paddycanary

Unlikely Farke will start with 3 centre-backs, but could easily finish the game in that formation. Pukki has covered some amount of minutes over the season so far, so I wonder might Rhodes get the nod to start this one, just to give Teemu a bit of a breather? We don't need him joining the crowded treatment room. Also unlikely I suppose. With Thompson still getting up to speed, I think we might see Trybull, McClean & Stiepermann in from the start. Marco has been missed and will probably get 75mins. What about: Krul Aarons Zimmermann Godfrey Lewis Trybull Vrancic Cantwell Stiepermann McClean Rhodes Pukki, Hernandez & Thompson off the bench to secure the late winner for a dogged 1-0 win. Birmingham is quite likely a game tailor-made for Hanley too, but he has to wait his turn after his red. He'll start plenty of games over the next few months. Probably more likely Cantwell & Rhodes will start on the bench, but I'm getting concerned about the injury list. Just waiting for Pukki to hobble off for 2-3 months.

Indeed, their performance was pretty poor in recent times with Ireland. Boggles the mind how a team with Roy Keane as a coach could have a playing philosophy which disregards the entire midfield area. O'Neill came across in recent times as cantankerous, old-fashioned and lacking in ideas with little to no confidence in the players at his disposal. At the risk of eating my words, this looks like a tidy appointment for Forest's promotion rivals. Lovely

A touch harsh Crafty. I wish him nothing but the best. Performed well on his loan spell here and clearly showed enough to earn the contract. Could have been a tidy signing but he's been mighty unfortunate, albeit while picking up a wage most can only dream of. Will you be slating Louis Thompson next, another who I'm sure is desperate to play?

always a pleasure to see Man United lose games and struggle. long may it continue. imagine the unbridled pleasure if they were somehow relegated some season

I blame David O'Leary

Maybe he was pointing out that Canaryking spelled both his first & last names wrong, as well as Movember. I must be a grammar N***-better not say that on this thread!

Leitner for me too. Fundamental to the system, consistent in the engine room, hungry for the ball, leadership qualities, links the play, not afraid to crunch a tackle, can pick a key pass, that cracker against Millwall........ Please stay fit!

Aon sheans chun na hÉireannaigh a luadh an tUasal Corcaí! Maith an fear!

Of course there are lots of reasons to be positive after yesterday - lap it up & enjoy it! But there's so many games yet to be played. Recent form & a result like yesterday puts the spotlight on the system being employed. Be sure that other coaches are closely examining how to 'take us down', e.g. pressing Leitner, pushing Hernandez into our half, dragging Tettey wide, crosses to the back post... Lots of ups & downs still to come - hopefully plenty of ups! Enjoy the ride

A tidy & confident performance but still a little bit loose. Leitner MOM for me.

He is fundamental to Farke''s playing philosophy. Pray he stays fit & available. Other teams are surely going to mark him out for special attention after these recent set of results. If I remember correctly, didn''t a few people ''in the know'' mention that the German squad contingent were pleasantly surprised when he initially arrived on loan? Now we see why. He''s performing like a guy who wants & deserves to be in the division above. Hopefully with us!!

Assuming the unlikely situation that all senior squad players were fit & available, I believe Leitner would still be one of the first names on the list. He is fundamental to Farke''s playing philosophy and it seems like he has found his way in the ''hustle & bustle'' of Championship football. I think he needs a ''Tettey'' alongside him though to enable some freedom & flexibility in his measured approach. For argument''s sake, I think this might be Farke''s preferred first 11 currently: Krul Aarons Hanley Klose Lewis Tettey Leitner Hernandez Stiepermann McLean Pukki Do we have a backup 11? McGovern Marshall / Passlack / Pinto Zimmermann Godfrey Pinto / Aarons? Trybull Vrancic Thompson Buendia Cantwell Rhodes Only an injury or two away from problems in the full back areas. No room for poor Dennis Srbeny on this list! A positive for me is that I''d be happy to see any of the second 11 lining out. Decent recruitment on a shoestring. For RB, Passlack hasn''t really done enough, Pinto seems to be on the wane, Marshall was too loose and at LB, if Jamal gets crocked, we''ll have an issue. But generally feeling quite positive at the moment.

