WigstonWanderer Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 4 hours ago, norwichfox said: Leicester defender Ben Chilwell has a minor knee problem and will be assessed ahead of the match. (from BBC) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigstonWanderer Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 3 hours ago, StriderHiryu said: Tempted to say it will be the same formation but Puel proved last week he is prepared to make changes. We looked really good up top despite only having a few days to work on the shape. With a whole week I'm quietly confident that whatever formation we play, we will look more fluid. That said it might still take a few games to iron out the kinks in a new system, e.g. missed place passes and out of position in defence, but think we'll continue to see positive progress. Surely not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 1 hour ago, Wymeswold fox said: From 15:00. Crewe are participating in the FA Cup at home; there's often been complaints about these two clubs playing together due to both crowd congestion (although they're quite a few miles from each other) and fan safety (Crewe and Stoke had required good security presence whenever they clashed game-wise/playing in the same areas on the same day). I'm guessing that its moved to 12:30 because its on sky .......................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 1 hour ago, Wymeswold fox said: From 15:00. Crewe are participating in the FA Cup at home; there's often been complaints about these two clubs playing together due to both crowd congestion (although they're quite a few miles from each other) and fan safety (Crewe and Stoke had required good security presence whenever they clashed game-wise/playing in the same areas on the same day). Im not sure why there should be any complaints to be honest as the two stadiums are about 17 miles from eachother and Crewe's attendances are, in general, below 5k (especially for a cup game). This is definitely just being moved cause it's on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBear Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 7 hours ago, Sooper Steve's shin said: I think the only way to do that is classic 4-4-2. The modern game is about one focal striker (eg. Costa at Chelsea, Lukaku at Man U) or a fluid set of forwards/false nines (Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea last season when Costa didn’t play). Nobody plays a pair up front in the old school sense any more - if you do, you’re a man light in the middle. We had success with Ulloa in our first season when he was the main man and Vardy in the last two. We haven’t worked well with Vardy plus another straight up striker - Okazaki has had success because he’s prepared to drop and support, which keeps the shape in the team to balance the opposition who would otherwise have more bodies in midfield. With his pace and energy, I actually think Vardy would make a very good supporting toward - Slim up front, supported by Vardy, Mahrez and Gray. But is that a step back for Vardy? He’s a strong character and might object to playing there. It does put Slimani in his best position, though, and gives us more presence while keeping pace in the team. I think Vardy would still be scoring, coming into the box like a Pedro/Martial/Rashford type. If Vardy wants to play for England (and not just make the squad) I think this could be a fine solution to that. Only time will tell and I think the way he is playing leading the line currently that he will be tough to shift from that position. As much as he grafts when we have the ball, his work rate when we haven't got the ball isn't where it was 2 years ago. Then again he has earned the right to lead the line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 Gray nailed on to start then we reckon? Hope so, basically all I’m bothered about seeing in the lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 4 hours ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: I wish I’d never got into this dialogue! The implication of the statement ‘stopping a team playing their game’ is that it’s a defensive move primarily, with the focus not on ones own attacking or more positive intentions. It’s a negative approach. Thats was not the case in terms of us in the Everton game. Once one is 2-0 up that’s a different story;that’s defending a lead with counter attacking possibilities (which admittedly never reallly materialised). When I think of "stopping a team playing their game" I think of a tactic designed to make them not able to do what they do.... Admittedly, the first half against Everton, doing that meant playing OUR game but I don't think we'll see that every game. We will play to the weakness of our opponents that week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyG52 Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 4 hours ago, st albans fox said: What move ? Some of the Stoke fans would be going to the match drunk at 5.30pm and probably looking for trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazly Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 Always remember Stoke unfavourably as the team under Pulis that sent us into the championship and division 3 for a decade. Interesting stat is 99 games, won 33, lost 33 drawn 33. Something has to give tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2spooge Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 I'm feeling a hat trick tomorrow for some player that has been underrated for a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 6 minutes ago, Loves2spooge said: I'm feeling a hat trick tomorrow for some player that has been underrated for a while now Slimani then?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleFox Posted 3 November 2017 Share Posted 3 November 2017 6 hours ago, Goober said: Gray nailed on to start then we reckon? Hope so, basically all I’m bothered about seeing in the lineup He better do else my FPL triple captain punt is gonna look like a terrible, terrible move. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2spooge Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 51 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said: Slimani then?.. I was thinking about about Drinkwater but you do you man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 1 hour ago, Loves2spooge said: I'm feeling a hat trick tomorrow for some player that has been underrated for a while now Ahmed Musa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2spooge Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 36 minutes ago, Bob Weasel Fox said: Ahmed Musa ? now that would be something interesting to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 Some more changes today do we reckon? or will he go with a similar side/formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 28 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: Some more changes today do we reckon? or will he go with a similar side/formation Yeah definitely one of the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarles Barkley Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 Can I still get a free scarf if im sitting in the home end edit: technically I can as there is no mention of having only an away ticket. Although i dont think im sad enough to do this for a be fearless scarf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 2 minutes ago, Swarles Barkley said: Can I still get a free scarf if im sitting in the home end I'll be in the middle of the Boothern End, am well-prepared for swearing occurring at every couple of seconds and got a gas mask attached in case.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarles Barkley Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 2 minutes ago, Wymeswold fox said: I'll be in the middle of the Boothern End, am well-prepared for swearing occurring at every couple of seconds and got a gas mask attached in case.. I have no idea where I am. My mate goes keele uni and got a ticket from the SU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwl fox Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 9 hours ago, Loves2spooge said: I'm feeling a hat trick tomorrow for some player that has been underrated for a while now Amartey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 Just hope we really go for it again and attack with intent, Gray Vardy etc on top form. Leicester win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 Stoke fan on the Oatcake saying Zouma is faster than Vardy They’re the gift that keeps on giving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 Southgate will be in attendance today apparently... Extra incentive for Vardy, Maguire and especially Gray to shine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue ROI Posted 4 November 2017 Share Posted 4 November 2017 Stoke away has been one of the more intense games of the last 3 seasons. A tough one for Claude after last week. Just as well it's not his 1st game in charge. Form would point to a strong chance of a win but it wont be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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