mrs miggins 0 Posted February 18, 2016 mine would be:-----------------Ruddy-----------------------Bennett--Martin--Klose--------Pinto----------------------------Brady------------O''Neil--Tettey----------------Howson-----------Naismith-------------------Mbokani------------This is the only game except against Man city where playing 3 (or 5 whichever way you look at it) is preferable. Think we''ll only really have a chance if we play this way, though not sure about the midfield.What line-up would you like to see? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannana Boy 30 Posted February 18, 2016 As much as I think we need to have a settled side I can see that case for a back 3/5.I''d want to minimise disruption to defensive pairings though so I think I''d go:-----------------Ruddy----------------- ------Martin--Klose--Bassong-------- Pinto----------------------------Brady ------------Howson--Tettey---------- ------Hoolahan-----------Naismith--- ----------------Mbokani------------ Howson in CM rather than CDM role, Wessi and Naismith free to roam around behind the striker generally being a nuisance.Subs: Rudd, Bennett, Olsson, O''Neil, Jarvis, Jerome, Redmond, Bamford.Not too sure about leaving Jerome out, but I think Mbokani holds the ball up a little better.Think Pinto was a smidge hard done by to be dropped after Liverpool and Spuds. He really was thrown in at the deep end and I would have liked to have seen him keep his spot for the Villa match.As an opposition manager though, as soon as I saw that starting line-up I would put all my attacking emphasis down the right knowing that it would cause problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted February 18, 2016 We''ll play a very deep-sitting side I''d imagine;RuddyMartin Klose Bassong OlssonHowson Tettey O''Neil BradyNaismithMbokaniPossibly Redmond starting and a shuffle in the midfield but I can''t see it being anything more attacking tbh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted February 18, 2016 If we do go for 3 at the back I think L14B has got the right defensive line-up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted February 18, 2016 Would love to see Pinto and Brady as Wing backs but Alex is just not flexible or adaptable, as shown all season long, no way will he try anything new or different in the final run in. But anyway, id be happy with a line up similar to miggsy and L14 have posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted February 18, 2016 RuddyPinto Klose Bassong BradyHowson TetteyRedmond Naismith BamfordJerome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted February 18, 2016 Ruddy Rudd,Whittaker, Pinto, Bennett, Martin, Klose, Bassong, Olsson, Brady,TetteyAiming for 0-0, but Tettey might go on one of his runs and knick it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 539 Posted February 19, 2016 I''m guessing AN will be looking to keep it tight for the first 60 mins and try everything not to concede, thereby frustrating the opposition and their fans. Tall order but what about: RuddyMartin Klose Bassong BradyRedmond Tettey Howson Jarvis Naismith JeromeWes, O''Neil and Bamford to mix things up in the second half, Redmond & Jarvis to provide width which could be the route to relieve the defence and cause problems. If Brady roams, Martin & Tettey to hold, Brady to hold back when Martin does likewise. Howson the workhorse up & down with him and Naismith in support of Jerome. No concessions from corners/free kicks and full concentration to ensure no unforced errors. If scoreless (or better!) after 65/70 mins, we have options to change and consolidate. Would be great for confidence not to lose this game going into a home game against an improving but vulnerable Chelsea side. Glass is half-full today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted February 19, 2016 [quote user="Essjayess"]Would love to see Pinto and Brady as Wing backs but Alex is just not flexible or adaptable, as shown all season long, no way will he try anything new or different in the final run in. But anyway, id be happy with a line up similar to miggsy and L14 have posted.[/quote]Did he not switch to wingbacks for the Man City away game and nearly get us a point? I''d be happy with the wingbacks formation suggested by L14 too, although a narrower 4-5-1 variant might also work (something like Tettey and O''Neil holding, Howson right and Brady left, Naismith behind Mbokani). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bannana Boy 30 Posted February 19, 2016 My concern for the Leicester match, aside from the obvious damn good thrashing, is that AN may now be unwilling to change the team shape/instructions. With talk of secret meetings and ''back-to-basics'' I get the feeling that we''ll be seeing essentially the same as v Wet Spam until the end of the season.I''ve always thought that it is a good idea to have two systems that the team is well drilled in, and a third that they at least know about. If we play AN''s preferred attacking style against Leicester, we will suffer - as we did earlier in the season. Ideally, IMO, we want to sick back and invite them on to us. Not so much soak up pressure - rather keep them at arms length and look to counter (i.e. play how Leicester play). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Wall Of Tettey 0 Posted February 19, 2016 Your concern is the opposite for me, I think we''ve been making too many changes tactically each week leaving us unsettled and trying to beat the team infront of us rather than just playing our best football. Pretty much no side this season has been able to contain Leicester attack so what makes people think a Norwich team with one of the worst defensive rates in the league able to do so? Take the game to them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted February 19, 2016 Would like to see 3 at the back for this one. We need to be creative and deal with Vardy/Okazaki.