Jaqen Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Buckled at that, like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Andy Madley refereeing this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I think we'll see the following side: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Botman, Burn; Bruno, Joelinton, Anderson; Gordon, Almiron, Isak Don't think Tonali will start, if Anderson doesn't get the nod then I'd expect to see Longstaff in the midfield instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute 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. Is Schar doubtful ? I thought his omission from last weekend was precautionary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) I thought I was reading in the transfer rumours thread that people were expecting him to be out. I have no source other than the chatter on here. Edited August 9, 2023 by AJ9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Think Tonali will get thrown in for this. Not usually Howes ideal way to introduce a player, but Longstaff isn't going to be ready to start, and I think he sees Anderson as more of a forward than CM. This is a tough way to start the season. Feel like may have just enough to scrape the win. Going 2-1. (Barnes on his league debut and Isak). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I think playing tougher matches at the beginning of the season is preferable if we're well prepared. It can be a better chance to catch teams off guard while sharpness/fitness aren't optimal and new players from other leagues aren't bedded in yet. I actually don't mind Lascelles for this either. Schar got absolutely rinsed by Watkins last season and the one thing Lascelles has over every CB at the club is some pace once he gets going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) Pope Trippier Lascelles Botman Dummett Longstaff Bruno Joelinton Almiron Isak Barnes Edited August 9, 2023 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Take a draw but expecting a hiding if he puts TBG’s starting 11 out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Has there been any more news on Schär since the weekend? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, TBG said: Pope Trippier Lascelles Botman Dummett Longstaff Bruno Joelinton Almiron Isak Barnes it will be weird seeing Trips without the armband Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Dummett has earned it though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: I think playing tougher matches at the beginning of the season is preferable if we're well prepared. It can be a better chance to catch teams off guard while sharpness/fitness aren't optimal and new players from other leagues aren't bedded in yet. I actually don't mind Lascelles for this either. Schar got absolutely rinsed by Watkins last season and the one thing Lascelles has over every CB at the club is some pace once he gets going. Not sure about the pace part, but Lascelles is usually fairly dependable defensively when called on. His main weakness has always been playing out of defence, but he could probably do a job in an emergency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, TRon said: Not sure about the pace part, but Lascelles is usually fairly dependable defensively when called on. His main weakness has always been playing out of defence, but he could probably do a job in an emergency. I remember an interview with Maxi where he said Lascelles is one of the quickest at the club. He's not got great acceleration but he does have a big, powerful running style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Gallowgate Toon said: I remember an interview with Maxi where he said Lascelles is one of the quickest at the club. He's not got great acceleration but he does have a big, powerful running style. That's why I said I wasn't sure tbh. I can buy into that, never thought he was as bad as some make out on here. He can usually do a job when called on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: I remember an interview with Maxi where he said Lascelles is one of the quickest at the club. He's not got great acceleration but he does have a big, powerful running style. What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) On 08/08/2023 at 10:10, NSG said: Andy Madley refereeing this. Can’t wait to see what utter madness he brings to this first game of the season, when referees are generally batshit for the first few games as it is. Edited August 9, 2023 by LV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: What? Not Maxi but Hayden > https://www.nufcblog.co.uk/2020/02/28/isaac-hayden-reveals-shock-name-when-asked-for-nufcs-3-fastest-players-over-100m-watch-here/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieDoor Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Tonali Bruno Joelinton Almiron Isak Barnes Burn to CB and Targett left back if Schar is out. Think he will play Gordon instead of Barnes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, JackieDoor said: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Tonali Bruno Joelinton Almiron Isak Barnes Burn to CB and Targett left back if Schar is out. Think he will play Gordon instead of Barnes. Certain he'll also play Lascelles if Schar is out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I'd be surprised if Lascelles wasn't still our fastest centre-back once he's up to speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 19 minutes ago, JackieDoor said: Pope Trippier Schar Botman Burn Tonali Bruno Joelinton Almiron Isak Barnes Burn to CB and Targett left back if Schar is out. Think he will play Gordon instead of Barnes. Agree, this! And the switches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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