the frampton balti Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 starting with the ex champions of europe against the future champions of europe x2 . Have we ever faced such a challenge before? surely with our over stretched squad .... somethings got to break. by 5 oclock on the 1st of january we will know our true credentials this season. we may well have a new hero. Step forward lloyd kelly, zac vyner or maybe even cauley woodrow or Aden Flint ....striker!!! excitng times to be a city fan.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 It would be tough with a full squad. As we currently are it is more a case of what can we pick up points wise over the next 4 or 5 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Have to assume we will drop points against Villa and Wolves while Reading, QPR and Forest are beatable but with the amount of games will be tough. Forest is huge. 3 points and the pressure is off a bit for the next few league games. Of course we will want more but 9 to start that run would be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 If we are still top six after the Villa game I think we have to be genuine contenders. It is also worth bearing in mind that if we were to lose all of the next five league games - which we won`t - the worst position we could end up in mathematically is 16th. Realistically, if we were to go on a losing run over Christmas, we would almost certainly stay in the top half and in all probability still be in the top ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Hopefully Mark Ashton will announce some signings on 1st Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: If we are still top six after the Villa game I think we have to be genuine contenders. It is also worth bearing in mind that if we were to lose all of the next five league games - which we won`t - the worst position we could end up in mathematically is 16th. Realistically, if we were to go on a losing run over Christmas, we would almost certainly stay in the top half and in all probability still be in the top ten. Moderately less confident after this post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 We could do without the United game........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cummins17 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Be interesting to see who starts the united game, wonder if LJ is willing to risk more injuries before a big league run. My lineup for the united game personally would be; Fielding Wright Flint Mags Bryan Brownhill Smith Pack Elliason Reid Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 minute ago, cummins17 said: Be interesting to see who starts the united game, wonder if LJ is willing to risk more injuries before a big league run. My lineup for the united game personally would be; Fielding Wright Flint Mags Bryan Brownhill Smith Pack Elliason Reid Taylor Steele has played all cup games hasnt he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cummins17 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Super said: Steele has played all cup games hasnt he? Think it will be tough on Frankie to leave him out for such a big game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, cummins17 said: Be interesting to see who starts the united game, wonder if LJ is willing to risk more injuries before a big league run. My lineup for the united game personally would be; Fielding Wright Flint Mags Bryan Brownhill Smith Pack Elliason Reid Taylor baker for mags smith be fit enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cummins17 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 minute ago, archie andrews said: baker for mags smith be fit enough? Don’t wanna risk a baker injury going into this Christmas run. Couldn’t think of anyone to replace Smith with. Anyone know when O’Neil is due back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 19 minutes ago, cummins17 said: Don’t wanna risk a baker injury going into this Christmas run. Couldn’t think of anyone to replace Smith with. Anyone know when O’Neil is due back? I'd give Lloyd Kelly a go and push joe further up maybe even use him centre mid ....is leko cuptied? probably knowing our luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, archie andrews said: I'd give Lloyd Kelly a go and push joe further up maybe even use him centre mid ....is leko cuptied? probably knowing our luck I think Leko and Woodrow are both unavailable v Manchester. Does not actually leave us with much, if Smith is out. Bench could he fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, cityexile said: I think Leko and Woodrow are both unavailable v Manchester. Does not actually leave us with much, if Smith is out. Bench could he fun. be kids on bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedLionLad Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Super said: We could do without the United game........... We just won the United game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 52 minutes ago, cummins17 said: Think it will be tough on Frankie to leave him out for such a big game Alternatively, be tough on Steele when he was the keeper that got us there. Tough call but Lee Johnson's problem and his alone thankfully. Personally, I would have no problem with the game being used to give a runout to some of the more 'fringe' players as in previous rounds, giving a couple of the regulars more of a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 34 minutes ago, archie andrews said: be kids on bench... get hinds back .....more use on the bench for us than cheltenham. seems apparent that things are not working out at cheltenham. he simply tore apart a strong watford line up in the cup. needs a confidence boost. This way we can set him against watford again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 havnt seen anything in their performance today to give us undue concern. That young Rashford fella looks like he might be a good target for us in january though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 4 hours ago, richwwtk said: Alternatively, be tough on Steele when he was the keeper that got us there. Tough call but Lee Johnson's problem and his alone thankfully. Personally, I would have no problem with the game being used to give a runout to some of the more 'fringe' players as in previous rounds, giving a couple of the regulars more of a rest. Completely agree with this. Not a tough call for LJ at all. All about the League now. Job done in Cup with 1 1/2 million grossed for this game alone. Rest up Frankie, Baker, Reid, Bryan and give kids a run. Do same v Watford in FACup, strengthen in Jan then League all the way. Surely the only way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Good to see they have an extra game with Bournemouth on Wednesday before going to West Brom on Sunday. Massively bigger squad and far more used to 3 games in a week with European games added to domestic competitions. i hope Johnson allows all the senior squad who want to the chance to play in one of the biggest games of their careers to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, Super said: Steele has played all cup games hasnt he? United would destroy us. We need to play 4.5.1 in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I'd go Steele Vyner Flint Mags Kelly Elliasson Bakinson Smith Pack Paterson Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, JBFC II said: I'd go Steele Vyner Flint Mags Kelly Elliasson Bakinson Smith Pack Paterson Taylor Bakinson against Manchester is a terrifying prospect, and without Brownhill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the frampton balti Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, JBFC II said: I'd go Steele Vyner Flint Mags Kelly Elliasson Bakinson Smith Pack Paterson Taylor no weakened sides we should be introducing youngsters one at a time as and when we need them . which we surely will. there is a strong case for loan recalls at moment. there is no case for dropping bobby what that idiot said on the telly was well off the mark lets not even think about man u until after forest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Bakinson against Manchester is a terrifying prospect, and without Brownhill? Would rest Brownhill, and didn't LJ say that Bakinson could be starting for us by the end of the year? I reckon this would be a good game to give him some first team experience in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Would rest Brownhill, and didn't LJ say that Bakinson could be starting for us by the end of the year? I reckon this would be a good game to give him some first team experience in That would be something to tell his grandkids about. His debut start was v Man Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 24 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Would rest Brownhill, and didn't LJ say that Bakinson could be starting for us by the end of the year? I reckon this would be a good game to give him some first team experience in Brownhill will wanna start being die hard Man City and United releases him as a kid, will wanna smash them for those reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Steele Wright Flint Baker Mags Brownhill Pack Bryan Pato Reid Taylor Or Eliasson on the right, Brownhill in the middle and Pato with Reid. It would be criminal to us and to the players to have it any other way. The league is priority but now we have this fixture it needs to be taken seriously. I am sure if they play against Manchester they won’t use it as an excuse if they are subpar at QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Can't wait! Going to them all - this is what the Christmas period is all about for me! All teams have the same schedule, so no need to worry any more than anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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