Adster Posted 29 September 2014 Posted 29 September 2014 Wow. They've only scored ONE league goal all season? One? . Didn't know that. I know they've been without Vokes and for some games Ings but that still is pretty pathetic.
Dan Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Wow. They've only scored ONE league goal all season? One? . Didn't know that. I know they've been without Vokes and for some games Ings but that still is pretty pathetic. It gets better, the goal was ten minutes into their first game, and they also lost 0-1 to Sheffield Wednesday in the cup. Uurgh. They are so nailed on to score Saturday it's unreal. We are the kings of ending those kind of runs.
Wolfhound Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Inspiration for the next home game following the 5-3FT score against ManU
Thracian Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Schmeichel, DeLaet, Moore, Morgan, Konchesky, Mayrez, Drinkwater, James/Cambiasso, Schlupp, King, Ulloa. Subs Hamer, Was, James/Cambiasso, Hammond, Vardy, Nugent, Albrighton. It's still not what I'd want at Premiership level. Delaet remains exposed, Schlupp's not shown himself to be as threatening as Dyer, Cambiasso doesn't seem to track runners effectively near our box, too many players give the ball away thoughtlessly and there's not enough goals potential from sources other than the one central striker. Nugent didn't seem a bad support but he's not looked a notable goal threat and doesn't offer the general usefulness of King. King's a valuable component anywhere on the park. He's missed when we defend set pieces, he's the one player we have whose quick-witted enough to keep possession whatever and he can score or make goals given the opportunity. None of our other options do all these things.
Dickov22 Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Schmeichel, DeLaet, Moore, Konchesky, Mayrez, Drinkwater, James/Cambiasso, Schlupp, King, Ulloa. Subs Hamer, Was, James/Cambiasso, Hammond, Vardy, Nugent, Albrighton. It's still not what I'd want at Premiership level. Delaet remains exposed, Schlupp's not shown himself to be as threatening as Dyer, Cambiasso doesn't seem to track runners effectively near our box, too many players give the ball away thoughtlessly and there's not enough goals potential from sources other than the one central striker. Nugent didn't seem a bad support but he's not looked a notable goal threat and doesn't offer the general usefulness of King. King's a valuable component anywhere on the park. He's missed when we defend set pieces, he's the one player we have whose quick-witted enough to keep possession whatever and he can score or make goals given the opportunity. None of our other options do all these things. Aside from the fact you've picked 10 players, that's not a good starting 11
Thracian Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Why would we swap an attacking full back for a defensive one when we are going to be up against a defensive team that can't score for toffee? The game to play Simpson over De Laet was the last one, in the same way that the game to not play Ulloa was the last one, not this one where we are going to need a focal point to our attack and to take our chances. It doesn't matter how someone played against Crystal Palace or Man United, it is about how they will play against Burnley. Ulloa must start as Burnley have decent centre halves but not as good as Palace and we will get a number of crosses in, which is why someone like Albrighton could feature, but he doesn't seem to be impressing much. Burnley full backs won't attack as much as United's did so I wouldn't go 433/diamond/whatever you call it. so back to 442/4411That means leaving out someone (not dropping them). As others have said this could be a game for Knocky to unlock their defence with a bit of magic, but I would say do it off the bench, I would also have Vardy coming off the bench and start Nugent, he always scores against Burnley and the pressure he puts the defence under will lead to us having chances. The key to scoring will be winning the ball high up the pitch and getting on the attack before Burnley can set themselves, or patient build up pulling them out of position and working an opening, for both those reasons we should have Mahrez. In the middle it has to be 2 from Drinkwater, James and Cambiasso, no point in having Hammond in, maybe to come off the bench to shore things up if we are hanging on to a lead, but we want to attack, if James is back to full fitness I would go with James and Drinkwater, save Cambiasso for when we play a midfield 3. James is the best set-piece taker and Drinky will drive the attack forward. Unchanged back 4. Kasper RDL, Moore, Morgan, Konch Mahrez, Drinkwater, James, Schlupp Nugent Ulloa Subs: Hamer, Was, Cambiasso, Hammond, Vardy, Albrighton, Knocky Apart from King instead of Nugent that's what I'd go for too. It's about the best balance I can find. But it's still essentially workmanlike rather than threatening.
Guest MattP Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Think we can afford to attack a bit more in this given Burnley will be coming with ten men behind the ball and Jutz up front on his own. Time to see the midfield three a lot have purred about since the start of the season and see how they get on together. I'd also bring Mahrez into the side for an extra bit of creativity. Keeping the ball should be essential to winning this one and those three in midfielder should be able to do it. Kasper De Laet Morgan Moore Konch Cambiasso Drinkwater James Ulloa Vardy Mahrez
Leicester_Numan Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 We really should win this but I can't help feeling that we're going to completely dominate them, have 30 shots and not score and lose to a free kick set piece they got from their only meaningful attack.
