lush Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 Well this is a tricky one. How can one put sheehan in for Johanson at LB? -------------------douglas stearman--macarthy--johanson--sheehan (Easy, Easy, Easy) --smith-----kisnorbo---hughes-----hamill --------------hume-----hammond Subs: maybury, tiatto, gudjonsson, sylla, de lump But i think craig will play a tad more defensive than that. Probably tiatto for hamill and de lump for hammond.
dynamite foxes Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 how can you drop Dion! he has been immense! Douglas Stearman McCarthy Dion Sheehan Sylla Hughes Kisnorbo Smith De Vries Hume De Vries has scored more goals than anyone else so why drop him! Subs- Hendo, Maybury, Gerrbrand, Williams, Hammond
BenFilbert Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 Douglas Stearman McCarthy Dion Johansson Sylla Williams Kisnorbo Smith De Vries Hume Subs - Henderson, Maybury, Gudjonsen, Tiatto, Hammond. We can't play Hume and Hammond together. We won't score.
Manwell Pablo Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 how can you drop Dion! he has been immense! Douglas Stearman McCarthy Dion Sheehan Sylla Hughes Kisnorbo Smith De Vries Hume De Vries has scored more goals than anyone else so why drop him! Subs- Hendo, Maybury, Gerrbrand, Williams, Hammond Prestons not really the time to play sheehan IMO, part from that Joey in for Kisnorbo or Huges if he isnt fit. Part from that I agree.
Manwell Pablo Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 People keep telling me to ignore ur stupidness lush but, were as I can just about Ignore u Dropping Dublin N De Vries this is just silly. Subs: maybury, tiatto, gudjonsson, sylla, de lump Wheres the Substitute Goalkeeper u prat.
BenFilbert Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 People keep telling me to ignore ur stupidness lush but, were as I can just about Ignore u Dropping Dublin N De Vries this is just silly. Wheres the Substitute Goalkeeper u prat. I have to agree i'm afraid Lush. You can't drop our two best players!
SystonFox Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 the team i'd like to see play tomorrow ---------------------Henderson--------------------- Stearman ---- McCarthy ----- Johansson ---- Sheehan Smith --------- Joey ------- Hughes ------- Hammill ------------- Hume --------- MDV ----------- subs : Douglas, maybury, hammond, williams, kisnorbo the team i think levein will go with ---------------------Douglas--------------------- Stearman ---- McCarthy ----- Dion ---- Johansson Smith --------- Joey ------- Kisnorbo ------- Hammill ------------- Hume --------- MDV ----------- Subs : Henderson, Williams, Maybury, Hughes, Hammond
lush Posted 28 October 2005 Author Posted 28 October 2005 how can you drop Dion! he has been immense! De Vries has scored more goals than anyone else so why drop him! Subs- Hendo, Maybury, Gerrbrand, Williams, Hammond How can you drop johanson, hes been our best player. de lump is...well, a lump. I`d rather have 2 skillfull and quick players, than a 8 goal donkey. was a tuff call for either sylla or hamill. Depends on which flank smith prefers, but i thought hamill is playing a tad better. Ben, if we dont play hammond & hume, then they wont have the best chance to score...and if you think dion and de lump are our 2 best players Manwellll, manwellll, your perfect, can i have your autograph please , er to lush, best wishes, signed manwellgood.
