Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted October 18, 2015 I wouldn''t be making wholesale changes based on today but there are a few tweaks I would like to see. RuddyMartin Bennett Bassong Brady Tettey MulumbuRedmond Hoolahan Jarvis MbokaniSeven of the starting eleven from today given a chance to redeem themselves. A back six with attack minded full backs who have a bit more to offer in defence than the two that played today. Playing Mulumbu and Tettey means that when one goes the other stays, or if the full backs go, both stay. This will give us at least four players focused on defending at all times, whilst retaining the option for quick breaks down the side. I think we also need to rely less on building from the back through the center backs and focus more on looking to quick distribution to the full backs so they can break forward on the counter. If this option isn''t possible we should then be looking get the ball away from our penalty area quicker on a more regular basis. The odd long ball to Big Dave should be an option rather than always farting about in our own final third, this reduces the opportunity for defensive mistakes. I understand why AN wants to play the way he does, but the fact is that after 9 games it looks like we don''t have the players to perform this tactic effectively at this level at the moment. We need to play with in our capabilities. Whilst I would still like us to continue to play attacking free flowing football, I am keen on us getting the ball clear of our goal more often when we are under pressure. Then when January arrives, we need to sign a couple of defenders that can help us to play in the way the manager wants, without costing so many goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STAN 29 Posted October 18, 2015 Your team with Rudd in Goal, Olsson at LB, and Brady at LM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted October 18, 2015 No changes. RuddyWhittaker Martin Bassong Olsson Tettey HowsonRedmond Dorrans Brady MbokaniSwap Dorrans and Howson.In reality, Wes will come in to the AM role.Why anyone would leave out Olsson, who created chances and goals today, in favour of Brady, who looked much better up the pitch, is beyond me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,283 Posted October 18, 2015 Flooding the midfield has not really worked.I''d go back to a diamond with a couple changes.RuddyWisdom, Bennett, Martin, Brady TetteyRedmond, Jarvis Wes Jerome, MBokani. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted October 18, 2015 [quote user="Bor Bor Bor"]No changes. RuddyWhittaker Martin Bassong Olsson Tettey HowsonRedmond Dorrans Brady MbokaniSwap Dorrans and Howson.In reality, Wes will come in to the AM role.Why anyone would leave out Olsson, who created chances and goals today, in favour of Brady, who looked much better up the pitch, is beyond me.[/quote]Simple, because I want City to start conceding less goals. I think Brady has looked better defensively than Olsson and Jarvis has been a threat in the final third in nearly every game I have seen him play. The combination of Jarvis and Brady has looked better than Olsson and Brady. I hope that''s not beyond your limitations to understand. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted October 18, 2015 Oh, I understand.I think Brady looks as good as Jarvis, and Olsson looks better at LB than Brady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted October 18, 2015 I''d go along with Stan...........drop Ruddy, Whittaker and Howson.Howson has been taking anonymity to a whole new level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted October 18, 2015 ------------------Ruddy----------------Martin---Bennet---Bassong---Brady-------------------Tettey---------------Redmond-Howson-Hoolahan-Jarvis------------------Mbokani------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingCanary 0 Posted October 18, 2015 RuddyMartin Bennet Bassong OlssonMulumbu DorransRedmond Hoolahan BradyMbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted October 18, 2015 [quote user="STAN"]Your team with Rudd in Goal, Olsson at LB, and Brady at LM.