Happy Fox Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 At home the impetus will be on us to attack they cannot deal with pace, and their defence sluggishly slow barring Trippier it is a chance for us to exploit them.
lcfcsnow Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 We don't need a three man midfield and no width against Burnley. And definitely not Dean Hammond to dictate the play.
Thracian Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Aside from the fact you've picked 10 players, that's not a good starting 11 Haha, didn't mean to leave Morgan out.
foxfanazer Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 If Jutkewicz or Sordell score I think I'll be sick!
lgfualol Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 If Hammond starts in a midfield 3 I think I'll cry.
Deucalion Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 I don't know why people want Cambiasso dropped. If we need to break them down then his passing ability will be crucial. Got to play Ulloa too as he is our best chance of a goal.
lcfcsnow Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 I don't know why people want Cambiasso dropped. If we need to break them down then his passing ability will be crucial. Got to play Ulloa too as he is our best chance of a goal. He has been but is that because we've changed our style to suit him in most games? We beat teams like Burnley last season using pace up front, something which Ulloa lacks.
foxfanazer Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Ulloa and Vardy as our front two please. Two different threats that should cause Burnley real problems
Silverdaz Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Ulloa and Vardy as our front two please. Two different threats that should cause Burnley real problems You do know we are playing Burnley dont you, Nugents favourite team where he is guaranteed a goal
Captain... Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 I don't know why people want Cambiasso dropped. If we need to break them down then his passing ability will be crucial. Got to play Ulloa too as he is our best chance of a goal. Just because he isn't selected for this game doesn't mean he is dropped or shit, just means we have a different way of playing and different skills required in a certain game. Cambiasso should start every big game, but considering his age, his lack of pre-season, inability to complete 90 minutes, the fact Burnley will be tough to breakdown, but offer little going forwards through the middle means that we would be better suited with Drinkwater and James as a midfield 2 with wide players. In my opinion.
Guest Col city fan Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 He has been but is that because we've changed our style to suit him in most games? We beat teams like Burnley last season using pace up front, something which Ulloa lacks. I dont often agree with you Snow, but this time I do. We dont want to play into their hands..if Shackell is good at anything, its aerially. For me, 4-4-2, pace in the side is the best way to go. I want to see the 'Partnerships' again down the spine: Wes/Moore, Drinky/James, Nuge/Vardy. Lets be quick and direct. If we score early, they won't come back, I suspect. Just because he isn't selected for this game doesn't mean he is dropped or shit, just means we have a different way of playing and different skills required in a certain game. Cambiasso should start every big game, but considering his age, his lack of pre-season, inability to complete 90 minutes, the fact Burnley will be tough to breakdown, but offer little going forwards through the middle means that we would be better suited with Drinkwater and James as a midfield 2 with wide players. In my opinion. Spot on.. IMO.
lgfualol Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 You do know we are playing Burnley dont you, Nugents favourite team where he is guaranteed a goal Not garaunteed at all, unless we get a penalty.
Finnegan Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Let Knockaert off the leash. He's got to be absolutely chomping at the bit now and these are basically the side they were last year. Revert to 442, Mahrez and Knockaert wide, Ulloa and Vardy up top (frankly the best looking potential strike partnership we've had since the short lived Collymore / Heskey) and any mix of Drinkwater, King, James and Cambiasso in the middle. Usual back four (De Laet.)
foxfanazer Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 You do know we are playing Burnley dont you, Nugents favourite team where he is guaranteed a goalDidn't say I'd drop nugent
Fez of Mahrez Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Ulloa may be tall and score headed goals but he's not a targetman in my opinion. He doesn't win aerial battles in the same way that someone like Steve Howard used to. Ulloa found himself far too deep back into midfield at Palace for my liking and one of the reasons we didn't score was because he didn't get a single opportunity. If we're going to be on the front foot and creating chances then we need his finishing ability more than ever. I also wouldn't mind us surrendering the midfield a bit if it means we can hit them on the break. Let's trust our ability to create and score more given their strikeforce at the moment.
kingcarr21 Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Let Knockaert off the leash. He's got to be absolutely chomping at the bit now and these are basically the side they were last year. Revert to 442, Mahrez and Knockaert wide, Ulloa and Vardy up top (frankly the best looking potential strike partnership we've had since the short lived Collymore / Heskey) and any mix of Drinkwater, King, James and Cambiasso in the middle. Usual back four (De Laet.) like the sound of that. Can imagine Knockaert really wants to make an impression and force his way back into the team.
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 30 September 2014 Posted 30 September 2014 Kasper De Laet Wes Liam Konch Mahrez DD James Jeff Leo Vards. In my opinion of course.
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