villaglint Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) You have to laugh really. To play devils advocate for a second. Tuanzebe is a bit pants aerially which is surprising given his size. Bruce obviously felt he’d go for it against Blackburn but gave him the extra protection of a Jedinak in front of him to help with the high balls. Tonight he’s gone for a more attacking front six all round which obviously means no Mile to provide the screen he feels Tuanzebe. Is it what I would do? No I’d be doing pretty much anything to never see Mile play CB again. I also thought overall Axel did well and had some soft hopes we could move on. But it’s what Bruce wants to do that counts. Fingers crossed it works for us tonight. Nice to Elmo not being one of our main attackers though! Swings and roundabouts. Edited September 18, 2018 by villaglint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Taking three students from the language school for their first match in the UK, so naturally expecting this to be utter garbage and for me to be completely embarrassed, but hope springs eternal! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Who the hell is playing dm? Jedi?.. 3-5-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Formation looks good except Jedi for Tuanzebe. Be interesting to see if they are also given the instructions to go for it and if there are any clear instructions and patterns to the play or if they are just put out there with the hope that their superior quality will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted September 18, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Who the hell is playing dm? I don’t think there is a designated DM. I suspect McGinn and Hourihane will work in tandem, one goes forward, the other drops back. Grealish to remain further up. I reckon it’s 4-3-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 WE will win this easily by 3 goals, For Gods sake its only Rotherham The Bruce in fans (including my son) will put it down as great win and call for Brucie to give them a wave. Stay of execution for another week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 If I kept getting dropped from my position by an out of position replacement I would be well hacked off. Axel may as well go back to United, probably get more games. The attacking half has got goals in it. I'm going 0-0 then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 First time in a while that bruces team selection has me intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 35. The amount of Rotherham fans currently in attendance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: 35. The amount of Rotherham fans currently on Earth Fixed. Was 36 until the other week. RIP Barry Chuckle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted September 18, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) After Tuanzebe's second half performance against Blackburn he drops him and brings back Jedinak. What absolute dungle. Edited September 18, 2018 by striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: WE will win this easily by 3 goals, For Gods sake its only Rotherham The Bruce in fans (including my son) will put it down as great win and call for Brucie to give them a wave. Stay of execution for another week. exactly this expecting a big comfortable win with then changes made at the weekend rather than finding something successful and sticking with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 - 0 to Rotherham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Quite like the XI, we should be going for the jugular from kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted September 18, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2018 Echo what others have said, good team apart from Jedi. We should be looking to get on the front foot every game we play. God knows why it's taken this long to see this team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 This pretty much shows no matter what, people will be angry. Tuanzebe deserved to start, but if we expect to be the team on the front foot, we need a big man at the back to stop long balls and crosses. It's an attacking line-up, and we are at home. Bruce got this XI spot on imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 18, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Czechlad said: This pretty much shows no matter what, people will be angry. Tuanzebe deserved to start, but if we expect to be the team on the front foot, we need a big man at the back to stop long balls and crosses. It's an attacking line-up, and we are at home. Bruce got this XI spot on imo. They just look for the negatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I wonder if Kodjia will be coming in from the left or if he's starting up top with Tammy and Jack is playing on the left of a 4-4-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: WE will win this easily by 3 goals, For Gods sake its only Rotherham The Bruce in fans (including my son) will put it down as great win and call for Brucie to give them a wave. Stay of execution for another week. "It's only Rotherham" is a very dangerous way of looking at it. Anyone can beat anyone in this league. Bruces thinking re Jedi at CH will be that Rotherham are very good at set pieces and although Tuanzebe has many very good attributes, heading the ball away is not one of them. I know you all want Bruce out but I think he's got this one right= we'll all know in a couple of hours I guess! Edited September 18, 2018 by pintpotvilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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