Demitri_C Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Eight subs, two of whom are keepers and one of whom is just back from a long term injury. We're short. Sorry but emery is just being stubborn now. I lovw him but dont why hw is being like this when we have some talented youngsters we can use 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Quite happy with the lineup considering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Looking at West Ham's front 6 I'm really confused why they struggle to score goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted March 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2023 Even our team selections are getting boring nowadays. Always the same good team. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted March 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2023 West Ham's team looks really strong on paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Shape change? I'm surprised in a way we've gone with Moreno over Digne - it looks like we're going to go at them all guns blazing. Hold on to your seats! Think they will look to exploit the left with Moreno overlapping and JJ running into channels and covering Moreno more. Certainly more of an attacking option for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 - 3 - 3 ? I did wonder if we would try something like this, instead of trying to shoehorn someone else into a 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Have to say I'm concerned, McGinn back where he gets lost and isn't disciplined tactically. We lose his energy elsewhere too. Not a fan of Chambers but would have preferred him to bringing Bailey and moving people about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Demitri_C said: Sorry but emery is just being stubborn now. I lovw him but dont why hw is being like this when we have some talented youngsters we can use He said something along the lines of he didnt want to put kids on the bench for the sake of it, rather that a bench place should be earned. Seems a good policy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted March 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2023 Also pleased Moreno is in for Digne. Still have bad memories of the last time we played West Ham where Digne was crossing balls to Zouma all game. Clearly wasn't working but we didn't change it. Moreno will give us a different option with getting to the byline and putting low crosses in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Sorry but emery is just being stubborn now. I lovw him but dont why hw is being like this when we have some talented youngsters we can use Because they aren’t ready yet maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: Looking at West Ham's front 6 I'm really confused why they struggle to score goals. You are really flicking fates love spuds with that comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSvillain Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, The_Steve said: Think they will look to exploit the left with Moreno overlapping and JJ running into channels and covering Moreno more. Certainly more of an attacking option for sure. This, I don't think Kehrer is the best defensively for them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted March 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, VillaAlex said: Have to say I'm concerned, McGinn back where he gets lost and isn't disciplined tactically. We lose his energy elsewhere too. Not a fan of Chambers but would have preferred him to bringing Bailey and moving people about. He was also managed by an idiot at that time. Let's see how he performs with a manager that will give him proper instructions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: Looking at West Ham's front 6 I'm really confused why they struggle to score goals. Step up villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Nigel said: He said something along the lines of he didnt want to put kids on the bench for the sake of it, rather that a bench place should be earned. Seems a good policy to me. What has the 3rd keeper earned to be on the bench then? I think its really wierd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 (edited) Great to see Carlos on the bench, happy with the team I just hope they perform. Edited March 12, 2023 by Eligius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Mcginn in that position, bailey and Ramsey in the form they're in has me expecting a tough afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Are we sure it's not more.of a flat 4 - 3 - 3 or even Doug as a lone 6? Surely we can't be certain McGinn is deep until we see the layout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted March 12, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 12, 2023 I'd be worried if we're moving McGinn and Buendia back. McGinn just isn't anything like as effective as a six in the double pivot and Buendia isn't a natural centre/wide midfielder, he's much more a 10 or a winger. Making both of those players less effective really weakens us - especially because we also lose the good work that Buendia brings when he's playing off Watkins - Bailey just doesn't work anything like as hard off the ball. So, Bailey is weaker than Buendia off Watkins, Buendia is weaker than McGinn in central/wider midfield and McGinn is weaker than Kamara as a pivot. I'm hoping we go change of shape instead. Thankfully, I'm pretty confident that Unai has a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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