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Brentford (A) Saturday 3pm PreMatch Chitchat

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Md9

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We really do need 4 new defenders in jan don’t we maybe a bit early to know if okoli will be any good once properly settled but everyone else needs upgrading . Happy to get a draw tomorrow would be great if Vardy can shithouse a 97 min winner though 😂

Clever Fox

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4 minutes ago, Foxes96 said:

Hamza to reprise his role inverting from RB? 

It might be time to give Hamza a run at RB if Ricardo isn't fit and rest JJ who has looked a little tired at times.

 

Then again he could be very rusty  having not played for a while.

Clever Fox

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The players have a lot to play for tomorrow. The cloud of Cooper is gone from them and they have a real chance to express themselves and impress Ruud.

 

It's not going to be easy but any result from tomorrow will be a big bonus.

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Foxes96

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Just now, Clever Fox said:

It might be time to give Hamza a run at RB if Ricardo isn't fit and rest JJ who has looked a little tired at times.

 

Then again he could be very rusty  having not played for a while.

Yeh not sure it’s a long term solution, but neither JJ or Kristiansen can play the inverted full back role. 

 

Think we’ll still be exposed down the right hand side without Fatawu. So might need a more defensively minded winger with Buonanotte playing inside. 
 

 

                           Hermansen 

               Faes - Vestergaard - Kristiansen

                          Hamza - Skipp

McAteer - Buonanotte - Soumaré - Mavididi

                                   Vardy

Clever Fox

Clever Fox

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6 hours ago, Foxes96 said:

Yeh not sure it’s a long term solution, but neither JJ or Kristiansen can play the inverted full back role. 

 

Think we’ll still be exposed down the right hand side without Fatawu. So might need a more defensively minded winger with Buonanotte playing inside. 
 

 

                           Hermansen 

               Faes - Vestergaard - Kristiansen

                          Hamza - Skipp

McAteer - Buonanotte - Soumaré - Mavididi

                                   Vardy

Yes, We should have sold Hamza in the Summer and brought in fresh talent. He's definitely not a long term solution.

 

I would'nt be surprised to see Coady come into the team alongside Vesty for their experience. And even Ricardo in the midfield role behind Facundo on the right and providing Cover if needed

as well as providing some attack threat.

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tcrofts

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43 minutes ago, Clever Fox said:

It might be time to give Hamza a run at RB if Ricardo isn't fit and rest JJ who has looked a little tired at times.

 

Then again he could be very rusty  having not played for a while.

Ricardo's out for 4 months, so he definitely isn't fit 

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46 minutes ago, Clever Fox said:

It might be time to give Hamza a run at RB if Ricardo isn't fit and rest JJ who has looked a little tired at times.

 

Then again he could be very rusty  having not played for a while.

He's also a bang average championship midfielder which is a worry 

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FosseSpark

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Hermansen

Justin Okoli Vestegaard Kristansen

Ndidi Skipp

Bouna ElKhannous Mavididi

Vardy

 

Faes should be nowhere near it. He has bungled for about 5 or 6 goals this year, in a way that pundits are now laughing at, and needs his barnet sorted. 

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LcFc_Smiv

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2 hours ago, moore_94 said:

Ben Dawson Pre-Match Press Conference vs Brentford

 

Cooper sacking a surprise?

“A little bit unexpected. A few messages back and forth to check he’s okay. Never nice when three good people lose their jobs. Then the focus was on the game.”

 

This week?

“It’s been a whirlwind. Your focus shifts quickly and coming up with gameplans for a tough game. The players have been professional and that’s all we can ask in this situation.”
 

When did you find out you were taking charge?

“We’ve known for a few days. Midweek. We’ve worked on that proviso since Tuesday.”
 

Anything you can say on Van Nistelrooy?

“Nothing. I was hoping you might be able to shed some light on it! We’re just focusing on the game.”
 

Copenhagen party?

“The lads had a couple of days and it’s their decision what they do with their time off. The club dealt with the issue quickly and we’ve moved on.”
 

Injuries?

“Harry’s the only one. He’s recovering well. Tomorrow will be too early but hopefully he’ll join the group again soon.”
 

Brentford?

“They’ve got a really good home record this year. It’s a really good environment for a Premier League game. We’ve prepared well and we hope we can show that.”
 

What does a new manager need to bring?

“I think in these situations, it’s about stability. Everybody wants certainty. As soon as a decision is made, everybody can get behind that person and move forward.”

 

Message from chairman?

“It’s just been to give a positive account of ourselves and the football club. It’s part and parcel of the industry. We just have to make sure the players are in the best position possible and give a performance that the fans would expect.”
 

