BCFC_Josh Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 I would give O'Dowda a chance to start against Villa as he has impressed in recent games, although admittedly missed a sitter Tuesday night. That said unsure on who I would leave out. What changes would you make if any, to the team from the Millwall game?
South stander Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Its a tough one to call, if Flint is staying should he start? Diedhou isn't really doing it (despite really trying) Central midfield, are Pack and Smith the best pairing? Right and left midfield - do we have enough pace? Lots of questions, but not likely to see too many changes from the Millwall game. Fielding Pisano Wright Baker Bryan Paterson Smith Pack Brownhill Reid Diedhou or Woodrow (or a real punt with Hinds) subs Lucic Magnússon O Neill O dowda Eliasson Diedhou or Woodrow Hegeler Tough for Hinds not even making the bench and what about Taylor? We seem to have too many players, most of them of similar ability. Arguably Kelly should get his chance, but might have to wait for Bryan to leave or get injured.
Inactive user Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Agree Diedhou isn't doing it. I'm concerned that such a big investment isn't going to pay off. Saying that, I still say we're gonna stuff the Villa.
A Horse With No Name Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Has to be Eliasson for Paterson, and maybe try Kelly at left back and push Joe into midfield, maybe for Smith. Be interesting to see him running at their defence.
milo1111 Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Got a feeling he may rest famara and play woodrow. That might be why fam played tues.
Olé Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 After Tuesday I would give Eliasson or O'Dowda a start - preferably the former as his goal and O'Dowda's miss probably has him more buzzed to put another shift in. Paterson is the one to drop, I like him a lot but he's what American sports journalists call a 'tweener' - a player who can play two positions (in his case wide or through the middle) but his problem is he doesn't consistently do one very well, he's certainly not an out and out winger and comes inside a lot. Personally I'd have Brownhill tuck in and make a three in central midfield - since one consistent feature, even at Watford, is being overrun in central midfield - and then have one out and out winger pushed up and hanging on a defenders shoulder. Along with Reid that will cause problems for a back line. Don't ask me about Diedhiou - you can't drop a £5m man yet and someone needs to abuse John Terry. I don't think it's time yet to change that position and no way you go for Woodrow to start this quickly.
stephenkibby. Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, cynic said: I think Diedhiou may be carrying an injury, could be wrong. Whatever, it will take him a few more games to get fully used to the tempo - same for Pisano. This is a good game for City, a really good test and I'm looking forward to it Yeah, in the Johnson interview he said one of the side from Tuesday was injured and would not be in the squad Tomorrow night. Fair chance it's Diedhiou. Looks like it will be a start for our new loan striker.
OldlandReddies Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Injury aside i dont think there will be any changes from the Millwall starting 11. That said, if things aint working then Lee will have a very strong bench to select from.
Garland-sweden Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Think Eliasson will start. Looking forward to the game.
Major Isewater Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 7 hours ago, Rednwhiterob said: Agree Diedhou isn't doing it. I'm concerned that such a big investment isn't going to pay off. Saying that, I still say we're gonna stuff the Villa. It's way to early to write him off ( give it another day or two ) . It has been a real baptism of fire for the lad . He needs to settle in . I would think about starting Woodrow and putting Fammy on the bench to come on , ideally at the 70 minute mark. I would put either Pato or Brownhill on the bench as I don't like them both in the team as they are too hit and miss . Neither is consistent enough yet and we can't afford two out of the eleven playing below par . I'd be tempted to start Eliassen in place of one of these two.
Major Isewater Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 8 hours ago, CyderInACan said: I'm not sure either Hi Lee
Loosey Boy Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 I wonder who the player is that played Tuesday but is a doubt for tonight? FD perhaps as he went off at HT on Tuesday?
Floatn Over Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Far too early to write off Diedhou; wouldn't be first stricker to generate "oh I'm not sure" calls yet weeks later it all clicks into place.
Bernard Lerring Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 7 hours ago, OldlandReddies said: Injury aside i dont think there will be any changes from the Millwall starting 11. I'd hope not. By all accounts we were dire against millwall. I can't see the point of fielding an 'alternative' line-up in the cup which performs well, but then just resorting to an underperforming league line-up.
Padlad Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Wont happen but i'd start flint and magners after tuesday, looked solid
Major Isewater Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Padlad said: Wont happen but i'd start flint and magners after tuesday, looked solid A defence who let in two goals , admittedly , against a Prem reserve side, or a defence that kept a clean sheet last Saturday ? Hhhm , let me think .
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Could be going up against him tonight..
Inactive user Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Major Isewater said: It's way to early to write him off ( give it another day or two ) . It has been a real baptism of fire for the lad . He needs to settle in . I would think about starting Woodrow and putting Fammy on the bench to come on , ideally at the 70 minute mark. I would put either Pato or Brownhill on the bench as I don't like them both in the team as they are too hit and miss . Neither is consistent enough yet and we can't afford two out of the eleven playing below par . I'd be tempted to start Eliassen in place of one of these two. Indeed. Time to adjust needed. I'm sure he'll come good. It's just such a large fee. But I suppose not by today's standards.
