Dr.Spaceman Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, TBG said: Gillespie Manquillo Lascelles Targett Lewis Murphy Schar Anderson Isak Gordon Ritchie The fact that this is a better team than some we've legit put out as our strongest over the last 15 years is absolutely insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mighty__mag Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 02/03/2023 at 10:08, Rich said: Pope Trippier Schär Botman Targett Joelinton Guimarães Willock Gordon Isak Saint-Maximin If there's to be no change of shape, this is what I'd like to see at the weekend. Karius, Manquillo, Lascelles, Burn, Longstaff, Anderson, Murphy, Almirón, and Wilson on the bench. Swap Joelinton and Willock around and it's a stronger left side to free up ASM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just now, mighty__mag said: Swap Joelinton and Willock around and it's a stronger left side to free up ASM. Specifically did the opposite, tbh. We need to improve offensively above all else, and Willock is decently more effective on the left side. He seems to have a good understanding with Maxi, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 It's going to be a laugh when we're unchanged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just now, The Prophet said: It's going to be a laugh when we're unchanged. Wouldn't be totally surprised, but if there was ever a time for change it's surely now. Just a shame this is the first fucking fixture after the final. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rich said: Specifically did the opposite, tbh. We need to improve offensively above all else, and Willock is decently more effective on the left side. He seems to have a good understanding with Maxi, too. In any other games, but vs Man City, myself personally, I cant speak for ASM, but I'd want the presence of Joelinton. Either way, I'm not sure Eddie will be brave enough to roll this line up out, I'd expect Burn and Miggy still, probably also Longstaff. But I'm there with any teams that offer more effective attacking, I mean it's really dried up of late. So fingers crossed ?? Edited March 3, 2023 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich said: Wouldn't be totally surprised, but if there was ever a time for change it's surely now. Just a shame this is the first fucking fixture after the final. I wouldn't be surprised at all. As a fanbase we see Almiron and Wilson struggling in front of goal and it's only natural that we want to see Howe change it up. As a minimum, I'd like to see Isak in for Wilson. At the same time Howe has said that he bases his team selection on training as well as match performance. At this moment in time, Isak may not be capable of executing what Howe wants him to and could be concerned about another performance like Bournemouth away. As we've seen with Wood, he'll be balancing Wilson's form v his function within the team, the same goes for Isak. From what I've see, Isak is made for games where the opposition will come at us where he can isolate defenders and run in behind. I'd like to see Howe take the plunge sooner rather than later. Wolves will be a different beast entirely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I’m thinking neither Wilson nor Maxi will start and assuming Targett is fit. So, whilst there probably won’t be much change, this is my ‘flight of fancy’ of a horses for courses team. So maybe: Pope Schar Botman Burn Trippier Targett Longstaff Bruno Joelinton Isak Gordon Edited March 3, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Correct number of players! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: I’m thinking neither Wilson nor Maxi will start and assuming Targett is fit. So, whilst there probably won’t be much change, this is my ‘flight of fancy’ of a horses for course team. (Maybe swap Targett, stick with back four, for Longstaff in the middle). So maybe: Pope Schar Botman Burn Trippier Targett Bruno Joelinton Isak Gordon I admire the confidence in putting out 10 men against City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hoping to see 2 changes for this, Isak for Wilson and Gordon for Miggy but suspect it will be only the former. Think we'll cause them a bit of bother in a narrow 2-1 defeat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coffee_Johnny Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 40 minutes ago, thomas said: I admire the confidence in putting out 10 men against City. That was the second half line-up ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 personally, the post-cup final depression is starting to lift. hopeful of scraping a scabby draw here. hope the players are similarly getting over last weekend and getting hyped for the rest of the season and an assualt on a european place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just now, huss9 said: personally, the post-cup final depression is starting to lift. hopeful of scraping a scabby draw here. hope the players are similarly getting over last weekend and getting hyped for the rest of the season and an assualt on a european place. That’s the ticket! I liked how smiley they seemed in training pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I don't think we'll get humped like most are predicting. Even when we've been below par this season we've been competitive. Obviously if City click and the Norwegian goal nonce is on it they're almost impossible to stop, but they've looked more vulnarable at times this season, particularly at the back. I think we'll make it an awkward game for them. Edited March 3, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I have a feeling Gordon will start. I just think it might be for ASM and not Almiron. Hope I'm wrong and Isak, Gordon and ASM all start. Fairly lightweight front three, but Wilson isn't exactly a physical threat at the minute, anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Personally think he’ll give Longstaff, Wilson and ASM a break. Then think he may give Burn a break Vs Wolves. I think we’ll line up Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Willock, Bruno, Joelinton, Miggy, Isak, Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Rich said: Wouldn't be totally surprised, but if there was ever a time for change it's surely now. Just a shame this is the first fucking fixture after the final. EH doesn’t like change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: Personally think he’ll give Longstaff, Wilson and ASM a break. Then think he may give Burn a break Vs Wolves. I think we’ll line up Pope, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Willock, Bruno, Joelinton, Miggy, Isak, Gordon. Surely ASM doesn’t need a break ? He’s hardly played this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Pope Trips Schar Botman Targett Bruno Joelinton Almiron Willock Gordon Isak or if willock is still unfit, longstaff. tryhard xi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Surely ASM doesn’t need a break ? He’s hardly played this season. Well, dropped then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I hate Saturday lunchtime kick offs. It's gonna ruin the entire day for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, Shearergol said: I hate Saturday lunchtime kick offs. It's gonna ruin the entire day for me. Or make your entire day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 As others have said, feel its likely that (despite all the talk) we will actually be unchanged (Pope aside). I do think Targett needs to be back in the side, but Eddie won't want to have a player just coming back from injury starting against a side like Man City. Feel like the most likely change is Isak in for Wilson, but even that is hardly nailed on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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