Looking ahead to WATFORD (H).

[Bourbon Fox]

1 hour ago, Chelmofox said:

Hamza is not as good, but each time he has been brought in this season he has done a good job and not let anyone down. 

I have faith in Hamza, he has matured and he's got the drive. He'll do a job today I'm sure.

[lcfcell]

Most obvious statement ever but I’m desperate for a big win. We’ve had some controlled dominant wins but haven’t really put anyone to the sword yet, especially at home. Intrigued to see how we cope without Winks 

[Chelmofox]

1 hour ago, Deeg67 said:

Almost surreal having a manager who understands how valuable Praet can be  when used properly.

He hasn't used him yet. The vast majority of players you can't criticise for their effort, but Praet is someone who constantly has shown he doesn't give a ***k. Unless Enzo has been able to tap into his mentality and fundamentally change that, i don't see more than bit part appearances and a chap winding that contract down. And if he does become remotely effective, expect another 3 month injury.

[Electric Yetis]

Dreamt last night we lost 9-8 with Watford having 3 men sent off. Might stick a quid on.

[sacreblueits442]

6 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

He hasn't used him yet. The vast majority of players you can't criticise for their effort, but Praet is someone who constantly has shown he doesn't give a ***k. Unless Enzo has been able to tap into his mentality and fundamentally change that, i don't see more than bit part appearances and a chap winding that contract down. And if he does become remotely effective, expect another 3 month injury.

...wasn't he played in an earlier game where he was put through on goal by Ricardo and shot straight at the keeper!!!

[Chelmofox]

13 minutes ago, Bourbon Fox said:

I have faith in Hamza, he has matured and he's got the drive. He'll do a job today I'm sure.

Even if he offers 70% a Harry Winks he would have done a sterling job today. I read a huge amount of guff about Hamza, and people even wanted to blame him for the defeat against Borough which is madness. I'm sure he will do a job as well!

[Jazzy_Jeff]

I’m hopeful today will kickstart another good run of wins. Our struggles in last 4 games or so have been down to a temporary lack of squad depth imo.

 

We have a lot of options to rotate players both from the start and from the bench which is so vital during this intense run of fixtures 

 

We need to keep this group fit and available 

[Chelmofox]

I'm absolutely bang up for this. Can't wait. Hate the international break. Leeds yesterday have proven that no matter what anyones reputation is, every team is going to find it tough to win in this league.  I think we've all been a bit 'woe is me' lately and need to get everything back on track. Positive today everyone!! Good win incoming......

[Sol thewall Bamba]

3-0 KDH Fatawu Cannon.

[Ian Nacho]

What I think it'll be:

Hermansen

Coady

Vestergaaed

Justin

Ricardo

Choudhury

McAteer

Ndidi

KDH

Mavididi

Vardy

 

[westernpark]

Hermansen

Faes

Vestegaard

Ricardo

Justin

Choudhury

KDH

Ndidi

Akgun

Mcateer

Vardy

[kyleolly]

Massive game, two wins this week and HMS piss the league will have been salvaged 

[Scotch]

Obviously we have been missing Wilf but I reckon, with Hamza playing over Winks, we should maybe go with someone a little more creative in that spot today. 

[steveherbe]

14 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

3-0 KDH Fatawu Cannon.

Was that the final score, overslept.

[Pliskin]

Got a horrible feeling this will be another agonising 0-1 defeat. Watford score early and we fail to take any chances, again.

[Clever Fox]

12 minutes ago, Scotch said:

Obviously we have been missing Wilf but I reckon, with Hamza playing over Winks, we should maybe go Th more creative in that spot today. 

This is the dilema, Does he risk playing Praet who has lots of creativity but doesn't tackle or mix it with the opposition. 

Or go with Hamza who ar least you know his limitations and is a good ball winner.

For Hamza to be effective I think we're going to need Ricardo playing close to him, someone he can pass to easily and let them get on with creating something.

[Dahnsouff]

1 hour ago, Chelmofox said:

He hasn't used him yet. The vast majority of players you can't criticise for their effort, but Praet is someone who constantly has shown he doesn't give a ***k. Unless Enzo has been able to tap into his mentality and fundamentally change that, i don't see more than bit part appearances and a chap winding that contract down. And if he does become remotely effective, expect another 3 month injury.

You could have said the same for Jannik a while back, maybe there is another retribution brewing as unlikely as it sounds.

[Lionator]

These haven't lost for nearly two months. Enzo to cement his emerging fraud status.

[lcfcell]

6 minutes ago, Lionator said:

These haven't lost for nearly two months. Enzo to cement his emerging fraud status.

Didn’t realise they’re in good form. Last time I checked they were just outside the bottom 3 

[ChrisFilter]

9 minutes ago, Lionator said:

These haven't lost for nearly two months. Enzo to cement his emerging fraud status.

You’re a cheerful ****er, aren’t you? 😂 

[Claridge]

53 minutes ago, Scotch said:

Obviously we have been missing Wilf but I reckon, with Hamza playing over Winks, we should maybe go with someone a little more creative in that spot today. 

whose that then, surely you don't mean Hamza

[SuperMike]

41 minutes ago, Pliskin said:

Got a horrible feeling this will be another agonising 0-1 defeat. Watford score early and we fail to take any chances, again.

Exactly my thoughts - but really need this NOT to happen.

[Bablemikey]

I’m really hoping Hamza has a great game but I’m fully expecting Watford to target him in their press & whilst he has great physicality I’m not sure he has the close control, touch, passing awareness to play through it.

 

 

 

[Lillehamring]

21 hours ago, FoxyJim1987 said:

So Hamza definitely playing? Surely Praet or Yunus are better on the ball?? Hamza is a destroyer and a utility player not a playmaker. So glad Ndidi is back though.

You do realise that Hamza's passing accuracy is the highest in the squad? 95.5% Granted he's not played as much as others, but he IS good on the ball. As for playmaker, i wouldn't say Winks is a playmaker either, he has no assists and his key passes per game is rather low, comparable with mcateer and casadei.

[FoxFossil]

1 hour ago, Rain King said:

Dreamt last night we lost 9-8 with Watford having 3 men sent off. Might stick a quid on.

Suggest less cheese late at night.