Ric Flair Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 Douglas Maybury Dion McCarthy Nils Sylla Kisnorbo Gudjonsson Smudger De Vries Hume Subs: Elvis, Gerrbrand, Henderson, Tiatto, Williams
Manwell Pablo Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 How can you drop johanson, hes been our best player. de lump is...well, a lump. I`d rather have 2 skillfull and quick players, than a 8 goal donkey. was a tuff call for either sylla or hamill. Depends on which flank smith prefers, but i thought hamill is playing a tad better. Ben, if we dont play hammond & hume, then they wont have the best chance to score...and if you think dion and de lump are our 2 best players Manwellll, manwellll, your perfect, can i have your autograph please , er to lush, best wishes, signed manwellgood. You finally admit it then! Send me ur address and ill be more then happy to send u a dog ter... I mean Autograph
Thracian Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 What a complex job the manager has got deciding on his best team for Preston. Suddenly he's got a situation where: Everyone is fit. Everyone is available Everyone is in decent form Virtually everyone won last time out And yet, six or seven players face disappointment as a reward for their efforts. Douglas or Henderson is the first quandary. Stearman or Maybury the next Two from McCarthy, Gerrbrand, Nils, Dublin. Nils will doubtless be left back but I'd say Sheehan is particularly right for this match. Midfield: three or four from Kisnorbo, Tiatto, Joey, Williams, Sylla, Hammill, Hughes, Smith Attack: Hume, MDV, Hammond, possibly Smith. Tactics, Preston's strengths/weakesses become especially important but bottom line is Levein must decide who is the best in-form players to do the job. I'd play: Douglas; Maybury, McCarthy/Gerrbrand, Dublin, Sheehan; Hughes/Joey, Tiatto, Smith; Hume, MDV, Hammond. Reasons: Douglas has done nothing wrong and remains the goalkeeper in residence. Maybury showed good form at Cardiff while Stearman has been below his best. Dublin's threat at set pieces and his all-round presence makes him first choice centre-back. I felt his height might have helped in the closing minutes at Cardiff when they rained high balls into the box and got first touches which might well have resulted in goals. Would not really mind if Gerrbrand got the nod over McCarthy as the second centre-back. Both are playing well. Sheehan's free kicks and passing ability should compliment our fast attack far more than Nils. Again, Nils has been playing okay (forgetting his three big lapses) but he's NOT the all-round full-back that Sheehan is. Levein won't do this - Nils will play - but it is not what I would do. Smith surely has to start. He is an outstanding talent left or right. We probably only need one rottweiler at Preston and I'd choose Tiatto for his left side strength and ability to make width alongside Sheehan. Width will be important. Hughes or Joey can fill the other midfield place and that depends on Levein's assessment of Preston's strength in that area and Hughes' fitness. Hume is another who has to play, and just behind the front two is best leaving Hammond and MDV up front. It was tempting to rest MDV's hamstring but the two support players, Hammond and Hume, really are better with him around. Subs would be: Gerrbrand/McCarthy, Nils, Sylla, Williams, Hammill. This gives us a swift, combative and well-balanced side. No-one is left out because they've not been playing well enough. It is just that this side poses great threat for an away team with its potential speed on the break and its energy to stay the course. I certainly hope Levein isn't tempted to use Gold-Smith for half a game as at Derby. We conceded far too much of the initiative in the first half against them and might have lost. Having netted three times when he came on then I think the case for his inclusion from the off is pressing. Maybury and Sheehan can provide excellent supply lines from wide positions and the importance of this cannot be emphasised enough.
breadandcheese Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 Douglas Maybury Dion McCarthy Nils Sylla Kisnorbo Gudjonsson Smudger De Vries Hume Subs: Elvis, Gerrbrand, Henderson, Tiatto, Williams Got to say I agree with you nature boy (as much as I think Gudjonsson is useless - think it's worth starting him in a tricky tie like this). I'd like to see Williams involved at some stage to see how he plays with two out and out wingers on the pitch. I think that with Sylla and Smith on the flanks, Williams will play a whole lot better. My only real concern is that with De Vries only appearing as a sub midweek, whilst in his good game bad game run, he may be due a bad game. Let's hope the real Pele De Vries turns up.
Thracian Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 PS: Sorry I started this thread unaware that a team thread was already being posted. No offence meant. And thank you Moderators for putting it back in its rightful place.
