VillanousOne Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 weird for the first time we have nearly a fit squad plus the new boys, what do you think should be the starting eleven? I think only Dunne and Petrov are the only two missing with Delf now out on loan. Guzan Lowton --- Vlaar -- Clark -- Bennett Delph Ireland -- KEA -- Holman Bent -- Gabby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted September 11, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 11, 2012 Guzan Lowton --- Vlaar -- Clark -- Bennett Westwood Ireland -- KEA -- Holman Bent -- Benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 --------------Guzan-------------- ----dunne---vlaar-----clark----- lowton-------------------bennett ----el ahmadi---westwood------ --------------ireland-------------- -------------benteke------------- ---------------bent--------------- we won't play that, but i think we'd be strongs with that or similar tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 --------------- Given ------------ Lowton - Vlaar - Baker - Bennett ------El Ahmadi --- Westwood--- Holman ----- Ireland ----- Gabby --------------- Bent------------ Would be mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I don't think we have a set first eleven. There are certain players that are 'first choice', then others that can be rotated depending on opponent/ system/ form. First choice: Lowton RB Vlaar CB El Ahmadi CM Bent ST IMO all the other spaces are up for grab week by week. (I would put Bennett in 'first choice LB' but we haven't even see him play for us yet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 No idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 .......................Guzan........................ Lowton......Vlaar........Baker.......Bennett .....................El Ahmadi....................... .........Holman...Ireland....Bannan......... ................Bent.........Gabby................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I don't think we have a set first eleven. There are certain players that are 'first choice', then others that can be rotated depending on opponent/ system/ form. First choice: Lowton RB Vlaar CB El Ahmadi CM Bent ST IMO all the other spaces are up for grab week by week. (I would put Bennett in 'first choice LB' but we haven't even see him play for us yet) This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I don't think we have a set first eleven. There are certain players that are 'first choice', then others that can be rotated depending on opponent/ system/ form. First choice: Lowton RB Vlaar CB El Ahmadi CM Bent ST IMO all the other spaces are up for grab week by week. (I would put Bennett in 'first choice LB' but we haven't even see him play for us yet) Completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Save this thread for a few weeks time mate. I doubt if Lambert is completely sure of his starting line-up to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I think the only first teamers are, bent, kea, vlaar...everyone else will be rotated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsid Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'll start judging the new lads after I've seen them against Swansea. Until then I know nothing about them apart what's been written. I'm a bit more tolerant than my mate. He watched the first half of Juan Pablo Angel's debut before turning to me and saying, "He's no bloody good!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ----------------Guzan------------------ --Lichaj---Vlaar---Clark---Bennett--- ----------Ireland-----Kea-------------- --Albrighton-----------------Bannan-- -----------------Bent------------------- ----------------Benteke---------------- My plan would be just to take it out wide and send in crosses to Benteke. Then Bent can pick up anything left hanging around in the box. Ireland and Kea would keep possession well. Then we can sub in Agbonlahor for Albrighton to make it a 4-3-3. Lowton will rotate in the fullback spots to keep competition high. Also have Westwood and Delph rotating in the midfield again for competition purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I agree I don't think we have a first choice XI, we have some first choice players who will fit into most/all of PL's preferred formations, and then he'll switch others in and out depending on the opposition/tactics/whatever And of course as we've seen in Given's case being a "first choice player" only lasts as long as PL thinks he can rely on you to do your job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempiternalVillain Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 -----------Guzan ---Vlaar---Dunne---Clark --------Karim--Delph Holman---------------N'Zogbia -----------Ireland ------Bent--------Gabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ......................Guzan........................ Lowton......Vlaar........Clark.......Bennett .....................El Ahmadi....................... .........Albrighton...Ireland (Banann)....Holman......... ................Bent.........Benteke................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 No idea - and i absolutely love it. Having options and being able to tinker the team to combat specific threats or exploit specific weaknesses for different teams. In modern football i think flexibility is just as important as consistency. Plus it means competition for places and high and players know that if they want a starting spot they have to perform! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I don't think we have a set first eleven. There are certain players that are 'first choice', then others that can be rotated depending on opponent/ system/ form. First choice: Lowton RB Vlaar CB El Ahmadi CM Bent ST IMO all the other spaces are up for grab week by week. (I would put Bennett in 'first choice LB' but we haven't even see him play for us yet) Yup, agree. I reckon we might see a few more players cement their place over the next few weeks though. Surely it's best for Vlaar who his centre back partner will be every week and we can't be changing the bloke between the sticks every other game? Or maybe I'm just not used to a rotation system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepane Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It is interesting how many people have picked Guzan ahead of Given now. 12 months ago it would have been a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It is interesting how many people have picked Guzan ahead of Given now. 12 months ago it would have been a different story. guzan seems to have fixed the problems with his game though. he won't make the match of the day highlight saves given does, but chances are he won't find himself in the position where he needs to all that often. if he continues his improvement he'll be a fantastic keeper. he's big, strong, vocal, commands his area, isn't afraid to come for corners and has far more of a presence than shay. i think he's matured a fair bit in the last 12 months and assuming he keeps his concentration, i think he'll be much more useful than given Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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