Dr Gloom 23576 Posted Wednesday at 09:33 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:33 22 minutes ago, Alex said: Re: Hall and Gordon, it’ll probably force us down the 3 at the back route with Trippier and Livramento as wingbacks. It might represent our best chance of winning anyway, playing like that. Trippier will be far less exposed there and Tino is comfortable playing on that side. Clutching at straws perhaps but given how good LFC are this season I think it was always going to be a case of ‘it was written in the stars’ were we to win. There have been far bigger upsets in cup finals. I’ll temper that slightly by admitting I fully expect a comfortable win for the opposition While we’re clutching for positives, we are now even bigger underdogs than we already were and we usually perform better when we’re underdogs. Maybe it takes the pressure off and allows them to play with more freedom and aggression given no one expects us to win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 18956 Posted Wednesday at 09:34 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:34 23 minutes ago, Alex said: Re: Hall and Gordon, it’ll probably force us down the 3 at the back route with Trippier and Livramento as wingbacks. It might represent our best chance of winning anyway, playing like that. Trippier will be far less exposed there and Tino is comfortable playing on that side. Clutching at straws perhaps but given how good LFC are this season I think it was always going to be a case of ‘it was written in the stars’ were we to win. There have been far bigger upsets in cup finals. I’ll temper that slightly by admitting I fully expect a comfortable win for the opposition Supposing Botman doesn’t make it am wondering who the 3rd CB would be? If it’s a 3 I’d play Tripps there and play Targett on the left… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 18956 Posted Wednesday at 09:39 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:39 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: While we’re clutching for positives, we are now even bigger underdogs than we already were and we usually perform better when we’re underdogs. Maybe it takes the pressure off and allows them to play with more freedom and aggression given no one expects us to win. Yeah I’d be happy with just having a right go now and not disgracing ourselves. Our only chance is a wonder show from Isak so I don’t want him anywhere Near East London at the start of next week Are you procuring a ticket for the final?.., Edited Wednesday at 09:40 by PaddockLad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23576 Posted Wednesday at 09:45 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:45 4 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Yeah I’d be happy with just having a right go now and not disgracing ourselves. Our only chance is a wonder show from Isak so I don’t want him anywhere Near East London at the start of next week Are you procuring a ticket for the final?.., i tried but the only option was a corporate ticket with a lad i know who supports liverpool, who will be insufferable if they win. tickets in our end are like hen's teeth. i'm going to west ham on monday. don't fancy our chances in that one because they're bound to all have an eye on the final 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33122 Posted Wednesday at 09:45 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:45 5 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Our only chance is a wonder show from Isak so I don’t want him anywhere Near East London at the start of next week Wilson has 12 goals against the bubble shaggers in 15 appearances. I'd definitely be giving him a start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 14653 Posted Wednesday at 09:51 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:51 16 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Supposing Botman doesn’t make it am wondering who the 3rd CB would be? If it’s a 3 I’d play Tripps there and play Targett on the left… Krafth with Schar in the middle of the three to remember how to start attacks off 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 18956 Posted Wednesday at 09:52 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:52 Just now, Ayatollah Hermione said: Krafth with Schar in the middle of the three to remember how to start attacks off I’d forgotten about Krafu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 22746 Posted Wednesday at 09:53 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:53 17 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Supposing Botman doesn’t make it am wondering who the 3rd CB would be? If it’s a 3 I’d play Tripps there and play Targett on the left… We've got plenty of options 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23576 Posted Wednesday at 10:13 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:13 38 minutes ago, PaddockLad said: Supposing Botman doesn’t make it am wondering who the 3rd CB would be? If it’s a 3 I’d play Tripps there and play Targett on the left… krafth. i'd start him ahead of schar in current form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23576 Posted Wednesday at 10:14 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:14 19 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: We've got plenty of options 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49749 Posted Wednesday at 10:25 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:25 Aye loads of options at CB but barely enough to play a back 3, and not one of them under 30. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33122 Posted Wednesday at 10:32 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:32 5 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Aye loads of options at CB but barely enough to play a back 3, and not one of them under 30. At the start of the season we had six players capable of playing CB with two positions available. But aye, we should have gone all out for that seventh CB. