Guest Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Fordy62 said: Bentley Hunt Williams Baker Dasilva Smith Henriksen Eliasson Palmer Paterson Wells Never gonna happen! Truth be told I’m just keen to see Palmer & Wells play together... I’ll deal with anything else! Evidence would suggest that is Wells best role with someone like Palmer in behind. But yeah can't imagine LJ going with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Evidence would suggest that is Wells best role with someone like Palmer in behind. But yeah can't imagine LJ going with it. I think it’d be our most creative team. I think Hunt offers some good creativity, even if it is to the detriment of his defending. If we went out with that side, played well and narrowly lost, I genuinely think I’d be alright with it so long as we were creating chances. I think that is the team most likely to create chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 If Henriksen doesn’t start I would guess it’s because he’s not ready. Won’t stop a forum meltdown though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 10 hours ago, keynshamred said: It's brilliant, all these people who critise Johnson and Co and everyone goes for a different 11. Priceless!! How hard is the job and trust him as he sees these players all week. So many different things can happen in one week. Injuries, personal problems etc. It says more about Johnson if anything. The fact everyone is guessing who or how we will play. Half way through the season and we haven't a clue how to set, who to play and what sort of football we will play. There lies the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, BCFC Grim said: It says more about Johnson if anything. The fact everyone is guessing who or how we will play. Half way through the season and we haven't a clue how to set, who to play and what sort of football we will play. There lies the problem. I agree but we now have three new players to shoe horn into the side - why else have them if not to play them ? FWIW, I would go back to three at the back and play a sort of 3-4-3 style rather than 3-5-2. Not sure if Smith needs a rest after so many games after a long injury, and we need a bit of guile in there as well; Bentley Benkovic Williams Baker Hunt Henriksen Nagy Dasilva Paterson Diehiou Wells Could morph to 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 with these players. Time to stop worrying too much about the opposition and let them worry about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: I agree but we now have three new players to shoe horn into the side - why else have them if not to play them ? FWIW, I would go back to three at the back and play a sort of 3-4-3 style rather than 3-5-2. Not sure if Smith needs a rest after so many games after a long injury, and we need a bit of guile in there as well; Bentley Benkovic Williams Baker Hunt Henriksen Nagy Dasilva Paterson Diehiou Wells Could morph to 3-5-2 or 3-4-1-2 with these players. Time to stop worrying too much about the opposition and let them worry about us. I’m worried you’ve put Wells left wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 minute ago, RedDave said: I’m worried you’ve put Wells left wing! More worried that you don't understand the formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 What I'd like to see.. Bentley Hunt (or Pereira, indifferent about it really), Benkovic (think he'll start sooner or later), Baker, Dasilva Nagy, Smith Paterson, Palmer, Eliasson Wells I don't think he'll go for this, but my reasoning for this is that each of the front 4 will give Derby something to think about. It's harsh on Diedhiou, but think we need a change of impetus. Having Wells as forward removes the temptation for aimless balls forward and hopefully will bring the best out of the creative attacking midfielders. Paterson is in good form so must start, Eliasson is always a threat. I really want us to give Palmer a go, he's got X-factor and has played with Wells before. If it's not working, we can always sub him for Henriksen (who I don't think is fit yet) or Diedhiou and move to a 442. Think Massengo needs a rest, Nagy and Smith gives us a solid base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Fordy62 said: Bentley Hunt Williams Baker Dasilva Smith Henriksen Eliasson Palmer Paterson Wells Never gonna happen! Truth be told I’m just keen to see Palmer & Wells play together... I’ll deal with anything else! I like the look of that. Agree with your first sentence however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, JoeAman08 said: Bentley Periera Kalas Baker Dasilva Eliasson Henriksen Rowe Paterson Fam Wells Out of interest who here is playing Wells in? From the little I have seen he busies himself with movement across the 18 yard box looking for threaded or dinked passes so I think he is ineffective without a CAM able to see his movement and then find him. Unless Henriksen is that type? Korey certainly isn’t so I think we need to accommodate Paterson in a central role OR bring Palmer in from the cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'd like to see (if all match fit) a 3-5-2 like this Bentley Benkovic Williams Kalas Hunt Dasilva Henriksen Smith Palmer Wells Diedhiou Would feel comfortable with that back three in terms of playing out from the back. Think Henriksen will be invaluable in order to gain control in the middle of the pitch and will