Mr_Dogg Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Because he's had a shit start to the season and can't afford to Yes but the core strength of the team would remain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 23, 2022 Moderator Share Posted August 23, 2022 I wish they'd stop all this positive talk about Bolton. It's making me all nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: I was looking forward to seeing the youth and archer and still getting the job done comfortably. Honest to **** what's the point. 0-6 should be a par score. Gerrard can't beat Bolton without 2 30m strikers and a full strength midfield of internationals that's the power of his tactical acumen and system. Interesting that you say 6-0, this was our lineup that won 6-0 against Barrow last season, and announced Cameron Archer to the world. Steer, Targett, Hourihane, Tuanzebe, Nakamba, Guilbert (Lindley 82), Hause, Philogene-Bidace, Carney Chukwemeka (Caleb Chukuemeka 73), El Ghazi (A Ramsey 63) Archer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Louis said: Clearly Gerrard wants to progress in the cup with this strong line up. Progress in the don’t get sacked cup! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said: I've not read anything to suggest that Seems pretty obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) If we do lose with this team, at least it would have to spell changes, whether that be one Gerrard makes or one Purslow makes Edited August 23, 2022 by a m ole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trillvillan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I have a feeling we start out extremely slow and lacklustre. What are the odds for Bolton to hit us in the first 25 minutes 0-2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 If Archer and Iroegbunam for sure werent going out on loan then I think they would definitely be starting. I know everything has to be spun into a negative with regards to Gerrard at the moment, as if there aren't enough genuine negatives, but I think there's probably sound reasoning for them not playing today, he even suggested it himself before the game, so not sure why people are surprised that they're not playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, nick76 said: Seems pretty obvious Thats the third response I've had where my feeble effort at being smart has been missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I don't mind that he's playing a strong side or even that Cam and Tim aren't starting, but surely Augustinsson and Olsen should start here? Why are they even in the squad? In case of injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Not playing Archer is very silly actually. Didn't even think about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, trillvillan said: I have a feeling we start out extremely slow and lacklustre. What are the odds for Bolton to hit us in the first 25 minutes 0-2? I think we'll smash them 5-0 and be singing everything is awesome by 10pm tonight Get papering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I'd actually have like it if he played both coutinho and buendia tonight and see how they link. play the 2 6's with an 8 in front and the 2 10's either side of the cf slightly withdrawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, villa4europe said: I think we'll smash them 5-0 and be singing everything is awesome by 10pm tonight Get papering “It’s been coming” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Louis said: Clearly Gerrard wants to progress in the cup with this strong line up. Judging by how they have played so far this season maybe he's actually trying to get knocked out the cup with this team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 The main annoyance is it looks like the midfield shape is the same, rather than the personell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, DCJonah said: You can't moan about this. We have to win, you don't take any chances with that. Exactly, I never expected anything but a strong team. The team have confidence issues, the manager is under pressure and the fans are out for blood. A good win even against a lower league team gets some confidence for the massive weekend game and at least some small amount of joy for the suffering fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Talldarkandransome said: Thats the third response I've had where my feeble effort at being smart has been missed Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, BOF said: We can but hope Gerrard uses this to experiment with 2 DMs. Having Luiz and Kamara in the team makes it at least possible to switch. No Gerrard won't take no risks switching it up against a powerhouse side like Bolton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, a m ole said: The main annoyance is it looks like the midfield shape is the same, rather than the personell I think Luiz naturally has more discipline than Ramsey so it should be an improvement regardless imo. Unless of course he's been told to play in the same exact way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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