--------------------------Ruddy-------------------------------------------Martin-----Klose-----Bassong-------------Brady-----------------------------------------------Pinto----------------------Howson------Tettey----------------------------------------------Naismith---------------------------------------------Jerome-------Bamford---------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastcanary 0 Posted February 19, 2016 --------------------------Ruddy---------------------------------------------Martin-----Klose-----Bassong----------------Brady-------------------------------------------------Olsson------------Howson------Tettey------O''Neil-------------------------------------------Naismith--------------------------------------------------Bamford/Jerome------------------------So basically the same lineup as at Man City (a), with Klose for Bennett, O''Neil for Mulumbu and Naismith for Jarvis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted February 19, 2016 Looking at how Arsenal played against Leicester, getting down the flanks seemed to be a good tactic to try and draw their players away from the centre, particularly in the final third. So I''d go with our most attacking wingers and fullbacks.Given our defensive frailty I''d play Klose as a sweeper to enable us to hold a higher line against a team which likes to sit back. Leicester like to hit it long to their forwards, so he''d provide another line of defence, as well as functioning as an outlet when playing it backwards.Mbokani is up front acting as a target man for crosses and someone to rough up their defenders. Ruddy KlosePinto Bennett Bassong OlssonRedmond O''Neill Tettey Brady Mbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted February 19, 2016 Bl00dy formating. See if this works......-----------------Ruddy-------------------------------------Klose--------------------Pinto---Bennett--Bassong--OlssonRmnd----O''Neill----Tettey----Brady----------------Mbokani ----------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted February 19, 2016 Got to have Howson in midfield. Need to try to match the legs of Kante and Drinkwater.Plus, Howson, as shown against West Ham, gives us thrust going forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted February 19, 2016 For me:-----------RuddyMartin klose bassong brady----------o''neil-----tettey. HowsonRedmond. Naismith---------Mbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 19, 2016 ---------------------------Ruddy----------------------------------------Wisdom------Klose -----Bassong--------------Martin--------------------------------------------Brady-----------------------------Tettey------------------------------------Redmond------Howson---------Naismith----------------------------Jerome----------------------Subs from Wes, O''Neil, Mbokani, Bamford. Also Rudd, Pinto & Jarvis on bench (Bennett seems to be persona non grata).Tettey to work his proverbials off. O''Neil to replace him at 60 mins., also Jerome & AN Other to be subbed thereabouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,359 Posted February 20, 2016 [quote user="93vintage"]Bl00dy formating. See if this works......-----------------Ruddy-------------------------------------Klose--------------------Pinto---Bennett--Bassong--OlssonRmnd----O''Neill----Tettey----Brady----------------Mbokani -----------------[/quote]That''s good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted February 20, 2016 Back 5 is the wrong way to go for me.Shackles off Redmond, so let''s see about that.I would play a back 4 & 2 DMs, O''Neil to use his long passing to pick out either Brady or Redmond to get the counter-attacking party started. RuddyMartin Klose Bassong Olsson Tettey O''NeilRedmond Naismith Brady Jerome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted February 20, 2016 That, to me Bor, is the best lineup we could go with at the moment. Somehow I doubt that will be the lineup for the Leicester game though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted February 20, 2016 Yes, I am getting used to the sharp intake of breath at 2:01pm as a feature of AN''s reign. For all I know it could be RuddWisdom Martin Bassong BradyJarvis Dorrans VOO Bamford Edge Bono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted February 20, 2016 I like Bor''s first team, perhaps Howson in for O''Neil though for a bit more energy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted February 20, 2016 Imo we will do better with the pacier players in the team, from front to back - RuddyPinto Klose Bassong Brady Howson Tettey O''Neil Redmond Naismith Bamford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 539 Posted February 21, 2016 Very few picking Wes Hoolahan to start this game, myself included. Yet we struggle to keep possession and cause problems in dangerous areas without him. Very difficult to squeeze him, Redmond and Naismith into the same team and for me Howson has to start. Away to the league leaders certainly isn''t the time to start all 4. Looks like Wisdom & Bennett are only around to provide cover. I wonder will AN start Tettey & O''Neil in the middle, Redmond for width and Howson left-midfield in front of Brady with Naismith supporting Jerome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pliff 4 Posted February 21, 2016 [quote user="Jeremy Borbyn"]Yes, I am getting used to the sharp intake of breath at 2:01pm as a feature of AN''s reign. For all I know it could be RuddWisdom Martin Bassong BradyJarvis Dorrans VOO Bamford Edge Bono[/quote]Why have so many people got Martin in their side we will need pace against a counter attacking Leicester side, think we need another Swansea like performance I have a hunch we might get something from this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted February 27, 2016 I wasn''t too far out, got the right defence at least. Still makes no difference unfortunately though; still can''t score of defend for toffee. Think AN was right to play this system though as we did play well/better than Leicester. Disappointed once again though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites