gordie Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: you can't drop reid, no i agree with you there, all i am saying is Reid doesnt work with Djuric, imho opinion i would start with Reid and Taylor or Reid and Woodrow and leave Djuric to come off the bench if required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I think three at the back could work well against Boro. We just dont have a good fit right wing back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Monkeh said: we've played them a few times on the tele at AG and they always brought 1500 at least A lot of the Leeds supporters stayed overnight when the played at Ashton Gate, so 1500 is a good estimate. If you live in Middlesbrough, any excuse for a weekend away is a good excuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Tomarse said: You could argue the second string players that got us to quarter finals deserve a game as well. Absolutely @Tomarse. The players that got us here deserve to play otherwise we`re just doing what the `big` clubs do and bin them off when it gets interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PooPants Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Slightly off topic but I've got a spare ticket for this one as my mate has had to cancel. Happy to offload for £25 if anyone needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Fielding Wright Flint Baker Bryan(mags) Eliasson Brownhill Smith Pato Reid Taylor The only thing I worry about is Eliasson having to track players as has looked good when chasing games. Earned a chamce though. Not big targets but Reid and Taylor would buzz about trying to get onto crosses. Taylor gives us an outlet as can hold the ball up. I would give it a go as I am a big fan of Djuric as an impact sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 6 hours ago, NorwichbasedWurzel said: IF we are going to rest players then Man Utd is the game to do it but that wouldn't be fair as they will all want to play and should be rewarded for playing so well. Lee will rest players for this game, no different to what he's done every other round. Steele will keep his place in goal and expect a couple of U23's will be given a run. invaluable experience for them going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 League is more important than Man United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 9 hours ago, ZiderEyed said: Brownhill undroppable after Hull if played in the centre and not outwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 minute ago, RobintheRed Red said: if played in the centre and not outwide Yep. Easily one of the best players in the team when he's played centrally. Jack of all trades, master of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 50 minutes ago, RobintheRed Red said: if played in the centre and not outwide Think this game will see Brownhill and Smith in CM with Pack missing out. Eliason would seem a natural replacement for O’Dowda, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see Bryan play LM with Pato on the right. Who will partner Reid....Taylor, Woodrow or Djúric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, alexukhc said: League is more important than Man United Man united is one game and a chance for a semi final place. Very unlikely we win but not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 8 hours ago, RedDave said: Man united is one game and a chance for a semi final place. Very unlikely we win but not impossible. Yeah, on paper it looks unwinable, a great game to test ourselves against some big guns, we might do it, I’d rather concentrate on the league where we have more of a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SStandUp Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 I would love to see 3-5-2 at home. But not sure this is the game to be doing that in, don't boro play 4-3-3? Games like Preston, Burton etc. it would be good option. But big game for us. We win we go 8 points clear of 7th placed Boro. Play the system and players that have done so well for us to this point! Agreed that injuries at any point now are gunna take its toll. We just gotta try and hang in there as best we can. Because when those players come back, they could be like new signings for us, and give us the edge come latter part of season ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 19 hours ago, Selred said: Boro isn't the game to rest players. They are the type of team we need to beat at home to make play offs. They are also my ex-flatmates team, who is coming down for the game, this is bigger than United for me. #LetsSmashThem Agree, no offence to Bakinson but he’d get walked all over in this type of game. Middlesbrough will be coming to win, no sitting back and playing for a point. If our best players are fit and able they’ll be playing. I wouldn’t mind seeing something like this Fielding Wright Flint Baker Eliasson Smith Brownhill Pack Bryan Patterson Reid so 3-5-2 or 5-3-2. All i know is we’ll have to be on our game as Middlesbrough certainly will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, Negan said: Agree, no offence to Bakinson but he’d get walked all over in this type of game. Middlesbrough will be coming to win, no sitting back and playing for a point. If our best players are fit and able they’ll be playing. I wouldn’t mind seeing something like this Fielding Wright Flint Baker Eliasson Smith Brownhill Pack Bryan Patterson Reid so 3-5-2 or 5-3-2. All i know is we’ll have to be on our game as Middlesbrough certainly will be! we aren't good enough to play with three at the back, while bryan can play wing back Eliasson can't we'd be over run down the right hand side playing that formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 28 minutes ago, Negan said: Agree, no offence to Bakinson but he’d get walked all over in this type of game. Middlesbrough will be coming to win, no sitting back and playing for a point. If our best players are fit and able they’ll be playing. I wouldn’t mind seeing something like this. Absolutely right. The Championship is the be all and end all as far as I'm concerned and I'm certain that LJ and the coaching staff see it that way as well. The Man Utd game is an attractive and lucrative bonus but essentially a side show to the real aim - the PL. LJ will undoubtedly play the strongest available team in all the Championship matches and you're right about Bakinson - I doubt he'll even be on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 I don't think that Johnson rotates his squad. I think he picks what he thinks is the right team for each match, taking fitness