bpfox Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 would like to see him go with this team. armarty could shield the back 3 and silva and ibborra could run the midfield. kasper dragovic wes harry armarty mahraz silva ibborra allbrightom shinij/ or diabate vardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancyclaret Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 (edited) On 4/1/2018 at 14:33, Gerard said: Neutrals think they're safe but they won't think like that, they'll want at least one more win this season and every point is still vital. Rafa is quoted as saying he won't be satisfield until Toon have 40 points - they could finish top half by overtaking Watford and Bournemouth (both 37 points). I fancied Brighton to at least draw last Saturday giving us a 5-point advantage, so the win puts you in a strong position to overhaul us. I can't see Newcastle scoring but they might sneak a goalless draw. We'll probably lose at Watford (Deeney pen). Edited 3 April 2018 by lancyclaret 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 4 hours ago, bpfox said: would like to see him go with this team. armarty could shield the back 3 and silva and ibborra could run the midfield. kasper dragovic wes harry armarty mahraz silva ibborra allbrightom shinij/ or diabate vardy Mahrez as a wingback? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 It looks like he’s got tons of cover though !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpfox Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 21 minutes ago, Webbo said: Mahrez as a wingback? he plays that roll now, and with this line up he will not have to do so much defensive work, i really think this system could work us two ball players in the middle of the park two wide men going forward and we still got cover at the back, and when ndidi gets back it even becomes better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 39 minutes ago, lancyclaret said: Rafa is quoted as saying he won't be satisfield until Toon have 40 points - they could finish top half by overtaking Watford and Bournemouth (both 37 points). I fancied Brighton to at least draw last Saturday giving us a 5-point advantage, so the win puts you in a strong position to overhaul us. I can't see Newcastle scoring but they might sneak a goalless draw. We'll probably lose at Watford (Deeney pen). Thanks for sticking with us, I hope you're not getting trolled. If I weren't a Leicester fan, I'd be backing you all the way - I can't be doing with bitterness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 1 hour ago, lancyclaret said: Rafa is quoted as saying he won't be satisfield until Toon have 40 points - they could finish top half by overtaking Watford and Bournemouth (both 37 points). I fancied Brighton to at least draw last Saturday giving us a 5-point advantage, so the win puts you in a strong position to overhaul us. I can't see Newcastle scoring but they might sneak a goalless draw. We'll probably lose at Watford (Deeney pen). I'm really not confident of us taking 7th, but if we're going to, now is the time. We've been so inconsistent this season and we essentially need to win our next two to be in with a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 Newcastle being almost save is good news but Rafa teams are generally hard to break down, and we've struggled with this at home. Big game for Silva to make an impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 We will batter the Geordie scum off the park. Annihilate them in every department and either scrape a 1-1 or nick a lucky 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 6 hours ago, bpfox said: would like to see him go with this team. armarty could shield the back 3 and silva and ibborra could run the midfield. kasper dragovic wes harry armarty mahraz silva ibborra allbrightom shinij/ or diabate vardy Looks like Harry is protecting Drago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bablemikey Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 (edited) Shinji is not the man you want when you’re trying to break down a defence. I imagine it’s extremely frustrating for the likes of Mahrez when his passing options are Shinzi or Simpson, neither are particularly adept at quick passing moves & are almost guaranteed to lose the ball. Got to be Iheanacho or Diabate for me. shinzi is the man though when you want to help your midfield defensively. Edited 3 April 2018 by Bablemikey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 3 hours ago, Bablemikey said: Shinji is not the man you want when you’re trying to break down a defence. I imagine it’s extremely frustrating for the likes of Mahrez when his passing options are Shinzi or Simpson, neither are particularly adept at quick passing moves & are almost guaranteed to lose the ball. Got to be Iheanacho or Diabate for me. shinzi is the man though when you want to help your midfield defensively. Thing is, without N'Didi he might be an asset on Saturday. What we need is one of those games where we score early. Attack them from KO and nick an early goal. Get another on the break before HT and then get Shinji on to break up play second half. I really liked that first half performance against Swansea (Home), where Silva and Diabate played really well. We should