notmyjob

I reckon it could be closer than some of us think because on paper they look alright and they pulled something out the bag in their last game.

If we play as well as we have been I think it'll be something like 2-1 to us. UTV!

 

 

If he starts he will have to leave out either Weimann or Agbonlahor and I cant see him doing that. I cant see him risking a 4-4-2 formation which would in reality be a 4-2-4.

 

Really? I can. This is Lambert we're talking about. I hope he doesn't though. If we need it later then fair enough but the team's shape and potency with those top three is pretty established.

 

 

Yes although we find it harder to break teams down at home, it will certainly be interested if the score is 0-0 with 30 minutes to go to throw kozak on in place of one of the midfield players.

 

I think this is more likely than him starting tomorrow.

It's a great read, Harry has gained a bit of respect in my mind for this.

I agree with everyone who said we should've picked up a creative midfielder, before we signed anyone in the window I thought that would be a top priority. We just don't have what it takes to unlock a team we've pinned back.

I want a dejan savicevic.

DElpH!!!!!!! yesss lad

Think it's time for Delph to come off

They look waaaay more lively than us.

we can't string anything together at the moment, really poor passing

Some of the fans on RAWK think we can't knock 3 past them. Short term memories.

I'd take a draw but we can win this. It will be an interesting game anyway.

bit worried by the likes of schurrle, lukaku and de bruyne

HAHAHAHAHA

kin ell it's a warzone

such a soft goal...

briefly skimmed this thread on him:

http://forzainterforums.com/showthread.php?11376-Zdravko-Kuzmanovic/page14

not exactly shining recommendations.

I honestly think this is just b.s. speculation.

Kiyotake looks great in that video (yeah I know it's a youtube vid). Am wondering whether he is really a playmaker though or an attacking mid, also wondering whether Westwood will become fulfil the playmaker role in the future, he is sort of filling it at the moment I guess.

I like him but I wouldn't take him now, his best years are behind him and I really don't think we need what he can offer, not enough creativity. He's also on stupid money. Not happening imo.

Looking at the team now, realistically if Lambert's plans come together I think we can finish 10th. I'd be really impressed with any higher than that. Praying for a season where I'm not bricking it towards the end of each game.

Though we do have defensive problems I think we also need a creative midfielder because last year it was obvious we ran out of ideas quickly when the opposition sat deep.

Bayern look half the team they were against Barca.

well that's that then. fucksake

we like to take our time in midfield but they are pressing us and limiting options, hence the long balls

 

I like the way he immediately moves into space after passing the ball.

It's so simple but in the past I've seen our players play a pass and then just stand there.

 

Bonus: He didn't put in any reckless tackles and get carded. He's learning! 

 

This has been one of our major problems over the past few years. Last season it was positively embarrassing, to the point that when Keane came in on loan he actually had to tell the players where to run. It's so basic as well. 'Pass and move, the fabric of the game' as Martin Tyler likes to repeat. We've been much better at it as a team this year, thank goodness, although there's still room for improvement.

 

Couldn't agree more with this. It was so frustrating to watch when the team were static and no one was looking for the pass. I know we're a long way from this finished article but we've improved a lot and have been occasionally putting some nice moves together - it's one of the main reasons a lot of other fans seem to think we can play good football. I still think we still have a problem when the other team don't allow us possession in midfield, we need to improve our passing and up the tempo but can this midfield raise their game to that level though?

Anyway back to Sylla, liking his energy, tackling and passing the other night, hope he can continue to improve.

That was immense, i am feeling very high right now. Lowton looked so confident, just shows how much he's come on this season. Obviously the whole team played well and i can't remember the last time i said that wholeheartedly tbh.

lowton playing with a lot of confidence tonight.

I think Fergie knew we'd crack under pressure at the beginning of the game. United played well in the first half but we we're piss poor to be honest, final ball was awful at times, they strolled it in the 2nd half. Huge gulf between us and them, sad but the next game is more important. Weimann MOM for me.