Nattfare Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 The lunatic talking about the training session comes on just after the hour mark. ''People keep asking if we're ready, and well if we're not ready when we are ready we're going to be something else. I'm not being overly optimistic I'm juts saying it how I see it'' :lol: Even if training was brilliant yesterday and you witnessed it, why on earth would you go so overboard with your praise and make absurd statements like that? Absolute f***ing rectangle. Maybe it was calling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Didn't hear a telltale slurp or let me tell you... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 As far as i can see steve has the following palyers in his favoured 4231 system: ---------------------------Krul/Darlow/Fat---------------------------------- Janmaat/??----taylor/Mbemba-----Colo/Dummet-----Haidara/Dummet -------------------Tiote/Anita-----Colback/Wijnadlum----------------------- Sissoko/Perez-----------Wijnal/Dejong---------------aarons/Cabella ------------------------Mitrovic/cisse The rest are pretty pish poor so no need to include... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I know people have doubts but I get the feeling De Jong will be our key player. Just something about him that gives me faith. Wijnaldum looked better on Saturday when he dropped deeper, De Jong just looks a clever player and can see him off Mitrovic being a classier and better version of Nolan & Carroll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 As far as i can see steve has the following palyers in his favoured 4231 system: ---------------------------Krul/Darlow/Fat---------------------------------- Janmaat/??----taylor/Mbemba-----Colo/Dummet-----Haidara/Dummet -------------------Tiote/Anita-----Colback/Wijnadlum----------------------- Sissoko/Perez-----------Wijnal/Dejong---------------aarons/Cabella ------------------------Mitrovic/cisse The rest are pretty pish poor so no need to include... That squad doesnt look to bad and with a good center half and center mid it would look really good, however the amount of dead wood floating around not just our team but the whole of the premier league is frightening, Liverpool have about 10 strikers fighting for one spot. Its no wonder that some owners are reluctant to spend more money on players with current squad sizes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Will get shot down but that's why someone like Elmohamady or that Anderlecht bloke would be handy. Covers RB & RW, meaning Sissoko will be more likely considered one of the central midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. He mentioned elsewhere how he liked it as an option if we needed a goal late in a game, but would prefer to start games with a more defensive midfielder in ahead of one of the pair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Will get shot down but that's why someone like Elmohamady or that Anderlecht bloke would be handy. Covers RB & RW, meaning Sissoko will be more likely considered one of the central midfielders. Elmohamady is more of a natural wide player, so yes I can see why he would fit that slot better than Sissoko. Whether he'd bring more overall to the team I'm not so sure. I think Sissoko might look a lot better in a team which is encouraged to pass and move rather than rely on two forwards to provide everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. Yeah, fantastic news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. He mentioned elsewhere how he liked it as an option if we needed a goal late in a game, but would prefer to start games with a more defensive midfielder in ahead of one of the pair. Colback - Anita............ oh dear. Maybe it will be better with McClaren but that sounds very defensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. That's a really good point actually. I would hope McClaren sees him (and anyone who plays the nominal RW, LW) operating in and around the penalty area, rather than glued to the touchline or chasing hopeful punts over the fullback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. Is taht how we've been playing? My natural inclination is that's too far up to play Sissoko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. It's quotes like this that make me warm to McClaren. I can only imagine Pardew's thoughts on the same issue. He'd be petrified playing the two of them together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sissoko isn't good enough to play in the centre ahead of de Jong or Wijnaldum, so RW is his spot. Slightly misleading to call it RW (I always envisage a RW to be very wide in a 4 or 5 or wide in a forward 3). But that slot on the right side of a 3 behind a target man does seem the position to which he is best suited. Let's hope it is. Is taht how we've been playing? My natural inclination is that's too far up to play Sissoko. don't know if it's how we've been playing pre season but it sees to me that that would get the best from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. It's quotes like this that make me warm to McClaren. I can only imagine Pardew's thoughts on the same issue. He'd be petrified playing the two of them together. "sa'ing sa'ing fret science and front foot, stop me if I'm getting too technical" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 “People are probably are wondering, ‘Can they play in the same team?’ I think you saw in the last 20 minutes against Gladbach that yes they can." McClaren on Gini Jong. I like the sound of that.. It's quotes like this that make me warm to McClaren. I can only imagine Pardew's thoughts on the same issue. He'd be petrified playing the two of them together. "sa'ing sa'ing fret science and front foot, stop me if I'm getting too technical" I think this is the one thing, above all else, that I despised about Pardew. The fact that in interviews he would always try and make out like his teams play progressive, attacking football but the reality is the exact opposite. Cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Steve McClaren has warned Southampton that success in the Europa League could come back to haunt them. Southampton face Newcastle on the opening game of the season on Sunday, just three days after easing past Dutch side Vitesse in their latest qualifying round on Thursday. But McClaren is less convinced by the long-term implications of such a busy early-season schedule once the full effects of the Premier League campaign kick in. McClaren said: "Southampton had a good season last season and they got into Europe but I think that will hinder them as the season goes on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Oh for fuck sake ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Okay, good. Because I really had enough of that shit with Pardew man. Really irritating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I watched the interview and it's not as bad as it sounds, basically said it could effect them later in the season because they started earlier than everyone else and at the same time they have an advantage early on because of that. Like when we started really early in that intertoto cup yonks ago...and ended up finishing 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think virtually all managers dislike the format of the Europa League. I can't blame them too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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