Ashtonwurzel Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Great 2nd half performance and result yesterday. LJ seems extremely pleased with what he saw both individually and as a group. It really does look like we have strength in depth (at least 2 players for every position) like never before, basically we could field 2 equally strong teams ? Can he really drop Lucic and he described Taylor as more like Bobby Moore !! What a fantastic problem to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I agree, It's a very good problem to have, but LJ will revert back to the usual team for Saturday, unless of course there are any injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I agree, It's a very good problem to have, but LJ will revert back to the usual team for Saturday, unless of course there are any injuries. Well I hope that usual team doesn't consist of the same formation as the first half Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Wilbs has scored 2 in 2 and O'Dowda was many peoples MOM from last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 ...and Taylor Moore lived up to his namesake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 As Tallin say LJ will revert back to his tried and tested players on Saturday but that's not to say that last night didn't give him some idea on how the untried players might perform in a "proper" game. He was obviously impressed with all of the newcomers and that won't do their starting 11 hopes any harm at all. LJ knows now that they capable on making the step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, Robbored said: As Tallin say LJ will revert back to his tried and tested players on Saturday but that's not to say that last night didn't give him some idea on how the untried players might perform in a "proper" game. He was obviously impressed with all of the newcomers and that won't do their starting 11 hopes any harm at all. LJ knows now that they capable on making the step up. True, but we also have to remember they played well against a load of kids and stiffs as that wasn't Fulham's first team. Good to see them in a competitive game. Let's add one or two into a proper first team environment and see how they perform... potentially better as they will have better players around them. I don't see yesterday's game as a barometer to be honest, but will hopefully will show the the manager how each new individual "wants it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Assuming everybody fully fit , ( reckon a doubt with Korey ) think L J will go with Fielding Little Flint Magnusson Bryan O Neill Pack O Dowda Tomlin Paterson Abraham SUBS O Donnell Moore Golbourne Brownhill Reid Freeman Wilbraham starting 442 with changes of 443 451 424 depending how the match is going Still ? marks over fitness with Matthews Ekstrand Smith and Engvall Looking forward to another win ! clean sheet would be most welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 hour ago, TRL said: True, but we also have to remember they played well against a load of kids and stiffs as that wasn't Fulham's first team. Very good point, Fulham made eleven changes last night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, cityred exile said: Assuming everybody fully fit , ( reckon a doubt with Korey ) think L J will go with Fielding Little Flint Magnusson Bryan O Neill Pack O Dowda Tomlin Paterson Abraham SUBS O Donnell Moore Golbourne Brownhill Reid Freeman Wilbraham starting 442 with changes of 443 451 424 depending how the match is going Still ? marks over fitness with Matthews Ekstrand Smith and Engvall Looking forward to another win ! clean sheet would be most welcome! Woo hoo! What are you typing on?! Double spaces, triple spaces and quadruple spaces aplenty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 23 minutes ago, cityred exile said: Assuming everybody fully fit , ( reckon a doubt with Korey ) think L J will go with Fielding Little Flint Magnusson Bryan O Neill Pack O Dowda Tomlin Paterson Abraham SUBS O Donnell Moore Golbourne Brownhill Reid Freeman Wilbraham starting 442 with changes of 443 451 424 depending how the match is going Still ? marks over fitness with Matthews Ekstrand Smith and Engvall Looking forward to another win ! clean sheet would be most welcome! If I played that team it would be 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 extra spacin g just for BS4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 19 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Very good point, Fulham made eleven changes last night... We made 9 to be fair (including 3 debutants). We know we have good strength in depth though, which will serve us well as the season goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 31 minutes ago, cityred exile said: Assuming everybody fully fit , ( reckon a doubt with Korey ) think L J will go with Fielding Little Flint Magnusson Bryan O Neill Pack O Dowda Tomlin Paterson Abraham SUBS O Donnell Moore Golbourne Brownhill Reid Freeman Wilbraham starting 442 with changes of 443 451 424 depending how the match is going Still ? marks over fitness with Matthews Ekstrand Smith and Engvall Looking forward to another win ! clean sheet would be most welcome! In LJ's mind I think that Reid is in front of Pack. Must be a bit of a concern over Bryan too, I think Golbourne will start at LB even if Joe is fit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefcok Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 How is Brownhill playing when given a chance? Saw he was completely out of the squad for Rotherham (doubt he had that in mind when leaving us because he wasn't playing enough), then straight into the starting XI at Hillsborough! He started off well for us but then faded away and lost his confidence, often making the same contribution on the pitch as an empty crisp packet. No doubt he has lots of ability to unlock though. Has he played a deeper or more advanced midfield role? This was one of the things which bugged me slightly with him. Was part of our first team squad for nearly 3 seasons and still I wasn't really sure what type of midfielder he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 He's been playing slightly deeper generally and done pretty well so far. He was out the squad but so have a few players just to rotate the squad and keep them fresh , mainly the younger players though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Played well so far this season, been solid and seems to have grown into the team recently. Him being left out of the squad is just weekly rotation, O'Dowda missed out the following game, Freeman the game before. Looks like he's a good player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I think Lucic may be rewarded with a place on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 9 hours ago, pnefcok said: How is Brownhill playing when given a chance? Saw he was completely out of the squad for Rotherham (doubt he had that in mind when leaving us because he wasn't playing enough), then straight into the starting XI at Hillsborough! He started off well for us but then faded away and lost his confidence, often making the same contribution on the pitch as an empty crisp packet. No doubt he has lots of ability to unlock though. Has he played a deeper or more advanced midfield role? This was one of the things which bugged me slightly with him. Was part of our first team squad for nearly 3 seasons and still I wasn't really sure what