Front 3 vs Stoke (2 Viewers)

[SleepyGinger]

Assuming Haji is 100% fit what would be your front 3 against Stoke?

Simms EMC and Sakamoto were great last night but Haji was arguably our best player last season.

 

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[skyblue_55]

If EMC is working only at 75% , as in last night’s friendly, this is some dilemma for Robins & his coaching staff to sort out !

 

[Boicey]

Same 3 as last night.
You can't throw in Wright to start after his lack of games. So EMC should get a few games to show what he can do.
Wright can be used as a sub as necessary.

 

[covcity4life]

Don't care. It's gonna be a dangerous front 3 regardless with a great sub go come on too

We need a proper replacement for saka on right though. Still dun o if rafa can play there or emc? I mean properly

Maybe buy a new rwb and mve can play rw when saka needs a rest

 

[harvey098]

Don't care. It's gonna be a dangerous front 3 regardless with a great sub go come on too

We need a proper replacement for saka on right though. Still dun o if rafa can play there or emc? I mean properly

Maybe buy a new rwb and mve can play rw when saka needs a rest

I think if Saka is injured or rested then either EMC or Haji would go on the right and the other or Palmer on the left. Technically Palmer could also cover the right but he’s much better inverted, cutting in as opposed to the other two that have the pace to go on the outside.

And that’s assuming Rafa isn’t upto the standard yet. I think we’re fairly well covered.

 

[Potbellypig]

The season starts in 10 days and Wright has barely kicked a ball all summer. Let's not pretend it's even up for discussion.

 

[PVA]

EMC will start the first game because Wright won't be ready.

It will be an interesting battle for the shirt through the season.

Also I think in some games, particularly against weaker opposition, we will see all four forwards on the pitch in a 442, that would be fun to watch.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Wright-Simms-EMC if Wright is close to being fit enough. He probably won’t be unless he get minutes against Roma and Werder Bremen.

His base fitness and match will be higher than most of the squad as he was involved in the Copa America.

 

[Boicey]

Wright-Simms-EMC if Wright is close to being fit enough. He probably won’t be unless he get minutes against Roma and Werder Bremen.

His base fitness and match will be higher than most of the squad as he was involved in the Copa America.

He hasn't properly rested, then rebuilt fitness though.
You still suggesting, away at Stoke, that we drop Sakamoto, break the Saka/MVE right side and play essentially 3 up front?
Cos that ain't happening.

 

[wingy]

EMC will start the first game because Wright won't be ready.

It will be an interesting battle for the shirt through the season.

Also I think in some games, particularly against weaker opposition, we will see all four forwards on the pitch in a 442, that would be fun to watch.

It'll be back to the seventies with 4-2-4 I reckon! No not really,

 

[The watchmaker]

Ignoring the easy cop out answer of 'Haji won't be fit' and addressing the actual question where we were asked to assume he was 100%... err... idk.

Sakamoto Simms EMC had a lovely balance to it but you can't just bench your top scorer can you? I think it is probably Wright... for now.

Edit: what a lovely problem to have

 

[steve cooper]

Assuming Haji is 100% fit what would be your front 3 against Stoke?

Simms EMC and Sakamoto were great last night but Haji was arguably our best player last season.

Simms, EMC, Saka, Haji, and possibly BTA will most likely all play if fit, they just won't all be on the field at the same time.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I think if Saka is injured or rested then either EMC or Haji would go on the right and the other or Palmer on the left. Technically Palmer could also cover the right but he’s much better inverted, cutting in as opposed to the other two that have the pace to go on the outside.

And that’s assuming Rafa isn’t upto the standard yet. I think we’re fairly well covered.

Apparently, Brandon Thomas - Asante used to play on the Wing, so Could be an option for Sakamoto if he gets Injured.

Mark Robins is going have Plenty of options this Season.

 

[Cally Fedora]

Easy. Wright Simms Sakamoto.

 

[Diogenes]

Front 3???

We are going with a front 9 mate.

 

[Briles]

I think it's going to be very fluid this season with players dropping in and out of position and switching roles throughout the games.

 

[Liquid Gold]

All fit I go with Wright - Simms - Saka

Seems weird to pick the three we had last year given the improvements we've made but I feel like if they're all firing then you play those that are comfortable playing the system in a competitive game and have played for the manager before.

EMC & BTA come on against tired legs and cause havoc.

 

[SKYBLUES90]

BTA
Eccles Tavares Rodriquez Wright
Sheaf Torp
Sakamoto Rudoni EMC
Simms

Rush Goalie rotating every 5 minutes. Bring on Bobby and Kitch once we’re 7-0 up to hold out til the final whistle.

