Scoot Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I wish this was next weekend. I wish it was next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Just now, Scoot said: I wish it was next year. Fully expecting a reaction from us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Try something different Try something completely different Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavMcEl Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Well get the season up and running 3-1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I think Botman back and playing Hall is the main thing I’d like to see - that brings us back to a really elite defence. Would absolutely love a clean sheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 22 minutes ago, mighty__mag said: Try something different Try something completely different Team 1 for me Bruno - Tonali Gordon - Isak - Big Joe (Barnes) Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) I would persevere with Isak up front if that’s where his future is. Can’t change that based on the team playing badly and not having enough proper attacks. Edited September 4, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 50 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Fully expecting a reaction from us. Hope you're right. I was expecting a reaction against Brighton after the Liverpool game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I think Botman back and playing Hall is the main thing I’d like to see - that brings us back to a really elite defence. Would absolutely love a clean sheet. You consider Hall elite ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Please remember how to play football before this one lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: You consider Hall elite ? Well, someone who is very capable in the position and is likely less dodgy than the other options we have. He might not be elite yet personally but the unit looks much less vulnerable. Perhaps the wrong term, I don't want to get hung up on who or who isn't elite. It gives us a "much better" back four IMO. Edited September 4, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I can't see Hall starting in the league for a while yet. He's not up to speed and it might take a while for him and Trippier to know when to sit back in a 3 and let the other FB get forward, and when to get forward and know the other will sit back in the 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I’m really excited to see Hall and Livramento in all honesty. I expect we’ll see Livramento a fair bit later due to Trippier still playing to a high standard. Saying that, if he has games like Brighton continuously I wonder whether Howe could drop him for Tino. I think Howe’s players that he’s least likely to drop are Pope, Bruno and Trippier personally Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I can't see Hall starting in the league for a while yet. He's not up to speed and it might take a while for him and Trippier to know when to sit back in a 3 and let the other FB get forward, and when to get forward and know the other will sit back in the 3. I agreed until Saturday when an 18 year-old scored 3 goals against us. Botman being back is the main thing but I would like to see Hall ASAP. Edited September 4, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I agreed until Saturday when an 18 year-old scored 3 goals against us. Botman being back is the main thing but I would like to see Hall ASAP. Hall's age isn't why I'm reluctant at all, Ferguson is up to speed with how Brighton play, Hall probably isn't yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanegg Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I’d love to see Hall as much as the next fan, but I doubt he’s ready to start a game yet after Eddie saying he’s not really had a pre-season for Chelsea.. let alone us. I’d try Trips on the left and bring Tino in on the right. Really want to see how Isak would play just off Wilson, but can’t see Howe putting both into his system. Got full faith in Howe to turn things around, but we do need to tinker a little bit. Villa we were great, City and Liverpool unlucky, Brighton just piss poor apart from the first few mins. So frustrating to watch us pass it around the opposition box for it to end in nothing. Think we’ll be back to Winning ways with this, Brentford have been a bit hit and miss from what little I’ve seen of them this season although unbeaten. 3-1 - Isak, Wilson (2), Janlet for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 They are a big side, if Botman is fit I’ve no doubt it’ll be Burn at LB. Pretty sure Longstaff will play too, especially with most of the other midfielders going away. I think Wilson will start as we start to rotate the squad for two games a week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I hope Disco is seated near the Brentford dugout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I would persevere with Isak up front if that’s where his future is. Can’t change that based on the team playing badly and not having enough proper attacks. I'd play Wilson purely on the basis he finished well on Saturday and Isak didn't. From what I remember Isak did a number on Brentford coming of the bench last season which had their manager making that weird comment about us bringing on a £63m striker like it was against the law or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 25 minutes ago, ryanegg said: I’d love to see Hall as much as the next fan, but I doubt he’s ready to start a game yet after Eddie saying he’s not really had a pre-season for Chelsea.. let alone us. I’d try Trips on the left and bring Tino in on the right. He went with Chelsea to their pre-season in the US. (Not counting OT) He played 28 minutes against Wrexham, 10 minutes against Brighton, 0 against us, 29 minutes against Fulham and 9 minutes against Dortmund. He seemingly hasn't had any injury problems either. Considering he's been part of their whole pre-season and featured in all games except the one against us, I struggle to understand what Howe means when he says he's not really had a pre-season for Chelsea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Any type of win, might need longstaff in for big joe. Maybe mix it up on the right with Murphy too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Good side, Brentford. Shape-wise, this is more of a straight up fight than Brighton. I don't think we'll change formation yet but I do think there'll be some personnel tweaks. For all the midfield is getting rightful shit, the forward line has almost been as abject other than Gordon. Reckon Miggy hits the bench and either Murphy or Gordon take the right. We either play Isak left off Wilson or Barnes left & Isak central. Depending on Jo's fitness, I think he gives the same midfield another chance. Same defence as usual but, personally, I'd like to see a change from Burn at LB. Allows us to spring some tactical surprised + they have pacey, agile forwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I feel very comfortable predicting we won't be starting Isak and Wilson against Brentford with 3 days between this and AC Milan, and both of them having been away on International duty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) I believe we will win this one 2-0 and get the season back on track here. Edited September 4, 2023 by Donut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 6 hours ago, Lish007 said: I'm no Eddie Howe and fuck knows of this works but I really wanna see; Wilson Barnes - Isak - Gordon Bruno - Tonali Hall - Botman - Schar - Trippier We'll get stuffed if we don't play a keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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