Jintsay 2 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 If Lazaar isn't miles better than Dummett then he's a horrible signing. With regards to Atsu, the wings is the position where we've got the least options. Gouffran has surprised everyone the last few games but if that doesn't continue Atsu is the only real option. But Rafa clearly is a fairly conservative manger so I don't think we're likely to see two attacking wingers and two attacking fullbacks away from home very often. I agree wings have least depth, but Rafa seems to like the types of player that can play multiple positions. Yedlin & Lazaar can both play further up the pitch so I reckon they're on the bench covering 4 positions for now as they're new and we're away from home. If he wants it more attacking, they play full back when they come on, if he wants it more defensive he plays them on the win. I'm just hoping Lazaar shows Dummett how to do the job when he does get his chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1-1. It's going to be difficult going from Derby and then down to London in a short space of time. I'll be happy with a draw and keeping our unbeaten run going. Mind you, the amount of options we have in the squad will give us a good chance to keep things fresh. This is more-or-less my feelings on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22187 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Wouldn't mind Mitrovic getting a few games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'd be more worried about tiredness if I didn't think Rafa had intentionally rotated the squad for the Derby game. I think there's a definite positive attitude in the side and I think we are going to see a bunch of lads vying to prove they belong in the usual starting 11 (whatever that is under Rafa). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5317 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Just looking at QPR, they seem to be doing ok this season so far. Are they still run by that pillock? I assume they are. I can't really think why we wouldn't put them away, but on paper it does look like a potential banana skin. Huddersfield have Brighton away though which will hopefully be a similar problem for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Just looking at QPR, they seem to be doing ok this season so far. Are they still run by that pillock? I assume they are. I can't really think why we wouldn't put them away, but on paper it does look like a potential banana skin. Huddersfield have Brighton away though which will hopefully be a similar problem for them. They've played all of the bottom 3 teams at home (Leeds, Preston, Blackburn) and only taken 4 points from them. They've picked up two wins on the road, at Wigan (22nd) and Cardiff (18th). Their home form is pretty bad, 17th overall, and our away form is decent (5th). We've only failed to score in 1 game and have kept a clean sheet since Reading got a penalty in the 45th minute (4 1/2 games). Loftus Road's pitch is reportedly pretty small which should play to our defensive strengths. We're in stride without playing particularly brilliantly, so this could be another "professional" performance, or QPR's debutants may want to put on a performance. All of this points to a 1-0 win... Which is why there's no way I'm putting money on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 5317 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nice post, thanks. More confident having read that but still a bit unsure. It could just be that I'm not used to us winning in truth. Also you mentioned their small pitch - doesn't that inhibit our 'playing with width' style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I just think 6 wins in a row is very difficult for any team in any division regardless of the opposition. I'd happily take the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintsay 2 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Rafa seemed happy to defend a single goal lead at Derby and I think the team did defend pretty well. I think the second goal was a bonus gift from Derby not leaving enough men back. I see the QPR game going the same-ish until the end. 0-1 for me but expecting some late drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Rafa seemed happy to defend a single goal lead at Derby and I think the team did defend pretty well. I think the second goal was a bonus gift from Derby not leaving enough men back. I see the QPR game going the same-ish until the end. 0-1 for me but expecting some late drama. I think Rafa said as much. The plan was to keep the ball in the corner, then Shelvey saw Perez and Yedlin's movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Is this on TV anywhere? I assume the fact Champions League matches are going on is going to fuck up much hope of that. I checked Bein sports over here and they've decided to put the Derby v Toon match on at the same time we play QPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 No coverage at all. Doubt there will be many midweek games with TV coverage. Especially on European weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14013 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Another great thread title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 A draw would be a really good point, lets keep this unbeaten run going. In terms of Lazaar from what ive seen of him, he looks more like a winger than a fullback. We could see at somestage 3 at the back with Yedlin and Lazaar as wingbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Predictions close in half an hour. Please check you haven't ballsed it up as refusal to recalculate points can cause offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Sels Anita Lascellas Clark Dummett Hayden Shelvey Ritchie Perez Gouffran Mitrovic Mbemba must have picked up a knock /: Not sure about that lineup, Diame is an important link between midfield and attack and Perez isnt as good in that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14069 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I'm sure Rafa has a plan. Expose slow centre halves, try and get Shelvey further forward, something like that. If Hayden can't run rings around that clogger Henry, I'd be worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Lazaar, Yedlin, Gamez still not getting ahead of Anita and Dummett? Don't understand that line up and can only think Mbemba and Diame have picked up knocks/being rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4872 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Lazaar, Yedlin, Gamez still not getting ahead of Anita and Dummett? Don't understand that line up and can only think Mbemba and Diame have picked up knocks/being rested. Both being rotated presumably because thats what Rafa does innit. I think we're more likely to see sub debuts or home starts for the likes of those players until they're fully bedded in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Mbemba must have picked up a knock, or you would think he would be atleast on the bench and Diame just rested. Really hope we can get something from the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 It looks more like it'll probably be Perez playing off Mitro rather than Perez being in Diame's link up role, it's what a lot of us have been hoping to get the chance to see for a while if it is that. I agree that Yedlin and Lazaar will probably be held back for the next home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Is there any radio streams kicking about? The last thing that NUFC news bloke seems to have put up is a dance music compilation. Hopefully he gets the match up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Mbemba does have a knock. Not at all surprised about yedlin, lazaar and Atsu not playing yet but Gamez not even getting on the bench at this stage is starting to become strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 The lad has whacked it up now so usual place for radio stream for today's 1-3 win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10972 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Both being rotated presumably because thats what Rafa does innit. I think we're more likely to see sub debuts or home starts for the likes of those players until they're fully bedded in. I was hoping to see Yedlin start at least. Perch isn't quick at all and Yedlin's pace would terrify him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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