BCFC OF SWEDEN Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Fielding Pisano, Wright, Baker, Kelly Eliasson, Hegeler, Pack, Bryan Reid Famara
Major Isewater Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Hope he can't play tonight! I bet he does .
Huntstile Red Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 I'd keep Fam up front. He's more likely to knock the visiting centre-halves off their stride for power while Reid should be able to do them for skill. Eliason should be given a start, too, but any mention of O'Dowdy is a nonsense. Lucky to be on the bench, except he's one of the few out-and-out wide players we have. £1m my arse. Flint on the bench at best, but there's no need for him to be as Magnússon should occupy that seat. Flint's frozen out, for now at least, for me. Others have overtaken him as a result of his agent turning his head; that's football.
wendyredredrobin Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Need a big strong striker to bully Terry alongside Bobby tonight. Becoming less impressed with O'Dowda though as he doesnt get involved enough, seems scared to take his man on and when he does, the end product, whether a strike or a cross seem to be poor.
LC_ Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 John Terry will find it much easier to have a physical battle with Famara than trying to keep up with a quick striker pulling him all over the pitch; I wouldn't be shocked to see Reid and woodrow/taylor
Robbored Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 9 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Need a big strong striker to bully Terry alongside Bobby tonight. Becoming less impressed with O'Dowda though as he doesnt get involved enough, seems scared to take his man on and when he does, the end product, whether a strike or a cross seem to be poor. Terry has played against big strong forwards all his career but he's nowhere near as comfortable when being ran at - just like Flint. That won't be lost on LJ and I wouldn't surprised if Famara is on the bench tonight.
Guest Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, tinman85 said: Hope he can't play tonight! Think a player has to be signed and registered by 12.00 the day before a game.
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, Countryfile said: Think a player has to be signed and registered by 12.00 the day before a game. Permanent signings are (although I think it`s 5pm) but I think loans are by 2hrs before kick off.
Davefevs Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 13 hours ago, Olé said: After Tuesday I would give Eliasson or O'Dowda a start - preferably the former as his goal and O'Dowda's miss probably has him more buzzed to put another shift in. Paterson is the one to drop, I like him a lot but he's what American sports journalists call a 'tweener' - a player who can play two positions (in his case wide or through the middle) but his problem is he doesn't consistently do one very well, he's certainly not an out and out winger and comes inside a lot. Personally I'd have Brownhill tuck in and make a three in central midfield - since one consistent feature, even at Watford, is being overrun in central midfield - and then have one out and out winger pushed up and hanging on a defenders shoulder. Along with Reid that will cause problems for a back line. Don't ask me about Diedhiou - you can't drop a £5m man yet and someone needs to abuse John Terry. I don't think it's time yet to change that position and no way you go for Woodrow to start this quickly. Hate you being so right Exactly my thoughts. The romance of playing Hinds or starting Woodrow need to be countered against playing against Chester and Terry. Not trying to big them up, but as much as they wouldn't want a nippy littlun up against them, I don't think they'll enjoy Diedhiou either. Reid will provide the nippy, tricky stuff. Hinds and Woodrow on bench. Fielding, Pisano, Bryan, Wright, Baker, Brownhill, Smith, Pack, Eliasson, Reid, Diedhiou Subs: Lucic, Magnússon, Hegeler, O'Neil, Paterson, Hinds, Woodrow (sorry O'Dowda, Flint, Taylor, Vyner, Kelly) Would mean Eliasson on left against Hutton...interesting! Did he swap onto left on Tuesday?
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 1 hour ago, BCFC OF SWEDEN said: Fielding Pisano, Wright, Baker, Kelly Eliasson, Hegeler, Pack, Bryan Reid Famara Awful midfield. Where is the energy coming from in that line-up? No Smith, no O'Neill, no Brownhill, no Paterson, our four most energetic players. We'd be slaughtered.
WECANDO Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Not a bad team. But for me Brownhill/O'Neil in for Hegeler and Bryan at left back and Patterson on the left. That leaves us with a very strong bench.
georgebcfc Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Just because Kelly had a good game on Tuesday it doesn't mean that we should rush him into a league match with decidedly more pressure, he needs to be edged in. Remember Vyner 2 years ago having an absolute shocker against Brighton having been MOTM the previous game. As for options upfront, I can see both sides of the argument re Diedhiou or pace v JT. Personally I would prefer Diedhiou to come on after an hour, if the game is evenly balanced, and throw his weight around then. Woodrow should be raring to go and I think could do well tonight. Hinds would just make the bench ahead of Taylor for me as his confidence should be sky high; Taylor just coming back.etc. Fielding Pisano Wright Baker Bryan Brownhill Pack Smith Eliasson Reid Woodrow Lucic, Magnússon, Hegeler, O'Neil, Paterson, Hinds, Diedhiou
1bristolcity Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Put the team out that ran Watford ragged...It won't happen I know, but Villa are a slow unit and it would probably work, but like I say it ain't gonna happen.
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