the fox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 19 minutes ago, ceebeefox said: Never thought I'd say this but Joey Barton got 3 or 4 shots on goal Tuesday and it got me thinking how many of our central midfielders ever shoot? , even last year! . I don't really care a lot about assists and goals from the CMs as long as they are doing their job For me, a midfield 2 can only work with two types together: a DM and a box to box. The one that supposed to be the DM is doing his jobs. But, the one that should be the box to box is not. And that's why I think Drinkwater is now a liability.
ceebeefox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 3 minutes ago, Adster said: Play them all then! Or keep it on the carpet and play, . Kasper . Simpson Morgan. Huth. Fuchs . Drinkwater. Ndidi . Gray. Mahrez. Musa . Vardy Hopefully give United something to think about, pace and skill everywhere, or the best we can put out anyway. I think we finished with this at Derby when we played as well as I have seen since 0-0 with the Arse at home.
daddylonglegs Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 6 minutes ago, ceebeefox said: Or keep it on the carpet and play, . Kasper . Simpson Morgan. Huth. Fuchs . Drinkwater. Ndidi . Gray. Mahrez. Musa . Vardy Hopefully give United something to think about, pace and skill everywhere, or the best we can put out anyway. I think we finished with this at Derby when we played as well as I have seen since 0-0 with the Arse at home. This is not exaggerating.... If we play that team we will lose by 4 to 5 goals. We're playing 4 players who literally do nothing off the ball and to play 2 in midfield against a united 3 of Carrick, Herrera & Pogba is suicide.
Guest Col city fan Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 3 hours ago, Babylon said: I don't buy into that theory that it's all down to him. We played decent football and stayed up without him, when he didn't start last year we still fought and played well. Of course it's going to impact you losing probably one of the best in the world, but not to this extent. He's just another one of many reasons. You've made this argument pretty much all season, perhaps from the pre season? And I agree to an extent. But I've always thought losing this one player has had a bigger impact than you've given credit for and that it is our midfield that has been our Achilles heel pretty much all season. I concede, it's not mainly down to Amartey. I thought him playing had a big impact on us suffering so many losses, but it's clear it's down to more than that. If anything, we've looked even worse without him playing. Our midfield was bolstered so much by Kante. He enabled us to play a higher line and to get forward so quickly. Not the whole reason, no doubt, but a big one, also no doubt. Our midfield at this level has been awful. Utterly awful.
foxinsocks Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 15 minutes ago, Col city fan said: You've made this argument pretty much all season, perhaps from the pre season? And I agree to an extent. But I've always thought losing this one player has had a bigger impact than you've given credit for and that it is our midfield that has been our Achilles heel pretty much all season. I concede, it's not mainly down to Amartey. I thought him playing had a big impact on us suffering so many losses, but it's clear it's down to more than that. If anything, we've looked even worse without him playing. Our midfield was bolstered so much by Kante. He enabled us to play a higher line and to get forward so quickly. Not the whole reason, no doubt, but a big one, also no doubt. Our midfield at this level has been awful. Utterly awful. Yes. .. without kante the team were wary of what woukd happen. .... they choked. Now they war playing with cautik6n and too much concentration to try and avoid mistakes..... they are not playing freely. Yes kantes departure made this happen
ceebeefox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 13 minutes ago, daddylonglegs said: This is not exaggerating.... If we play that team we will lose by 4 to 5 goals. We're playing 4 players who literally do nothing off the ball and to play 2 in midfield against a united 3 of Carrick, Herrera & Pogba is suicide. It's the only way I see us winning, yes it's cavalier but United at home should be treated as a freebie and let's try and have a go. I would sooner lose 4-2 having a go and entertaining than play a cautious system that has served us poorly all season, even 6-2 given your prediction. Anyway if they were told to graft and close down from the front like Liverpool have this year it may work fine.
