FairWooney Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 A bit early on this as I was thinking it was this week but now i see we have a week off this week. Good timing with the manager situation This would be my line up based on current availability Begovic Patterson Branthwaite Godfrey Mykolenko Allan Onyango Gomes Gordon Richarlison Gray Tough call to drop one of the front 4 but I think we need the presence in midfield that we've been begging for. Also as Brentford play 3-5-2 I think we need to match them in the middle and play with pace to counter them and expose their back 3. I know we may not be fussed about the FA cup given our current predicament but I think this is enough change giving the full backs a chance to impress and get some more game time and give Onyango a go. I'd probably go Godfrey rather than Mina just becaue of how injury prone Mina is. I think there's really good pace in that side with Patterson and Mykolenko able to overlap and support Gray and Gordon and Richarlison also able to run at them. Brentford are typically strong in the air which is why i'd favour playing on the floor pace running at them. I'm ignoring Gbamin purely because the mangers seem to anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 7 hours ago, FairWooney said: A bit early on this as I was thinking it was this week but now i see we have a week off this week. Good timing with the manager situation This would be my line up based on current availability Begovic Patterson Branthwaite Godfrey Mykolenko Allan Onyango Gomes Gordon Richarlison Gray Tough call to drop one of the front 4 but I think we need the presence in midfield that we've been begging for. Also as Brentford play 3-5-2 I think we need to match them in the middle and play with pace to counter them and expose their back 3. I know we may not be fussed about the FA cup given our current predicament but I think this is enough change giving the full backs a chance to impress and get some more game time and give Onyango a go. I'd probably go Godfrey rather than Mina just becaue of how injury prone Mina is. I think there's really good pace in that side with Patterson and Mykolenko able to overlap and support Gray and Gordon and Richarlison also able to run at them. Brentford are typically strong in the air which is why i'd favour playing on the floor pace running at them. I'm ignoring Gbamin purely because the mangers seem to anyway! I don’t think the manager can send out that back 4 with such little experience to be honest. I want to see it though. I think either Coleman or Keane would start in place of one of them. We can’t afford an injury to Allan as well so I think Gbamin may grace us with his presence…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 5 hours ago, RPG said: Priority is to ensure Premier League survival so play the kids or reserves where we can and keep our fingers crossed. Begovich Coleman Branthwaite Godfrey Mykolenko Gbamin Onyango Gomes Gordon Simms Dobbin Fookin hell. nyblue23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, RPG said: Priority is to ensure Premier League survival so play the kids or reserves where we can and keep our fingers crossed. Begovich Coleman Branthwaite Godfrey Mykolenko Gbamin Onyango Gomes Gordon Simms Dobbin We need to play DCL he needs the minutes and every opportunity to get on the score sheet. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Im not sure quite how thick and fast the games come after this but we desperately need some momentum and the players will need game time under their new manager. I think we will need to go as strong as we can with maybe some of the more fragile players (e.g. Mina) staying at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, RPG said: Yes, I know. Probably get a sound, trousers down, thrashing. But I'd rather risk that than play Allan, DCL, Gray, Townsend Richy and Mina and see one or two of them pull up lame. The point about DCL needing minutes, made by Palfy, is fair comment. I would bring him off the bench or if he has to start, tell him he is coming off at half time. We need to start winning games, we don't want to send an Everton team out to get a thrashing. Winning games breeds confidence and we need it more than anything else at the moment, the best team available should play. MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Brentford are on a losing streak as well so may well want to save some senior players for the league. Can't see us getting much further in the Cup. Let's at least start some new signings/youngsters and see how they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Watford and Norwich among others were on losing runs untill they played and beat Everton. We are in a mess and we can't expect any team to be an easy game, no matter what players they play or don't play. We need to play the strongest team we can. Wiggytop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 As we are likely to have a new manager we may see changes but I'd expect a strong team as the manager looks to get his team playing gow he wants them to and to learn about them before a big league game the next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 25/01/2022 at 11:06, FairWooney said: A bit early on this as I was thinking it was this week but now i see we have a week off this week. Good timing with the manager situation This would be my line up based on current availability Begovic Patterson Branthwaite Godfrey Mykolenko Allan Onyango Gomes Gordon Richarlison Gray I'd play Welch in defence for the experience. Don't risk Allan but give Whitaker a game. Make this the farewell appearance for Rondon, Tosun, and El Ghazi? Really, though, I would let as many youngsters play as possible, giving them an opportunity to make their case to the new manager. Begovic Patterson Branthwaite Welch Mykolenko Whitaker Onyango Gomes Dobbin DC-L Richarlison And then focus 100 percent on avoiding relegation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Now we appear to have a manager who means business, he'll want to make the best impression possible during his first game at home. That calls for a radical change in my suggested lineup. Still 4-3-3, though. Begovic Patterson Keane Godfrey Mykolenko Gordon Allan Onyango Grey DC-L Richarlison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 I'm actually looking forward to going to this game now. Wiggytop and Btay 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Van De Beek is cup tied by the way, came on as a sub in the 3rd round. Christian Eriken is a new signing for Brentford, expect he'll be on the bench having not played in a long time. Good to see him back and a good signing for Brentford if he can stay healthy and get back to half the player he was for Spurs nyblue23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Eriksen won't be playing, not match fit according to Frank (not ours obviously). