UPinCarolina Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 17 minutes ago, Great Boos Up said: Do we really need to start our best line up against Dull. It could be a long ol' season and last year we were blessed virtually injury free. Cards may be a bigger issue this season and we don't want to be left short handed in a much more difficult game. It's rather important to come out of the gate with a strong first kick, IMO.
Guest Col city fan Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 What is clear is if we lose this (let's have it right..we shouldn't..they are in an awful place and we are the Champions), this forum will melt down. My iPad will melt down and whole www will grind to a halt. We mustn't lose....
Great Boos Up Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 Worried that we will score a very early goal, then backs the wall defend for 88minutes. If we lose it will be like Chernobyl.
weller54 Posted 8 August 2016 Author Posted 8 August 2016 Tom Huddlestone is playing centre back because they're so stretched!... Vardy v Huddlestone!!!!
Filbert_Ross Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 Had a dream we got peppered by Hull but won 1-0 with a De Laet header. Doubt this post will ever get brought up again.
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 2 hours ago, Dusty said: Dropping Huth for Hernandez is ridiculous, Hernandez is not strong enough to be a CB, if he plays he should be a RB. Those calling for mahrez and Morgan to be dropped are deluded too, it's preseason, get over it. You do realise that Hernandez is actually a CB?
Gazza M Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 I am looking for a professional performance from the lads. We need to be solid and take our chances when they come along. Kasper Simpson Hernandez Morgan Fuchs Amartey Drinkwater Marhez King Musa Vardy Subs: Zieler, Chilwell, Gray, Mendy, Albrighton, Okazaki, Ulloa
MC Prussian Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 I think we'll approach this with the right mentality. Not having won our prestigious friendlies plus losing out on the Community Shield will have everyone left with their feet firmly grounded. There's nothing to indicate that we're overconfident and Ranieri himself has set the bar low again. I'm wondering how many players Hull are going to name on the bench: Will they come up with some last-minute signings or give some of their U-21s a place on the sidelines?
weller54 Posted 8 August 2016 Author Posted 8 August 2016 Just now, MC Prussian said: I think we'll approach this with the right mentality. Not having won our prestigious friendlies plus losing out on the Community Shield will have everyone left with their feet firmly grounded. There's nothing to indicate that we're overconfident and Ranieri himself has set the bar low again. I'm wondering how many players Hull are going to name on the bench: Will they come up with some last-minute signings or give some of their U-21s a place on the sidelines? Dean Windass could be on the bench.
filbertstreet Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 5 hours ago, adam said: Hull only have 13 fit players madness. Mike ****ing Dean is the ref so hull have only got 14 players then? mad
MC Prussian Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 Just now, weller54 said: Dean Windass could be on the bench. Desperate times call for desperate measures. They'll resign Nick Barmby, Jimmy Bullard, Stephen Hunt & Ian Ashbee.
ajthefox Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37012892 Phelan in charge.
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 8 August 2016 Posted 8 August 2016 Sorry but great servant that he has been, Andy King wouldn't be anywhere near the first team now imo. Need to look at a more assertive and offensive player. Too early to judge Amartey or Mendy bit may be the answer. Still think we are overall weak at RB and CAM. Schmeichel Simpson Hernandez Morgan Fuchs Mahrez Drinkwater Mendy Gray Okazaki/Musa Vardy Zieler, Chilwell, Wasyl, Amartey, Kapustka, Ozazaki/Musa
urban.spaceman Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 Schmeichel Simpson Morgan Hernandez Fuchs Mahrez Mendy Drinkwater Gray Musa Vardy Subs: Zieler, Amartey, Wasylewski, Chilwell, Okazaki, Schlupp, Kapustka Not too sure he'll start with Musa but I hope he does. Would be great to see Kapustka get some game time too. I agree with Claudio from last season when he said that the bench should be expanded to allow more choice from the squad - these days with such big squads it's a shame when players like King, Albrighton might not make the squad because of limited numbers.
