The Prophet Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Nah, he's dreadful up top. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 If Gayle is fit then he has to play imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Shearergol said: Which one? Hoping Trippier? Bang on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: If Gayle is fit then he has to play imo. He has covid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: I know we like him in midfield and he's not actually a striker but surely needs must since we can't buy anyone, Joelinton back up top? Yes against Cambridge but no against a PL team. If we don't have him in midfield we'll be overrun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I've just spent the last 30mins trying to put down a decent formation for this given the players available and there just isn't one that doesn't look batshit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I think I'd go (4-2-3-1): Dubs, Trippier, Lascalles, Schar, Ritchie, Joe, Shelvey, Fraser, Almiron, Murphy, ASM It's far from ideal, but at least he front four would have a bit of movement and commit defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 If Wilson wasn't out, would people still be so downhearted? Cambridge was an aberration, but I feel like we've been playing pretty well before that, despite some howkings. I'd obviously love us to get some more business done ASAP, but as others have said we can name pretty much the XI that should have beaten Man Utd. Even if we don't sign anyone by Saturday, which I'd be amazed at, I'll still be heading to the ground feeling like it's a game we should be winning with these players. If no changes and Gayle & Lascelles are fit, I'd go: Dubravka Murphy Krafth Lascelles Schar Trippier Fraser Shelvey Joelinton Saint-Maximin Gayle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Just now, Rich said: If Wilson wasn't out, would people still be so downhearted? Cambridge was an aberration, but I feel like we've been playing pretty well before that, despite some howkings. I'd obviously love us to get some more business done ASAP, but as others have said we can name pretty much the XI that should have beaten Man Utd. Even if we don't sign anyone by Saturday, which I'd be amazed at, I'll still be heading to the ground feeling like it's a game we should be winning with these players. Under Howe its key Wilson or a similar striker is key. Not for goals just the overall system Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Krafth and Trippier as fullbacks assuming neither of our actual left backs are fit. Fuck playing Ritchie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Not sure if it's been mentioned or even if it's relevant but at their place, we drew 1-1 and we were the better team and should have won. That was without Wilson and with Ritchie at left back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 ASM off the bench is where it’s at, bloke looks like he’s been chasing someone for payment on his new card game after about 60 mins these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 21 minutes ago, JonBez comesock said: He has covid Had no updates since last week, if he's available then would be a big plus. Otherwise I suppose we'll have to start ASM and hope he plays a bit more intelligently than he did against Cambridge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rich said: If Wilson wasn't out, would people still be so downhearted? Cambridge was an aberration, but I feel like we've been playing pretty well before that, despite some howkings. I'd obviously love us to get some more business done ASAP, but as others have said we can name pretty much the XI that should have beaten Man Utd. Even if we don't sign anyone by Saturday, which I'd be amazed at, I'll still be heading to the ground feeling like it's a game we should be winning with these players. Watford are shite. We can probably beat them even without a striker on a good day. It just feels like we've gotten ourselves into a position where we're gambling a bit which is annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, JonBez comesock said: He has covid Get the rest of them to lick him, then we wont play till feb time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I think I'd go (4-2-3-1): Dubs, Trippier, Lascalles, Schar, Ritchie, Joe, Shelvey, Fraser, Almiron, Murphy, ASM It's far from ideal, but at least he front four would have a bit of movement and commit defenders. Did Manquillo not serve his ban in the cup tie if so could he not play LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 10 minutes ago, OverThere said: Did Manquillo not serve his ban in the cup tie if so could he not play LB. He came on as a sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Just now, Nexumaster said: He came on as a sub. Some people ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I dont get why Manq's suspension can't transfer across competitions, but Ekiteke would apparently be banned for our league game because of a french cup sending off if we bought him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Would be tempted to play something like the below, I don't really want to be playing Trippier at LB, so could see Ritchie starting as there isn't another option at the minute, and would take a risk on Anderson up front. Dubravka Krafth Lascelles Schar Trippier Shelvey Joelinton Almiron Fraser ASM Gayle/Anderson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I'm all for giving Anderson a shot if it means not taking big Joe out of midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Fantail Breeze said: These are so bad I’d have some confidence in a Steve Bruce 11 giving them a game. The reason Bruce's teams have some semblance of a chance is that the opposition don't know how to set up as they have no clue as to what Bruce's tactics or instructions are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Not sure on first 11 but any line up needs to exclude Ritchie. He's so far out of his depth it's unreal. Should have given away a pen and received a red card against Cambridge. He'll be targeted and cost us a goal if he plays at left back. I'd love to see Dummett back in personally. We just need a solid option in that position and he gives us that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, wormy said: I'm all for giving Anderson a shot if it means not taking big Joe out of midfield. Anderson should really have been chucked in against Cambridge, would have been less pressure than a relegation 6 pointer, and we could have got a look at how he handled it. He looked game on the only other occasion he's been given a run out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Anderson isn't a striker like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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