CANARYKING 638 Posted February 7, 2016 Both have to play next week, draw is no good anymore. Brady is wasted at fullback, we need to give the opposition something to think about. Jerome and Naismith upfront. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted February 7, 2016 Or Jerome and Bamford up front, with Naismith in behind ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr footy 36 Posted February 7, 2016 All strikers have poor record in prem so can''t see who will score enough goals to win games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted February 7, 2016 I agree with yo LC. Would love to see Jerome and Bamford leading the line with Naismith, Brady and Redmond behind. Those three would have to work extremely hard though pressing the opposition, defending from the front and track back when needed as otherwise it would leave us extremely open to being hit on the break. Let the players run themselves into the ground for 65-70 mins and then make changes.It would be a very, very attacking line up but needs must now. 3 points each week are all that matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 539 Posted February 7, 2016 Brady and Redmond when on form have the ability to do damage at this level and should both be starting next week. No Tettey though will change the approach. Lone striker philosophy has become predictable and other coaches have identified our weaknesses down the flanks and from set-pieces. What about: RuddyWisdom/Martin Klose Bassong OlssonRedmond O''Neil Howson Brady Naismith Mbokani / BamfordO''Neil in the shielding role, Howson, Brady and Naismith to press. If Wisdom roams forward, Olsson stays and vice versa, Redmond the main outlet to break supported by Brady. For the above central midfield to be effective, Brady & Naismith would have to cover some serious ground in hassling, supporting and tracking back which means Redmond & alternating full backs to provide the passes/crosses for the man up top being supported by Howson/Naismith/Brady...Wes, Jarvis, Odjidja-Ofoe to give attacking options in second half assuming no injuries/red cards. Although I feel sorry for Declan Rudd, I think we might see Ruddy coming back soon. When he''s fully available, Ryan Bennett should be pushing hard to start. Tettey will be straight back in - we''re a house of cards without him. After yesterday, the players really need to be drilled repetitively in pressing hard when not in possession and in knowing each others'' roles and appropriate positioning when we launch an attack from certain areas of the pitch. Scoring from set-pieces might be the key to nicking points and effectively defending set-pieces should be prioritised. How many times have we seen poor positioning and concentration from opposing frees and corners, both last season and this?Although we''re up against it now, a couple of stout defensive performances might just turn into a couple of home wins, confidence might return and.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funny old game 1 Posted February 8, 2016 RuddyWhittaker Martin Bassong OllsonRedmond, Dorrans, Tettey, HowsonJerome, Hoolahan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 206 Posted February 8, 2016 RuddyWisdom Klose Bennett OllsonONeil Redmond Howson BradyBamford Mbokani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyou? 0 Posted February 8, 2016 No squarre pegs in round holes from now on, AN.We need our best attacking players in their right positsions.RuddWisdom Klose Bassong OlssonRedmond Howson O''Neill BradyNaismithJerome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 8, 2016 The problem with Redmond is he only comes alive around the penalty area. And he doesn''t track back. So two rather large problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted February 8, 2016 He''s still our most dangerous player and has to play. It''s as simple as that. If there is one player in our squad who other teams would look at and think he can hurt us, we need to pay close attention to him then its Nathan Redmond. To get the best out of Redmond we need to play him from now until the end of the season. Yes, he may cost us a couple of goals with his poor tackling/defending but I bet if he plays from now until the end of the season he will create and score more than he costs us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted February 8, 2016 [quote user="Yellow Green Army"]He''s still our most dangerous player and has to play. It''s as simple as that. If there is one player in our squad who other teams would look at and think he can hurt us, we need to pay close attention to him then its Nathan Redmond. To get the best out of Redmond we need to play him from now until the end of the season. Yes, he may cost us a couple of goals with his poor tackling/defending but I bet if he plays from now until the end of the season he will create and score more than he costs us.[/quote]I''ll be very happy to be proved wrong YGA, but I bet he doesn''t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted February 8, 2016 ruddypinto bennett klose olsson howson dorransredmond naismith brady jeromepace, pace, and more pace out wide, but you have to go for the win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted February 8, 2016 RuddyWisdom Bennett Klose OlssonTetteyRedmond Howson Naismith BradyBamford Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,674 Posted February 8, 2016 [quote user="OldRobert"][quote user="Yellow Green Army"]He''s still our most dangerous player and has to play. It''s as simple as that. If there is one player in our squad who other teams would look at and think he can hurt us, we need to pay close attention to him then its Nathan Redmond. To get the best out of Redmond we need to play him from now until the end of the season. Yes, he may cost us a couple of goals with his poor tackling/defending but I bet if he plays from now until the end of the season he will create and score more than he costs us.[/quote]I''ll be very happy to be proved wrong YGA, but I bet he doesn''t.[/quote]Well he''s already scored 4 and assisted 2. I cannot think of 6 goals he is responsible for. Heck, I can barely think of one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,674 Posted February 8, 2016 More importantly, I think Hoolahan has to play every home game. 3 goals and 4 assists in 11 home matches this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Essjayess 307 Posted February 8, 2016 With Alexs one man upfront, we now sit proudly in the bottom 3.so its not the time to change it, but after 5 straight defeats, a last gasp different approach is needed. Its clear from recent games Alex is adopting his Out Of Position System (Oops), so its now time to fully unleash Oops against the Hammers. Id suggest.. Martin Redmond Mbokani Naismith Brady Howson Klose Pinto Hoolahan ONeill BassongOops is cleverly designed to baffle and confuse the opponents. Being in goal, as captain, Russ now has all 10 players in front for him to shout orders. After 4 fails with attacking RBs, its time to give Redders his chance, the epitome of an attacking RB. Bassong has shown his lone striker intentions lately. Has a great shot, as against Pool, and a good heading instinct, as proved as against Villa. Give Oops a chance guys, im positive it will steady our ship at 18th position, and at worst only push us down a couple of rungs lower to 20th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites