pillred Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Coppello said: As we near one of the biggest games in recent history, LJ will no doubt be playing around with his giant iPad in his living room, considering how we should line up against Utd. I am interested to hear everyone's thoughts on how we expect to setup. Personally I feel that playing a 4-5-1 would see Reid overrun by a strong defence and he may have his work cut out. A 4-4-2 alongside Djuric would provide him a little more space to operate and allow Reid to buzz around their half. Other considerations would be whether we try to play football akin to our Championship home games with high pressing and slick passing. However, this may play into Manchester's hands and give them more space to operate. Alternatively, we could just **** it long to Djuric and hope to bully whoever they put at CB. N.b. I am fully expecting someone to say 'score more goals than the opposition.' don't want to sound pedantic but don't complain when people call us Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 hours ago, 1bristolcity said: I don't really care about beating them, this is a one off match for all the 'other' fans, the main thing is we keep winning in the league, be glad when this tinsel wrapped fixture is out of the way and we can get on with our lives...just like Christmas really. Christmas bahh humbug!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortia Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 It's utterly suicidal to 'play the way we've been playing' and would end with United scoring at least 4, in my opinion. There's no option other than keeping it tight, and breaking up the game as much as possible. Our best chances of scoring surely come from set pieces, though they're a tall outfit themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, pillred said: don't want to sound pedantic but don't complain when people call us Bristol. I think you may have missed the point somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Milan djurichimovic said: Jose to play 4-5 young ones who we've never heard of, 260000 bristolians boo them every touch get behind our players get them buzzing! Also think patients and brownhill will have a point to prove with them both being on man ure's books. Just hope we can create a good atmosphere all the way around the ground not just the south stand Really excites me, but 260000 in AG would not be comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 After considering all the possibilities, I think this is the team we should put out: GK: Flint LB: Flint CB: Flint CB: Flint RB: Flint LW: Flint CDM: Flint CAM: Flint RW: Flint CF: Flint ST: Flint Manchester won't be able to cope with this line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 minute ago, El Hombrecito said: I think you may have missed the point somewhat. no I didn't, this forum is full of people filled with righteous indignation when we are described as Bristol, so why start a thread with how do we beat MANCHESTER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: After considering all the possibilities, I think this is the team we should put out: GK: Flint LB: Flint CB: Flint CB: Flint RB: Flint LW: Flint CDM: Flint CAM: Flint RW: Flint CF: Flint ST: Flint Manchester won't be able to cope with this line up. I don't know If Flint can play in a side with Flint, and I'm very worried about Flint in that False 9 role. However, Flint drifting in from the right and creating chances for Flint up top really excites me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just now, ZiderEyed said: I don't know If Flint can play in a side with Flint, and I'm very worried about Flint in that False 9 role. However, Flint drifting in from the right and creating chances for Flint up top really excites me. Worry not, if it doesn't work I'm sure LJ will make the most of the subs: Subs: Flint, Flint, Flint. Flint, Flint, Flint and Flint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, pillred said: no I didn't, this forum is full of people filled with righteous indignation when we are described as Bristol, so why start a thread with how do we beat MANCHESTER. You may have noticed that 99% of threads on this forum refer to them thusly. Precisely because their fans insist on calling us Bristol and themselves simply "United". It's just a bit of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 City won't beat Man United regardless of who LJ plays - assuming Jose plays takes the fixture seriously of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: Worry not, if it doesn't work I'm sure LJ will make the most of the subs: Subs: Flint, Flint, Flint. Flint, Flint, Flint and Flint With that much flint we'll be on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsince1994 Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: I don't know If Flint can play in a side with Flint, and I'm very worried about Flint in that False 9 role. However, Flint drifting in from the right and creating chances for Flint up top really excites me. After the boro game Flint crossing to Flint would be the dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: After considering all the possibilities, I think this is the team we should put out: GK: Flint LB: Flint CB: Flint CB: Flint RB: Flint LW: Flint CDM: Flint CAM: Flint RW: Flint CF: Flint ST: Flint Manchester won't be able to cope with this line up. Do you reckon we could bring in John Stones on an emergency loan? CB pairing of Flint and Stones would be exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: City won't beat Man United regardless of who LJ plays - assuming Jose plays takes the fixture seriously of course. That's the spirit. Just like City wouldn't beat Liverpool at Anfield. Thanks for confirming it though, I now have an excuse to sell my ticket to a non-deserving plastic Manchester fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Really excites me, but 260000 in AG would not be comfy. Sardines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 2 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: For me, the only way is to play 6 in midfield wirh bobby as false no. 9. Chase them, hurry them, close them down, stifle them and dont let them play. Tackle like terriers, keep it tight, Dont let them have the ball, frustrate them and rough them up a bit. Our players will know the world is watching them. There you are, that's my team talk as well. Think Ibrahimavic will start.. If anyone fancies trying it on with him,good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: City won't beat Man United regardless of who LJ plays - assuming Jose plays takes the fixture seriously of course. Sure he will take it seriously. That team that played Burton in earlier round was a pretty strong team and that was a far easier game. Also I would expect Zlatan to play in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, Robbored said: City won't beat Man United regardless of who LJ plays - assuming Jose plays takes the fixture seriously of course. So you're saying City won't win, but they might do........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 19 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: After considering all the possibilities, I think this is the team we should put out: GK: Flint LB: Flint CB: Flint CB: Flint RB: Flint LW: Flint CDM: Flint CAM: Flint RW: Flint CF: Flint ST: Flint Manchester won't be able to cope with this line up. A bit too defensive in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, Sir Colby-Tit said: That's the spirit. Just like City wouldn't beat Liverpool at Anfield. Thanks for confirming it though, I now have an excuse to sell my ticket to a non-deserving plastic Manchester fan. Or Super Leeds at Elland Rd . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride of the west Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: Think Ibrahimavic will start.. If anyone fancies trying it on with him,good luck to you! Can't wait for Flint to let him know who's boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantsred Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 hours ago, 1bristolcity said: I don't really care about beating them, this is a one off match for all the 'other' fans, the main thing is we keep winning in the league, be glad when this tinsel wrapped fixture is out of the way and we can get on with our lives...just like Christmas really. 1 by 'other' fans do you mean lesser fans? intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: So you're saying City won't win, but they might do........... That's exactly what I'm saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Robbored said: That's exactly what I'm saying. ####### great, now I'm going to have to try and buy my ticket back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Robbored said: That's exactly what I'm saying. So they will win, but they might not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: So they will win, but they might not? Depending on whether Jose takes it seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just now, Super said: Depending on whether Jose takes it seriously. So the result depends on Jose and not on how well we play on the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: So the result depends on Jose and not on how well we play on the night. Jose should do the decent thing and let us know, so we all know whether to bother turning up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 6, 2017 Report Share Posted December 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, RedLionLad said: So the result depends on Jose and not on how well we play on the night. That's right. City at their absolute best wouldn't beat a full strength Man United team but if Jose plays a weakened team they might have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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