have buried them early and contained them, but instead we got held to a 1-1. If we can play it right on Sat we shouldn't have too many problems. Hope we don't make it difficult for ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 On 4/2/2018 at 11:17, Babylon said: Or something a bit more radical... Kasper Dragovic Wes Maguire Albrighton Iborra Silva Chilwell Mahrez Diabate Vardy Thumbs up from me for this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 This is a massive game for us. We need to not only catch Burnley, but get ahead of them with our last 2 games of the season likely to be against Arsenal and Spurs- we could pick up points, but we can't be relying on it. That means winning all of our other home games, and away at Burnley. With 2 wins in our last 2 league games, we are hopefully starting a good run of form (despite the Brighton performance being pretty poor). Let's carry it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 5 hours ago, KFS said: I'm really not confident of us taking 7th, but if we're going to, now is the time. We've been so inconsistent this season and we essentially need to win our next two to be in with a shot. It’s a double edged sword finishing 7th and qualifying for Europe, yes it’s nice to be in Europe but that comp is incredibly hard to win and is such a strain on resources that personally I’d sooner we weren’t in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 1 minute ago, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said: It’s a double edged sword finishing 7th and qualifying for Europe, yes it’s nice to be in Europe but that comp is incredibly hard to win and is such a strain on resources that personally I’d sooner we weren’t in it. But on the flip side, you are more likely to attract quality signings if in Europe, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 Just now, rachhere said: But on the flip side, you are more likely to attract quality signings if in Europe, so... Yeah this is a major plus for me, that and the stature of competing sits well given our recent escapades. As fans as well it'd be great to go on a trip or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 1 minute ago, rachhere said: But on the flip side, you are more likely to attract quality signings if in Europe, so... Yes I get that, it’s so difficult, what will be, will be I suppose, I’ve never thought it fair that the Champions League drop outs join the comp half way through either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 2 minutes ago, KFS said: Yeah this is a major plus for me, that and the stature of competing sits well given our recent escapades. As fans as well it'd be great to go on a trip or two... I know, I am counting on a summer trip somewhere..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 3 minutes ago, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said: It’s a double edged sword finishing 7th and qualifying for Europe, yes it’s nice to be in Europe but that comp is incredibly hard to win and is such a strain on resources that personally I’d sooner we weren’t in it. Or a possible back door in back in to the Champion League........ If we are going to keep growing we need to keep pushing forward, trying to win cups and qualify for European competition, or you end up a Stoke or West Brom stagnating in mid-table until in because meaningless and then fall apart and get relegated. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 37 minutes ago, Mark 'expert' Lawrenson said: It’s a double edged sword finishing 7th and qualifying for Europe, yes it’s nice to be in Europe but that comp is incredibly hard to win and is such a strain on resources that personally I’d sooner we weren’t in it. Europa league would be a realistic trophy to win and that comes with a Champions league spot. As long as we weren't in relegation trouble and got through the group stage, it should become our priority. Although I don't think we'll get 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullet1 Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 On 02/04/2018 at 11:17, Babylon said: Kapser Simpson Wes Maguire Chilwell Mahrez Iborra Siva Albrighton Diabate / Shinji / Iheanacho (none a perfect fit for our system) Vardy Or something a bit more radical... Kasper Dragovic Wes Maguire Albrighton Iborra Silva Chilwell Mahrez Diabate Vardy Take Albrighton out of the right side and put grey there and your spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigstonWanderer Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 14 minutes ago, Mullet1 said: Take Albrighton out of the right side and put grey there and your spot on Gray as right wing back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 18 minutes ago, Mullet1 said: Take Albrighton out of the right side and put grey there and your spot on Not sure about Gray as a wing back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCCFox96 Posted 3 April 2018 Share Posted 3 April 2018 Schmeichel Simpson Maguire Morgan Chilwell Mahrez Silva Iborra Albrighton Iheanacho Vardy Would prefer to see both Dragovic and Fuchs in the defence for Morgan and Chilwell but that won't happen. Ndidi will be a big miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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