lee7 Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 14 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Schmeichel Simpson Morgan Hernandez Fuchs Mahrez Mendy Drinkwater Gray Musa Vardy Subs: Zieler, Amartey, Wasylewski, Chilwell, Okazaki, Schlupp, Kapustka Not too sure he'll start with Musa but I hope he does. Would be great to see Kapustka get some game time too. I agree with Claudio from last season when he said that the bench should be expanded to allow more choice from the squad - these days with such big squads it's a shame when players like King, Albrighton might not make the squad because of limited numbers. I would agree with this team. Although I'm undecided on whether to start Musa or Okazaki. i just hope that we go out next Saturday and play the way we all witnessed last season more often than not. Take the game to Hull and with there lack of quality players they should not be able to cope.
filbertway Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 Ha I kept wondering why people were dropping Huth. Totally forgot about his little ban. Hernandez in for Huth for me. Gray and Musa on 2nd half for Albrighton and Okazaki. Dont even think about putting Schlupp in at left back.
foxinsox Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 4 minutes ago, filbertway said: Ha I kept wondering why people were dropping Huth. Totally forgot about his little ban. Hernandez in for Huth for me. Gray and Musa on 2nd half for Albrighton and Okazaki. Dont even think about putting Schlupp in at left back. This. Hull will not have much of a bench, so will tire second half and have limited options to refresh. Gray and Musa against a flagging makeshift team will be a sight to see. They will park the bus, so we need to get a first half goal to force them out. Kasper Simpson Morgan Hernandez Fuchs Mahrez Drinkwater Mendy Albrighton Okazaki Vardy
Sunbury Fox Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 Would like to see Musa start but almost certain that Claudio will stick with Sunday's starting line up. He likes to bed new signings in over time as he did with Kanté and Fuchs last season. Never sure about DD and King as a combo but surprised how many people are picking Mendy. He's been pretty disappointing in pre season. Know it is very early days but I was expecting him to be much better. Maybe he'll step it up in competitive games.
foxinsox Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 Just now, Sunbury Fox said: Would like to see Musa start but almost certain that Claudio will stick with Sunday's starting line up. He likes to bed new signings in over time as he did with Kanté and Fuchs last season. Never sure about DD and King as a combo but surprised how many people are picking Mendy. He's been pretty disappointing in pre season. Know it is very early days but I was expecting him to be much better. Maybe he'll step it up in competitive games. King did have a couple of good moments against Man U including a decent header. He should cope against Hull. Schlupp on the wing might be good too. They cannot afford more injuries.
weller54 Posted 9 August 2016 Author Posted 9 August 2016 47 minutes ago, Sunbury Fox said: Would like to see Musa start but almost certain that Claudio will stick with Sunday's starting line up. He likes to bed new signings in over time as he did with Kanté and Fuchs last season. Never sure about DD and King as a combo but surprised how many people are picking Mendy. He's been pretty disappointing in pre season. Know it is very early days but I was expecting him to be much better. Maybe he'll step it up in competitive games. Feel for Mendy having to follow in the footsteps of Kante.. An impossible ask!
Guest Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 12 hours ago, Great Boos Up said: Do we really need to start our best line up against Dull. It could be a long ol' season and last year we were blessed virtually injury free. Cards may be a bigger issue this season and we don't want to be left short handed in a much more difficult game. We won't start our best lineup against Hull. Firstly Huth is out. Secondly CR will play last year's team players over some of the new guys who will be starting within a few weeks.
MC Prussian Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 2 hours ago, dayday said: Anyone know which Hull players are injured? Allan McGregor, Alex Bruce, Moses Odubajo and Michael Dawson are out with long-term injuries. On a sidenote, Abel Hernandez is rumoured to leave for Aston Villa.
sdb Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 I'd stay close to our XI from last season as possible. No need to take too many risks. It won't be easy but on paper we should be winning this. Hernandez for Huth and Mendy for Kante. Keep Shinji and Albrighton in, for now at least.
foxes21 Posted 9 August 2016 Posted 9 August 2016 Mendy should start. He needs the games to get fully match fit and get to grips with the PL. We have yet to see the best of him but he's getting there
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