BenFilbert Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 How can you drop johanson, hes been our best player. de lump is...well, a lump. I`d rather have 2 skillfull and quick players, than a 8 goal donkey. was a tuff call for either sylla or hamill. Depends on which flank smith prefers, but i thought hamill is playing a tad better. Ben, if we dont play hammond & hume, then they wont have the best chance to score...and if you think dion and de lump are our 2 best players Manwellll, manwellll, your perfect, can i have your autograph please , er to lush, best wishes, signed manwellgood. What's so funny about that? Most people do.
Ric Flair Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 PS: Sorry I started this thread unaware that a team thread was already being posted. No offence meant. I'll merge them.
Thracian Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 It all indicates what a tricky job Levein has got. We've all gone for slightly different line-ups. What a change now though to have two or even three players capable of doing a good job in a position instead of just one who we wouldn't really want to choose anyway as in MA's day.
Manwell Pablo Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 What a complex job the manager has got deciding on his best team for Preston. Suddenly he's got a situation where: Everyone is fit. Everyone is available Everyone is in decent form Virtually everyone won last time out And yet, six or seven players face disappointment as a reward for their efforts. Douglas or Henderson is the first quandary. Stearman or Maybury the next Two from McCarthy, Gerrbrand, Nils, Dublin. Nils will doubtless be left back but I'd say Sheehan is particularly right for this match. Midfield: three or four from Kisnorbo, Tiatto, Joey, Williams, Sylla, Hammill, Hughes, Smith Attack: Hume, MDV, Hammond, possibly Smith. Tactics, Preston's strengths/weakesses become especially important but bottom line is Levein must decide who is the best in-form players to do the job. I'd play: Douglas; Maybury, McCarthy/Gerrbrand, Dublin, Sheehan; Hughes/Joey, Tiatto, Smith; Hume, MDV, Hammond. Reasons: Douglas has done nothing wrong and remains the goalkeeper in residence. Maybury showed good form at Cardiff while Stearman has been below his best. Dublin's threat at set pieces and his all-round presence makes him first choice centre-back. I felt his height might have helped in the closing minutes at Cardiff when they rained high balls into the box and got first touches which might well have resulted in goals. Would not really mind if Gerrbrand got the nod over McCarthy as the second centre-back. Both are playing well. Sheehan's free kicks and passing ability should compliment our fast attack far more than Nils. Again, Nils has been playing okay (forgetting his three big lapses) but he's NOT the all-round full-back that Sheehan is. Levein won't do this - Nils will play - but it is not what I would do. Smith surely has to start. He is an outstanding talent left or right. We probably only need one rottweiler at Preston and I'd choose Tiatto for his left side strength and ability to make width alongside Sheehan. Width will be important. Hughes of Joey can fill the other midfield place and that depends on Levein's assessment of Preston's strength in that area and Hughes' fitness. Hume is another who has to play, and just behind the front two is best leaving Hammond and MDV up front. It was tempting to rest MDV's hamstring but the two support players, Hammond and Hume, really are better with him around. Subs would be: Gerrbrand/McCarthy, Nils, Sylla, Williams, Hammill. This gives us a swift, combative and well-balanced side. No-one is left out because they've not been playing well enough. It is just that this side poses great threat for an away team with its potential speed on the break and its energy to stay the course. I certainly hope Levein isn't tempted to use Gold-Smith for half a game as at Derby. We conceded far too much of the initiative in the first half against them and might have lost. Having netted three times when he came on then I think the case for his inclusion from the off is pressing. Maybury and Sheehan can provide excellent supply lines from wide positions and the importance of this cannot be emphasised enough. Totally agree with playing Dublin. His Experince in English football and abilty in the air is going to the best defense against Danny Dichio if they play him. I think Mcarthy or Gerrband would be capable of keeping Nugent Quiet. I think a fair bit of Hussle and Bussle is needed in Midfield. Joey must play IMO. 4-3-3 Excellent choice of fomation I doubt preston will be able to cope with Hume in the hole. their Midfield does look increadibly lightweight this season I do have to say.
