FoxonMaui Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 Based on what Puel said about Watford I would think that Iborra is certain to start. We will need his height and power against this lot. Think Matty James will start as well, the interesting issue is whether he will start Silva in a three or play Albrighton. My guess is he will go with Albrighton and bring Silva on if we need him. Personally I would start Silva because controlling midfield and stopping them feeding Richarlison seems to leave them toothless up front. Also I liked how Silva was starting to link up with Mahrez in the Fleetwood replay. If Puel is really wanting to build this team around Mahrez, then we will most likely have to move to a three in midfield to allow him the freedom to push forward more and move around . This makes him much harder to be double teamed by a fullback and wingback which happened all last season due to him starting wide left all the time. Every team knew where to find him. Puel as soon as he got here was quick to get Riyad to drift across the middle to find space and that coincided with Suddenly getting more goals and assists. I love Albrightons work rate and crossing but the more we get the ball delivered to Riyads feet within 30 yards of goal the more we become a dangerous side. The next three months a crucial for us. Finish well and end up seventh or maybe sixth (as Arsenal may well continue to fade) and possibly win the FA Cup and we might with Puel in charge, be able to get Riyad to sign a new contract. If he leaves in the summer we will still be a pretty decent side but with him I could see us being one quality attacking right back away from having a squad that could easily win the Europa League and challenge for top four in the League. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxonMaui Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 Meant to say wide right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXSE Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 4 minutes ago, FoxonMaui said: Based on what Puel said about Watford I would think that Iborra is certain to start. We will need his height and power against this lot. Think Matty James will start as well, the interesting issue is whether he will start Silva in a three or play Albrighton. My guess is he will go with Albrighton and bring Silva on if we need him. Personally I would start Silva because controlling midfield and stopping them feeding Richarlison seems to leave them toothless up front. Also I liked how Silva was starting to link up with Mahrez in the Fleetwood replay. If Puel is really wanting to build this team around Mahrez, then we will most likely have to move to a three in midfield to allow him the freedom to push forward more and move around . This makes him much harder to be double teamed by a fullback and wingback which happened all last season due to him starting wide left all the time. Every team knew where to find him. Puel as soon as he got here was quick to get Riyad to drift across the middle to find space and that coincided with Suddenly getting more goals and assists. I love Albrightons work rate and crossing but the more we get the ball delivered to Riyads feet within 30 yards of goal the more we become a dangerous side. The next three months a crucial for us. Finish well and end up seventh or maybe sixth (as Arsenal may well continue to fade) and possibly win the FA Cup and we might with Puel in charge, be able to get Riyad to sign a new contract. If he leaves in the summer we will still be a pretty decent side but with him I could see us being one quality attacking right back away from having a squad that could easily win the Europa League and challenge for top four in the League. I would be amazed if ndidi didn't start...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrington fox Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 If Ndidi doesn’t start it’ll be a travesty. James or Silva? I’m actually confident we’ll take all 3 points, mind you, that means nowt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGuy Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 12 minutes ago, FoxonMaui said: Based on what Puel said about Watford I would think that Iborra is certain to start. We will need his height and power against this lot. Think Matty James will start as well, the interesting issue is whether he will start Silva in a three or play Albrighton. My guess is he will go with Albrighton and bring Silva on if we need him. Personally I would start Silva because controlling midfield and stopping them feeding Richarlison seems to leave them toothless up front. Also I liked how Silva was starting to link up with Mahrez in the Fleetwood replay. If Puel is really wanting to build this team around Mahrez, then we will most likely have to move to a three in midfield to allow him the freedom to push forward more and move around . This makes him much harder to be double teamed by a fullback and wingback which happened all last season due to him starting wide left all the time. Every team knew where to find him. Puel as soon as he got here was quick to get Riyad to drift across the middle to find space and that coincided with Suddenly getting more goals and assists. I love Albrightons work rate and crossing but the more we get the ball delivered to Riyads feet within 30 yards of goal the more we become a dangerous side. The next three months a crucial for us. Finish well and end up seventh or maybe sixth (as Arsenal may well continue to fade) and possibly win the FA Cup and we might with Puel in charge, be able to get Riyad to sign a new contract. If he leaves in the summer we will still be a pretty decent side but with him I could see us being one quality attacking right back away from having a squad that could easily win the Europa League and challenge for top four in the League. I agree with the most part, but I highly doubt that James will start. Still seeing the Iborra/Ndidi duo starting and Silva on the bench (obviously for match readiness reasons). Silva will become an essential cog imo, and if things go well we're in for a treat in the second half of the season. This team could be arguably better than the 2015/16 one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aefevans Posted 18 January 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 18 January 2018 Just stopping by to congratulate you on tomorrow's win! The better team won! Seriously, guys. We're horrific. Sock it to us. 