bring the best out of Korey as well. Getting Palmer in the team at this stage with Wells, could be a masterstroke and there's no better time to at least try it now. However, that said... I fully expect Baker and Pato to start. Elliason too. Wouldn't be shocked to see Weimann at RWB, honestly think LJ is going to try and shoehorn all of his favourites into the same side. We really need to utilise Wells properly otherwise I give it 2/3 more games until our fans start writing him off, despite having no service. Wednesday is so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Meh said: Out of interest who here is playing Wells in? From the little I have seen he busies himself with movement across the 18 yard box looking for threaded or dinked passes so I think he is ineffective without a CAM able to see his movement and then find him. Unless Henriksen is that type? Korey certainly isn’t so I think we need to accommodate Paterson in a central role OR bring Palmer in from the cold Henriksen can act as a playmaker, although he played a deeper role last season. Palmer is great call, but only if he's recovered from a chest infection. Paterson is best deployed behind the front 2, in the hole. I'd start with Nagy as the AM. He has shown some good dribbling skills, albeit infrequently, but his creativity for our second goal at Fulham was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 12 hours ago, RedDave said: Some big away games coming up for Fam and cannot see Fam and Wells working well together. 4 hours ago, Red Army 75 said: Wells needs to start up front with Diedhiou . This is a curious one and who the hell knows?! It has to be tried at some stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 47 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: More worried that you don't understand the formation. Care to explain then? Looks like Wells is left wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’m not totally comfortable with any team I’ve come up with, because I’d like to feel confident that the team I pick would be the one I’d pick for Leeds too, or West Brom for that matter....but I don’t! But as it currently stands, Derby on Wednesday is our most important game of the season, because it’s our next game! So here goes: [and I didn’t want to go to a back 5 either....alas] Bentley Benkovic | Kalas | Baker Hunt | Henriksen | Smith | Dasilva Paterson Wells | Diedhiou Subs: Wollacott | Pereira | Nagy | Massengo | Eliasson | Palmer | Weimann Rationale: Kalas - can ease him back in as the “spare man”. Been said he’s fit and raring to go. Benkovic - looks more than capable on the ball, threat in opposition box. Kalas to help him through. Henriksen - need something extra, get him through 55-60 minutes and see how he copes. Smith - bit of experience alongside Henriksen Paterson - not great the other night, but has produced, plus added needle with Derby Wells - must start Diedhiou - been better than Weimann of late. Subs: Palmer - if we need to replace Paterson Pereira - if we need to replace Hunt, or need to RCB if Benkovic struggles, or if we need to go to a back 4 Nagy / Massengo - both Henriksen and maybe Smith might need replacing Not Selected: Maenpaa - purely club developed rule Williams - tough call, but these are tough times, plus rest for Leeds potentially Rowe / O’Dowda - Eliasson covers the left sided option on the bench It won’t be what LJ picks either, but hey-ho!!! You’d drop Weimann? Bold claim, you’ll be lucky not to be pilloried for that Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 4-3-3. Bentley Hunt Baker Benkovic DaSilva Smith Massengo Henriksen Elliasson Diedhious Wells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’m not totally comfortable with any team I’ve come up with, because I’d like to feel confident that the team I pick would be the one I’d pick for Leeds too, or West Brom for that matter....but I don’t! But as it currently stands, Derby on Wednesday is our most important game of the season, because it’s our next game! So here goes: [and I didn’t want to go to a back 5 either....alas] Bentley Benkovic | Kalas | Baker Hunt | Henriksen | Smith | Dasilva Paterson Wells | Diedhiou Subs: Wollacott | Pereira | Nagy | Massengo | Eliasson | Palmer | Weimann Rationale: Kalas - can ease him back in as the “spare man”. Been said he’s fit and raring to go. Benkovic - looks more than capable on the ball, threat in opposition box. Kalas to help him through. Henriksen - need something extra, get him through 55-60 minutes and see how he copes. Smith - bit of experience alongside Henriksen Paterson - not great the other night, but has produced, plus added needle with Derby Wells - must start Diedhiou - been better than Weimann of late. Subs: Palmer - if we need to replace Paterson Pereira - if we need to replace Hunt, or need to RCB if Benkovic struggles, or if we need to go to a back 4 Nagy / Massengo - both Henriksen and maybe Smith might need replacing Not Selected: Maenpaa - purely club developed rule Williams - tough call, but these are tough times, plus rest for Leeds potentially Rowe / O’Dowda - Eliasson covers the left sided option on the bench It won’t be what LJ picks either, but hey-ho!!! I like that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, Agard Days Night said: You’d drop Weimann? Bold claim, you’ll be lucky not to be pilloried for that Dave. Weimann needs a break. He has dropped in effectiveness