James54De Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: and @Davefevs This will be his best position I’m sure but for this season the two midfield positions will be taken by James and Williams if both fit so I’d like to see Scott starting slightly ahead of them. I see Scott as very versatile who can slot into midfield two if we have an injury and can also cover Weimann and even Semenyo if they are out. An excellent player to have in a squad. May well start 35-40 games this season across 3 positions Hope not. He can not be shifted around again this season. Looking at it from a purely business perspective we need him in his best position all season, improving statistically upon last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, James54De said: Hope not. He can not be shifted around again this season. Looking at it from a purely business perspective we need him in his best position all season, improving statistically upon last season. Who do you see sitting on the bench then? James or Williams. I can’t see either of them not making the first team. Obv if it is one of them it will be James. Maybe Scott fills in for one of them when they aren’t fit. We know their fitness record isn’t amazing so if he was back up for both he may well start 30 matches anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Who do you see sitting on the bench then? James or Williams. I can’t see either of them not making the first team. Obv if it is one of them it will be James. Maybe Scott fills in for one of them when they aren’t fit. We know their fitness record isn’t amazing so if he was back up for both he may well start 30 matches anyway Answered your own question there. I absolutely see Scott benching one of them, not just filling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbury Red Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Does anyone know if there will be any radio commentary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: My personal opinion is that he best affects play in the final third from central midfield, not as a AM/10. In modern football parlance, he is an “8”, he’s Josh Brownhill in his middle seasons here, but better with it technically (although Josh improves this part massively). I feel he’s wasted as a 10, I want him to get in the ball as much as possible. Don’t get me wrong he’d still be good in there, but I feel he’s more influential starting in a conventional CM role. We saw that in the Euros this summer too. …who knows, we might even see him play RWB, especially if Wilson needs to cover LWB with Pring out (who could be back today???) I think it was apparent why Wilson has had minutes at LWB in pre-season. The make up of our 7 subs might only allow one WB (FB), so with Wilson able to play either side, might mean we can be more flexible with our bench options. Although if Pring is fit, he can cover LCB too…although I feel the more defensive his role is, the less it suits him. I can't see us having all 4 of Wison, Tanner, Dasilva and Pring in an 18 man squad. 3 of them for sure. Balance on the bench is likely to be Keeper, CB, WB, CM, 10/ACM, CF, CF. First game that looks like being O'Leary, Vyner, Wilson / Tanner, Massengo, Scott, Wells, Conway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, The Bard said: I can't see us having all 4 of Wison, Tanner, Dasilva and Pring in an 18 man squad. 3 of them for sure. Balance on the bench is likely to be Keeper, CB, WB, CM, 10/ACM, CF, CF. First game that looks like being O'Leary, Vyner, Wilson / Tanner, Massengo, Scott, Wells, Conway Vyner seems an odd choice there. Do you see all of Kalas, Klose, Atkinson and Naismith starting? I don't think he gets in the squad most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Porto Red said: Vyner seems an odd choice there. Do you see all of Kalas, Klose, Atkinson and Naismith starting? I don't think he gets in the squad most of the time. Kalas isn't fit atm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Porto Red Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 8 minutes ago, The Bard said: Kalas isn't fit atm Oh I see, first match of the season you said, my reading skills somewhat lacking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) There is no stream for this but is audio available at all? Edited July 23, 2022 by M.D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 16 minutes ago, M.D said: There is no stream for this but is audio available at all? Don’t think so. Bit rubbish really from Bournemouth. if Plymouth can do it, stunned that Bournemouth can’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 (edited) Just catching up on the pre season to date. Unbeaten in 5 albeit weighted for opposition to an extent. Nice to see Conway among the goals- granted different between pre-season and the actual season and Championship v League One of course but that can only boost his confidence and he has plenty of room for growth on his side. Tanner scoring v Cheltenham- good! Hopefully him and Wilson will drive each other on. Sykes- from the little I've seen, looks lively. Scored and had some chances v Forest Green, a couple of key passes in different ways vs Portsmouth- versatile along the front? Ohhhh and wonders will never cease- we actually got a penalty! Martin missed it... Looks a happy camp too which is important. Edited July 23, 2022 by Mr Popodopolous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Getting concerned that Vyner might start vs Hull to be honest. He is too vulnerable and a weak link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 No Wilson today, Klose only a sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 In turtle bay, bottomless brunch COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, James54De said: Hope not. He can not be shifted around again this season. Looking at it from a purely business perspective we need him in his best position all season, improving statistically upon last season. Totally disagree. A teenager playing in a number of positions is a good thing. And it will add value. You also need to account for the strengths of more established team mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 I still have concerns about 2 in CM which our shape last season might necessitate at times- although we can get away with it if Naismith is part of the back 3 as it's easier to pull to a back 4 with 3 CMs if and when required in-game. Do we think it's definitely a back 3 going into the new season then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Would that be Sykes at wingback then? Trying to work out the formation from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: 4 at the back with Vyner at RB, Naismith and Atkinson CBs and then Dasilva at LB? 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Would that be Sykes at wingback then? Trying to work out the formation from that. Or this? Pop is right, that's a weird lineup to workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Would that be Sykes at wingback then? Trying to work out the formation from that. Scott WB? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: 4 at the back with Vyner at RB, Naismith and Atkinson CBs and then Dasilva at LB? This one crossed my mind too- a sort of 4-3-3- or 4-3-1-2 with Scott as the '1'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, GrahamC said: No Wilson today, Klose only a sub. Wilson not catching the injury jinx already I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, James54De said: Answered your own question there. I absolutely see Scott benching one of them, not just filling in. I hope you are correct. Scott and Williams midfield two is certainly worth a go. I just think James is Nige’s man and will play when fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 At what point of pre season do we actually start playing players in their correct positions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 I see no Kelly for Bournemouth. It's probably just resting/injury or trying options but is there any chance he could be on the move and being saved as a result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, DaveF said: Scott WB? I'd kind of hoped that with him in the 7 shirt and with Wilson and Tanner fit we might have seen the end of Scott (or Weimann) filling in at R(W)B. But you're right, that could be what's happening here. 1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said: This one crossed my mind too- a sort of 4-3-3- or 4-3-1-2 with Scott as the '1'? Something like that is what I thought yeh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Just now, Lordofthebling said: At what point of pre season do we actually start playing players in their correct positions? Trying Sykes at wing back it seems. Everyone else is in their position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'head Red Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 Frustrating to see Scott at wb again, hope it's not the case for any part of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2022 Report Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 minute ago, And Its Smith said: I hope you are correct. Scott and Williams midfield two is certainly worth a go. I just think James is Nige’s man and will play when fit Does that not leave us exposed to some extent in central areas? Barring of course the Naismith stepping up and back as and when option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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