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, FairWooney said: Van De Beek is cup tied by the way, came on as a sub in the 3rd round. Christian Eriken is a new signing for Brentford, expect he'll be on the bench having not played in a long time. Good to see him back and a good signing for Brentford if he can stay healthy and get back to half the player he was for Spurs Just saw that and am happy for him. I honestly wish we would’ve gotten him. He’s quality. Matt and nyblue23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 27/01/2022 at 01:02, Bailey said: Im not sure quite how thick and fast the games come after this but we desperately need some momentum and the players will need game time under their new manager. I think we will need to go as strong as we can with maybe some of the more fragile players (e.g. Mina) staying at home. We leaving Keane at home as well then yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuffRob Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 31/01/2022 at 08:38, Romey 1878 said: I'm actually looking forward to going to this game now. I think this might be typically how fans are feeling, that should come over in the atmosphere. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, RuffRob said: I think this might be typically how fans are feeling, that should come over in the atmosphere. It'll be nice to actually welcome the manager when he's introduced before the game as well. Last time I was tempted to miss the start of the game so I didn't even have to hear it, but I was actually there for it and stayed seated and silent . Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Please just let us win! Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Bailey said: Please just let us win! I'll be happy with a clean sheet Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Matt said: I'll be happy with a clean sheet I'd be surprised if it's a clean sheet. Instead, I envisage an entertaining game with Everton outscoring Brentford. It's such a shame that FA Cup games are not broadcast in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: I'd be surprised if it's a clean sheet. Instead, I envisage an entertaining game with Everton outscoring Brentford. It's such a shame that FA Cup games are not broadcast in the US. ESPN+! That's how I've been watching Cornish Steve and nyblue23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: I'd be surprised if it's a clean sheet. Instead, I envisage an entertaining game with Everton outscoring Brentford. It's such a shame that FA Cup games are not broadcast in the US. I expect everyone to be brought back down to earth with a thump. A clean sheet would be a sign of progress. Btay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: I'd be surprised if it's a clean sheet. Instead, I envisage an entertaining game with Everton outscoring Brentford. It's such a shame that FA Cup games are not broadcast in the US. Same if we sent out Patterson, Branthwaite, Welch and Mykolenko I think if Patterson plays I’d like to see Townsend out there on the right as he is the only real nature left footer to allow Patterson to operate in that space on the overlap. I would also think Mykolenko would be set up a bit more defensively minded but can’t be sure. We need Allan fresh, especially while Douc’s is injured - hopefully Allan, Dele & DVB start against Newcastle. Onyango deserves a run but I don’t hold much hope with Gomes & Gbamin but needs must. Gray on at halftime if need be but we really need him for Newcastle. If Holgate/Keane could be either really. Begovic Patterson Holgate Godfrey Mykolenko Gbamin Gomes Onyango Townsend Richarlison Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbanyNYToffee Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Cup game out of international break with crucial league game on Tuesday - this game is so difficult to say what XI is best. Senior players need game action off the layoff before Newcastle but not too much they lose their legs, youngsters need an opportunity, most of midfield hurt or cup-tied. Dont envy Frank here being his first game and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 For me, the result here isn't the most important thing. It's a chance for Lampard to get a good look at what the players are about and it's their opportunity to show him they deserve a spot in his team. If we go out then we go out, but I'm looking to see more commitment and playing like we have an actual plan. Formby and MikeO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 I think the result is important. I think its a real chance to set the tone. Its clearly not as important as the league, but most of them haven't played for at two weeks and I am just worried about how kicking things off with a demoralising loss might knock us back a little. I get the reservations about the game coming in midweek so I am not expecting our absolute best team but I expect the majority to play. It would be the likes of Allan and Coleman that I would hold back rather than a Gray, Richarlison etc. Brentford are essentially still a Championship squad and we need to beat them. Wiggytop and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 27 minutes ago, RPG said: Ok, So it's all changed a bit! Pickford Coleman. Keane. Mina. Godfrey Allan. Gray. Alli. vd Beek. Richarlison DCL DCL is out injured, Alli and Donny are cup tied. So get it changed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggytop Posted February 4, 2022 Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, RPG said: Small points, well presented! Pickford Coleman. Keane. Mina. Godfrey Allan Gomes Gray. Townsend. Richarlison Dobbin I will be pissed off if we go with 2 in midfield again, it’s been the cause of our downfall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted February 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Wiggytop said: I will be pissed off if we go with 2 in midfield again, it’s been the cause of our downfall. semantics really, that line up though not my choice has Townsend in the middle who would essentially be playing midfield, by 3 midfield players it's not that you need to 3 people stood on the half way line tackling as long as your attacking mid is someone that will work and get involved further back up the field, press the opposition, and be there further back in build up play. Ie not like a Rodriguez really is just wanting to be involved in attack. RPG's initial line up with Ali and VDB along with Allan was also 3 in midfield but that one could be said to be depicted as only 1 in midfield! - It'll be interesting to see if Gbamin impresses Lampy enough this week to get a run out or if anyone else like Onyango can get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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