KHV Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 2 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Blimey does Syria have a team? Hope they aren't playing at home They play their home games in asia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, KHV said: They play their home games in asia Bloody pampered modern day footballers. A bit of shelling and they want to play in a different country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 7 hours ago, TheAuthority said: Blimey does Syria have a team? Hope they aren't playing at home Their home leg is in Malaysia of all places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Question is, does he get into the starting XI whilst the team is performing like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, carewjust4u said: Question is, does he get into the starting XI whilst the team is performing like this? I'm not a fan of Whelan. Given their age i imagine we will see quite a bit of rotation between the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, carewjust4u said: Question is, does he get into the starting XI whilst the team is performing like this? Of course Whelan for me has been pretty poor. But I can see them rotating like av1 says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 is Jedi fit yet? how fit? matchfit? 15/20/30mins from the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Even if he's fit he's pretty much a halfback and won't be able to play in the 4-4-2 we have been using anyway. He doesn't have the range of passing or engine to do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 hour ago, AshVilla said: Even if he's fit he's pretty much a halfback and won't be able to play in the 4-4-2 we have been using anyway. He doesn't have the range of passing or engine to do it. Don't worry about that. Bruce will sadly find a way to shoe horn him in along with Gabby as soon as he can disrupting our settled line up so he can play his favourite(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 5 hours ago, thabucks said: Don't worry about that. Bruce will sadly find a way to shoe horn him in along with Gabby as soon as he can disrupting our settled line up so he can play his favourite(s). Bit of a cheap shot. 'Favourite' Gabby was fully fit, according to Bruce, for the Bolton game and didn't even make the matchday squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 9, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 9, 2017 5 hours ago, thabucks said: Don't worry about that. Bruce will sadly find a way to shoe horn him in along with Gabby as soon as he can disrupting our settled line up so he can play his favourite(s). What nonsense. Gabby is fit now and isn't making the squad. And Jedinak was one of our best players last season, so it's hardly criminal if he gets back in the team when he's fit, especially as he'd probably replace Whelan who isn't very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Another thread successfully invaded by the anti-Bruce brigade. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Unless Bruce switches from 4-4-2 I don't think we will see Jedi again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, KHV said: Unless Bruce switches from 4-4-2 I don't think we will see Jedi again. maybe in a 4-2-3-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 16:09, AshVilla said: He doesn't have the range of passing or engine to do it. You could say the exact same about Whelan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 16:09, AshVilla said: Even if he's fit he's pretty much a halfback and won't be able to play in the 4-4-2 we have been using anyway. He doesn't have the range of passing or engine to do it. You are right....but the dilemma at this level is you gain one thing and lose another.....Jed has fine attributes and it clearly makes us more resillient, but yes there is a trade -off. FWIW I see him in a 4-2-3-1 and strangely as it seems I would not rule out him and Whelan playing the 2......now i know the first reaction to that will be OMG what a defensive line up....but I don't necessarily see it has to be that way. If the TEAM play further up the pitch, IF........the 2 ball winners just keep winning the ball and feeding the midfield who in turn keep feeding Kodg......It hinges on the team playing high staying tight to cut out the spaces for the opposition to exploit and squeezing the life out of them. I am not suggesting it is pretty, but I think it can be effective against teams we do not want to dominate possession.....or teams away we want to keep their crowd quiet. I think we have hit on a formation of 4-4-2 that gives us a balanced look.....but personally I would not rule out an alternative particularly away from home against a decent side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 9/27/2017 at 13:20, carewjust4u said: Question is, does he get into the starting XI whilst the team is performing like this? very good question. I think he will be introduced as the need takes it. To protect a lead to secure a win To quell and onslaught that we are struggling with Unfortunately at our level rarely do players have ALL the attributes that are commensurate with a top player....this is where judgment comes in with a splash of lady luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, TRO said: You are right....but the dilemma at this level is you gain one thing and lose another.....Jed has fine attributes and it clearly makes us more resillient, but yes there is a trade -off. FWIW I see him in a 4-2-3-1 and strangely as it seems I would not rule out him and Whelan playing the 2......now i know the first reaction to that will be OMG what a defensive line up....but I don't necessarily see it has to be that way. If the TEAM play further up the pitch, IF........the 2 ball winners just keep winning the ball and feeding the midfield who in turn keep feeding Kodg......It hinges on the team playing high staying tight to cut out the spaces for the opposition to exploit and squeezing the life out of them. I am not suggesting it is pretty, but I think it can be effective against teams we do not want to dominate possession.....or teams away we want to keep their crowd quiet. I think we have hit on a formation of 4-4-2 that gives us a balanced look.....but personally I would not rule out an alternative particularly away from home against a decent side. I din't think 4-4-2 is going to work at Wolves. I'd go 4-2-3-1 personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, KHV said: I din't think 4-4-2 is going to work at Wolves. I'd go 4-2-3-1 personally So would I.....but SB needs to have a feel for the players ability to execute it. I can understand those fans who say just go for it.....why should we be afraid of them?, but its one of them......do you or don't you. I want to win every game... thats my stance.....but this one, I don't want to lose first. Edited October 11, 2017 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 (edited) 40 minutes ago, villa89 said: You could say the exact same about Whelan. I agree. Unless they are world class, DM's have a habit of falling in to that category. There prime aim is break up play and win the ball to feed the AM's/strikers.....if they can pass and play its a bonus. Makalele and Matthaus are rare breeds, but ideally thats what you would want. Edited October 11, 2017 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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