Gallowgate Toon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: He's definitely not quick, now I realise it's coming from Hayden who's a slug, that explains it. He was probably bantering his team mate considering he's put him against two of the quickest players at the club at the time. On a serious note, I like Lascelles always have, one of Rafas disciples, golden in the championship, only thing was he seemed to regress, and looking at him now, movement is probably his weakness. Villa's pace on the break will leave Lascelles in the dirt if he ventures up to the halfway line. I bet he bloody loved that banter! https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2021/05/04/surprise-nufc-start-clocked-the-4th-fastest-player-in-the-premier-league-this-season/ He definitely is our quickest CB and isn't a slouch once going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Is Longstaff doubtful? I think he plays if fit/ready. I wouldn't move Burn and play Targett in the same game against a probably very good opponent. Keep Burn LB and bring in Lascelles is one fewer change. Its SJP and I expect a far different game to what happened at Villa Park. We'll still need an emphasis on solidity, so Bruno Joelinton Longstaff midfield (no Anderson) and Almiron Isak and probably Gordon front three. Gordon played at Villa Park but looks a completely different player now. Howe likes Wilson, so he may get the nod. If neither starts, Barnes and Wilson would be the most two-player fret we've had on the bench in donkey's years. Liverpool/Man City level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Lascelles has got that lengthy Fifa running style man, rapid once he's finally got going Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, Sean said: Lascelles has got that lengthy Fifa running style man, rapid once he's finally got going Reminds me of myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 48 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: I bet he bloody loved that banter! https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2021/05/04/surprise-nufc-start-clocked-the-4th-fastest-player-in-the-premier-league-this-season/ He definitely is our quickest CB and isn't a slouch once going. If he starts Saturday evening I'll review his pace I'm looking at can he keep up with Diaby, Buendia, Watkins, Ramsey, from his halfway line to his box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 There's going to be some ructions when Dummett and Richie are starting in a glorious 3-0 victory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: If he starts Saturday evening I'll review his pace I'm looking at can he keep up with Diaby, Buendia, Watkins, Ramsey, from his halfway line to his box. He's only been with us for about 8 years, man Maybe it's repressed memories from the Ashley era but I can never remember Lascelles getting done for pace (well, at least nothing like we've seen Schar or Botman struggle with although they've been left a lot more exposed than previous systems). Usually mistakes from him have been related to lack of concentration or agility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, AJ9 said: Schar being doubtful and potentially Lascelles starting swings this in their favour I think. The lack of Schar’s long range bombs over their high line will be a huge miss. You mean like the one Lascelles played over Villa’s high line that lead to our third goal? 🙂 Get your point though 👍🏻 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Did Villa play that high a line in other games this pre-season ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 What are Villa not prepared for? Playing against Fraser, Hayden, Dummett, Ritchie and Hendrick. Might be the time for Eddie to pull the rug from under Villa’s feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: If he starts Saturday evening I'll review his pace I'm looking at can he keep up with Diaby, Buendia, Watkins, Ramsey, from his halfway line to his box. Was Lascelles playing when we got drubbed 3-0 Villa at their place last season? Because most of those players mentioned burned our defenders in exactly those situations. Just saying, not many of our defenders are great defending a high line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 32 minutes ago, TRon said: Was Lascelles playing when we got drubbed 3-0 Villa at their place last season? Because most of those players mentioned burned our defenders in exactly those situations. Just saying, not many of our defenders are great defending a high line. Aye, no Lacelles. Remember Schar and Trippier having a mare that day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 41 minutes ago, madras said: Did Villa play that high a line in other games this pre-season ? Watched all their highlights but hard to tell from them. Seemed to be a thing though as commentators mentioned it at one point in one of the games. Not that it counts for anything but like us they look to of had a very positive pre-season. Brentford seemed to cause them the most problems alongside ourselves to a lesser extent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/galleries/toon-in-training-magpies-get-set-for-saturdays-season-opener/ Still no Schär. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimusSlime Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I expect:- Pope Schar (hopeful perhaps) Botman Trippier Burn Bruno Joelinton Longstaff Almiron Barnes Isak Tonali, Gordon and Wilson to get decent minutes off the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Hoping big Fab is fit for this one. Far from ideal potentially having to play Lascelles and demonstrates why we're after a RCB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, OptimusSlime said: I expect:- Pope Schar (hopeful perhaps) Botman Trippier Burn Bruno Joelinton Longstaff Almiron Barnes Isak Tonali, Gordon and Wilson to get decent minutes off the bench. Gordon’s starting, Shirley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 24 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Hoping big Fab is fit for this one. Far from ideal potentially having to play Lascelles and demonstrates why we're after a RCB. I don't think he is fit. I can't see him starting. Lascelles will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Gonna be an absolute dogfight. Villa will end up being that team we always struggle against, imo. 2-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Mike said: Gonna be an absolute dogfight. Villa will end up being that team we always struggle against, imo. 2-2 I think it’ll be 2-2 or 3-3 and an amazing game between two really good sides. I have no problem with them finishing a point below us this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCK Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 0-0 both teams agree that football is pointless. game is abandoned. fifa folds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, OptimusSlime said: I expect:- Pope Schar (hopeful perhaps) Botman Trippier Burn Bruno Joelinton Longstaff Almiron Barnes Isak Tonali, Gordon and Wilson to get decent minutes off the bench. Martinez Digne Mings Konsa Cash Kamara Luiz McGinn Tielemans Diaby Watkins I've changed my mind since last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 This looks a shoe in on the unders market. Both teams tend to keep it tight at the back and I can see us being a bit cagey after Villa played our press so well at their place. A clash of styles, but I don't think there will be much in it between two even looking sides. We seem to have that much extra in the tank at home under the lights, so I'm going for a gritty, nail biting 1-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimusSlime Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Shearergol said: Gordon’s starting, Shirley? I fancy him to start Barnes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Magpie Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 42 minutes ago, brummie said: Martinez Digne Mings Konsa Cash Kamara Luiz McGinn Tielemans Diaby Watkins I've changed my mind since last week. I'll be pleased if Buendía is not starting, the guy was very difficult to contain last game we played - albeit a friendly on foreign shores. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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