markjazzbassist Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Another tough away game. I expect spurs to play as they always do attacking and pressing, not sure where they are injury wise but last I checked they were super thin at centreback which would be their only real weakness. Maybe the punt and run will target their CB and on set pieces. I expect a parked bus and prayers for a draw. Pickford kenny holgate williams cuco Gana schneiderlin davies Rooney gylfi DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 I think the best CB is whoever plays alongside Holgate. That seems to be the common theme at the moment. nyblue23, markjazzbassist, Aidan and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 5, 2018 Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Pickford Kenny Holgate Jags Cuco Davies Schneiderlin McCarthy Bolasie Tosun Gylfi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 ok new lineup for me pickford kenny holgate williams martina gana mccarthy vlasic gylfi lookman tosun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 we need to play really well to get anything out of the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 6 hours ago, markjazzbassist said: ok new lineup for me pickford kenny holgate williams martina gana mccarthy vlasic gylfi lookman tosun Rest McCarthy and put DCL up top with Tosun. If we’re going to lose, we might as well give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted January 6, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Always knew we'd be back playing at Wembley one day. Quinn31, Sev, Matt and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Think Tosun will be on the bench. Happy with a drawer here to stop the losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 On 06/01/2018 at 00:04, markjazzbassist said: ok new lineup for me pickford kenny holgate williams martina gana mccarthy vlasic gylfi lookman tosun No Gana ffs that's a backward step Schneiderlin is much steadier without that space cadet in the team and we look better balanced, when will people learn. Sorry Mark but anyway I like the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Good team that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 05/01/2018 at 22:55, Bailey said: I think the best CB is whoever plays alongside Holgate. That seems to be the common theme at the moment. I don't know if that's a good thing or bad thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 10, 2018 Report Share Posted January 10, 2018 Pickford Kenny Holgate Jags Martina Morgan McCarthy Bolasi Rooney Siggy Tosun Holgate and Jags worked well last time out so I would like to see the back 4 as the same (Kenny and Martina are our only options so easy pick there) Morgan over Gana for his positional awareness and also because he's developed some slight form recently and it will be good for his confidence. Jimmy Mac because he's been good for us lately and also deserves the nod above Gana for now. Bolasi can make things happen. As can Rooney. Siggy on purely for set pieces and crossing as I dislike him against the bigger teams unless he is in the middle of the park - but I was torn between him and Lennon. As Paul said, Tosun has to start. Has had a week or so with the squad and shouldn't be unfit as he has been playing all season with his previous club. Im apprehensive about the match as much as I have been against most teams so far this season, but at least we (should) get to see our new striker make his debut. Head says Spurs 1-0 Heart says 2-1 Everton Tosun brace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Anyone have any confidence about this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 On 1/10/2018 at 23:10, Aidan Lewis said: Pickford Kenny Holgate Jags Martina Morgan McCarthy Bolasi Rooney Siggy Tosun Holgate and Jags worked well last time out so I would like to see the back 4 as the same (Kenny and Martina are our only options so easy pick there) Morgan over Gana for his positional awareness and also because he's developed some slight form recently and it will be good for his confidence. Jimmy Mac because he's been good for us lately and also deserves the nod above Gana for now. Bolasi can make things happen. As can Rooney. Siggy on purely for set pieces and crossing as I dislike him against the bigger teams unless he is in the middle of the park - but I was torn between him and Lennon. As Paul said, Tosun has to start. Has had a week or so with the squad and shouldn't be unfit as he has been playing all season with his previous club. Im apprehensive about the match as much as I have been against most teams so far this season, but at least we (should) get to see our new striker make his debut. Head says Spurs 1-0 Heart says 2-1 Everton Tosun brace! Rooney has been shit in the last couple of games, his passing has been shocking, as has his positioning. He should be dropped and play Siggy in the middle with either Vlasic or Lookman out wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 41 minutes ago, London Blue said: Rooney has been shit in the last couple of games, his passing has been shocking, as has his positioning. He should be dropped and play Siggy in the middle with either Vlasic or Lookman out wide. I Agree. With that little change its probably our best team at the moment. Davies and Gana for fresh legs in midfield in the second half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Rooney hasn't played well in several games but still got us something out of it. That's my thought process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Aidan Lewis said: Anyone