Negan Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 What happens when our Italian stallion returns to full fitness? He should go straight in at RB and I’d hope LJ does do that. Question is does Bailey take back his RCB position or will Lee keep Flinty there and bench the club captain?.. Its a nice problem to have, all these quality players fighting for a starting place. It’s a tough one but I think I’d have to bench Flinty and let BW partner Baker as it was working perfectly before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Lee said someone was struggling a bit for Tuesday, and I can't for the life of me think who he said it was. Anyone? EDIT: Baker was ill, that was it its ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 101 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Negan said: What happens when our Italian stallion returns to full fitness? He should go straight in at RB and I’d hope LJ does do that. Question is does Bailey take back his RCB position or will Lee keep Flinty there and bench the club captain?.. Its a nice problem to have, all these quality players fighting for a starting place. It’s a tough one but I think I’d have to bench Flinty and let BW partner Baker as it was working perfectly before. Just not quite as perfectly as now Personally i'd stick with the same defence until we need to change it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, Negan said: What happens when our Italian stallion returns to full fitness? He should go straight in at RB and I’d hope LJ does do that. Question is does Bailey take back his RCB position or will Lee keep Flinty there and bench the club captain?.. Its a nice problem to have, all these quality players fighting for a starting place. It’s a tough one but I think I’d have to bench Flinty and let BW partner Baker as it was working perfectly before. we go 352 Eros and our Joe as wing backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Leave the back 4 as it is and let Pisano wait his chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: Lee said someone was struggling a bit for Tuesday, and I can't for the life of me think who he said it was. Anyone? EDIT: Baker was ill, that was it its ok Wright has been ill all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, cityred exile said: we go 352 Eros and our Joe as wing backs So change the formation that has served us so well for a majority of all our games to accommodate the 3 CBSs - really? Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 He’s got to come back in when fit really. Adds a natural balance to the side and is a bit better offensively than Wright. With Bolton and Burton coming up who may sit behind the ball a bit we might need him. The dilemma then is which CB to drop. Will be interesting - I suspect Flint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Wright has been ill all week Thought he said it was Baker, but i'll take your word as I couldnt swear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Don't think he (Pisano) will be fit for Tuesday the way LJ was talking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 We got the two games next week then another break. Think he will go with the present incumbents and ease Eros back in after the break. Maybe give him time of the bench if fit in the next two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 When Pisano is back, I’d move Wright into the middle, in place of Flint, and bring him back into RB. Easy descision if it were to be me making it, but it’s not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Bakes been ill all week apparently........hope he is OK for Tuesday as been awesome so far this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Bakes been ill all week apparently........hope he is OK for Tuesday as been awesome so far this season I obviously got it wrong then i thought he said Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthered Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 43 minutes ago, Loosey Boy said: Bakes been ill all week apparently........hope he is OK for Tuesday as been awesome so far this season if he has been ill i'm surprised he did not drop baker and give Maggers a run out ....would have been a loss I admit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Negan said: What happens when our Italian stallion returns to full fitness? He should go straight in at RB and I’d hope LJ does do that. Question is does Bailey take back his RCB position or will Lee keep Flinty there and bench the club captain?.. Its a nice problem to have, all these quality players fighting for a starting place. It’s a tough one but I think I’d have to bench Flinty and let BW partner Baker as it was working perfectly before. you are joking hopefully the best centre back pairing is Baker an flint johnson ****** up by making him captain sort that out Bryan an the italian fullbacks thats your best back four Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 It's a great problem to have, I think you could have any two of Baker, Flint or Bailey and have a decent pair. Baker gets the nod for most because he likes to play on the other side to Flint and Bailey. I'd personally go for Bailey but I'm glad it not actually my choice. Whoever misses out is unlucky and LJ is going to also upset some fans with whoever he picks. I'd actually complicate things further and suggest Vyner should be playing Tuesday. He should be rested, it a home game so he should be well supported and if we're not going to play him in home games against clubs like Bolton when Eros is injured he really should be out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 4 hours ago, RobintheRed Red said: you are joking hopefully the best centre back pairing is Baker an flint johnson ****** up by making