 

[eyesee]

get us, with all our attacking options.
how often have we had this problem.

 

[Nick]

I'm not sure Wright will be match fit in time.

I'd go EMC - Simms - Saka.

 

[SBbucks]

I'm not sure Wright will be match fit in time.

I'd go EMC - Simms - Saka.

Agreed, this will almost certainly be the lineup for Stoke (obviously unless any of the 3 get a knock between now and then). Haji and BTA will get 20-30 minutes off the bench for a few games when they are ready. Then the competition for places will really start!

 

[SIR ERNIE]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a good offer comes in for Wright in the next couple of weeks and we accept it.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a good offer comes in for Wright in the next couple of weeks and we accept it.

I would be amazed if Wright goes

 

[Hincha]

If Wright is fully fit he starts left wing 100%. Top scorer & arguably best player last season.

Annoying he went to Copa America as I would’ve backed him to kick on even further with a full pre-season with us but he hasn’t had much of one again.

What’s great is that we don’t have to rush him back and he can start the season as impact sub now we have EMC

 

[SBbucks]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a good offer comes in for Wright in the next couple of weeks and we accept it.

Why would we do that with 3 years left on his contract? It would have to be upwards of £20m plus big add-ons for DK to even consider it

 

[napolimp]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a good offer comes in for Wright in the next couple of weeks and we accept it.

No one's going to offer the kind of money we would accept for Wright.

Better make the most of having all attacking options available whilst we can, as soon as you start picking up injuries the team basically picks itself.

 

[rob9872]

Raphael, Palmer, Allen

Assuming Haji is 100% fit what would be your front 3 against Stoke?

Simms EMC and Sakamoto were great last night but Haji was arguably our best player last season.

 

[SkyBlueMatt]

Ignoring the easy cop out answer of 'Haji won't be fit' and addressing the actual question where we were asked to assume he was 100%... err... idk.

Sakamoto Simms EMC had a lovely balance to it but you can't just bench your top scorer can you? I think it is probably Wright... for now.

Edit: what a lovely problem to have

If I'm not taking the easy way, I think Wright starts (if he's fit). He's our top scorer, you don't just come in and replace him after a couple of friendlies.

Wright - Simms - Saka

To think we have the quality of EMC and BTA waiting to come on, both fresh with pace, trickery and a very high work ethic. That front 5 are going to cause some serious problems.

 

[SBbucks]

If I'm not taking the easy way, I think Wright starts (if he's fit). He's our top scorer, you don't just come in and replace him after a couple of friendlies.

Wright - Simms - Saka

To think we have the quality of EMC and BTA waiting to come on, both fresh with pace, trickery and a very high work ethic. That front 5 are going to cause some serious problems.

Wright has had just 2 minutes playing time in pre-season and missed a week or two of training. It’s highly unlikely that Robins is going to throw him straight into the starting lineup against Stoke, especially when he has a more than adequate replacement in EMC.
He’ll probably get some limited minutes off the bench tomorrow and Tuesday and then will be gradually reintroduced.

 

[StrettoBoy]

Easy. Wright Simms Sakamoto.

Subject, of course, to them all being match fit that would be my choice.

We have some exciting newcomers but they have to earn their place in the team.

It’s great that we have such good options from the bench now.

 

[SwanLane]

EMC, Simms, Saka

Wright is a few weeks behind the others and should be eased back in.

 

[Chris1987]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if a good offer comes in for Wright in the next couple of weeks and we accept it.

No reason to do that.

 

[CBS16]

Saka simms Haji if all fit and firing. The new boys earn the spot like those 3 had to!
If Haji not fit then the exciting EMC.
I'm thinking of Thomas-Asante as a far more useful Godden this year, which should help maintain Simms for the season touch wood. Sheaf Eccles Rudoni midfield
Mve Thomas binks Bidwell defence
Dovin between the sticks.
3 points, ground out but with an insane bench of... Palmer BTA Kitching Toro Tavares da Silva EMC and Eccles. Can't fucking wait for it all to start what a wonderful squad we have

 

[skybluegod]

Saka simms Haji if all fit and firing. The new boys earn the spot like those 3 had to!
If Haji not fit then the exciting EMC.
I'm thinking of Thomas-Asante as a far more useful Godden this year, which should help maintain Simms for the season touch wood. Sheaf Eccles Rudoni midfield
Mve Thomas binks Bidwell defence
Dovin between the sticks.
3 points, ground out but with an insane bench of... Palmer BTA Kitching Toro Tavares da Silva EMC and Eccles. Can't fucking wait for it all to start what a wonderful squad we have

Eccles is so fit this year he's starting and on the bench!

 

[Monty]

Remember Kitching is suspended against Stoke.