OutByEaster? Posted October 11, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 11, 2017 I think if we were going three at the back it'd be more like: -----------------------------------Johnstone----------------------------- -----------------Chester--------Terry-------Samba----------------- Elmohamady--------------------------------------------Bjarnason ----------------Onomah-----Whelan-------Hourihane---------- ---------------------------Davis------------Kodjia---------------------- But I wouldn't want us to go with three at the back - it'd mean sacrificing our wingers or one of the front two and those are the things that have got us back to some sort of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 8 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: I think if we were going three at the back it'd be more like: -----------------------------------Johnstone----------------------------- -----------------Chester--------Terry-------Samba----------------- Elmohamady--------------------------------------------Bjarnason ----------------Onomah-----Whelan-------Hourihane---------- ---------------------------Davis------------Kodjia---------------------- But I wouldn't want us to go with three at the back - it'd mean sacrificing our wingers or one of the front two and those are the things that have got us back to some sort of form. Miggt as well wave the white flag if bruce goes with this. After bjarnassons goal in midweek i can see him playing left back and that will lose us the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think Hutton will be at left back in a four for what it's worth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted October 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: I think Hutton will be at left back in a four for what it's worth. I know even mentioning his name is punishable with forty lashes, but I think you could be right OBE. I personally would go for De Laet, but I'm sure Hutton could do a half decent job... especially since being on the left might reduce his 'attacking' so he would stay in position more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 stick with the 4-4-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 12, 2017 I hope we don't go 3 at the back. We're crap at it. However I'd be fine with us going 4-5-1 (or 4-2-3-1) for this. With Wolves' passing game, we can't afford to be light in midfield 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted October 12, 2017 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2017 Waiting for normal football again. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 feels like this international break has been much longer than september for some reason. Always love that spell after the november games when you know you've got over 4 months of uninterrupted interesting football 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Stevo985 said: However I'd be fine with us going 4-5-1 (or 4-2-3-1) for this. With Wolves' passing game, we can't afford to be light in midfield I think to go 4-5-1 you'd need to be looking at dropping Kodjia, not Davis. I think it would extremely brave. The 4-4-2 we've been playing pretty much suits us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Stick with what has been working. 4-4-2 with the same XI except RDL to left back. If davis is also hurt, then Hogan takes his spot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Like every game we will go into this season we will have the better team on paper on Saturday. What we have lacked until recently is a formation to get the best out of those players and confidence and belief. Stick with what has been working, with Hutton or De Laet in for Taylor , and we can win this. I am going for 2-1 to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 12 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: I think Hutton will be at left back in a four for what it's worth. I have to ask, why? What can Hutton do there that he has otherwise failed to do in his natural position? I honestly would rather have Adomah drop back, 3 times away from where he naturally plays, if only because he will defend as shit as Hutton but will at least do more with the ball. RDL all day long (if fit). Not the answer but there is simply nobody more shit than Hutton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted October 12, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, Jareth said: I have to ask, why? It's what Bruce did last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Massive massive game for us, a real chance to show our intent on this league and show we mean business, these are the games you need to step up and get the 3 points, people might think that’s a bit crazy but why not, we are on a roll and should not fear anyone. I’m hopeful of an away win and will go for 2-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 13, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2017 Injury news. Green, Gabby, Jedi still out. Jack & Henri out but are at least back in training. Keinan is back. Chester and Snodgrass "not so good, but they'll be fine". Taylor obviously suspended. Everyone else good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Taylor aside, that's not too bad. Johnstone Elmo Chester Terry de Laet Adomah Whelan Onomah Snodgrass Hourihane Davis then, with some tinkering. Wouldn't be surprised if Hutton is brought in in defence to push Elmo further upfield though annoyingly. Bruce could easily get nervous with no Taylor at left back and look for added protection. Edited October 13, 2017 by Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted October 13, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Rodders said: Bruce could easily get nervous with no Taylor at left back and look for added protection. Tbh we have looked really balanced with one full back being more defensive so would understand if he went this way the more I think about it. We will need to be solid for the next few games more than ever. It's not going to be a universibly popular decision and I'm glad I'm not making it in Bruce's position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 15 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: It's what Bruce did last time. Oh bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 13, 2017 Moderator Share Posted October 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Rodders said: Taylor aside, that's not too bad. Johnstone Elmo Chester Terry de Laet Adomah Whelan Onomah Snodgrass Hourihane Davis then, with some tinkering. Wouldn't be surprised if Hutton is brought in in defence to push Elmo further upfield though annoyingly. Bruce could easily get nervous with no Taylor at left back and look for added protection. I can't see Bruce dropping Kodjia now that he's back. Even away to Wolves. I think it's 2 up top and then work back from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 De Laet for Taylor, otherwise as you were. It's worked for the last four games - no need to mess about. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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