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4244 Posted Wednesday at 10:34 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:34 47 minutes ago, ewerk said: Wilson has 12 goals against the bubble shaggers in 15 appearances. I'd definitely be giving him a start. I used to be very good at basketball but I wouldn’t want to play for an U10s team now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33122 Posted Wednesday at 10:36 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:36 Aye, probably for the best. That would be a bit weird, mate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49749 Posted Wednesday at 10:38 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:38 3 minutes ago, ewerk said: At the start of the season we had six players capable of playing CB with two positions available. But aye, we should have gone all out for that seventh CB. How's our CB pairing looking at the minute? Schar is finished, which leaves us with two left sided CBs, one of whom remains injured. And Lascelles who has never been good enough. Yeah it's a fucking MYSTERY why we were trying to strengthen in defence last summer. Fucking dipshit. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33122 Posted Wednesday at 10:40 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:40 Just now, Gemmill said: How's our CB pairing looking at the minute? Schar is finished, which leaves us with two left sided CBs, one of whom remains injured. And Lascelles who has never been good enough. Yeah it's a fucking MYSTERY why we were trying to strengthen in defence last summer. Fucking dipshit. We sold a CB in January, Schar's form has fallen off a cliff and we have two CBs injured. None of which could have been predicted in the summer. Not even by you, Baba Vanga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49749 Posted Wednesday at 10:41 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:41 Just now, ewerk said: We sold a CB in January, Schar's form has fallen off a cliff and we have two CBs injured. None of which could have been predicted in the summer. Not even by you, Baba Vanga. Have you heard of "the ageing process"? Because our manager has, and that's what he was trying to mitigate against. And look what's come to pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33122 Posted Wednesday at 10:47 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:47 1 minute ago, Gemmill said: Have you heard of "the ageing process"? Because our manager has, and that's what he was trying to mitigate against. And look what's come to pass. We've already established that you were not of the opinion that Schar was finished in the summer. In fact last season he was out highest rated CB by whoscored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 23576 Posted Wednesday at 10:52 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:52 18 minutes ago, ewerk said: At the start of the season we had six players capable of playing CB with two positions available. But aye, we should have gone all out for that seventh CB. Murphy and Miggy were more than good enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7546 Posted Wednesday at 10:54 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:54 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Have you heard of "the ageing process"? Because our manager has, and that's what he was trying to mitigate against. And look what's come to pass. Im sure Kelly was brought into to solve the pace and the age problem. Not great planning. Edited Wednesday at 10:54 by Holden McGroin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49749 Posted Wednesday at 10:57 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:57 8 minutes ago, ewerk said: We've already established that you were not of the opinion that Schar was finished in the summer. In fact last season he was out highest rated CB by whoscored. I'm not sure Howe is running the club based on whoscored ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49749 Posted Wednesday at 10:58 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:58 3 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said: Im sure Kelly was brought into to solve the pace and the age problem. Not great planning. Bought for free, sold for £20m tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 49749 Posted Wednesday at 11:00 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:00 On 01/12/2024 at 08:59, Gemmill said: Burn and Schar are doing alright at the minute, but I also think we shouldn't kid ourselves that they remotely compare to other central defensive pairings at the upper ends of the division. We're getting by at the minute but it's not gonna last. Central defence is another key part of the squad where big investment is needed. Someone knows his onions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 33122 Posted Wednesday at 11:06 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:06 Wow, a massive call from ...*checks notes*... THREE months ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 7546 Posted Wednesday at 11:07 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:07 6 minutes ago, Gemmill said: Bought for free, sold for £20m tbf. I think that was more by luck than planning. He'd clearly been ear marked as at backup LB and CB that could possibly take his chance if he performed well. Plus Juve have to finish in the top 6 this season for that to become permanent. They are currently 4th but if finish 7th there will be massive egg on our faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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