The Fish 10686 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I still think he was the pick of the middle 4 in the first half. I've said for months we should be after Hughes from Derby. Rafa seems insistent on playing 2 defensive midfielders and leaving the 3 behind the striker to create. It doesn't work though, we'd be better off going 442 Isn't he an injury concern? Anyway I'd expect us to play Diame alongside Hayden/Anita/Colback when Mitrovic comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6471 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) There isnt a lot of goals in this team if he plays Diame behind a striker.. As mentioned I think he should go 4-4-2. Diame in the middle with a holding midfielder and Aarons and Ritchie on the wings. Perez/Gayle can drop back into number 10 if we are under pressure - assuming Mitro will lead the line. Edited August 15, 2016 by Holden McGroin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10686 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 There isnt a lot of goals in this team if he plays Diame behind a striker.. As mentioned I think he should go 4-4-2. Diame in the middle with a holding midfielder and Aarons and Ritchie on the wings. Perez/Gayle can drop back into number 10 if we are under pressure - assuming Mitro will lead the line. Aye, that's what I meant, Diame central, Perez/Gayle playing off Mitrovic with 2 of Ritchie, Aarons and the other of Gayle and Perez playing the wide positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1219 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I think Diame was played further forward on Saturday to try and give us a bit more physical presence up top in Mitro's absense. I don't think it's something Rafa will be looking to continue with once we have a target up front. I also don't think Shelvey did too bad on Saturday. I just think the lack of balance in the team gave him limited passing opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6985 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looks like Forestieri isn't happening now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1219 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Don't think it ever was. Don't think he's what we need either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10686 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 We need someone like Leon Best from 09/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34787 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Aye, we're desperate for someone who doesn't start many games and can't score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10686 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Aye, we're desperate for someone who doesn't start many games and can't score I could have sworn he scored 2-3, but was a useful big lump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34787 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He was poor in the Chmapionship. Looked decent on occasion the following season in the top flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Need a Marlon Harewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10686 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 He was poor in the Chmapionship. Looked decent on occasion the following season in the top flight ah, that's right, got a hat trick against West Ham, didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Need a Marlon Harewood. not a bad shout actually it's back basics in the championship. you need a big lump who can get on the end of the occasional long hoof and hold it up. agree that the riviere shout isn't a bad one. he coudl be a decent understudy to mitrovic in that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13769 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Crouch's name is brought up all the time, whether it be lazy journalism or not, he'd fit the bill nicely down here, I reckon. If not for goal return, at least in presence and experience on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Aye a player like him would work well imo, an experienced forward who has plenty of goals to his name. We've got a side that has low confidence so a bit of experience in front of goal would help out, all we have is a 19 year old, a 21 year old, a 24 year old and a 26 year old who hasn't played much (as well as another one who has probably forgotten what a footy pitch looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 32715 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 SDJ is basically Bruce Willis from sixth sense who doesn't know he's broon breed and keeps talking to the guysh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5164 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I genuinely think SDJ could do a job for us in the Championship if he could just stop getting knacked. He's never really had a chance to show it, but he must be a decent player at the heart of it. I'd certainly try him ahead of Shelvey if he was fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34787 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 SDJ is basically Bruce Willis from sixth sense who doesn't know he's broon breed and keeps talking to the guysh. Spoilers ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34787 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Crouch's name is brought up all the time, whether it be lazy journalism or not, he'd fit the bill nicely down here, I reckon. If not for goal return, at least in presence and experience on the pitch. Without a doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 34787 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I genuinely think SDJ could do a job for us in the Championship if he could just stop getting knacked. He's never really had a chance to show it, but he must be a decent player at the heart of it. I'd certainly try him ahead of Shelvey if he was fit. Agree with you there. We're crying out for a bit of creativity in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1219 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I think Crouch is exactly the type of striker we'll be looking for. Maybe Ricky Lambert would be another option. Not sure about SDJ even if could get fit. He's another number 10 type, for me the problem is a bit depper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21802 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 charlie austin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5164 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Is he out of favour or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10686 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 charlie austin? I suppose it might be nice for Siem to have some company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Iirc, last time we were in the championship we didn't sign anyone of note with skill, flair and creativity. Who left from the Premiership squad? Bassong, Damian Duff, Obafemi Martens? Pffft...who cares We were left with Jose Enrique and Jonas Gutierrez on the left side toying with the opposition all season. We had Simpson and Routledge on the right that other teams could not match their speed. Ryan Taylor, over the wall. We had Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan joining from midfield with Andy Carrol, who had a break out season, and Leon Best and Peter Lovenkrands. A confident Colocinni and Tin Krul. I look at that team and this team and the first thing that pops out from that team to this, is how strong the left wing was for the Championship, and the midfield. That was a pretty darn strong team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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