Lanterne Rouge Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, eardun said: Yes I'm expecting this. Sounds like that team played well on Fri. Even if Ripley signs I am doubtful he will go straight in as he has missed our preseason (would expect him to play v Plymouth though). Agree Wright right CB and Hegeler left. Plymouth will be quite a bit different I think. Baker will start I reckon with Bailey Wright as an opportunity to get them used to each other and I can see Gus getting a start along with COD. The rest of the side pretty much picks itself given injuries although we might move Jens into midfield in place of Korey or Marlon perhaps. The keeper will depend on who`s here - if we haven`t signed Ripley I can see Lucic getting a go. Course, there may be more incoming by then, who knows? Just a point about the Plymouth game. Is it played to a finish on the night and if so is there any extra time or is it straight to pens? Just need to give Mrs RRH an idea of what time I might be home if it isn`t done and dusted in the 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 hours ago, Robbored said: If Flint goes then the back four will interesting as to who'll replace him. The obvious one, Baker won't be up to speed having hardly played or trained although LJ did say that there might be a behind doors game arranged for him. That leaves Hodur and Hegelar would could fill the void. I'd say that Baker was a less than obvious choice, seeing as he's suspended. Dear oh dear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I'd say that Baker was a less than obvious choice, seeing as he's suspended. Dear oh dear.. The reason LJ gave was that Baker hadn't trained or played. If he mentioned suspension then I missed it...........bit like City's pre season......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthered Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Yes he is suspended for first game..Shame really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 FF/Rip Pisano Wright Mags Bryan COD Brownhill Pack Paterson Reid Diedhiou Baker in for Mags when available. Engvall to compete for starting place with Famara. Couple of tough calls for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkRed! Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 I think he will go with: Fielding Pisano Hegeler Wright Bryan Brownhill Pack Smith Paterson Reid Diedhiou One things for sure, this team certainly has energy about it and is very youthful which is what we want to see ( as opposed to journeymen players and £). Personally, I am not sure about Reid. It is a big season for him. He is 24 and played 100 games or so now for City. Last year he had a good run and then got left out of the team. I think this followed a shocking performance at Wolves where he was outmuscled time and time again. Also played well to be fair in other games but this is it for him. Cannot be said to be "one for the future". Now is his chance and I, for one, hope he takes it. I would have liked Engvall to have played given that he is match sharp and been scoring goals. Not sure LJ really fancies him, but we will see..... What I do hope and pray is that LJ does not tinker with the team game after game, which I feel undermined us last season. He needs to stick with a settled 11 and go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 hours ago, eardun said: Baker suspended on Saturday. Forgot that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 -------------------------- FF ------------------------ -------------Wright--Flint--Mags------------ Pisano------------------------------------Bryan -----------------Pack----Hegeler--------------- Paterson-----------------------------------Reid -----------------------Diedhou-------------------- Subs: Lucic Moore Goldboure Smith Odowda Engvall Wilbs/Hinds Bench is fairly weak with the injuries up top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Robbored said: If Flint goes then the back four will interesting as to who'll replace him. The obvious one, Baker won't be up to speed having hardly played or trained although LJ did say that there might be a behind doors game arranged for him. That leaves Hodur and Hegelar would could fill the void. That said, suppose LJ could play a 3-5-2............ Isnt it great to have the football (almost) back! LJ can't play NB in the Championship fixture vs BFC given that NB is suspended. I think AF has to start with BW if he is still here. If AF doesn't start then it's clear he is off to another Championship club, maybe even an EPL club. LUFC, DCFC, AVFC, MFC? If not AF then I imagine it will be JH who gets the nod ahead of HM. That being the team who started our final pre-season fixture vs FCT. I highly doubt we will start with 3-5-2 after all the pre-season work. COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, You Do The Dziekanowski said: -------------------------- FF ------------------------ -------------Wright--Flint--Mags------------ Pisano------------------------------------Bryan -----------------Pack----Hegeler--------------- Paterson-----------------------------------Reid -----------------------Diedhou-------------------- Subs: Lucic Moore Goldboure Smith Odowda Engvall Wilbs/Hinds Bench is fairly weak with the injuries up top Not allowing me to edit but would replace Golbourne with Brownhill on the bench. Moore - Covers the back 3 - Mags can move to LB if Bryan comes off Brownhill - Covers CM and RB Smith - Covers CM and RB O'Dowda - Covers the CAM Hinds and Engvall - Two different types of players from what I've seen and I feel it's good to have some contrast on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 2 hours ago, You Do The Dziekanowski said: -------------------------- FF ------------------------ -------------Wright--Flint--Mags------------ Pisano------------------------------------Bryan -----------------Pack----Hegeler--------------- Paterson-----------------------------------Reid -----------------------Diedhou-------------------- Subs: Lucic Moore Goldboure Smith Odowda Engvall Wilbs/Hinds Bench is fairly weak with the injuries up top Is this a prediction or your own preference? LJ has only used the 4-4-2 throughout the whole of pre-season so I can't see him changing now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Well the definites are: Pisano, Wright, Bryan, Brownhill, Pack, Smith, Patterson, and Diedhiou. There's no doubt in my mind that (injuries aside) all 8 of these guys are starting next Saturday. That leaves 3 spots up for grabs.. Even if we sign another keeper, I'd imagine (and hope tbg) that Fielding keeps his place in goal for at least the first game so that's another spot penned in. Only other places are the other centre back - definitely not Baker, probably not Flint (surely, he's going/gone), so likely either Hegeler or Magnússon on the left side. I would've assumed Magners would get the start but seeing as he started Jens with Wright on Friday, then I think it's probably