We have to remember it is just one game, a game against the league leaders who are favourites to win most of their games. We play tonight then move on, already I see fans, so called, pointing out Shipley possibly at LWB. if he plays. We get any result tonight will do me we have played them twice this season and not lost and others below them have them coming up too. We are in a one game at a time situation, a loss tonight doesn’t relegate us or a win make us safe.
A year ago that day Callum Ohare scoredA year ago today we won 2-0 at Southend (as a reminder to any who have forgotten how the quality of opposition has changed within 12 months!)
it was the first time I have struggled (when sober) to open a pub door (due to the gale blowing along Southend sea front)!!
He did. Ran from the half way line I think and then placed it straight down the middle as their keeper dived out the way. I think we're seeing up a level gks are a bit betterA year ago that day Callum Ohare scored
We have to remember it is just one game, a game against the league leaders who are favourites to win most of their games. We play tonight then move on, already I see fans, so called, pointing out Shipley possibly at LWB. if he plays. We get any result tonight will do me we have played them twice this season and not lost and others below them have them coming up too. We are in a one game at a time situation, a loss tonight doesn’t relegate us or a win make us safe.
Think Wilson could be back in , no choice but Shipley at left wing back , fadz will be in for ostigard based on Saturday , rose distribution is very good and no one else can play left CB apart from Hyam think Allen did enough to keep his place and then Walker with o’hare behind him , that has to be our strongest 115212
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Think Wilson could be back in , no choice but Shipley at left wing back , fadz will be in for ostigard based on Saturday , rose distribution is very good and no one else can play left CB apart from Hyam think Allen did enough to keep his place and then Walker with o’hare behind him , that has to be our strongest 11
I agree with ostigard these but he has yet to score a clean goal , he has had several opportunities but none scored , Rotherham aside but that was defectedI don't think you can afford to lose Osti's aerial threat. Our main threat is likely to come from set pieces, so I'd keep him in based on that alone/ Fadz may be found a place for that aspect too, although I'm not sure how I'd accommodate him.
Given that he brought him on there with 15 to go on Saturday, do you not think it might imply that's what his plan is?Can’t actually believe I’m seeing line ups with Shipley LWB
I agree with ostigard these but he has yet to score a clean goal , he has had several opportunities but none scored , Rotherham aside but that was defected
Why would you play more players out of position than you need toCan't believe seeing comments also like no choice but to play Shipley at LWB earlier...????!!!!
Dacosta can play there and has before and whats more and what I have stated previously we can and given injuries/players missing should play 4 at the back for this and play a 4-3-3 formation - playing Shipley and keeping with wing backs we are on a hiding to nothing.
without sounding too much like Grendel we need to go compact 4-3-3 and grind out a result in this one either a point or a smash n grab winner!
If we go open with wingbacks there three behind Pukki will destroy us!......they still might even with James, Hamer & Sheaf but we will stand a better chance against them.
Why would you play more players out of position than you need to
I thought he was a centre back / full back. He doesn't look very two footed to meDacosta was signed to cover both fullback positions, playing him on the left isnt out of position.
Move Hyam to LBI don't think you can afford to lose Osti's aerial threat. Our main threat is likely to come from set pieces, so I'd keep him in based on that alone/ Fadz may be found a place for that aspect too, although I'm not sure how I'd accommodate him.
I thought he was a centre back / full back. He doesn't look very two footed to me
Can't believe seeing comments also like no choice but to play Shipley at LWB earlier...????!!!!
Dacosta can play there and has before and whats more and what I have stated previously we can and given injuries/players missing should play 4 at the back for this and play a 4-3-3 formation - playing Shipley and keeping with wing backs we are on a hiding to nothing.
without sounding too much like Grendel we need to go compact 4-3-3 and grind out a result in this one either a point or a smash n grab winner!
If we go open with wingbacks there three behind Pukki will destroy us!......they still might even with James, Hamer & Sheaf but we will stand a better chance against them.
Can't believe seeing comments also like no choice but to play Shipley at LWB earlier...????!!!!
Dacosta can play there and has before and whats more and what I have stated previously we can and given injuries/players missing should play 4 at the back for this and play a 4-3-3 formation - playing Shipley and keeping with wing backs we are on a hiding to nothing.
without sounding too much like Grendel we need to go compact 4-3-3 and grind out a result in this one either a point or a smash n grab winner!
If we go open with wingbacks there three behind Pukki will destroy us!......they still might even with James, Hamer & Sheaf but we will stand a better chance against them.
I wouldn’t play DaCosta LWB, while he may be versatile it would nullify his attacking ability in my view. It would also mean Pask at RWB which would also mitigate our outlet on that side, so we’d have no outlets in what will likely be a negative set up anyway.
Shipley LWB isn’t ideal but under usual circumstances may not be as much of a disaster as some predict; he’s left footed, would be disciplined and on on form can be technically decent. Unfortunately he’s a big confidence player and so while he’ll still be disciplined and left footed, his form is poor and technically he’s not been great. He’s still the best option though. Frustrating Reid is out, especially as he was playing in the first team so can’t be that much of a development signing.
As a random aside, I came across a data scout report on Norway that said at St. Pauli Østigård played mostly RCB but actually had better stats at LCB, so if we did go three at the back I’d like to see how he gets on there.
Cant believe fans are all ready writting him off and on a witch hunt before they have even seen him play. Even if he does play and gets done several times at least he layed in a position where we have no other option and Im sure if he could have a choice he wouldnt want to play there anywayCan’t actually believe I’m seeing line ups with Shipley LWB
That's interesting mate, you got a link? I'd definitely be interested in that.
I think at St Pauli he predominantly played in a 2 as part of a back 4 though didn't he?
On a related note I read an interview he did whilst on International duty where he stated that he took some getting used to playing on the right of a 3 & that he much prefers being in the centre. Also, interestingly he went to see Robins to complain when he had that brief spell out of the XI. Certainly a confident boy for 1 so young.
I think Schmee and myself agree on start xi and 4-3-3 formation on this one from past posts.
I think if we play wing backs the three behind Pukki wil ran amok - I don't count the fa cup as they had so many missing of their attack out on that day
Pukki with the three behind him tomorrow are a completely different proposition.
I think the only way we nullify those three is to play three of Hamer, James & Sheaf in midfield imo who have the talent to match them.
DaCosta as stated and proved above has played left side and I think can defend more than he is being given credit for.
Wing backs plays into Norwich's hands if we play this expansive style whatsmore with someone who hasnt played wing back hardly at all to boot.
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