or 433 which is more positive. COYBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, dunlopp9987 said: Gomes & Davies in the centre of the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, duncanmckenzieismagic said: Gomes & Davies in the centre of the park A reasonable fear. 11 minutes ago, plaidharper said: Was not too far off with my line up. (had branthwaite and simms in instead of digne and townsend). Figured Rafa would revert back to the back 3 like last cup game but looks like it will be 442 or 433 which is more positive. COYBS. Yes, please, 4-4-2. And because of dmim’s reasonable fear, Davies has to stay back, generally because Gomes is the offensive threat but defensive liability, and specifically when Digne bursts forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 I really want Kenny to have a worldly he needs to prove he’s a more than adequate stand in for Coleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 Little surprised Rondon in from the start. We need him to be healthy for the weekend. Hopefully we can take an early lead and get him on the bench for at least 30 minutes. Elston Gunnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoat Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, RPG said: I see it more as a 4-2-3-1 with both Davies and Gomes ahead of the back four. Three in front of them, Townsend, Iwobi, Gordon and Rondon up front. Or 4-3-3 with Townsend and Gordon wide, Iwobi central or maybe even as a 10 with Davies and Gomes flanking him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted September 21, 2021 Report Share Posted September 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, RPG said: I see it more as a 4-2-3-1 with both Davies and Gomes ahead of the back four. Three in front of them, Townsend, Iwobi, Gordon and Rondon up front. Hope not, as Gomes, who is very good at protecting the ball at his feet and providing some clever, accurate passes, is no DCM. Whether it’s 4-4-2, 4-3-3, or 4-1-4-1, Gomes has to be moving forward, not staying back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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