Hoof hearted Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 They can't defend, we can't score. Got 0-0 written all over it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2017 Imagine 3 wins in the space of 9 days? Go on, just imagine it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 As much as I prefer bree over Hutton I think you have to keep the same team on merit and just bring in hourihane for Bacuna. I like the front 3 of adomah, green and Kodjia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just noticed there that Gardner and Jedinak have played together 12 times this season (9 Gardner starts v 12 Jedi) and we have 24pts from those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlersrs Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, BOF said: Just noticed there that Gardner and Jedinak have played together 12 times this season (9 Gardner starts v 12 Jedi) and we have 24pts from those games. Jedinak and Gardner holding with lansbury working the ball around to green and adomah on the flanks. Certainly worth considering. I am starting to wonder if hourihane and Lansbury are too similar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted February 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Fowlersrs said: Jedinak and Gardner holding with lansbury working the ball around to green and adomah on the flanks. Certainly worth considering. I am starting to wonder if hourihane and Lansbury are too similar.. ...or maybe we can give it longer than 3 or 4 games? For me Hourihane is worth sticking with. Players who come with this much praise normally do so because they are quality. Edited February 28, 2017 by Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Fowlersrs said: Jedinak and Gardner holding with lansbury working the ball around to green and adomah on the flanks. Certainly worth considering. It's my guess for the starting line-up tbh. Bruce will keep his winning team and he'll replace the banned Bacuna with the most similar option. For me that's Gardner, and I think it suits Jedinak and the stats above bear that out. Although the temptation to bring Hourihane in might well be too much. V shall C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Another team in relatively poor form. If we score first and early 2-1, otherwise 1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted February 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 minute ago, BOF said: It's my guess for the starting line-up tbh. Bruce will keep his winning team and he'll replace the banned Bacuna with the most similar option. For me that's Gardner, and I think it suits Jedinak and the stats above bear that out. Although the temptation to bring Hourihane in might well be too much. V shall C. I dont really see Gardner replacing what Bacuna gave us (Cue linesman assault jokes), that energy in midfield would be better replaced by Hourihane for me. I dont really know what Gardner offers, which is a sad indictment two thirds through the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2017 Actually if you only count games they've started together, we have 2.22ppg 20pts from 9 starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted February 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just about to set off and I think it'll be same stsrting line up with Hourihane given the Bacuna free role from Sat, I think he will like it too as up to now he seems to be a little bit too occupied stopping in midfield which isn't what he as doing for Barnsley and hence what we bought him for 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Fowlersrs said: Jedinak and Gardner holding with lansbury working the ball around to green and adomah on the flanks. Certainly worth considering. 2 holding players at home against a relegation rival? 1 hour ago, Fowlersrs said: I am starting to wonder if hourihane and Lansbury are too similar.. 1 right footed - 1 left footed played correctly they should both "gel" together being good players. Bruce? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I want to see Bruces own players gel-ing in his prefered system dominating possesion, on the front foot scoring 2 in each half and a clean sheet blooding the youth for the future. 4-0 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 If Hourihane plays, we NEED to play him further forward. He's at his best when driving towards the defence and getting shots off from distance. He scored some absolute stunners for Barnsley, and he hasn't even had a sight at goal for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I want to see a similar formation to last game. I want to see us passing the ball better. I want to see signs of players understanding and linking better. I want a win. 3 points against derby was a good result but I saw nothing but a poor passing side holding on for dear life. If we don't become more than that sort of team then Bruce should be shipped out soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Johnstone (reluctantly - its too late to switch keepers again) Hutton - Chester - Baker - Taylor Jedinak Adomah - Lansbury - Green Hourihane Kodija Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Stupid question, but any Streams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Grasshopper said: I want to see Bruces own players gel-ing in his prefered system dominating possesion, on the front foot scoring 2 in each half and a clean sheet blooding the youth for the future. 4-0 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sam3773 said: Please "imaginate" me to a new manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Nigel said: I dont really see Gardner replacing what Bacuna gave us (Cue linesman assault jokes), that energy in midfield would be better replaced by Hourihane for me. I dont really know what Gardner offers, which is a sad indictment two thirds through the season. If you want to replicate Bacuna's energy, then we need to go for Bjarnason assuming hourihane is still injured. Bjarnason is definitely a grafter, which is what you need in a 3 man midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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