JBFC II Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Got to start on Tuesday, the only player we have who can cross a ball and take a decent set piece. Him and O'Dowda on the wings for me and we might actually get a shot on target... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Ah, wingers... those were the days ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I’ve been desperate to see him in the team especially now blooding him for next season. It’s been frustrating to see Kent and an out of form Pato in the team ahead of him. He has to learn positionally and up his work rate though. I don’t think his team mates quite trust him on that, he got several earfuls from Bobby and Korey yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Eliasson, O'Dowda & Djuric to start against Brum. Only makes sense to have wingers if you have a target man. Diedhiou to come on after 60 minutes or so if Djuric tiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ser Davos Ciderworth said: I’ve been desperate to see him in the team especially now blooding him for next season. It’s been frustrating to see Kent and an out of form Pato in the team ahead of him. He has to learn positionally and up his work rate though. I don’t think his team mates quite trust him on that, he got several earfuls from Bobby and Korey yesterday But in reality the season is already over. As you rightly say Paterson is badly off form (has he really ever recovered from that virus?) whereas Kent is pointless. This lad is what? 22? Highly likely to be part of next seasons squad and looks like he really wants to play. If he is poor on Tuesday he will get taken off, but at least he can cross the ball.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: Eliasson, O'Dowda & Djuric to start against Brum. Only makes sense to have wingers if you have a target man. Diedhiou to come on after 60 minutes or so if Djuric tiring. Not so, you can achieve great results with willing runners. Watch the Man City season show reel and see how many simple drag backs from or near the byline have resulted in goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Just now, The Original OTIB said: Not so, you can achieve great results with willing runners. Watch the Man City season show reel and see how many simple drag backs from or near the byline have resulted in goals. Willing runners true. But there is a reason why Pack & Smith have scored so few goals from midfield. We would need a different central midfield pair to do it consistently. Both Brownhill & Bryan would do it, but neither of them have been played in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said: Not so, you can achieve great results with willing runners. Watch the Man City season show reel and see how many simple drag backs from or near the byline have resulted in goals. Very true Only difference is that they rarely come from players going on a run with the ball into the bye line - often played in on an angle to get in there and we don’t have those to provide that service That’s not to say we may as well see what Eliasson can do Could do a lot worse than say ‘Right I’m going to play you right through , now relax , go and work hard and show what you’ve got’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original OTIB Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: Willing runners true. But there is a reason why Pack & Smith have scored so few goals from midfield. We would need a different central midfield pair to do it consistently. Both Brownhill & Bryan would do it, but neither of them have been played in CM. which is why I always talk of Bryan as a midfielder and NOT a Left Back. I've been saying so for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 1 minute ago, The Original OTIB said: which is why I always talk of Bryan as a midfielder and NOT a Left Back. I've been saying so for years now. I and a few others are with you on Bryan not being a left back. Interestingly our best run came when he was in midfield rather defence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galley Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 We should be playing Elliasson, Walsh and Kelly for the rest of the season and give them as much Championship experience as possible. You only have to look at Brownhill this season to see the benefit of getting some game time last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted April 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, John Galley said: We should be playing Elliasson, Walsh and Kelly for the rest of the season and give them as much Championship experience as possible. You only have to look at Brownhill this season to see the benefit of getting some game time last season. Definitely the first two, Walsh is too lightweight for me. Have him as a sub but not to start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Don't rate him and not sure he offers anything Opi Edwards might not bring to the table, but that said the kid did little wrong yesterday and the quality of his balls into the box shone beacon-like in the darkness. In that respect he should start, but don't hold your breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 48 minutes ago, JBFC II said: Got to start on Tuesday, the only player we have who can cross a ball and take a decent set piece. Him and O'Dowda on the wings