Wallsendmag Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'd go: Elliott Lascelles. Lejeune. De Yedlin. Clark Merino Hayden. Ritchie Shelvey Aaron's Joselu Don't think Aarons will even be on the bench again, think he will probably go Atsu, but Rafa normally springs a surprise or two and that is likely to be de Yedlin and / or Shelvey ! Woulden't be disappointed if he stuck with the same team as they worked their arses off last week ! I thought Gamez could be our weakest link and the opposition certainly targeted him but he actually did really well ! Would love to see him start with that team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 This fucking only-one-game-on-tv-at-3-on-saturdays really needs to stop [emoji35] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 New wallpaper: Unlikely to get that gig in China now, mocking them is only going to be detrimental. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Destroy them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Would take a draw to see things ticking along but, aye, let's dick them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hope to god it's not Ayoze at #10 again but for some reason i reckon it will be. Think Rafa likes his workrate Elliot Yedlin Lascelles Clark Gamez Shelvey Merino Ritchie Ayoze Atsu Joselu my guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 They aren't going to change much. Perhaps Atsu back in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'd just have Atsu back in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Other than bar 9 who else shows the 3pm games in town? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Despite the fact Yedlin and Atsu are better options than Manquillo and Murphy, i'd be tempted to keep the same team that started against Swansea. I think Murphy would respond well to getting the vote of confidence in front of the home crowd and Manquillo really grew into the game after a poor start against Swansea so he probably doesn't deserve to be dropped. Having said that i wouldn't complain too much if either of them were as we all know Rafa loves to tinker. I'm not in favour of using Shelvey in an advanced midfield role like some have suggested. He does most of his damage from a deep-lying role and simply isn't mobile enough to support the striker. Merino doesn't look like a number 10 either and he's been brilliant in CM so why move him? Would be a daft move IMO. I know Perez isn't ideal at number 10 but if we're not gona try Ritchie there then he's our best option i'd say. He might be frustrating but he does have his moments where he cleverly finds space and links the play well, he also closes down a lot which Rafa clearly wants his number 10 to do. The rest of the team picks itself really. A lot of people will be expecting 3 points but i've got a feeling it will be a draw for some reason, which wouldn't be the end of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 When was the last time we kept the same starting XI for two consecutive games? Probably wasn't that long ago to be noteworthy but it doesn't feel like we do it that often Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Other than bar 9 who else shows the 3pm games in town? The Terrace do as well I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Other than bar 9 who else shows the 3pm games in town? The Strawberry used to, someone would have to confirm they still do though cos i think McLaren was in charge the last time i watched a 3pm KO there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Fuck off man I'm getting excited again. Win this and we go into the Brighton game with a shot at ending the first 6 games in the top 6 or so. Then Liverpool at home becomes a CL spot 6-pointer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Win would do so much for the season. If we want to be safe and avoid relegation battle this is the type of games we have to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Back down to earth with a bump today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Weather is looking a bit bleak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 The number 10 spot is our biggest problem at the moment imo. Haven't been too impressed with Perez there but we really don't have too many options. I don't think Shelvey would work there, he's better playing from deep and it'd be stupid to shift Merino when he's in such good form where he is. I'm not sure Ritchie has the creativity or passing range to do well there which leaves what? Murphy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Perez plays his part in terms of organisation and shape. He seems to lack the creativity I once thought he had. Diame playing number 10 would be a nightmare IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Don't think Stoke are much away from home but could well keep us out too. 0-0 wouldn't be a huge surprise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Back down to earth with a bump today. I think we'll beat them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We don't have anyone other than Perez to play as a 10. Nobody else in our squad is good enough in tight spaces to play that position. You could simply not play a 10 and have a midfield 3 of Hayden, Merino and Shelvey, but that's not Rafa's system and we'd have to defend a lot higher up the pitch for it to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Other than bar 9 who else shows the 3pm games in town? The Terrace do as well I think. Is that not part of SJP also? Looking for somewhere away from the ground ideally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Does anyone know a good place in Glasgow to see the game? Just moved here so any advice appreciated! With it not being shown of tv, you wont get it anywhere other than on the internet. Welcome to the city though, where about you based? Ahh shit didn't notice. Just moved into a flat in the west end last week, love it here already! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 We don't have anyone other than Perez to play as a 10. Nobody else in our squad is good enough in tight spaces to play that position. You could simply not play a 10 and have a midfield 3 of Hayden, Merino and Shelvey, but that's not Rafa's system and we'd have to defend a lot higher up the pitch for it to work. Perez is good at the closing down space but doesn't do enough with the ball. He's a tactical player for us but we could do with some creativity and goals from there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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