Strengths?

“I’m a coach and my strengths lie on the grass, developing players and helping them improve. We’ll soon see if one of my strengths is taking the team!”
 

Conceding goals?

“Conceding goals in the Premier League is a given. It’s going to happen. There’s only the Man United game we didn’t score in. There’s give and take. We want to be conceding fewer and scoring more and hopefully that starts tomorrow.”
 

Can this group of players stay up?

“Absolutely. I see them work every day. They’re good footballers. Yes, at times you need a little bit of luck. From what I see in terms of endeavour, it’s there.”

 

How to approach this weekend's game?

“We take a bit of everything. I think there were good elements in how Steve was getting the team to play. But there are areas to improve.”
 

Atmosphere at training?

“Training has been good as any week since I’ve been at the football club.”

Funny how he refers to the Copenhagen party as the club having dealt with the issue, you wouldn't think there's largely anything negative about it. 

 

Other than that, strange game this, kind of as if everyone is going there to accept that what will be will be before the new guard arrives. 

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Gamble92

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Don't really like Dawson's comments about only Man United being a game we haven't scored in so that side of our game is fine. Anyone who's watched us knows that it isn't fine. 

 

This idea that all we need to do is sure up the defence and we will be fine is a bit of a myth. We have relied on individual bits of class but it was painfully obvious that wasn't going to happen every week with this team. Especially not against better opposition. 

 

The whole tactical set up needs a huge change. Ruuuuuuuud

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RedSoxUK

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2 hours ago, cityfanlee23 said:

I'm probably completely wrong but this is how I imagine we will setup, I think Justin will be asked to invert into midfield and Kristiansen will become the left sided CB in a back 3. 
I have a funny feeling Soumare will feature heavily in RVN's plans, he fits the Sangare role that he had at PSV of being a defensive minded midfielder who can also be quite comfortable on the ball. 

If all players were fit, I'd guess Ricardo would be at RB inverting to CM, Winks will very much suit RVN and would replace Ndidi, and El Khannouss may be dropped, Buonanotte taking his spot and Fatawu stepping in to right wing. 
I won't be surprised at all if the Soumare call is wrong and Ndidi returns to his old CDM role, the attacking experiment worked fine in the Championship, but going forward Ndidi has been caught out too often this season. 
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Good idea to expose the right side even more.

 

Seriously doubt RVN would invert Justin. He's more likely to be the one tucking in in a back 3

jammie82uk

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53 minutes ago, Gamble92 said:

Don't really like Dawson's comments about only Man United being a game we haven't scored in so that side of our game is fine. Anyone who's watched us knows that it isn't fine. 

I seen a stat that said we had a total of 12 shots on target in all our home games combined 

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ClaphamFox

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1 hour ago, Gamble92 said:

Don't really like Dawson's comments about only Man United being a game we haven't scored in so that side of our game is fine. Anyone who's watched us knows that it isn't fine. 

 

This idea that all we need to do is sure up the defence and we will be fine is a bit of a myth. We have relied on individual bits of class but it was painfully obvious that wasn't going to happen every week with this team. Especially not against better opposition. 

 

The whole tactical set up needs a huge change. Ruuuuuuuud

He didn't say that, though. He was pointing out that all teams concede goals, and illustrated that by pointing out that we've scored in all our games bar one. In fact, he explicitly said that we need to get better at scoring goals:

"We want to be conceding fewer and scoring more and hopefully that starts tomorrow.”

Groby_Blue

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1 hour ago, FosseSpark said:

Hermansen

Justin Okoli Vestegaard Kristansen

Ndidi Skipp

Bouna ElKhannous Mavididi

Vardy

 

Faes should be nowhere near it. He has bungled for about 5 or 6 goals this year, in a way that pundits are now laughing at, and needs his barnet sorted. 

Yep, that's the team for me - as long as someone is covering for JJ or he's instructed to stay in the back line. 

Gamble92

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53 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

He didn't say that, though. He was pointing out that all teams concede goals, and illustrated that by pointing out that we've scored in all our games bar one. In fact, he explicitly said that we need to get better at scoring goals:

"We want to be conceding fewer and scoring more and hopefully that starts tomorrow.”

Oh so translated - if we can score in this league then anyone can?

Richmondfox

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58 minutes ago, funkyrobot said:

Hamza to invert or play as a conventional fullback such is the lack of confidence of Justin. 

IMG_0398.jpeg

 

The only tackles to made in that line up is by Hamza from behind to give away a penalty. 

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