for me and we might actually get a shot on target... Totally. Eliasson looks to have something. Deserves a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted April 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, BTRFTG said: Don't rate him and not sure he offers anything Opi Edwards might not bring to the table, but that said the kid did little wrong yesterday and the quality of his balls into the box shone beacon-like in the darkness. In that respect he should start, but don't hold your breath. Think his final ball is better than Edwards, Edwards is quick and better physically but Elliasson is a much better all round player at the minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 We’ve been found out big time. The Brum game needs a radical approach, we have the players so go for it - last chance saloon and all that. Fielding Wright Flint Baker Elliason Pack Smith Bryan O Dowda Reid Djuric Strong bench with Brownhill, Kelly, Famara, Pisano, Pato, Steele No excuses, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I'm a big fan of Callum o'dowda but I'm afraid but eliason looks a little to light weight at the moment. To be fair, Callum did as well when he first came, but have improved immeasurably in that department. I do hope that he can continue to progress after what was really a very bad injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr Balls said: I and a few others are with you on Bryan not being a left back. Interestingly our best run came when he was in midfield rather defence... Not the view of LJ and others in game who describe him as best LB in championship and likely to be subject of large bids in summer, as well as being described as the next Danny Rose. I am on the fence, like the rest of the team his form has suffered in 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 53 minutes ago, Moor2Sea said: We’ve been found out big time. The Brum game needs a radical approach, we have the players so go for it - last chance saloon and all that. Fielding Wright Flint Baker Elliason Pack Smith Bryan O Dowda Reid Djuric Strong bench with Brownhill, Kelly, Famara, Pisano, Pato, Steele No excuses, go for it. I see the Christmas tree formation. You're Mike Bassett, and I claim my fiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Milan Djuric. The titanic turned quicker than him. Haven't been impressed last two games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityred exile Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 11 hours ago, Dr Balls said: Eliasson, O'Dowda & Djuric to start against Brum. Only makes sense to have wingers if you have a target man. Diedhiou to come on after 60 minutes or so if Djuric tiring. You and I have the same thoughts again Dr Balls Nothing beats getting to the bye line making the defender turn and the big no9 heading in just like BIG Milan v Ipswich ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 If it means Paterson being bombed out play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 8 hours ago, tinman85 said: Milan Djuric. The titanic turned quicker than him. Haven't been impressed last two games And how many crosses have we put into the box for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Sleepy1968 said: I see the Christmas tree formation. You're Mike Bassett, and I claim my fiver. This week England will be playing 4 , 4 ******* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Might as well have a go Vs Brum, give Eliasson a run and ODowda. FF Pisano - Flint - Baker - Bryan Smith -- -- --- Pack Eliasson. Reid Odowda FD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 11 hours ago, Moor2Sea said: We’ve been found out big time. The Brum game needs a radical approach, we have the players so go for it - last chance saloon and all that. Fielding Wright Flint Baker Elliason Pack Smith Bryan O Dowda Reid Djuric Strong bench with Brownhill, Kelly, Famara, Pisano, Pato, Steele No excuses, go for it. Just for something a bit different, how about Hegeler for Wright, and Kelly for Baker? Otherwise I like the idea of Bryan on LHS of a 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Simples 1 Don't pick any players you are looking to get rid of in the summer 2 Don't pick players who seem not to be bothered (whether literally or who are so out of form) 3 Pick those hungry to show what they can do. 4 And please choose a captain who can lead on the pitch, regardless of age or first team experience 5 Don't overthink the game. The players can deliver if allowed to be freethinking And, whatever else you do, don't blame the fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 1 hour ago, cityred exile said: You and I have the same thoughts again Dr Balls Nothing beats getting to the bye line making the defender turn and the big no9 heading in just like BIG Milan v Ipswich ! Except Kelly’s cross was from about 20-25 yartds from byeline !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 35 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Just for something a bit different, how about Hegeler for Wright, and Kelly for Baker? Otherwise I like the idea of Bryan on LHS of a 3. Kelly at centre back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 I’d start with Smudger and Gavin on the flanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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