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Bit of a crazy selection there Thirsty! What about: McGovern Passlack Godfrey Klose (Zimm if available) Aarons Trybull Vrancic Thompson (Marshall if unavailable) Cantwell Srbeny Rhodes Stiepermann, Buendia, Leitner, Marshall, Pinto/Klose, Oxborough on the bench Tettey, Pukki, Krul & Jamal all get the night off.

consecutive league wins gives a warm fuzzy feeling inside. very pleasant indeed, well done to the lads. hopefully momentum will breed confidence. Aarons looks to have solved a problem position, Lewis continues his rise, Klose & Zimm is solid, Leitner is becoming increasingly important, Tettey has found form, Stiepermann is reborn, Krul looks to be settled, Vrancic is back, McLean on the way, Buendia draws players to him, Cantwell stakes his claim, Pukki is the Terminator, Rhodes gives something else when on the pitch...amazing what a few points does for positivity! OTBC!

It was always likely he''d start Tettey; thought he might be kept in reserve. Had a feeling Stiepermann would be in there too - this could be a good game for his style. Little bit surprised he''s thrown in Buendia for such a difficult game; probably because Rhodes has been benched, which doesn''t bode well. Very bad news about Hanley - hopefully Zimm or Godfrey get bedded in over the next 10 or so games. OTBC!

[quote user="Ben"]"the emphasis is offensive"maybe have some of the German players swearing in German, that could be quite offensive if Boro have any German players[/quote] Gibt mir diesen Ball sie Schweinhund! Heraus!

Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Klose Lewis Trybull Leitner Hernandez Pukki Rhodes Time to have a look at the wing-back formation. If Klose is still shook from the Derby, in with Zimm or play Tettey in the same formation thus far. If Pukki needs a breather, one from Buendia, Stiepermann, Marshall, Tettey or Srbeny, depending on whether the emphasis is offensive or defensive at home against a well-drilled & confident side. Not forgetting the recent lesson dished out by Leeds.

tend to agree with indy bones there, if going on Nelson''s level of performance last season and Srbeny''s so far in this

All the best to Russ Martin, has left an indelible mark on the club''s history through these up & down years. No doubt he''ll be welcomed back in some capacity in the future unless he gets snapped up elsewhere. Deserves nothing but the best. As for Big Vince - In Ireland you would be called what is known as a gobshite. Spout your inane digital diarrhoea elsewhere. You gobshite.

Krul Marshall Hanley Klose Lewis Tettey Trybull Buendia Pukki Hernandez Rhodes Leitner, Stiepermann & Srbeny off the bench

an extremely satisfying performance & result away from home. lots of positives ahead of Sunday. Tettey & Trybull in tandem for the next few games with Leitner/Thompson off the bench? Buendia pushing for a start? Aarons giving a genuine option? Godfrey there & thereabouts. What about Stiepermann? Srbeny makes a claim. McLean & Vrancic to return soon. McGovern? for balance, two second string teams but a win''s a win. Well done to the lads for a superb effort and to the hardy bucks who made the trip!

[quote user="PurpleCanary"]This signing would give the squad and the fans a much-needed lift.[/quote] Perhaps he might help to elevate our standing in the league table

JF - Could you pick two evenly matched teams from the current squad to play against each other, everyone fit & including players out on loan, i.e. all senior players on the books? What about: Krul v McGovern Marshall v Pinto Klose v Hanley Zimm v Godfrey Stiepermann v Lewis Thompson v Tettey Leitner v Trybull Hernandez v Buendia McLean v Vrancic Jarvis (!) v Pukki Rhodes v Srbeny Tough one to call. Think my tenner''s on the team on the left. Honourable mentions for Passlack, Cantwell, Aarons, Oxborough and Morris. Think the senior loan players are Franke, Raggett, Husband, Wildschut & Naismith along with Russ & Oliveira frozen out. I''ve probably missed a couple

always delightful to see Man U get beaten, but 0-3 at home is all the sweeter. lovely