dave01

If we can keep it tight and not concede, bombard the box with crosses for Rudy we might knick a goal. Amavi will play quite high up the pitch with Crespo able to defend the left back position when needed. Then bring on the cavalry in the second half.

He's the only thing that is working right now. We need to play two wingers and pepper the box with crosses.

Rudy!

Gana and Taore back in full training.

He has the most completed dribbles in the league thus far. When have we ever had a left back like that. Or player for that matter. We need to learn how to manage his attacking talent and defensive duties.

Grealish is definitely out. Great.

Where have you read that??

Mat Kendrick on Brum Mail

Back five kind of picks itself atm. No point in playing both Westwood and Sanchez at home to Sunderland. So one of them to accompany Gana and Veretout. Gil and Sinclair behind Gestede if Adama and Grealish are out.

However his run drawing defenders away from Traore for his goal is quite noticeable to me at least.

I saw this as well, great run. I don't think our midfield is used to a striker who runs into space behind the defenders, maybe once they have played together a bit more they will start releasing the ball earlier and while hes onside.

The way our squad is shaping up with so many good attacking midfielders we will need someone to play the unselfish centre forward at times. Like Benzema for Real or how Suarez has adapted his game this year. Suarez makes run after run and mostly it's a decoy. It is so effective when those running with the ball are looking for space.

I'm not comparing Ayew with Suarez by the way just using him as an example of how the very best do it.

I think Jordan actually had better stats than his brother last year in Ligue 1. Once he settles and gets into his rhythm I think he'll do really well.

I think Jordan scored one more goal in all competitions, but Andre is a winger, whereas Jordan primarily played striker.

I think Jordan has some skill to him, but I think he is just a cheaper Gabby to be honest. His pace can cause problems, but if he can't score, then what's the point.

Although tbf Jordan was playing for a struggling side.

If he was on the pitch at the end it couldn't be serious.

If he plays well for forest he could recall him. Gestede needs game time with Adama, Sinclair, Grealish and Gil about to hopefully create some chances. Let Ayew and Gestede plus a new signing fight it out to play up top.

I think Adebayor will come crawling back at the last minute when he realises nobody else wants him.

I don't.

Not sure who else would be willing/desperate enough to take him and give him his wage demands.

I think Adebayor will come crawling back at the last minute when he realises nobody else wants him.

Gil isn't fit just yet.

The team looks setup for a tricky away fixture and bench has a few options at least. 1-1

Hi,

 

Villafan from Ireland here!

 

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