[/quote]One more vote for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swjf50 0 Posted October 19, 2015 RuddMartin. Bennett or Wisdom. Biassong Olsson Tettey Vadis Redmond Brady Hoolahan Mbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 538 Posted October 19, 2015 It''s most likely that AN has planned and prepared all along with Martin & Bassong as his centre-backs, a holding midfielder, width from the full-backs and Hoolahan as the link man going forward. On paper, midfield is our strongest area and when in possession we commit players forward. It looks like we''ve been sussed out by other coaches. Weak on set-pieces, weak on offside trap, slow with full-backs getting back when possession is conceded, easy to catch out on the break. Full-backs are being targeted and neither Martin nor Bassong are dynamic enough to compensate. Hopefully Mulumbu will help tighten up this aspect of our game and we might see him off the bench against West Brom. Some changes in approach are needed. Teams are going to shackle Wes and pressurise the full-backs. It''s not going to happen but I think Martin should be tried at right-back and give Ryan Bennett a chance. My team for West Brom: RuddyMartin Bennett Bassong Olsson Tettey Redmond Howson Brady Hoolahan MbokaniWould like to see Vadis given a chance soon, Jarvis from the bench also. I wonder is Redmond more effective off the bench or should he be tried more centrally? Would Dorrans give midfield more solidity against his old club in place of Howson? So many questions after today and Leicester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Juler 148 Posted October 19, 2015 I personally feel that Bassong is more of a liability than Martin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted October 19, 2015 [quote user="Matt Juler"]I personally feel that Bassong is more of a liability than Martin.[/quote]You coud fault both players yesterday, but as in past matches under AN and Adams, it is not always just down to defenders - it is often the cover from midfield that is lacking that causes the defence to get stretched so much. Until we get players to understand their responsibilities at the back as well as going forwards, we will continue to leak goals. Taking Tettey off was a contributory factor yesterday - and hopefully the manager has learned from that - but Mulumbu could be a key player in the coming weeks. Team wise I''d prefer just one defensive midfielder, but for solidity, we may need to have both Tettey and Mulumbu in the team. Ruddy Whittaker Martin Bassong Olsson Tettey Mulumbu Redmond Wes Brady Mbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grefstad 0 Posted October 19, 2015 RuddyWisdom Martin Bassong Brady Tettey VOORedmond Hoolahan Jarvis MbokaniAt home vs WBA, width will be an issue, as this team is based on defensive solidity, in the middle.We need width, and to start with two wingers.I doubt WBA will be a threat goign forward, but the threat there is will be through Berahino and ofcourse Rondon.Berahino has got pace, so Whittaker out, in with Wisdom, who should know all about Berahino from his WBA days.Dorrans was awful vs Newcastle, as was Howson, and both need a rest. VO should start, but I guess the chance is zero, even though he is more energetic than Dorrans and Howson combined.If VOO is not starting, I can see Dorrans starting with Tettey, and Howson on the bench.Wes is a certainty against any team at home.We need to win against WBA, and we need to attack with purpose and a certain balance.You can argue that the balance is at risk with playing two wingers, and I can agree, but what is the options on the left?Brady LM or LB is the question.Olsson is poor at defending, but better at home than away, so there is a case for playing the regular setup withg Olsson at LB and Brady LM, with Jarvis an option off the bench, espescially if both Redmond and Wes are starting.Mbokani or Jerome is ofcourse a difficult one. I for one would play Mbokani every day ahead of Jerome, and espescially against a physical side like WBA.Mbokani can cause problems for Olsson and McAuley with his agressive style.Mbokani has not got the same understanding with Wes as Jerome has, understandably, but it will come the more they play together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted October 19, 2015 Absolutely no to two defensive midfielders, at home.Its West Brom, not Barcelona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted October 19, 2015 My team for WBATillyNutty - Duncan - BBB - VindoMorty - Indy - Iwans Big Toe - LappsLDC - Im Sparticuslol lol lol lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted October 19, 2015 [quote user="cityangel"]My team for WBATillyNutty - Duncan - BBB - VindoMorty - Indy - Iwans Big Toe - LappsLDC - Im Sparticuslol lol lol lol[/quote]I actually played left midfield, but I''ll do a job for the team on the right[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Six Pack 91 Posted October 19, 2015 RuddyWhittaker Martin Bassong BradyTettey HowsonRedmond Hoolahan VOOJeromePeople are giving Howson a lot of flak for his last 2 performances. He made a couple of errors against Leicester but did that trying