foxfanazer Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 BlackburnClaret, why are you finding goals so hard to come by? Is it the strikers not finishing or a lack of chances created?
BlackburnClaret Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 I don't think we've found the balance between defence and attack yet, also, Sordell is beyond poor. Juke is playing well but is desperate for a partner, I think Barnes should be given a run. We had 16 shots against Sunderland, so we are making chances, so hopefully for us, once one goes in, the floodgates will open. Hopefully today.
Buzzell Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Kasper Simpson Moore Morgan Konchesky Mahrez King James Schlupp Vardy Ulloa
Guest Sharpe's Fox Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 I think we should go back to 4-4-2, Burnley play the same way so it's not like we will be swamped in midfield. Bring back the James and Drinkwater partnership, two wingers (don't know who the squad is that strong now) and two forward players (I would keep Nugent in).
ScouseFox Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 wow how bad must cambiasso have been in 60 minutes yesterday to go from potentially a ballon d'or winner to not even in many people's first xi?!!!
theessexfox Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Kasper RDL Moore Morgan Konchesky Mahrez Drinkwater James Knockaert Vardy Ulloa I know Vardy doesn't play the same role as Nugent in a 4-4-1-1 but at home against a fellow promoted side, I think we need to be on the front foot. Same reason I've kept De Laet in ahead of Simpson, same reason I've gone for our James-Drinkwater combination (Cambiasso has been good but I'm unsure whether this is the game for him), same reason I have Knockaert and Mahrez on the wings rather than Schlupp. I know Knocky may not have earn his place but I'd like to see him have a game, or perhaps Albrighton. Although I didn't see the Palace game so perhaps I'm not the best person to pick the XI. I trust Nigel to pick us up after the disappointment of yesterday, so will be happy whoever he puts out.
Guest Mickyblueeyes Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 KS De laet Morgan Moore Konch Cambiasso Drinky James Mahrez Ulloa Vardy
conLAD logan Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 442 please, we should really only change our formation for the big boys, otherwise we should try and take the game to other teams with a style of football we are used to.
kingfox Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 I'd go back to 4-4-2, they will more than likely play the same formation. If we win by playing that, then it will show we have the better quality, them having Ings & Vokes out is a bit of an advantage, but we need to find a way to breakdown their defence, they have stood pretty firm this season so far. Schmeichel De Laet - Morgan - Moore - Konchesky Mahrez - Drinkwater - James - Schlupp Vardy - Ulloa Subs - Hamer, Simpson, Cambiasso, King, Knockaert, Nugent, Wood Have attacking players on the bench, who can make an influence & hopefully break them down if the starting 11 fail to do so by 50-60 minutes. King more attacking minded than Hammond, could be the first real chance this season for Knockaert to feature & do something good, go for two strikers in Nugent & Wood in case Vardy & Ulloa don't perform.
lgfualol Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 wow how bad must cambiasso have been in 60 minutes yesterday to go from potentially a ballon d'or winner to not even in many people's first xi?!!! He wasnt even bad, he was the only one in centre mid doing anything until James came on. Drinky hasnt stepped up yet.
The Doctor Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Must win? Really? Nugent will score if he plays, you will win this, quite comfortably. Hyperbole slightly, but realistically we'll be in and around each other come may, so we need to take points off the likes of you, qpr, west brom etc, wherever we can. Anyway, comfortable 2-0 win, Nugent with both, Grewks to cry himself to sleep.
BlackburnClaret Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 I can't believe the pessimism on here, you will be nowhere near the relegation places, you'll be comfortably mid table.
ScouseFox Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 He wasnt even bad, he was the only one in centre mid doing anything until James came on. Drinky hasnt stepped up yet. yeah i assumed he wasn't bad at all, just people are crazy. we might need a change of system for this, and that would presumably bring a change in personnel. mahrez, knocky, powell? etc could all be key to unlocking what seems a very tight defence
Raw Dykes Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 I'm feeling fairly confident of a win for the first time this season. I think the players could have been a bit off mentally yesterday. A result like last week's is bound to affect at least some of the team. Some might have believed the hype and been a bit over-confident or complacent. That's not going to be a problem next weekend. Palace were pretty good, but we never really looked like the team we know they can be. Worst 90 minutes in the league this season so far. I don't think they'll be any problem getting the players fired up for this one. I reckon we might see the team firing on all cylinders again after being brought back down to Earth. I think there'll be changes. I expect Hammond will be dropped, and James might well replace him. Other than that, it's a really tough job to pick the side. I'd be tempted to go 4-4-2, but then you have to play one of Nugent or Vardy out wide, or drop one of those two or Ulloa. You also have to leave out one of Drinkwater, Cambiasso or James. I'm just glad it's not my job to decide.
