Stottie Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Just about the defence, but the Bassong chance and the Janmaat penalty shout would be my biggest concern. We are clearly vulnerable to set pieces, and probably give away more free kicks in promising areas that we should. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sorry if SEB (copyright RTG), but has anyone mentioned his post match comments? Very Pardew'esque when speaking about Sissoko. "Easy to see why top 4 clubs want him and why he wants to play in the Champions League. If he plays like that every week, then that's no problem". Or something like that. Kind of thought he may be looking for consistency from him, hence why he mentioned playing like that "every week". As he is so hit and miss, it is unreal. But I still wasn't mad keen on the comments. I fancied us for a big win yesterday, but didn't see us bagging 6. Fair play to McClaren. Needs to kick on now. Shame there isn't another low pressure game coming up and it's the derby next week. As I would fancy us to win well again, if we were playing someone like West Brom or Stoke. Basically what we've been saying on here. On his game he's great but if he wants to play in the CL he needs to do it week in week out. He's obviously an ambitious lad and wants to play at the top, you're not going to motivate him with the pride of the city or the love of the shirt but make him see that the only way to achieve his dreams is to put in the work each and every game and we might get a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Just about the defence, but the Bassong chance and the Janmaat penalty shout would be my biggest concern. We are clearly vulnerable to set pieces, and probably give away more free kicks in promising areas that we should. It was a blatant penalty but TBF something like that happens at nearly every corner in every game of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Just about the defence, but the Bassong chance and the Janmaat penalty shout would be my biggest concern. We are clearly vulnerable to set pieces, and probably give away more free kicks in promising areas that we should. This is what worries me about Sunderland, FS will be looking to exploit that with his favourite hit-it-high tactic. They'll be looking for set pieces around the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Just about the defence, but the Bassong chance and the Janmaat penalty shout would be my biggest concern. We are clearly vulnerable to set pieces, and probably give away more free kicks in promising areas that we should. This is what worries me about Sunderland, FS will be looking to exploit that with his favourite hit-it-high tactic. They'll be looking for set pieces around the box. Iron Mike time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 IF we had a striker in the Remy mould and a dynamic quality CM and stronger defense then i would like to see something like this. (Yeah lots of if's and s*** i know ) Krul Janmaat Mbemba New New New Sissoko Wijnaldum Perez Mitrovic New Jetro Willems at LB, Berahino at ST next to Mitrovic and get a brute dynamic CM who can play and hold shit together behind Sissoko/Wijnaldum and that's a team. Ain't a fucking clue who to buy to play CB but someone like Matip or at minimum 6 foot 2 or something with some strength. It's imperative that the person brought in at CB or CM/DM be a leader/captain and one who doesn't "lead by example" For me, armband should go to Wijnaldum sooner than later - latest in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Just about the defence, but the Bassong chance and the Janmaat penalty shout would be my biggest concern. We are clearly vulnerable to set pieces, and probably give away more free kicks in promising areas that we should. This is what worries me about Sunderland, FS will be looking to exploit that with his favourite hit-it-high tactic. They'll be looking for set pieces around the box. Iron Mike time? I know your kidding but Lascelles would be more likely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 IF we had a striker in the Remy mould and a dynamic quality CM and stronger defense then i would like to see something like this. (Yeah lots of if's and s*** i know ) Krul Janmaat Mbemba New New New Sissoko Wijnaldum Perez Mitrovic New Jetro Willems at LB, Berahino at ST next to Mitrovic and get a brute dynamic CM who can play and hold shit together behind Sissoko/Wijnaldum and that's a team. Ain't a fucking clue who to buy to play CB but someone like Matip or at minimum 6 foot 2 or something with some strength. It's imperative that the person brought in at CB or CM/DM be a leader/captain and one who doesn't "lead by example" For me, armband should go to Wijnaldum sooner than later - latest in the summer. Think Berahino is a bit similar to Perez. Don't think we should be breaking up the Perez-Mitrovic second striker/striker partnership anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm not, I'm adding Berahino in for his pace/ability and converting Perez full time to a SS / ACM / #10 - Berahino, Mitro, and Perez in a diamond 3 would be incredible IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Totally agree, they are looking good together, leave them up top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Slot De Jong/Thauvin in behind Mitro and Perez IMO. One of them would pan out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm not, I'm adding Berahino in for his pace/ability and converting Perez full time to a SS / ACM / #10 - Berahino, Mitro, and Perez in a diamond 3 would be incredible IMO. I just don't think it's really necessary and think they may all just get in each other's way if they are all up there. I think 442 like we've been playing lately with Wijnaldum and Sissoko on the wings but with licence to roam is our best bet. Also that midfield in the above example would limit the freedom that Wijnaldum and Sissoko have as they would need to help out more defensively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 No reason at all to change anything to the front 4, it's the rest of the team which needs major surgery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm not, I'm adding Berahino in for his pace/ability and converting Perez full time to a SS / ACM / #10 - Berahino, Mitro, and Perez in a diamond 3 would be incredible IMO. I just don't think it's really necessary and think they may all just get in each other's way if they are all up there. I think 442 like we've been playing lately with Wijnaldum and Sissoko on the wings but with licence to roam is our best bet. Also that midfield in the above example would limit the freedom that Wijnaldum and Sissoko have as they would need to help out more defensively Good point, don't disagree with you. I just think we can eventually be deadly in all situations with the midfield and front 6 I've outlined. I really think Ayoze is a classy #10 in the making and Berahino is more a second striker, off shoulder, but dynamic in all of his movement and pace. But I hear you and wouldn't change what works either right now. If we're fixing the 4-4-2 then its LB, CB, CM x 2 that needs fixing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Krul Janmaat Mbemba Matip Willems Anita Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Mitrovic Perez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 If we're being realistic there is zero hope of us getting Shelvey. We should really be scouting Spain more. A lot of the clubs have quality players and need money badly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I wouldn't see Sissoko and Wijnaldum as wide options in the long term TBH. Maybe Sissoko at a push. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Were we linked with an central midfielder in the summer? Only recall a surprising link to Banega. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We need centre mid, wide option and centre half before anything else. The one thing we lack off the ball is good organization and seem to run around like headless chickens. I don't think defence is the main problem as they get no protection from that midfield and end up outnumbered. We need players closing down opposition and also reducing space to run in to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We were linked quite a lot with Lemina. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Krul Janmaat Mbemba Matip Willems Anita Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Mitrovic Perez Was just going to mention going in for Shelvey or someone of his ilk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We were linked quite a lot with Lemina. Didn't they sell him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Krul Janmaat Mbemba Matip Willems Anita Shelvey Sissoko Wijnaldum Mitrovic Perez Was just going to mention going in for Shelvey or someone of his ilk. Looks good but would flog Cisse for someone who gives a shit. If Mitro gets knackered we will be in trouble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Absolutely no chance of getting Shelvey. We should look at the lower divisions more often though. How much did he cost Liverpool? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Priorities: 1. CB starter (Matip type) 2. LB starter (Willems) 3. RB backup (?) 4. CM starter (?) 5. GK competition (rest of season starter / competition or replacement for Krul) 6. ST competition (Austin? Berahino?) 7. RW competition (Redmond, Narsingh type - pacy with eye for goal) 8. CB backup/competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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