to attack and make things happen. He''s not Hoolahan but I thought he did ok in the forward role against Newcastle as well. So wouldn''t leave him out. At the start of the game (Newcastle) we had trouble holding onto the ball Tettey did win it but we couldn''t hold on to it, - we missed Jerome & Hoolahan controlling the ball up the pitch. Mbokani has a lot of ability though. Also would give VOO a chance on the right. He''s pretty solid and can support Whittaker.Martin & Bassong are ball playing centre backs so can play out from the back - no need to waste that extra player (Dorrans) doing that job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted October 19, 2015 RuddyWisdom Bennett Bassong Brady TetteyRedmond Mulumbu Wes Jarvis Mbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downloads 35 Posted October 19, 2015 Gives a good balance between attack and defence and the 3 attacking mids aren''t afraid to work hard in general. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted October 19, 2015 RuddyOlsson Bennett Bassong BradyTettey O''Neil Howson JarvisHoolahan Jerome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted October 19, 2015 ---------------Rudd----------Wisdom Martin Bassong Brady---------------Tettey------------------Redmond Hoolahan Howson Jarvis--------------Mbokani--------------I''d like to drop Tettey after yesterday but I wouldn''t risk Mulumbu yet, especially as WBA will offer nothing in offence.I''m a fan of Whittaker but he was beyond abysmal yesterday and just doesn''t work behind Redmond.I''d also look to introduce Vadis at some stage to see what he can doMbokani has earned himself a run in the team now, sorry Jerome, but you have to stop snatching at chances! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted October 19, 2015 Also it''s either Wisdom and Redmond or Whittaker and Howson down the right now. I''m sick of seeing us cut open on that right hand side because of two players that just don''t gel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 312 Posted October 19, 2015 [quote user="cityangel"]My team for WBATillyNutty - Duncan - BBB - VindoMorty - Indy - Iwans Big Toe - LappsLDC - Im Sparticuslol lol lol lol[/quote]I''m a keeper. [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted October 19, 2015 RuddMartin Ryben Bassong Brady Tettey Mulumbu HowsonRedderz Jarvis MbokTony Pulis is no mug. West Brom will target our weaknesses. We need to try and change things. It''s not about being scared at home. We''ve been weak defensively and we''ve just made Newcastle look like Barcleona and Real Madrid combined. We can''t afford to start slowly and/or only start playing once we go 1 or 2 behind.There''s still more than enough attacking intent with this team and plenty of options if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted October 20, 2015 If I were in charge:--------------------Rudd-------------------Wisdom---Bennett---Bassong---Olsson---------------Tettey---Vadis---------------------Jarvis---Hoolahan---Brady-------------------------Mbokani-----------------Subs:Ruddy, Martin, Whittaker, Howson, Dorrans, Redmond, LaffertyBut perhaps there is a reason why I am not a professional football manager... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted October 20, 2015 Jim''s team looks good to me but I''d swap Vadis for Dorrans and push him up between Hoolahan and Brady.I wouldn''t have Whittaker on the bench either, would rather have Jerome as Martin can be cover for both RB and CB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted October 21, 2015 ---------------------Ruddy----------------------Martin Wisdom Bassong Olsson----------Mulumbu Dorrans ------------Redmond----Hoolahan-------Brady--------------------Mbokani-------------------Wisdom, Dorrans and Mulumbu all know the opposition well. Dorrans is our best distributor of the ball from deep, and can pick passes into the final third. Mulumbu is also technically better than Tettey, so as long as he''s fit should complement a high-tempo passing game. A risk to play Wisdom as he''s looked poor so far, but he surely can''t do any worse than Martin and Bassong did on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 21, 2015 --------------------Ruddy-------------------Wisdom----Bennett---Bassong----Brady-------------Mulumbu---Howson-----------Redmond------Hoolahan--------Jarvis-- -------------------Mbokani-----------------This will not be AN''s team selection. But personally I do not want poor defensive performances rewarded with a place in the team. So Whittaker, Martin, Olsson, Tettey and Dorrans all get dropped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites