jackyboy Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 When the fixtures were first released and I saw our first 4 games I thought that 5 points from those games would be okay. Three today would be tremendous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Not feeling confident today Start of the season has been tough but 6 points would be a decent start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 16 minutes ago, maybe_next_year said: I know Miley impressed in pre-season, but there is a massive difference between that and a premier league game. Wouldn't want to throw him in the deep end. He was class when he came on at Chelsea honestly don’t think he would look out of his depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Unbelievable said: I think Targett deserves a chance what he can do assuming he’a fully fit. Is Hall ready for bench duty and a debut if required? Ya, I know I am being quite harsh on him but every chance he’s had in the little time he’s had last season and this summer he’s just not looked the same assured, calm and solid player. There is nothing more I’d like to see then Matty Targett return to the form he was in when we had him on loan. Edited September 2, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, jackyboy said: When the fixtures were first released and I saw our first 4 games I thought that 5 points from those games would be okay. Three today would be tremendous What in the Michael Owen is this now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 From memory they dominated us at their place last season and we were hanging on to the death. SJP we pressed them from their box, we made it tough, they couldn't get their playing it out from the back thing going as we were on them right away, its pointed out also they had no macallister for the majority, and Caicedo played a poor game at fullback. I'm not buying the whole their midfield is weak now based on Macallister/Caicedo they're a top side and have excellent players in all areas, and I'm sure they'll have the next Macallister in the making among their recruitment. I don't think they fear anyone at home, and I think they'll be all over us, it'll be a game we'll need to manage well and do everything absolutely on point to come away with anything. Hope we win but I'm not reading much into it if we don't, I'd predict the Eddie Howe thread will be full of knackers if we lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Today I learned James Milner plays right back for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 4 hours ago, madras said: Is it ? I don't get why. If a team plays with two forwards do they try for a left footer and a right footer ? As a left-footer, when I played LCB you had natural passes to both midfielders RCB, RB, RW and striker, RCB, the natural pass is limited to your RB, one CM and RW. If you're a left footed CB, you very rarely play with another left-footed CB so you're there pretty much from a kid for your career. When you're a right footer, you play with more other right-footers so from young play more games as a LCB and are used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 minute ago, Conjo said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Why are people trying to force Schar into midfield when we have two fully fit and capable midfielders ready to come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Conjo said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, Conjo said: Swap Schar and Trips Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, 54 said: Why are people trying to force Schar into midfield when we have two fully fit and capable midfielders ready to come in. Because it’s one of the longest running jokes on the forum? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Was hoping for a little more love for the more subtle placements of Trippier, Isak and Gordon rather than the hyper fixation on Schar alone tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Should be a great game this I just hope the numpty fans don't go daft if we lose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Whitley mag said: He was class when he came on at Chelsea honestly don’t think he would look out of his depth. He's playing in the u21 game right now, so won't be in the squad for Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Pope Livramento Schar Burn Trippier Bruno Tonali Joelinton Almiron Isak Gordon Surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Why would we put trippier out of position? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Why would we put trippier out of position? Tripps is a very capable left back, so while it's not his primary role I wouldn't consider it out of position. Wouldn't be against it tbh as Targett has looked poor and I want to see what Tino can do. Don't think Howe will go for it though. EDIT: and to be clear, if Howe doesn't think it's the right way to go, I trust him to be right Edited September 2, 2023 by LiquidAK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Skeletor said: Pope Livramento Schar Burn Trippier Bruno Tonali Joelinton Almiron Isak Gordon Surely? Forgot to move Schar to midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) Pope Trippier schar lascelles burn tonali bruno joelinton (nufc.com saying he’s a doubt?) almiron isak gordon what I think it’ll be. Mr Raspberry Jamaal Lascelles burying the winner in front of a rapturous away end and throwing a dig at a ball boy in a state of total euphoria. Edited September 2, 2023 by MrRaspberryJam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 minute ago, arnonel said: Forgot to move Schar to midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, LiquidAK said: Tripps is a very capable left back, so while it's not his primary role I wouldn't consider it out of position. Wouldn't be against it tbh as Targett has looked poor and I want to see what Tino can do. Don't think Howe will go for it though. EDIT: and to be clear, if Howe doesn't think it's the right way to go, I trust him to be right Just don’t see why we need to make another unnecessary adjustment to our back four purely because Botman is out. A CB for a CB and nothing else. tripper not being down the right takes away a lot from our attacking game too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Just now, MrRaspberryJam said: Just don’t see why we need to make another unnecessary adjustment to our back four purely because Botman is out. A CB for a CB and nothing else. tripper not being down the right takes away a lot from our attacking game too. All valid points Think Trippier could still be creative from the left fwiw, albeit tucking inside to play balls into the box. Moot point though - unlikely to happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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