toon25 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Saw their game on Saturday. They're solid, defend well, and can pass the ball around. They lack a cutting edge up front, but there's no doubt they play as a unit and have a general sense of what they're trying to do. EH is still trying to get across his message to our lot and the defence is absolute shite, so struggle to see anything beyond a score draw at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 We've managed to score two or more, in four of six home games this season, against far better sides than Norwich. I don't think scoring goals is going to be the issue... For what its worth, this is the big one for me. I think if we beat Norwich, morale will return and we'll go on to beat Burnley as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 100% must win. Not just for survival but this run has been horrific and every next game without a win is compounding the problem massively. Front foot, yes - not that we were against Arsenal - that looked like a return to bruceball for much of it.. He really has to sort this defense out. 5 at the back is a mess. 4-2-3-1 please. Just not sure we have the plays for the "2".... Hayden and Shelvey I suppose. ASM would be the issue in that formation, unless you play him in the central role behind Wilson. I just dont think he works hard enough going back (when played wide), which unfortunately we need at the moment, he lets his man go far to often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Another defeat! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Convincing win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I think 3-4-3 is just too many players out of position for us. I'd like to see (4-3-3): Dubravka, Manquillo, Schar, Fernandez, Lewis, Hayden, Shelvey, Almiron, Murphy, Wilson, ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 First win of the season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I don't think we really played 3-4-3 on Saturday. Ritchie was left back and Krath right back in a 4 for the majority. It was 4-5-1 / 4-3-3 for most of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Shadow Puppets said: I don't think we really played 3-4-3 on Saturday. Ritchie was left back and Krath right back in a 4 for the majority. It was 4-5-1 / 4-3-3 for most of it. Aye, but have a feeling we might go for something similar to what we saw v Brentford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 This is massive, only a win will do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dubs Schär Fernandes Clark Murphy Shelvey Willock Lewis Joelinton Wilson ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dubs Manquillo Schar Lascelles Lewis Hayden Willock Shelvey Joelinton / Almiron ASM Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Shadow Puppets said: Dubs Manquillo Schar Lascelles Lewis Hayden Willock Shelvey Joelinton / Almiron ASM Wilson Lascelles is banned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Lascelles is banned Ah, well then replace him with Fernandez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I think it'll be (3-4-3): Dubravka, Schar, Hayden, Clark, Murphy, Willock, Shelvey, Fraser, Joelinton, Wilson, ASM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 4-1 home win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Huge game. Nervous already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 41 minutes ago, Nobody said: Dubs Schär Fernandes Clark Murphy Shelvey Willock Lewis Joelinton Wilson ASM Would be my 11 too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Dubravka Krafth Fernandez Schar Murphy Shelvey Hayden Almiron Wilson Joelinton ASM We need a link between midfield and attack so I think Jo has to be central. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Shadow Puppets said: I don't think we really played 3-4-3 on Saturday. Ritchie was left back and Krath right back in a 4 for the majority. It was 4-5-1 / 4-3-3 for most of it. We definitely played a back 4. We only went 3-4-3 when we went 2 down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) Let's see..... Edit - obviously got the date wrong though Edited November 29, 2021 by Shearergol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, toon25 said: Saw their game on Saturday. They're solid, defend well, and can pass the ball around. They lack a cutting edge up front, but there's no doubt they play as a unit and have a general sense of what they're trying to do. EH is still trying to get across his message to our lot and the defence is absolute shite, so struggle to see anything beyond a score draw at this stage. Howe needs to stick to what he knows and pick a side that will get after Norwich. Anyone who is struggling to understand needs to be replaced by someone who gets it. If Fraser starts then he has to play further forward. He's producing fuck all from left wing back. Personally I'd keep him on the bench as a potential goal scoring sub if we need a goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I'll be nervous as fuck if Norwich go ahead. I hope we score early on to settle the nerves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 If Lewis isn’t deemed good enough to start against the club we got him from after the way Ritchie’s been playing then I think we can write him off here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Got to win the next 2. No excuses or we’re gone . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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