TRon Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Lush Vlad said: Tend to agree about the midfield two. But at the same time. I don’t really get the clamour to replace Willock with Longstaff, Hayden or Hendrick. It would be great if the latter could show improvement under Howe, as some other players have. He certainly needs too. But the others don’t look up to much. In their cameos under Howe/Tindall so far, it’s easy to see why they’re not starting. Agree with this. Willock hasn't been that bad for me, I'm wondering if he's getting criticised more because he's not scoring goals? Part of that will be down to playing in a two man midfield with Shelvey which means more defensive duties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Not so much a clamour, but surely he'll rotate. The ten of them put an absolute shift in last night and I wouldn't be suprised at all to see Schar (who may be injured), Willock or Big Joe rested at the weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Think this will be my first smell test of Howe. Surely he will recognize who should and should not be in the back 4... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Watched a bit of Burnley last night , they will be a very tough nut to crack . Solid , work , big , I’m not expecting many goals and we are going to have to be very patient as a crowd . We are not at all guaranteed to beat these , far from it I’m expecting 0-0 here and I will put a few quid on it . They are a threat too , powerful play , keeping it simple with 2 banks of 4 that work together very well . This will be grim but fingers crossed we can get one . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 We beat Burnley home and away last season so fingers crossed we can do it again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackyboy Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Be nice to win it but I'd be happy to just not lose it. Burnley have drawn the same number of games as us but they have had that 1 win so not a lot of difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I'm not usually one to jump to conclusions about relegation at such an early stage but if we don't win this I think it's probably curtains. Not because the gap would be mathematically insurmountable but just because there's no way you stay up if you're incapable of beating literally all of your relegation rivals, at home too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 17 hours ago, The Prophet said: Not so much a clamour, but surely he'll rotate. The ten of them put an absolute shift in last night and I wouldn't be suprised at all to see Schar (who may be injured), Willock or Big Joe rested at the weekend. Definitely think we'll see Miggy in for Joe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) I have faith in Eddie Howe , I don’t stress anymore about line ups or formations etc He knows the team better then us , works with them daily , he is a workaholic, no stone unturned. The most important factor when picking a team (which we will never know) …..is that he knows about little niggles/injuries/form in training, personal issues. I have faith in whichever team he plays. Edited December 2, 2021 by JonBez comesock Error Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Burnley are very much setting themselves up not to lose this season. The game is there for the taking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Dubravka Schar Lascelles Fernandes Murphy Willock Shelvey Richie Joelinton Wilson ASM Is what I think he will go with. I wouldn't have Murphy or Richie and would probably play with a back 4. Lascelles will start 100% and probably Richie too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Burnley are very much setting themselves up not to lose this season. The game is there for the taking. And we are set up to score goals. Could be an immovable object vs an irresistible force. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Just now, STM said: Dubravka Schar Lascelles Fernandes Murphy Willock Shelvey Richie Joelinton Wilson ASM Is what I think he will go with. I wouldn't have Murphy or Richie and would probably play with a back 4. Lascelles will start 100% and probably Richie too. I’ll be fairly worried if he goes back to playing midfielders at fullback again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I hope Eddie can get this lot moving better off the ball for this one. Burnley are a big physical side, the best way to beat those types is to ping the ball around fast and stretch their defence. Long balls aren't going to work other than as a surprise tactic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Fuck it, I’d go Dubravka Manquillo Schar Fernandez Lewis Joelinton Shelvey Fraser Miggy ASM Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: And we are set up to score goals. Could be an immovable object vs an irresistible force. Never heard us described as an irresistible force ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Never heard us described as an irresistible force ? Was a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: Fuck it, I’d go Dubravka Manquillo Schar Fernandez Lewis Joelinton Shelvey Fraser Miggy ASM Wilson I like that! Think the 4-2-3-1 system suits our squad the best. Would have Hayden along with Shelvey though and Big Joe instead of Fraser. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: 25 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: And we are set up to score goals. Could be an immovable object vs an irresistible force. Never heard us described as an irresistible force ? Aye, about as irresistible as a shit sandwich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Jow the new Diame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I wanted to post that Joelinton would make a good CM months ago, but I didn't have the bottle Not 100% convinced mind you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, STM said: Dubravka Schar Lascelles Fernandes Murphy Willock Shelvey Richie Joelinton Wilson ASM Is what I think he will go with. I wouldn't have Murphy or Richie and would probably play with a back 4. Lascelles will start 100% and probably Richie too. Would swap out ritchie for lewis (he was decent against Norwich) and we have a team capable of both defending and attacking. Still not sure about Shelvey, maybe hayden in there for a bit more cover Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzosgone Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Thought Hayden was pretty much pants v Norwich when he came on. Never thought I’d say this but atm Shelvey isn’t really droppable! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Shelvey, Joelinton and Fernandez are the first names on the sheet. Ritchie and Lascelles should stay out, I'm nervous though that they'll come straight back in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I think he will bring Lascelles back in because he is bigger than the other 2 to combat Wood, might be a back 3 with Manquillo and Lewis but Captain Tugboat will return I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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