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, aefevans said: Just stopping by to congratulate you on tomorrow's win! The better team won! Seriously, guys. We're horrific. Sock it to us. You said that before we embarrassed ourselves at your place - never discount the ability of LCFC to shoot themselves in the foot !! actually i think it was ‘super horns’ that posted in December - and it’s saturday that we play ! Edited 18 January 2018 by st albans fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie the Fox Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 33 minutes ago, st albans fox said: You said that before we embarrassed ourselves at your place - never discount the ability of LCFC to shoot themselves in the foot !! actually i think it was ‘super horns’ that posted in December - and it’s saturday that we play ! I was thinking exactly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefevans Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 38 minutes ago, st albans fox said: You said that before we embarrassed ourselves at your place - never discount the ability of LCFC to shoot themselves in the foot !! actually i think it was ‘super horns’ that posted in December - and it’s saturday that we play ! It *was* me who said it last time. Only this time, I mean it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 It wasn't that long ago that Palace fans were saying they expected to get turned over at our place. No away wins No away goals Nailed on home win..... 0-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 these are so rubbish we’ll probably lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 1 hour ago, FOXSE said: I would be amazed if ndidi didn't start...... First name on the team sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 1 hour ago, aefevans said: Just stopping by to congratulate you on tomorrow's win! The better team won! Seriously, guys. We're horrific. Sock it to us. It's only Thursday today mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 2 hours ago, aefevans said: Just stopping by to congratulate you on tomorrow's win! The better team won! Seriously, guys. We're horrific. Sock it to us. You will win it’s written in the stars . . . . Or some bull shine like that may the best team win as long as that team is Leicester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 Does anyone know who this is behind Simpson on the training photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrambini Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 U18 player kairo john I believe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 Stop fvcking saying it's tomorrow, spinning me out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 Kasper. Amartey Dragovic Maguire Chillwell Ndidi Iborra Silva Mahrez Vardy Gray That' how I would line up. Flood the midfield and have a pacy, skillfull forward 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 30 minutes ago, KFS said: Stop fvcking saying it's tomorrow, spinning me out If I say it's tomorrow tomorrow is that OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLittleBigMan Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 Just keep it tight at the back and we'll be fine. You know it'll be squeaky bum time at some point though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 All right, which one of you's been taking the p!ss on the Watford forum? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTY_FOX Posted 18 January 2018 Share Posted 18 January 2018 4-1 win and win with style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 19 January 2018 Share Posted 19 January 2018 9 hours ago, FoxonMaui said: Based on what Puel said about Watford I would think that Iborra is certain to start. We will need his height and power against this lot. Think Matty James will start as well, the interesting issue is whether he will start Silva in a three or play Albrighton. My guess is he will go with Albrighton and bring Silva on if we need him. Personally I would start Silva because controlling midfield and stopping them feeding Richarlison seems to leave them toothless up front. Also I liked how Silva was starting to link up with Mahrez in the Fleetwood replay. If Puel is really wanting to build this team around Mahrez, then we will most likely have to move to a three in midfield to allow him the freedom to push forward more and move around . This makes him much harder to be double teamed by a fullback and wingback which happened all last season due to him starting wide left all the time. Every team knew where to find him. Puel as soon as he got here was quick to get Riyad to drift across the middle to find space and that coincided with Suddenly getting more goals and assists. I love Albrightons work rate and crossing but the more we get the ball delivered to Riyads feet within 30 yards of goal the more we become a dangerous side. The next three months a crucial for us. Finish well and end up seventh or maybe sixth (as Arsenal may well continue to fade) and possibly win the FA Cup and we might with Puel in charge, be able to get Riyad to sign a new contract. If he leaves in the summer we will still be a pretty decent side but with him I could see us being one quality attacking right back away from having a squad that could easily win the Europa League and challenge for top four in the League. Good post that, I think you are right about Iborra. Also, there is that Ndidi fella. It will be really interesting to see what Claude makes of it, he always seems to throw in an intelligent curve ball on selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaMen Tom Posted 19 January 2018 Share Posted 19 January 2018 I know that Claude seems to be working Chilwell into LB as the long term solution but I still feel more comfortable with Fuchs in there - especially against these guys. Love how it's hard to project the MF as there's real depth there now. Really would like to see what Silva can do vs EPL competition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrummieFOX Posted 19 January 2018 Share Posted 19 January 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, TeaMen Tom said: I know that Claude seems to be working Chilwell into LB as the long term solution but I still feel more comfortable with Fuchs in there - especially against these guys. Love how it's hard to project the MF as there's real depth there now. Really would like to see what Silva can do vs EPL competition. I think the fullback positions are now our weakest positions. Fuchs hasn't been at his best for a long time and Chillwell is clearly still learning which is understandable. I can't see us bringing another LB in and so I think Puel rotating these two makes sense and as you say, slowly develop Chilwell and improve the defensive side of his game. We obviously need a RB though. Simpson clearly the most uncomfortable in our new more possession based game and Amartey a good utility/back-up player for CB or RB if needed. Edited 19 January 2018 by BrummieFOX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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