alexf Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Think if Gordon starts ahead of ASM then that is a massive message. However anything is up in the air due to the Bruno absence. Eddie is going to need to come up with something new it seems and hopefully it works. Edited February 1, 2023 by alexf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petenufc1985 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Willock Longstaff Joelinton Almiron Isak Saint-Maximin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Another 3 points here i think. Yet to see them play a single good game of football all season, doesn’t strike me as a game where they’ll change that. Keep Bowen quiet, which I think we will with our defence and Jow and we’ll be at them for most of the game. Another goal for Longstaff please and one for Willock too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 0-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I do wonder if Howe's thinking about going 4231/ 442 due to our lack of options in the middle. Only playing 2 CMs would at least keep one fresh option on the bench for the next few games. We looked quite leggy yesterday. Big Joe and Longsatff in the middle with ASM, Almiron and Gordon/Isak in front of the CMs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Neek Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Willock Almiron Isak Joelinton Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Just now, The Butcher said: I do wonder if Howe's thinking about going 4231/ 442 due to our lack of options in the middle. Only playing 2 CMs would at least keep one fresh option on the bench for the next few games. We looked quite leggy yesterday. Big Joe and Longsatff in the middle with ASM, Almiron and Gordon/Isak in front of the CMs Yeah, we did similar late on v Fulham. A straight Bruno-ASM swap seems the post logical, but I doubt Howe was enamoured with ASM last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Think this will be a struggle. The team and crowd always have a bit of a cup hangover after LC games. And I think West Ham are in a false position and are turning things round. Wouldn't be shocked at a 0-0 or a 1-1. Bruno missing means ASM has to play for me. He and Bruno are the two real x-factors we have in the team in terms of breaking other sides down. Go about it in different ways obviously, but when one isn't playing I feel the other has to. Especially at home. Really hope Isak is ok after that noggin bounce as well, he has looked a step above Wilson since he's been back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Thought Maxi was basically told to just keep the pressure on their defence, not sure what he sit wrong really, the ball was hardly in play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petenufc1985 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Atmosphere SHOULD be decent, Sat 5:30, still buzzing from yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Yeah he did absolutely nothing wrong last night, people just have a problem with him. First run he did when he lost possession close to their by-line after a good run, the groans were probably the loudest part of the crowd in the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 0-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 ASM was just his mercurial self. There was a couple of times he lost the ball and made absolutely no effort to retrieve it or get back into shape. For me what he brings to the attack offsets that and it's easily sorted by sticking Joelinton in LCM, given how much ground he covers. Howe might not see it that way though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, sushimonster85 said: Think this will be a struggle. The team and crowd always have a bit of a cup hangover after LC games. And I think West Ham are in a false position and are turning things round. Wouldn't be shocked at a 0-0 or a 1-1. Bruno missing means ASM has to play for me. He and Bruno are the two real x-factors we have in the team in terms of breaking other sides down. Go about it in different ways obviously, but when one isn't playing I feel the other has to. Especially at home. Really hope Isak is ok after that noggin bounce as well, he has looked a step above Wilson since he's been back. West Ham will come and keep it tight and try and hit us on the break with Bowen. So it’ll be whether we can break down a low block which we’ve not been great at previously. ASM could be key here but as mentioned above not sure whether Howe will select him. I hope he goes for ASM over Murphy though christ. Isak is ideal for this match but likely missing which is frustrating. Could do with Wilson finding his finishing form again. I think if we score early West Ham might struggle but it’ll probably be a right game imo. Edited February 1, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Looks like Isak will be missing due to concussion protocols Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Quite an important game, as I expect all of the teams around us apart from Spurs to pick up 3 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, Andy84 said: Looks like Isak will be missing due to concussion protocols Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, sushimonster85 said: Think this will be a struggle. The team and crowd always have a bit of a cup hangover after LC games. And I think West Ham are in a false position and are turning things round. Wouldn't be shocked at a 0-0 or a 1-1. Bruno missing means ASM has to play for me. He and Bruno are the two real x-factors we have in the team in terms of breaking other sides down. Go about it in different ways obviously, but when one isn't playing I feel the other has to. Especially at home. Really hope Isak is ok after that noggin bounce as well, he has looked a step above Wilson since he's been back. They've won 1 of their last 8 in the league, losing 6. Edited February 1, 2023 by HaydnNUFC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 ASM in for Bruno, Joelinton back into midfield. I’d imagine we’ll see Gordon at some point off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Hammer them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Midfield will carry us here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, nemtizz said: Midfield will carry us here. Without Bruno? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Without Bruno? Yes. Willock, Longstaff and Jo will be dancing after that first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 15 hours ago, Yorkie said: Neek Trippier Schar Botman Burn Longstaff Willock Almiron Isak Joelinton Wilson This, or Gordon for either Isak or Wilson with the other one playing up front. I really don't want to see Willock/Joelinton interchanging broken up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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