kingfox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 Same shit defence, same weak midfield and same attack who struggle to create and can't score. Schmeichel Simpson - Morgan - Huth - Chilwell King - N'Didi - Drinkwater Mahrez - Slimani - Gray Go with that and hope we don't get a hiding, don't really want to see Simpson, Morgan, Huth & Drinky but we have fvck all else, our back up is terrible.
lcfcdamo Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 Kasper Albrighton new guy huth Chilwell Mendy drinkwater nididi Mahrez gray Slimani (if not fit leo)
lcfcdamo Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 5 minutes ago, lcfcdamo said: Kasper Albrighton new guy huth Chilwell Mendy drinkwater nididi Mahrez gray Slimani (if not fit leo) Then bring on musa for gray or Mahrez at about 60 mins and if we are losing kapustka on for 1 of the cms
lcfcdamo Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 7 minutes ago, lcfcdamo said: Kasper Albrighton new guy huth Chilwell Mendy drinkwater nididi Mahrez gray Slimani (if not fit leo) Also then on breaks we can send Albrighton and Chilwell further up and nididi can drop into defence when needed
USFox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 Kasper Simpson Huth Morgan Fuchs Mendy N'didi Drinkwater Mahrez Gray Slimani (Or Musa dep on Slim)
Lcfcrory Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 He'll never do it but I'd like to see Schmeichel Wague Morgan Huth albrighton Ndidi Drinky Chilwell Mahrez Slimani Gray don't know if amarteys back from afcon by then if he is I'd put him in at the back.
ARM1968 Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 Standard 0-3. Team has lost its bottle and are playing like a bunch of no marks.
Old Fox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 2 hours ago, Lcfcrory said: He'll never do it but I'd like to see Schmeichel Wague Morgan Huth albrighton Ndidi Drinky Chilwell Mahrez Slimani Gray don't know if amarteys back from afcon by then if he is I'd put him in at the back. Like that .....although might be tempted to leave Drinkwater out for Mendy....
USFox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 2 hours ago, Lcfcrory said: He'll never do it but I'd like to see Schmeichel Wague Morgan Huth albrighton Ndidi Drinky Chilwell Mahrez Slimani Gray don't know if amarteys back from afcon by then if he is I'd put him in at the back. Ghana losing 1-0 right now with about 11 mins left and extra time. Still don't think we'll have him game ready by Man U but you never know.
Old Fox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 11 minutes ago, USFox said: Ghana losing 1-0 right now with about 11 mins left and extra time. Still don't think we'll have him game ready by Man U but you never know. On his way home now.......
USFox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 15 minutes ago, Old Fox said: On his way home now....... Yep. Great game too.
dayday Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 How ironic would it be if Ranieri is sacked after playing Mourinhos team
Ricey Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 49 minutes ago, Old Fox said: On his way home now....... Not before the 3rd/4th play-off.
USFox Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 18 minutes ago, Ricey said: Not before the 3rd/4th play-off. Oh yeah you're right! Completely forgot about that.
Footballwipe Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 5 hours ago, lcfcdamo said: Then bring on musa for gray or Mahrez at about 60 mins and if we are losing kapustka on for 1 of the cms I do admire your optimism that we might not be losing on 60 minutes
Mickyblueeyes Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 Kasper simpson morgan huth chilwell ndidi mendy drinkwater mahrez slimani gray id like to see mendy and drinkwater next to each other in a central mid role each. Not on the right and left of a three having to cover wings. I want Vardy to find his feet again and maybe taking him out the limelight may help. give us something we don't expect lads. I'm tired of being sad and angry.
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 One thing is for sure: we will need all the airpower we can muster. Up front and in our box. Otherwise Ibrahimovic, Pogba and "Mr Elbow" " will kill us.
foxes21 Posted 2 February 2017 Posted 2 February 2017 if ulloa/slimani unavailable: kasper simpson, morgan, huth, chilwell mahrez, mendy, ndidi, kapustka king vardy
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