tonyh29 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 read that Chelsea won 27 out of 32 (Prem league) games when they switched to this formation , so I reckon we are going to see lots of copycat stuff this year , hence I'm going with the theory is it allowed Alonso and Moses to become effective outlets going forward , whils the 2 holding Midfielders allowed Hazard to roam ..yeah I know we don't have an Alonso or a Hazard , but that was the theory at least ..... only slight concern is that this system at Chelsea probably signalled the end of Terry's career there as he wasn't deemed suitable (fast ?) enough to play it but what the heck , it's the championship those players in that formation should have it wrapped up by November 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Think the team picks itself at the minute. I'd be going 4-1-4-1 Bench- Steer; Samba, Bacuna, Agbonlahor, Bree, Bjarnason, Amavi Would like Gabby and Hogan up top together but that leaves no strikers on the bench to switch things up. We've got a bench that can cover every position there. Whelan allows Hourihane and Lansbury to show off more of their attacking game. Don't want 3 defenders and don't want Elmo in defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NottingVilla Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Didn't realise Hull have Slutsky as their manager (ex CSKA and Russia national team). Much better pedigree than Bruce. Without Kodija and Grealish our main goal threats we won't be scoring. A draw or defeat is on their cards here. Expect Hutton down the wing crossing aimlessly and that gorm Hogan not to touch the ball all match. Usual shyte. The only thing I'm looking forward to this season is the string of defeats which will see Bruce's departure. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2017 I have a feeling Bruce will shoehorn Bacuna in and keep Hourihane on the bench, frustratingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjmooney Posted August 3, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2017 12 hours ago, NottingVilla said: The only thing I'm looking forward to this season is the string of defeats which will see Bruce's departure. <sigh> 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 So I'd like to see: Steer (but could easily be Johnstone as not much between them) Bree Terry Chester Taylor Whelan Lansbury Elmohadamy Hourihane Green Hogan But I expect to see Hutton over Bree, Bacuna in for Hourihane (Lansbury further up) and Gabby for Hogan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomvilla7 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I reckon it will be something like this. Maybe swop out Gabby for Hourihane and put 5 in midfield. I think we will give Hull a good game. They have too many new signings & a manager so I just can't see them as settled as we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Anyone know what's the word on Adomah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Demitri_C Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 ------------------------------johnstone----------------------- taylor------terry (c)------------------baker---------hutton --------------------------whelan---------------------------- ------green--------lansbury------------------------elmo---------------- ---------------------------onomah-------------------------- --------------------------hogan------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 42 minutes ago, Dante_Lockhart said: Hutton doing all the attacking and defending on the right-hand side scares the crap out of me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, carewjust4u said: Hutton doing all the attacking and defending on the right-hand side scares the crap out of me. It'll scare the crap out of the opposition you mean... >_> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Can see Bruce doing his classic move of completely abandoning his pre-season players and starting Onomah, demoralising everyone and playing somebody who isn't ready. Hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) 24 minutes ago, gilbertoAVFC said: Can see Bruce doing his classic move of completely abandoning his pre-season players and starting Onomah, demoralising everyone and playing somebody who isn't ready. Hope I'm wrong. That post smacks of "let's just find a stick to beat Bruce with no matter what he does ". I'm sorry but look we've brought in a young talented player from a premier league club that people are excited about so I think the coaching staff and hierarchy should be commended. As regards him not being ready, surely you can't mean fitness as he has played in an u20 world cup and took part in spurs pre season. Not been ready for the rigours of championship football ?. Was Tammy Abraham? Btw I've been one of Bruce's biggest critics on here. Edited August 4, 2017 by Johnnyp mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Johnstone Chester---Terry---Samba Elmohamady---Lansbury---Whelan---Onomah---Amavi Agbonlahor---Hogan Edited August 4, 2017 by 8pints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, gilbertoAVFC said: Can see Bruce doing his classic move of completely abandoning his pre-season players and starting Onomah, demoralising everyone and playing somebody who isn't ready. Hope I'm wrong. Name a previous time Bruce has 'classically' completely abandoned his pre-season players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted August 4, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2017 The 2017/18 season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyHowell Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Since when did it make sense to play a youngster without a first team start a day after assigning? Johnstone Hutton, Chester, Terry and Taylor Wheelan, Lansbury Elmo, Lansbury, Houlehan, Green Hogan I suspect Bacuna will come in for Houlehan (a big season for him - I like him a lot but has to deliver from the off) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 5, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2017 6 hours ago, nobler said: From what Spurs fans say I don't think Onomah is best out wide. I think we'll see Green on the left and Onomah maybe come on for Whelan towards the end of the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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