AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 5 hours ago, KingsX said: I am concerned about Ndidi's physical state. I have just assumed such youth is indestructible, but he looked wiped today after a week's rest. Can he go a full, quality 90 in three days? He has been giving the ball away loads for the last 4 games, does look a bit shot/like he's lost confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 6 hours ago, foxes21 said: Don't agree with the calls for Gray to start personally. Against a robust & hard to beat West Brom defence, we are going to need some end product and a quality final ball to get through them. Only Albrighton & Mahrez are capable of unlocking their defence. We have to give them both the benefit of the doubt imo. Gray isn't going to have any space to dribble past 10 defenders and get a shot off. Personally think otherwise. His direct opponent is Dawson who simply isn't a full back. You keep trying to work him into 1 on 1 situations, Gray will beat him 8/10 times. The players need to up their game else they will be losing their mate Shakey as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 This has become a must win now. Need to get this terrible domestic season over ASAP and we can build for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieFOX Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 2-3 (again). There's some good pubs close to Snow Hill Station which takes you directly to the Hawthorns: The Old Contemptibles The Queens Arms The Wolf (new craft beer place) The Old Royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0901 Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 Our last 2 results have been 3-2 against these, so I'm going 3-2 I'm hoping Gray starts and gets at their back 4, they're pretty old and slow. Chance for him to shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovejoy Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 I think if we're to get anything out of Vardy then Okazaki has to come back in for Ulloa. Otherwise keep as is. Sounds a bit conservative, but I'm reluctant to change what has been our best formula until we've hit that magic 40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 Ulloa wouldn't be my choice to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les-tah Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 1 minute ago, Swan Lesta said: Ulloa wouldn't be my choice to start. unbelievable feet at the moment and superb at holding it up. But just slows are game down, so unless were pumping balls into the box and on to his head there is no point in playing Ulloa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 He suits the last 15 minutes of our game as a second choice to Slim... He's no longer got a future here sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots60 Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 22 minutes ago, BrummieFOX said: 2-3 (again). There's some good pubs close to Snow Hill Station which takes you directly to the Hawthorns: The Old Contemptibles The Queens Arms The Wolf (new craft beer place) The Old Royal Also several good boozers in the Jewellery quarter, cant remember the names (can you help BrummieFOX?) also on train line directly to the Hawthorns. Pubs in West Brom area are dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shen Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 Amartey deserves another shot I feel. With Drinkwater looking out of sorts and Ndidi tiring quickly, we need to put some faith in him. We're not using him as cover at centerback and Simpson is a given on the right, so why is he here? He had actually started to become consistently better when Ndidi came in. Also, Kapustka and Gray must be itching for another chance. I presume it will be: Schmeichel Simpson Benalouane (Morgan if fit) Huth Fuchs Mahrez Drinkwater Okazaki Ndidi Albrighton Vardy With Gray and Chilwell to come on in the second half, Amartey maybe getting a couple of minutes at the end as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieFOX Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 44 minutes ago, boots60 said: Also several good boozers in the Jewellery quarter, cant remember the names (can you help BrummieFOX?) also on train line directly to the Hawthorns. Pubs in West Brom area are dire. Yeh, you're far better off drinking in Brum before heading over. None of the above are far from the Jewellery Quarter. You've got The Lord Clifden, The Church, Red Lion all a little further on. All worth a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes21 Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 2 hours ago, Cardiff_Fox said: Personally think otherwise. His direct opponent is Dawson who simply isn't a full back. You keep trying to work him into 1 on 1 situations, Gray will beat him 8/10 times. The players need to up their game else they will be losing their mate Shakey as manager. When we are attacking, West Brom will fall back into two banks of four and double up on Gray. Gray is good when he has space to attack & West Brom don't give space away easily like Stoke for example. You are underestimating Craig Dawson too. He isn't going to let him cut inside, so the best Gray will do is get to the barline and cross with his weakfoot. imo Gray will be nullified easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 15 minutes ago, foxes21 said: When we are attacking, West Brom will fall back into two banks of four and double up on Gray. Gray is good when he has space to attack & West Brom don't give space away easily like Stoke for example. You are underestimating Craig Dawson too. He isn't going to let him cut inside, so the best Gray will do is get to the barline and cross with his weakfoot. imo Gray will be nullified easily. I've seen Jeff Schlupp give Dawson the run around....... WBA at home aren't that side anymore particularly when they have Phillips playing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 20 minutes ago, BrummieFOX said: Yeh, you're far better off drinking in Brum before heading over. None of the above are far from the Jewellery Quarter. You've got The Lord Clifden, The Church, Red Lion all a little further on. All worth a beer. Can echo these and Brummie Fox's other options. Clifden is a fav of mine; decent food, footy on tv and still feels like a proper pub. Walk to Jewellery Quarter station from there in about 10 mins. The Wolf I have yet to visit but hope to on Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redouane Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 Those putting off Mahrez for Gray. Did you not see the game yesterday? He was the only one creating chances. If anything, Gray in for Albrighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperEadem Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 2 hours ago, BrummieFOX said: Yeh, you're far better off drinking in Brum before heading over. None of the above are far from the Jewellery Quarter. You've got The Lord Clifden, The Church, Red Lion all a little further on. All worth a beer. The Church is an Everards pub right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlloverthefloorYesNdidi Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 1 hour ago, Redouane said: Those putting off Mahrez for Gray. Did you not see the game yesterday? He was the only one creating chances. If anything, Gray in for Albrighton. We haven't seen enough of Gray and Mahrez on the pitch at the same time. They can both cause problems and having Gray on the other side might také a bit of the focus from Mahrez from the opposition defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 Can't wait for this. Love West Brom away. Last two trips there have been magical. Win and we're four points behind them. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callabinho Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 We're too slow when Ulloa is on the pitch....I'd be tempted to switch to 3 at the back...and go for the jugular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 2 hours ago, BrummieFOX said: Yeh, you're far better off drinking in Brum before heading over. None of the above are far from the Jewellery Quarter. You've got The Lord Clifden, The Church, Red Lion all a little further on. All worth a beer. I was going to head to 'The Vine' ?? Started walking there last season but couldn't be bothered so didn't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 16 hours ago, InLoveWithNgolo said: Gray in for Mahrez, Amartey in for Drinkwater. Christ! A midfield pairing of Ndidi and Amartey scares me to death. Where is the experience, the composure and the calmness when playing away from home against a strong side? Just because Drinkwater ain't been playing well (I still think he's probably only 80% fit), it don't mean we are gonna look any safer without him. Those two in central midfield are strong, athletic lads but I fear we'd be over-run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWinner Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 Start either Gray or Mahrez behind Vardy, both have the technical ability to take the ball forward from this position and can actually hit the target. They'll also have more freedom without having to try and work a shooting opportunity from the wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieFOX Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 1 hour ago, baker11 said: The Church is an Everards pub right? Yes mate. 47 minutes ago, Fox92 said: I was going to head to 'The Vine' ?? Started walking there last season but couldn't be bothered so didn't go. The Vine is alright yeh. Wouldn't leave early to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPinCarolina Posted 27 April 2017 Share Posted 27 April 2017 These pub names are amazing. God, I wish American drinking establishments had half as much character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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