into account. I would be staggered if 'resting' either Josh Brownhill or Bobby Reid would even cross his mind. I'm sure he'll play what he thinks is the most appropriate side to beat Middlesbrough on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Bakinson was an odd shout from the OP, He's only been on the bench to make the numbers a few times imo. Bryan, Eliasson & Paterson in for Magnússon, O'Dowda & Woodrow on saturday for me Massive games in our season are Boro & Sheff United, a decent points return from them both will put is in a very good position going in to the Christmas period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Negan said: Agree, no offence to Bakinson but he’d get walked all over in this type of game. Middlesbrough will be coming to win, no sitting back and playing for a point. If our best players are fit and able they’ll be playing. I wouldn’t mind seeing something like this Fielding Wright Flint Baker Eliasson Smith Brownhill Pack Bryan Patterson Reid so 3-5-2 or 5-3-2. All i know is we’ll have to be on our game as Middlesbrough certainly will be! This line up could work. @Monkeh Bryan can slide to left back to have a flat back 4, whilst Patto can then go wide. 5 in midfield could work well against Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Selred said: This line up could work. @Monkeh Bryan can slide to left back to have a flat back 4, whilst Patto can then go wide. 5 in midfield could work well against Boro. Agreed there's certainly an argument for playing Djuric but LJ will not want to see a repeat of the hopeful long balls against PNE. We play our best football with the ball on the floor, Djuric is a great option to have off the bench and to start certain games but not Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, alexukhc said: Yeah, on paper it looks unwinable, a great game to test ourselves against some big guns, we might do it, I’d rather concentrate on the league where we have more of a chance Its one game. Play best team against united and a slightly weaker one on boxing day if needs be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 10 hours ago, Davefevs said: Think this game will see Brownhill and Smith in CM with Pack missing out. Eliason would seem a natural replacement for O’Dowda, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see Bryan play LM with Pato on the right. Who will partner Reid....Taylor, Woodrow or Djúric? lets hope Taylor or Djuric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 27/11/2017 at 15:21, Monkeh said: we've played them a few times on the tele at AG and they always brought 1500 at least only 900 sold with 3 days to go, no pay on day https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/boro-tickets-on-general-sale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Constant Rabbit Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Absolutely have to keep the same back 4 - they are starting to gel. Important to keep it tight when we have the bonus of Eros returning in 8 weeks. Wright, Flint, Baker, Maggs keep them as a unit. Midfield - horses for courses I guess, BUT - I would love to see Milan start with Reid, and swap Milan for Taylor after he has battered their defence for 50 - 55 mins (unless it is failing abysmally) Boro are a bloody good side - I'd take a point in a heartbeat. What was the cost of their starting 11? - 40 million quid or something? If they 'click' they are a seriously good side. I'm really surprised at the confidence of some on here - we could easily lose this. I know we are at home, but a draw would be more than acceptable. Very tough game this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 1 hour ago, SX227 said: Absolutely have to keep the same back 4 - they are starting to gel. Important to keep it tight when we have the bonus of Eros returning in 8 weeks. Wright, Flint, Baker, Maggs keep them as a unit. Midfield - horses for courses I guess, BUT - I would love to see Milan start with Reid, and swap Milan for Taylor after he has battered their defence for 50 - 55 mins (unless it is failing abysmally) Boro are a bloody good side - I'd take a point in a heartbeat. What was the cost of their starting 11? - 40 million quid or something? If they 'click' they are a seriously good side. I'm really surprised at the confidence of some on here - we could easily lose this. I know we are at home, but a draw would be more than acceptable. Very tough game this. Agree with some of your comments but although Mags seems to be improving since he's had a run of games. Bryan has to come in if for me, although we may well see Mags at left back and Bryan on the left wing. Boro are a very good side on their day and with the money they've spent especially on their strike force it's going to be tough. But they are also very inconsistent, there on the back of a very poor result which means yes they'll want to bouce back but there confidence will of taken a beating. A good game a football with goals I'm going 3-1 City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 13:13, Monkeh said: Feilding Wright Flint Baker Bryan (if fit) Brownhill Smith Pack Pato Reid Druic We shouldn't rotate we aren't good enough to Byran needs resting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, SX227 said: Absolutely have to keep the same back 4 - they are starting to gel. Important to keep it tight when we have the bonus of Eros returning in 8 weeks. Wright, Flint, Baker, Maggs keep them as a unit. Midfield - horses for courses I guess, BUT - I would love to see Milan start with Reid, and swap Milan for Taylor after he has battered their defence for 50 - 55 mins (unless it is failing abysmally) Boro are a bloody good side - I'd take a point in a heartbeat. What was the cost of their starting 11? - 40 million quid or something? If they 'click' they are a seriously good side. I'm really surprised at the confidence of some on here - we could easily lose this. I know we are at home, but a draw would be more than acceptable. Very tough game this. Yes cannot agree more solid back 4 gets better more it together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 13 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Byran needs resting why?, he didn't play against hull, so he's rested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 31 minutes ago, Monkeh said: why?, he didn't play against hull, so he's rested Exactly, it's well documented that he's one of the fittest lads in the squad, if he's over his injury he'll come straight back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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