lush Posted 28 October 2005 Author Posted 28 October 2005 Everyone is fit. Everyone is available Everyone is in decent form I'd play: Douglas; Maybury, McCarthy/Gerrbrand, Dublin, Sheehan; Hughes/Joey, Tiatto, Smith; Hume, MDV, Hammond. Maybury showed good form at Cardiff while Stearman has been below his best. Dublin's threat at set pieces and his all-round presence makes him first choice centre-back. I felt his height might have helped in the closing minutes at Cardiff when they rained high balls into the box and got first touches which might well have resulted in goals. Would not really mind if Gerrbrand got the nod over McCarthy as the second centre-back. Both are playing well. Subs would be: Gerrbrand/McCarthy, Nils, Sylla, Williams, Hammill. Not all fit, not all available, and not all in decent form. You wasnt at cardiff, and maybury hasnt been upto stearmans standards, not having played much 1st team games recently. If johanson played at CB, we wouldnt need dublin. No striker on the bench Thrach. b&c: "Let's hope the real Pele De Vries turns up" more like belle Ben: "What's so funny about that? Most people do" Just because most people do...most people in religion think theres a god. If smith has a blinder, how about god-smith Thrachian? We could easily have 2 teams Thrach. douglas stearman macarthy johanson sheehan smith kisnorbo hughes hamill hammond hume hendo maybury gerrbrand dublin gilbert --------williams joey tiatto sylla------------------------wilcox -------------de lump Plus weso and morris to come, things are bright, things are LCFC!!
Ric Flair Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 I'd be very surprised if Levein didn't start with Smith, the only reason he might not do is the fact that if the game isn't going in Leicester's favour then he knows he's got a player on the bench who can literally turn a game on it's head within seconds. That's a poor reason though in my opinion and i'd go after them right at the start so that would mean having two tricky wingers, two rotweiller's and two deceptive strikers. With everyone fit I can't see Stearman or Sheehan being in the squad, it's a shame but aslong as we are winning then we can't really complain. Both of them will get their chances again, they are too good to ignore. Williams is still hit and miss in my eyes and although I rate him i'm more confident with the two beasts in Kisnorbo and Joey especially away from home. Williams can come on and put a foot on the ball if need be, having said that Smith will receive much more of the ball with a passer like Gaz alongisde him. It's very tricky, but I wouldn't change the defence other than Dion back in for either Gerrbrand or Paddy. Paddy has been excellent this month though and Gerrband is still learning the trade in this league, what a player to have on the bench. I just hope Levein is fair and picks players on merit and not on reputation now that everyone is available.
Thracian Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 Totally agree with playing Dublin. His Experince in English football and abilty in the air is going to the best defense against Danny Dichio if they play him. I think Mcarthy or Gerrband would be capable of keeping Nugent Quiet. I think a fair bit of Hussle and Bussle is needed in Midfield. Joey must play IMO. 4-3-3 Excellent choice of fomation I doubt preston will be able to cope with Hume in the hole. their Midfield does look increadibly lightweight this season I do have to say. Ric Flair says Hughesy's injured so that would let Joey into my team anyway. I've no grumbles about that.
Manwell Pablo Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 Ric Flair says Hughesy's injured so that would let Joey into my team anyway. I've no grumbles about that. I dunno weather he is or not u know. I dont see any team news reporting him as injured, but then again ive seen no news about him coming back
lush Posted 28 October 2005 Author Posted 28 October 2005 Williams is still hit and miss in my eyes Williams will start if man city are still keen.
Benji Posted 28 October 2005 Posted 28 October 2005 i'd go with ric flairs team i'd only question Dion's ability to play the 90 minutes, after a match sunday and most of wednesday... say if we are 1-0 up with 10 minutes remaining, would you want to change the back 4 because he's knackered and unsettle the whole defence? worth the risk? Obviously i'd love gerrbrand to play, but after wednesday i think paddy proved he can stick to a man and keep him very quiet. We need him to do that to nugent otherwise he will score, it is as simple as that, he can't get chances like cardiff got in the last 5 minutes, he wont miss.
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