likely that LJ sees that as the starting pair. After that you've got the second striker and with Taylor, Đurić and Wilbraham all seemingly unavailable, Bobby Reid looks like he'll get the chance to play off Famara with Engvall the backup foward on the bench raring to come on should we need it. I wouldn't write us off signing another forward next week though (whether permanent or on loan), so for this reason I imagine Bobby's only pencilled in for now. Fielding, Pisano, Wright, Hegeler, Bryan, Brownhill, Smith, Pack, Patterson, Diedhiou, Reid It's not the most exciting team we've had in the last few years but with hard work, organisation and hopefully improving players, I'm optimistic we can have a decent season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Good line up Roe. But I would leave out "Mr Do Nothing - Korey Smith" and move Brownhill into the centre with O'Dowda (left) and Paterson (right) out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, cynic said: Its an age thing. Pardon ? Say what ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, cynic said: Its an age thing. Pardon ? Just now, BigTone said: Say what ? If you both just drink up your cocoa you can have a little nap afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: If you both just drink up your cocoa you can have a little nap afterwards. Ok, if you say so Where's the cocoa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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... Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigTone said: Ok, if you say so Where's the cocoa ? Pick up the soap first - cocoa second. You know how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Just now, Taxi for Johnson said: Pick up the soap first - cocoa second. You know how it works. In your world maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 1 hour ago, WECANDO said: "Mr Do Nothing - Korey Smith" Eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Out of players who we still have-possible replacements in brackets Fielding (Ripley) Pisano Flint (Mags) Wright Bryan O'Dowda Brownhill Smith Paterson Reid Diédhiou However I do see Brownhill on the right with Pack and Smith in the middle of midfield I just would prefer O'Dowda on the right with Brownhill and Smith in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 19 hours ago, Davefevs said: There's a part of me that thought LJ would play a couple of slightly different players against Twente to throw any watching managers off the scent. But looking at the line-up, assuming Flint is off, then I think that'll be the side. O'Dowda could start instead of Brownhill, but you'd think his performance plus 'old club' thing would make that unlikely. Surely Magnússon won't start ahead of Hegeler. I think LJ knows Flint will be gone ahead of Saturday, and has been getting Wright used to playing alongside the German. Baker is both suspended and not up to speed. Why not? Mags is a lot better defender than Hegeler IMO. I would also maybe start O'Dowda instead of Pack but he did play well on Friday so who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, Flint says No said: Why not? Mags is a lot better defender than Hegeler IMO. I would also maybe start O'Dowda instead of Pack but he did play well on Friday so who knows? I tend to agree, it's just that Wright and Hegeler have been partnered in more than one pre-season friendly. Had that not happened I'd have thought Magnússon would be the man to partner Wright (until Baker is match sharp). I think Pack is first choice CM, ahead of Korey and Josh. I really hope Korey has had a pre-season that returns him to the player of 15/16 (before the persistent ankle injury made him less effective). I think we started to see it at the end of last season. Think O'Dowda will get plenty of game time, just think LJ might like the security blanket of Brownhill in front of Pisano, especially as he wants his full-backs to overlap. At least this season us posters are posting a consistent 8/9 of LJ's line-up, last season it was impossible to get anywhere near guessing his starting 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 18 hours ago, FlintWonderwall said: F (I hope its Ripley ) Pisano Flint Wright Bryan Brownhill Smith Pack O'Dowda Reid Diedhou Yes, I still think Flint will be here come Saturday. Yes me too why would Flint leave for another championship side ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 9 hours ago, You Do The Dziekanowski said: -------------------------- FF ------------------------ -------------Wright--Flint--Mags------------ Pisano------------------------------------Bryan -----------------Pack----Hegeler--------------- Paterson-----------------------------------Reid -----------------------Diedhou-------------------- Subs: Lucic Moore Goldboure Smith Odowda Engvall Wilbs/Hinds Bench is fairly weak with the injuries up top I would AGREE WAS THINKING LATE LAST SEASON THAT A RETURN OF THE 3 5 2 IS THE WAY FORWARD WE HAVE THE PLAYERS TO DO IT SO GO FOR IT ! LJ WOULD PLAY BROWNHILL THOUGH INSTEAD OF HEGELER AGAINST HIS OLD TEAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Fielding Pisano Hegeler Wright Bryan O'Dowda Brownhill Smith Patterson Diedhou Engvall Hopefully LJ will play our inform Swedish international up front and not a midfielder out of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South stander Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Fielding Pisano Wright Hegeler Bryan Brownhill Smith Pack Paterson Reid Diedhou O Dowda will be a great impact player after 60 minutes and give lots of energy. He could be a starter in the near future, but Brownhill and Paterson looked good on Friday and deserve a start. I think LJ will start with Hegeler (if Flint goes) and hope he can be effective as a ball player and not need to do too much defensively. It will then revert to Wright and Baker as a starting CB pairing. Interesting to see who plays against Plymouth, plenty of chances for players to impress. Engvall to start in the mid week match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Really surprised at some posters still leaving out Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 11 hours ago, Dynamite Red said: Fielding Pisano Hegeler Wright Bryan O'Dowda Brownhill Smith Patterson Diedhou Engvall Hopefully LJ will play our inform Swedish international up front and not a midfielder out of position. Have you not been watching pre season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 11 hours ago, Roe said: Really surprised at some posters still leaving out Pack. Just what I was thinking, Pack's one of first names on the team sheet for me. I think he's been absolutely superb the last few years. Were a far better side when Pack plays, I think Pack and Smith in the middle with Brownhill out wide is fine, but I was gunna leave one out, it would be Korey Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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