have any confidence about this game? I'm confident we'll get beaten. Romey 1878, nyblue23 and Aidan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Palfy Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Aidan Lewis said: Anyone have any confidence about this game? Yes think we are good for a point winning it not so confident about but wouldn't completely dismiss it Spurs have had there problems at Wembley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 3 hours ago, London Blue said: Rooney has been shit in the last couple of games, his passing has been shocking, as has his positioning. He should be dropped and play Siggy in the middle with either Vlasic or Lookman out wide. You slag off Rooney every game. He's our top scorer and has the same number of assists than Sigurdsson. He offers far more presence offensively and defensively than Sigurdsson in the centre of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I’m for Rooney starting as deep lying playmaker when rested - as should be the case most matches rest of season. Even then, probably 65-70 minutes. Longer, I suppose, if he’s playing particularly well, inspired, controlling, smart passes. I’d like to see attacking, some pressing, not setting up purely defensively and hoping to nick a point at the end. Energy, not hesitation and fear. We’re as likely to take a point by playing aggressively as by sitting back. Pickford Holgate Williams Jagielka McCarthy Schneiderlin Rooney Lennon Sigurdsson Bolasie Tosun Subs - Gana and Davies on for Rooney and Bolasie if we’re leading second half. If behind, DCL, Vlasic, Lookman. Don’t know about Niasse’s situation, but if he’s still an Everton player, have him on bench, too. If not, then Kenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'd be very surprised to see a back 3, if we're going to set up like that it'll be a back 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elston Gunnn Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Aidan Lewis said: I'd be very surprised to see a back 3, if we're going to set up like that it'll be a back 5. I’ll be surprised, too. I should have said this is what I hope to see. As for back 5, I’m all for starting 5 defensive players, but not 6 or 7. (Unless we’re leading second half.) My preference is that Schneiderlin stay back, McCarthy (rather than Gana) mostly disrupting, venturing forward intermittently. I don’t want to see 4 backs plus Gana and Schneiderlin; nor do I prefer to see Martina coping with relentless Spurs attackers. That sort of lineup will tell me Allardyce hopes for nil-nil until late, then nick a goal. I don’t think that’s our best option for taking a point. But that formation is, yes, more likely than my preference. Aidan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 hour ago, nogs said: You slag off Rooney every game. He's our top scorer and has the same number of assists than Sigurdsson. He offers far more presence offensively and defensively than Sigurdsson in the centre of the park. No, I don't, I respect what he has contributed over the season, and as you say he has scored and created important goals. However over the last few games he has been very poor, his passing and movement have been poor, no player should be guaranteed a start, especially when we have good players competing for places. How would you rate Rooney's performances in out last couple of games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, London Blue said: No, I don't, I respect what he has contributed over the season, and as you say he has scored and created important goals. However over the last few games he has been very poor, his passing and movement have been poor, no player should be guaranteed a start, especially when we have good players competing for places. How would you rate Rooney's performances in out last couple of games? Yeah his passing has been pretty atrocious for most of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogs Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, London Blue said: No, I don't, I respect what he has contributed over the season, and as you say he has scored and created important goals. However over the last few games he has been very poor, his passing and movement have been poor, no player should be guaranteed a start, especially when we have good players competing for places. How would you rate Rooney's performances in out last couple of games? I don't agree we have good players ready to step in and offer what Rooney does at CM. So even if he has an off game, he'd start there every time for me. Him moving to CM is what sparked our rise away from the relegation places for me. And there's a reason why Sigurdsson gets played out wide, he isn'tt good enough at the defensive side to play in the middle. With Rooney playing we have a chance of creating something. When he doesn't play we look bereft of ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aidan Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Cenk to start and happy to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nogs Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 13 minutes ago, nyblue23 said: Yeah his passing has been pretty atrocious for most of the season. This is the Barkley syndrome all over. Fans remembering the poor passes but forgetting about all the good ones. Yeah Rooney plays some shockers. But he also tries things and creates more with his passing than anyone else we have. Otherwise it's just Gana and Schneiderlin knocking it sideways. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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