him captain sort that out Bryan an the italian fullbacks thats your best back four Question: How has Johnson "****** up" by making Wright captain? He appears to be respected by the squad, is a good organiser, a good defender and has been integral to our good run - both at RB and CH. As shown by Reading, if felt right, LJ has also shown he'll leave him on the bench. Personally, I (and others per this thread), see Baker and Wright as our best CH combo. You can prefer Flint - your prerogative, but to suggest LJ has "******* up" when a man who has played all bar 1 league game and done well may just start ahead of him is a bit juvenile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 5 hours ago, RobintheRed Red said: you are joking hopefully the best centre back pairing is Baker an flint johnson ****** up by making him captain sort that out Bryan an the italian fullbacks thats your best back four With respect, being club captain doesn't gaurentee you a place on the pitch and i imagine it's as much an off field decision. To see Lee has "****** up" without any knowledge of what goes on off the pitch and what his influence and character is like is just an excuse to have a dig at LJ tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I personally feel Wright and Baker are our best CB options. I rate Flint highly but is he going to be here for the long haul? I doubt it. Mind you if the season keeps going as it does for both us and Birmingham he should be thanking the club for not letting him go! So based on the uncertainty of Flints long term future I feel more obliged to get Wright and Baker as a consistent partnership. Can only benefit us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 You don't change a formation that's getting you results. Put your best player in each position which for me is: Pisano, Wright, Baker, Bryan. With the busy schedule this can be moved around and having someone like Flint on the bench is a great position to be in. Even more so when we need a goal at the end of a game, stick him up top as target man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 10 hours ago, Big C said: We got the two games next week then another break. Think he will go with the present incumbents and ease Eros back in after the break. Maybe give him time of the bench if fit in the next two Indeed. Its not as if City are in desperate need of a RB. Wright has fitted in there well and Vyner is another option. LJ said that Eros can still feel the injury and that maybe they had him scanned prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Controller Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Pisano, Wright, Baker, Bryan. As KingLear says above having Flint on the bench (and Magnússon available) gives us options should we need a change. They will get minutes this season especially if we continue doing well in the cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 The player in possession keeps the shirt, unless injuries or form dictate otherwise imo. Makes me laugh that people are suggesting changing personnel & formation after the results/performances we have had. Something that LJ got battered for last season! Don't get me wrong, I rate Eros & he seems very popular. But it can only be good for the squad to see that you will be given a chance & its up to you to keep hold of your shirt. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 6 hours ago, RobintheRed Red said: you are joking hopefully the best centre back pairing is Baker an flint johnson ****** up by making him captain sort that out Bryan an the italian fullbacks thats your best back four Would give this more than one like if I could-if Baker & Flint are fit it would be crazy not to pair them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 No need to change anything unless he has to because of injury or suspension. That said, Lee has quality options all over the pitch now so if he wants to rest anyone of the back four then he can with confidence that the team wont be weakened. Great position to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 7 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said: Would give this more than one like if I could-if Baker & Flint are fit it would be crazy not to pair them. Isn’t our ‘goals conceded’ slightly worse with Flint in the side? Not really sure what I’d do if it were up to me. We have a good range of personnel with different skill sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 6 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: We have a good range of personnel with different skill sets. We have and that's down to LJ and MA recruitment strategy. Ive posted before that in all the years I've been watching City that the club is more healthy now both on and off the pitch than its ever been. It seems that SLs decision to support LJ through last seasons dark times was the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJS Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 11 hours ago, cityred exile said: we go 352 Eros and our Joe as wing backs Now that would be a silly move. Have you forgotten the route of all our problems last season. You don't need to fix something that isn't broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 25 minutes ago, Robbored said: We have and that's down to LJ and MA recruitment strategy. Ive posted before that in all the years I've been watching City that the club is more healthy now both on and off the pitch than its ever been. It seems that SLs decision to support LJ through last seasons dark times was the right decision. I think you've posted this nigh on 60 times now with slightly different wording on various threads this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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