type of midfielder he was. We have better midfielders than him at the moment, hence why he doesn't start much. From what I've seen of him the game seems to pass him by a bit. We tried him in an attacking role first game of the season, he looked a bit lost and came off early in the second half I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 9 hours ago, pnefcok said: How is Brownhill playing when given a chance? Saw he was completely out of the squad for Rotherham (doubt he had that in mind when leaving us because he wasn't playing enough), then straight into the starting XI at Hillsborough! He started off well for us but then faded away and lost his confidence, often making the same contribution on the pitch as an empty crisp packet. No doubt he has lots of ability to unlock though. Has he played a deeper or more advanced midfield role? This was one of the things which bugged me slightly with him. Was part of our first team squad for nearly 3 seasons and still I wasn't really sure what type of midfielder he was. He has not been to bad, we just have a lot of midfield options atm O'Neil, Pack, Bryan, Freeman, O'Dowda, Patterson, Brownhill, Reid, Smith, Tomlin, and apparently Giromlamo ? 11 good first team players battling for 4/5 slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 14 minutes ago, Fiale said: we just have a lot of midfield options atm 11 good first team players battling for 4/5 slots. Same at CB as well. 4 on the books. 3 decent keepers to. The area that could look a little thin are the striker options although LJ doesn't admit to that. He thinks that with Wilbraham, Abrahams and Gustav that we're covered. I guess Tomlin could step in there if need be. The squad is looking pretty good nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 10 hours ago, pnefcok said: How is Brownhill playing when given a chance? Saw he was completely out of the squad for Rotherham (doubt he had that in mind when leaving us because he wasn't playing enough), then straight into the starting XI at Hillsborough! He started off well for us but then faded away and lost his confidence, often making the same contribution on the pitch as an empty crisp packet. No doubt he has lots of ability to unlock though. Has he played a deeper or more advanced midfield role? This was one of the things which bugged me slightly with him. Was part of our first team squad for nearly 3 seasons and still I wasn't really sure what type of midfielder he was. He's gone pretty much under my radar to be honest, he's played but gone unnoticed. No good, not bad but just there. But as others have said we have better players than him at the moment, his time will come maybe but it's not now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 12 hours ago, GrahamC said: In LJ's mind I think that Reid is in front of Pack. Must be a bit of a concern over Bryan too, I think Golbourne will start at LB even if Joe is fit.. Reid and Pack are completely different types of player. I think LJ rates them both . Pack adds height when we play ' big ' teams but Bobby is better in the number 10 role , linking play with quick little passes in and around the oppos penalty area . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 20 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Reid and Pack are completely different types of player. I think LJ rates them both . Pack adds height when we play ' big ' teams but Bobby is better in the number 10 role , linking play with quick little passes in and around the oppos penalty area . Agreed. Conversely, Pack is much better defensively whereas Bobby sometimes still ball watches and let's his man go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Same at CB as well. 4 on the books. 3 decent keepers to. The area that could look a little thin are the striker options although LJ doesn't admit to that. He thinks that with Wilbraham, Abrahams and Gustav that we're covered. I guess Tomlin could step in there if need be. The squad is looking pretty good nonetheless. I think that's the crux of it, he wouldn't 'admit' it but I'm sure LJ and MA know it and are doing something about it ready for January. Move on 5 months and we will probably have lost Tammy, what on earth do they do to replace HIM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 15 minutes ago, 8menhadadream said: I think that's the crux of it, he wouldn't 'admit' it but I'm sure LJ and MA know it and are doing something about it ready for January. Move on 5 months and we will probably have lost Tammy, what on earth do they do to replace HIM? It's impossible! Unless we spend around 15 to 20 million. Can you honestly see that happening, still I am sure MA is on the case and already has a few suspects in mind. If the player he signs is half as good as Tammy, then that will be a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, Robbored said: Same at CB as well. 4 on the books. 3 decent keepers to. The area that could look a little thin are the striker options although LJ doesn't admit to that. He thinks that with Wilbraham, Abrahams and Gustav that we're covered. I guess Tomlin could step in there if need be. The squad is looking pretty good nonetheless. Abrahams 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Reid and Pack are completely different types of player. I think LJ rates them both . Pack adds height when we play ' big ' teams but Bobby is better in the number 10 role , linking play with quick little passes in and around the oppos penalty area . I know that, but in the last home game he picked Reid ahead of Pack alongside O'Neil. If he is going to select Tomlin, Abraham and Paterson, plus one of Freeman or O'Dowda in a 4-4-1-1 then there is only one midfield spot available alongside the automatic first choice O'Neil.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extonsred Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 How many more times - Tammy here for the season as I understand it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 1 minute ago, extonsred said: How many more times - Tammy here for the season as I understand it! Yes that's right, unless he doesn't get enough games and that's not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 40 minutes ago, extonsred said: How many more times - Tammy here for the season as I understand it! It's a season long loan. In theory he could play 50+ games for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 13 hours ago, pnefcok said: How is Brownhill playing when given a chance? Saw he was completely out of the squad for Rotherham (doubt he had that in mind when leaving us because he wasn't playing enough), then straight into the starting XI at Hillsborough! He started off well for us but then faded away and lost his confidence, often making the same contribution on the pitch as an empty crisp packet. No doubt he has lots of ability to unlock though. Has he played a deeper or more advanced midfield role? This was one of the things which bugged me slightly with him. Was part of our first team squad for nearly 3 seasons and still I wasn't really sure what type of midfielder he was. I thought he was excellent in the first half against Sheff Wed; using the ball well, popping up all over the place, full of running. Faded in the 2nd half and was taken off after the red card -debacle. That's the only time I've seen him though. Lads obviously got talent IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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