Popular Post smg Posted January 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2023 Why do we need to play anything other than a first choice team ? The players are rested after the World Cup break and need competition to get used to the new systems the manager wants to use. Imagine the meltdown if a weak team were to lose. The boo boys would explode. We are not getting European football this year, why not go for a cup ? Playing a second string doesn’t make us a big club and will not move the club forward. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: And this is aston villa the team thats been humiliated in the past Bradford Doncaster to name a few Obviously these were a while ago but we cabt go in with that attitude The past! Emery ball is the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 44 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: And this is aston villa the team thats been humiliated in the past Bradford Doncaster to name a few Obviously these were a while ago but we cabt go in with that attitude Amen to that. I'd rather us avoid a cup humilation. Yes refresh the starting XI but need to go into this 100% professional and get into the next round. There is no reason why we can't have a half decent cup run this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 5, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted January 5, 2023 32 minutes ago, smg said: Why do we need to play anything other than a first choice team ? The players are rested after the World Cup break and need competition to get used to the new systems the manager wants to use. Imagine the meltdown if a weak team were to lose. The boo boys would explode. We are not getting European football this year, why not go for a cup ? Playing a second string doesn’t make us a big club and will not move the club forward. I think we'll see changes because the schedule has been quite hectic - it'll be three games in 13 days without this game - four in 13 is a lot. I also think we'll see changes because we have players that need games and that Emery will want to have a look at from the start - the likes of Chambers, Bednarek, Augustinsson, Dendoncker, Coutinho and others - I think we can make a lot of changes and still bring in some very good players. No need to exhaust everyone here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smg Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I think we'll see changes because the schedule has been quite hectic - it'll be three games in 13 days without this game - four in 13 is a lot. I also think we'll see changes because we have players that need games and that Emery will want to have a look at from the start - the likes of Chambers, Bednarek, Augustinsson, Dendoncker, Coutinho and others - I think we can make a lot of changes and still bring in some very good players. No need to exhaust everyone here. I see they need games but surely these can be arranged during training time. Emery doesn’t need to see Chambers play he knows him from Arsenal, the others he will know enough about to form an impression and decide whether they fit into his vision for the future or not. A game against Stevenage will not tell him anything he doesn’t already know and therefore isn’t necessary. As for the number of games 4 in just about 2 weeks is what players at clubs involved in Europe do on a regular basis, if our players can’t cope there is no point in aiming for European competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 It's also a chance for the other players to get a game. Shop window for some. If a second string side (our second string is quite different to how it has been before ) can't beat these they should all instantly leave the club. Telling me we can't win with Coutinho and Ings starting a game? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 5, 2023 Author Moderator Share Posted January 5, 2023 I think the thing is that we can field a pretty decent side with eight or nine changes that should be more than capable of beating Stevenage. That might give us a little advantage when we play Leeds. I think he'll make a lot of changes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Hope we don’t **** about here. Would love a run in this cup. We’ve no Europe and unlikely we’ll get dragged into a relegation scrap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I wouldn't bother with the likes of Guilbert, Sanson, Nakamba, or anyone else that might not be in our plans, would have the likes of Feeney, Bogarde, Tommi O'Reiily and Kadan Young in the squad over those,unwanted players doing well against Stevenage isn't going to make much difference if any at all in terms of other clubs' interest in them. it's very rare we get the opportunity to play promising youngsters alongside senior pros in a compettive game, might as well use it now we've got a chance, all the youngsters don't have to start, could just be one or two with others to come off the bench if the scoreline allows it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Strongest possible team please Unai, then bring on the kids if we are comfortable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 There will be a few bench players given starts but Unai won't mess around too much as the players are still bedding down his system and he'll see it as a good opportunity to keep doing that under match conditions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I'd go: Olsen Cash Konsa Mings Augustinsson Buendia Dendoncker Kamara Bailey Ings Coutinho We have been lucky for a change that we have a decent draw (on paper) for a change and not the annual trip to Old Trafford but we still need to play with the right attitude and treat our opponents with respect (on their big day out!). Olsen looked to be more reassured (albeit underworked) against Spurs so I would give him a start in this (get to at least a QF place before looking at Emi returning in this competition!) I'd play Augustinsson as he looked lively on Wednesday night, hopefully he can put more pressure on Digne in the coming weeks. Start with both Bailey and Buendia as I think these both could do with the confidence (hopefully) this game will bring and maybe can both play themselves into a bit of better form. Let Coutinho do his bits playing just off Ings and I think we should, should run out comfortable winners (3-0 or 4-1 - would be my prediction) After 45-60 mins look to bring on the likes of Ramsey (if fit), Sanson (if alive), Chambers, Archer etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 19 hours ago, messi11 said: The past! Emery ball is the future. Yeah but im not taking no team for granted. If we get knocked out i can imagine what social media an dthis place will be like. Play a weakened/ but string enough team to win. Have some impact subs just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wict01 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Would probably play Olsen, Cash, Chambers, Mings, Augustinsson, Dendoncker, Sanson, Buendia, Ramsey, Bailey and Ings as a 4-2-2-2 style formation. Maybe have the likes of Kaden Young, Rory Wilson and Lamar Bogarde on the bench for the last 25 mins or so. Would really like a cup run this year, I feel like we could beat anyone on our day with Unai in charge. Coming up to 30 years without a trophy too, I just want something to properly celebrate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I'd be tempted to play Sinisalo in goal, would definitley start with Bogarde in midfield, maybe Feeney in defence, Kadan Young and Tommi O'Reilly can come on off the bench, have wondered if Triston Rowe might be a surprise inclusion, I guess that might depend on his scholarship status, as in whether he's agreed to sign with us or not, he's a year younger than even K Young, but already played against first team oppo so him being involved wouldn't be totally surprising. Sinisalo, Feeney, and Bogarde to start, fill the rest of the team with senior players, then bring on a few more youngsters if we get to the stage where we're comfortable in the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, useless said: I'd be tempted to play Sinisalo in goal, would definitley start with Bogarde in midfield, maybe Feeney in defence, Kadan Young and Tommi O'Reilly can come on off the bench, have wondered if Triston Rowe might be a surprise inclusion, I guess that might depend on his scholarship status, as in whether he's agreed to sign with us or not, he's a year younger than even K Young, but already played against first team oppo so him being involved wouldn't be totally surprising. Sinisalo, Feeney, and Bogarde to start, fill the rest of the team with senior players, then bring on a few more youngsters if we get to the stage where we're comfortable in the game. 100%. I'd like to see Wilson get on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Wilson's inclusion might depend on whether we think he's physically ready or not, might be that Shakpoke as a striker is considered closer to the first team at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 hour ago, duke313 said: I like it. The correct mix of change and first teamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 2 hours ago, duke313 said: I would have Ramsey and Coutinho in there, rest Kamara if we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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