Guest ttfn Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 yeah i assumed he wasn't bad at all, just people are crazy. we might need a change of system for this, and that would presumably bring a change in personnel. mahrez, knocky, powell? etc could all be key to unlocking what seems a very tight defence Cambiasso is going to struggle in a 4-4-2, at least for the time being. He doesn't cover the ground particularly quickly and with the pace of the modern game, you can't afford that sort of player in a 2 man midfield.
dogadug Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Anyone who went to the game yesterday would have been able to see that Cambiasso was the best of a bad bunch, however if he's dropped to accomodate James and Drinkwater back together in midfield in a 442 then i'd understand
Kent Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 The only thing that's worrying me slightly with this game is the fact that our fans will be viewing it as a must-win 'six-pointer' where we will be the favourites and if we go 1-0 down I can see the atmosphere turning fairly quickly and it then becomes a slippery slope. Get a goal in the first half and it might turn into a comfortable win. I think the main thing is that we don't start sluggishly for that reason.
Danno Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Schmeichel De Laet Morgan Moore Konchesky Drinkwater Cambiasso James Mahrez Ulloa Vardy
Harry - LCFC Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Must win? Really? Nugent will score if he plays, you will win this, quite comfortably. I know, I don't understand why people think we require three points from this game. Clearly that's our aim and I'll be disappointed if we don't but we won't be in any trouble if that's what happens.
Monsell1976 Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 As a player you are only as good as your last game, time to use the squad mentality now, some very poor performances against palace, and for those waiting in the wings, I would be very disappointed if I didn't get a chance to claim a starting place, the management know who needs a rest or who hasn't performed, so I'm not going to even guess who the changes will be, but I think at least two players will lose their place. Another thing is to respect burnley, they are not a bad side, and yes I would expect us at home to do well against them, but they set up well, and will be hard to beat.
Stadt Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Kasper Konch(did Schlupp play LB at Turf Moor?) Morgan Moore RDL Drinky James Riyad Nuge Schlupp/Knocky/Albrighton Ulloa We need width again, Vardy and Cambiasso haven't done anything wrong but we look more comfortable playing like this, they're great impact subs to have anyway
Gazza M Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 Its very easy after a defeat thinking about ringing the changes, however I think we need to shake it up a bit. I am worried about the defence currently as we have conceded 5 in the last couple and seem vunerable at defending set pieces. I am also concerned that De Laet has got exposed down his side in a few games this season so far. Is it a coincidence that our only clean sheet to date was when Hamer was in goal? He was certainly very commanding at coming and claiming the ball at crosses, although his distribution was poor. I would go for a 4-4-2 again and try and protect our full-backs a bit more. I would also return to the James/Drinkwater combination in the middle. Nugent hasn't scored in free play yet, so I think he deserves a turn on the bench. GK: Kasper DL: Konchesky DR: Simpson DC: Moore DC: Morgan ML: Marhez MC: James MC: Drinkwater MR: Albrighton SC: Vardy SC: Ulloa Subs: Hamer, Waz, Cambiasso, Schlupp, King, Wood, Nugent
Asha Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 I think this'll be really tough. Burnley will come for the 0-0 and hope to snatch a goal from a set piece or something, so we need to be really patient but also creative in trying to break them down. Got a strange feeling that Burnley will win this 1-0 - I'm sure I remember them beating us by that scoreline several times at the KP.
UpTheLeagueFox Posted 28 September 2014 Posted 28 September 2014 At least there'll be no "We're playing the market leaders" or "many pound notes" trotted out by Dyche for this one.
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