Optimistic Nut Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I didn't think of it like that but aye. Perfect preparation for both teams really, 0-0 all the way then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Highlights https://www.themag.co.uk/2017/08/wolfsburg-1-newcastle-3-watch-goals-extended-video-highlights-newcastle-united/ No Merino pass? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I guess we wont be streaming tomorrows game on the website? As opposed to every other club we've played so far this summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Costs money you know.. Have to sell first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 No idea where to post this but Trippier went off injured for Spurs in their friendly vs Juve tonight. So they could be without Wanyama, Son, Rose, Lamela, and Tripper for next Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Buzzing to see Kyle Walker-Peters at right back for Spurs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Is this on tele/stream anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Really hope that Merino starts and does well. More likely to be Hayden with Shelvey and fucking Diame in front of them. Rather go with a midfield trio of Merino, Shelvey, Hayden personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 What happened to him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Buzzing to see Kyle Walker-Peters at right back for Spurs I saw this yesterday and thought it was a miss print is he a relation ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Elliot Manquillo. Lejuene. Clark. Dummett Hayden Shelvey Merino Ritchie Gayle. Murphy Is what I would go with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Colback will surely start after not playing midweek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Elliot Manquillo. Lejuene. Clark. Dummett Hayden Shelvey Merino Ritchie Gayle. Murphy Is what I would go with Can't wait for Gayle to not touch the ball the whole game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Nothing wrong with that 4 around him like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Nothing wrong with that 4 around him like. Shelvey and Merino ( at least from the little i have seen of him) are best from deep, they need someone to act as a link between themselves and the striker. Gayle will get isolated in such a scenario, unless we can regularly get the wingers in advanced positions which is very unlikely. Of course i'm talking about against Spurs, against Verona it doesn't matter. For the above reasons Rafa will not play those 3 together in a competitive game and neither should he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Nothing wrong with that 4 around him like. Shelvey and Merino ( at least from the little i have seen of him) are best from deep, they need someone to act as a link between themselves and the striker. Gayle will get isolated in such a scenario, unless we can regularly get the wingers in advanced positions which is very unlikely. Of course i'm talking about against Spurs, against Verona it doesn't matter. For the above reasons Rafa will not play those 3 together in a competitive game and neither should he. Both Merino and Shelvey have said they prefer to play advanced in midfield... Also in a 4-3-3 Ritchie and Murphy would play further forward and support Gayle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Could he not use Shelvey like he did Gerrard? With Hayden playing the Mascherano role and Merino for Alonso? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Could he not use Shelvey like he did Gerrard? With Hayden playing the Mascherano role and Merino for Alonso? No, Shelvey doesn't have the mobility Gerrard had. It's nice to theorize these things i get it, but it's not at all realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Could he not use Shelvey like he did Gerrard? With Hayden playing the Mascherano role and Merino for Alonso? Was thinking that the other day. Obviously they are not the same level as the Liverpool trio but they could play in a similar midfield formation and responsibilities. Beyond that, bringing in Colback or Diame is a few steps down, no matter the formation. De Jong could be an option but his injury record doesn't make great viewing. Ayoze in a #10 role maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Anyway, let's see if he plays all three today. Would like to see how it goes, even in a friendly match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Bets on attenance? I'll go 14k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Could he not use Shelvey like he did Gerrard? With Hayden playing the Mascherano role and Merino for Alonso? No, Shelvey doesn't have the mobility Gerrard had. It's nice to theorize these things i get it, but it's not at all realistic. You sound like you're talking down to Nut, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Could he not use Shelvey like he did Gerrard? With Hayden playing the Mascherano role and Merino for Alonso? No, Shelvey doesn't have the mobility Gerrard had. It's nice to theorize these things i get it, but it's not at all realistic. You sound like you're talking down to Nut, Not sure why he's so confident it won't happen Rafa seems obsessed with 4-2-3-1 but not sure anyone can be so sure that all 3 wont play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Shelvey barely has the mobility to play as a CM at times not sure why anyone would want him play in a position which is usually occupied by the likes of Silva, Ozil, Eriksen etc etc I get our options there are awful but playing Shelvey there is not the answer and Rafa will know this, which is why he's never played him there. What's going to happen is either Merino or Hayden won't play, they might be brought on to close out a game we are winning or something but that's it. They are all players that play deeper and have no business playing close to a striker, no team with any sort of intelligent manager will play 3 midfielders that play deep as a natural position because it just isolates the striker from the midfield. Beating a deadhorse, but it's why signing an AM is absolutely vital. Rafa's entire gameplan will go out the window without one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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