recently and Wells is the perfect replacement. Andi will come back , no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 13 hours ago, Davefevs said: I’m not totally comfortable with any team I’ve come up with, because I’d like to feel confident that the team I pick would be the one I’d pick for Leeds too, or West Brom for that matter....but I don’t! But as it currently stands, Derby on Wednesday is our most important game of the season, because it’s our next game! So here goes: [and I didn’t want to go to a back 5 either....alas] Bentley Benkovic | Kalas | Baker Hunt | Henriksen | Smith | Dasilva Paterson Wells | Diedhiou Subs: Wollacott | Pereira | Nagy | Massengo | Eliasson | Palmer | Weimann Rationale: Kalas - can ease him back in as the “spare man”. Been said he’s fit and raring to go. Benkovic - looks more than capable on the ball, threat in opposition box. Kalas to help him through. Henriksen - need something extra, get him through 55-60 minutes and see how he copes. Smith - bit of experience alongside Henriksen Paterson - not great the other night, but has produced, plus added needle with Derby Wells - must start Diedhiou - been better than Weimann of late. Subs: Palmer - if we need to replace Paterson Pereira - if we need to replace Hunt, or need to RCB if Benkovic struggles, or if we need to go to a back 4 Nagy / Massengo - both Henriksen and maybe Smith might need replacing Not Selected: Maenpaa - purely club developed rule Williams - tough call, but these are tough times, plus rest for Leeds potentially Rowe / O’Dowda - Eliasson covers the left sided option on the bench It won’t be what LJ picks either, but hey-ho!!! I'm comfortable you're not manager... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: Weimann needs a break. He has dropped in effectiveness recently and Wells is the perfect replacement. Andi will come back , no doubt. Exactly Major. Wei mann? Cos he needs a break man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorleRed89 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 15 hours ago, RedDave said: Wouldn’t be rushing Kalas back so soon. Too much of a gamble. Don’t like Baker in a back three. Important to get three men in that midfield as well. Some big away games coming up for Fam and cannot see Fam and Wells working well together. This side is packed full of people who are very comfortable on the ball, Baker aside. Palmer and Pato can rotate Bentley Pereira. Williams. Baker. Dasilva Nagy. Smith. Palmer Elliason. Wells. Paterson Subs Wollocott, Hunt, Benkovic, Henriksen, COD, Diedhiou, Weimann. Clearly it won’t be this side though! Think this would be my side too, maybe with Henriksen and Benkovic in though. We need to be more pressing at home as we struggle to break teams down, this allows to press on the front foot and get after the ball. 3 at the back leaves our best player out of the team or not in his best position which is crazy to think. Unless LJ thinks he can play as the one in the hole, but then we have Pato and Palmer, really rate palmer and think wells movement may be beneficial to him. Think fam could be used more in away games or as a excellent option of the bench if things are working well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Agard Days Night said: You’d drop Weimann? Bold claim, you’ll be lucky not to be pilloried for that Dave. Can’t pick him until he returns the wages he stole On current form Diedhiou deserves first crack with Wells imho. 3 hours ago, The Bard said: I'm comfortable you're not manager... And me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Can’t pick him until he returns the wages he stole Wet wipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Reckon Kalas will be back in the 18 tomorrrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Nothing about the U-23s game on Citys twitter. Relying on Gregor at the game and Flashscore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 22 hours ago, hodge said: I mean we don't have to give Derby an advantage by starting with 10 And Fam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 I can't see Henriksen starting, personally. He hasn't played for about two seasons, has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 All dependent on his level of fitness of course...........but surely if available. we must play Henriksen, to give the midfield some physicality, height and strength? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 2 hours ago, AshtonGreat said: I can't see Henriksen starting, personally. He hasn't played for about two seasons, has he? He's played 5 Euro Championship qualifiers this season for Norway, but no Championship appearances. He made 39 Championship appearances in season 2018/19 and was Hull captain. It would have been a little remiss for City to replace Josh Brownhill with a player with no game time for 2 seasons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 42 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: He's played 5 Euro Championship qualifiers this season for Norway, but no Championship appearances. He made 39 Championship appearances in season 2018/19 and was Hull captain. It would have been a little remiss for City to replace Josh Brownhill with a player with no game time for 2 seasons! Haha yeah I agree! OK well that's a relief anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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