ec-p 90 Posted September 6, 2016 I know it''s only Tuesday but thought I''d post this now, as other news is very slow.Is it too early for a must win? Another display like Birmingham, following a not so inspiring transfer window, could result in some serious concern and unrest.Hopefully a few players will be back from injury, Pinto and Olsson would be a welcome return and be nice to see what Pritchard can offer, along with Nelson.Hoping for a convincing 2-0 win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,718 Posted September 6, 2016 I am sure The Tinkerman will not disappoint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Temp the Revelator 0 Posted September 6, 2016 Why the snide response Tilly? Why not just answer the question instead?McGovernPinto (I hope)KloseBennettBradyTetteyHowsonPritchardHoolahanNaismithJeromeSubs;JonesBassongMartinCanosMulumbuOliveiraLaffertyNot the team I would pick, but the one I think most likely.Oh, and a 3-1 win thank you very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chemical Bro 0 Posted September 6, 2016 If we want to get out of this league these are the must win games. No idea who''s fit. Heard Pritchard is playing tonight so at least a spot on the bench for him 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted September 6, 2016 Wouldn''t surprise me if we won convincingly to cover up some of the cracks that have appeared over the last week or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted September 6, 2016 watching england was like watching us; plenty of possession in the wrong places, slow ball movement lacking penettraion reducing us to long distance half chances and shaky at the back.cardiff will doubtless be tight from the out set. foot pace doesnt help much with a deep packed defence, but quick pass and move does. what that means from our squad of occassional performers come sat who knows. I would probably go 5-3-2 Ruddy Martin Bennett KlosePinto Brady Tettey Dorrans/hows Wes Pritchard Oliveira Jerome but expect a 4231/4141 RuddyPinto Bennett Klose Olsson Tettey Dorrans/Howson Brady wes Pritchard Jerome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted September 6, 2016 we may need 12 on the pitch532 RuddyPinto Martin Bennett Klose Brady Howson Wes Pritchard Jerome Oliveira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted September 6, 2016 I''ve got no idea what team AN will pick. Guess I''d like to see a Murphy or two.But if cracks appearing causes us to win convincingly then bring on the cracks...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted September 6, 2016 I find this a hard one. Will he persevere with Whittaker, Martin and Naismith- if so I see defeat, will Pinto be back, Olsson, even Pritchard, in which case a draw with the possibility possibility of a narrow win.I really do not understand his perseverance with players not up to it or else not caring enough.The result could be anything between 0-2 and 2-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liquidator 0 Posted September 6, 2016 I''d rather Jones gets a start at RB over Whittaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 500 Posted September 6, 2016 To pick the team you would need a Harley Street shrink to help AN pick his team, sure he has a plan but no one else knows what it is.Probably start with Lafferty just to confuse CardiffThis Manager is out of his depth in TC as he was in TPGet Bruce in nowPS Get rid of Master Tom as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted September 6, 2016 Hoping Pritchard comes through tonite ok, if so he might be in the frame for Saturday, otherwise I will wait and see which team we get, confident of a 3-1 win though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,017 Posted September 6, 2016 No idea on the team, result - Norwich 1 Cardiff 1....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted September 6, 2016 [quote user="ZLF"]we may need 12 on the pitch532 RuddyPinto Martin Bennett Klose Brady Howson Wes Pritchard Jerome Oliveira[/quote]Besides the extra man [:$] you got it right the first time -- a defensive midfielder is imperative within a 5-3-2, so Tettey has to be included [Y]I''m not keen on the 4-2-3-1, we''re no Barcelona ffs, and I''ve previously suggested and absolutely love the idea of Brady & Pinto as attacking wing-backs [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,217 Posted September 6, 2016 No idea on the team. But it won''t matter who we pick as we''re hopeless.0-5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 7, 2016 Duncan, you naughty boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted September 7, 2016 With our mid-table trajectory a win, draw and defeat in the next three in that order. Norwich 1-0 CardiffNorwich 1-1 WiganForest 2-0 Norwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted September 7, 2016 If Pinto, Jerome, Olsson and Ruddy still injured - McGovern Martin Bennett Klose Brady MulumbuCanos Pritchard Hoolahan Jo.Murphy OliveiraSubs:MorrisJa. MurphyHowsonTetteyNaismithDorransJones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted September 7, 2016 I would be quite surprised to see a league game with Howson, Tettey and Dorrans all on the bench with Mulumbu starting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,615 Posted September 7, 2016 [quote user="GJP"]I would be quite surprised to see a league game with Howson, Tettey and Dorrans all on the bench with Mulumbu starting.[/quote]It simply wouldn''t happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted September 7, 2016 Assuming Ruddy, Olsson, Pinto and Jerome are back - RuddyPinto Bennett Klose OlssonTettey, HowsonCanos Hoolahan BradyOliveiraSubs:JonesMartinDorransJeromePritchardJa. MurphyNaismithComfortable 3-1 win (to us!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted September 7, 2016 I agree! Why on earth would we play that kind of side? Plus, as people seem to keep forgetting, it has been Jacob Murphy who has started so well this season rather than Josh. I think Jacob is currently on better form so I would have him involved from the start if we insist on playing our youth players who aren''t actually quite there yet (imo).If Pinto is fit he is the first name on the team sheet for me right now. Nobody else offered the same kind of attacking threat as him in the Ipswich game and the formation AN likes depends on those ''wing backs'' bombing on. When he was withdrawn at half time we looked pants, frankly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted September 7, 2016 McGovernPinto Bennett Klose Olsson Tettey Howson Ja.Murphy Hoolahan Brady Oliveira Subs: Jones Martin MulumbuJerome Pritchard Canos Naismith Get Pritchard on at 60 to give him a proper first team run-out, need to get him fully sharp asap. Canos and Jerome on if we''re chasing, Jerome and Mulumbu on if we need to see something out.2-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,317 Posted September 7, 2016 I''ve got a sneaking suspicion both Naismith and Martin will start in a compact line-up to grind out a result rather than buckle any swashes.A nervy 1-0, winner in the last 10 minutes.Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted September 7, 2016 I have a feeling Martin will come back in. And that Naimsith will start, because he''s been awfull so far and started every other game so don''t see why that would change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted September 7, 2016 [quote user="GJP"]I would be quite surprised to see a league game with Howson, Tettey and Dorrans all on the bench with Mulumbu starting.[/quote]Yes, I know it''s unlikely, but to be honest I haven''t been that impressed by Howson and Tettey this season. Howson seemed almost missing against Sheffield wednesday and Tettey has been a bit erratic all season so far, imo. Dorrans hasn''t really featured, whereas Mulumbu has and has done ok. If the manager wanted to shake things up a bit, he could put Mulumbu in there, maybe alongside Howson or Tettey or even Dorrans, but in an attacking line up, one defensive midfielder is surely enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bates 9 Posted September 7, 2016 McGovernPinto (or martin) Bennett Klose Olsson (or brady) . Tettey Canos Howson Brady Hoolahan JeromeBoth Oliviera and Pritchard to get a good 25-30 mins off the bench. However if Olsson still not fit, push Brady back and throw Pritchard straight in on the left side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,086 Posted September 7, 2016 Ruddy Pinto Bennett Klose olsson MulumbuCanos Pritchard Hoolahan Brady Morris ( cracking goal in under 23''s ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted September 7, 2016 Ruddy Pinto Bennett Klose Olsson Tettey Canos Howson Brady Hoolahan OliveiraNorwich 2-0 Cardiff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted September 10, 2016 Ruddy, Pinto, Bennett, Klose, Brady, Canos, Howson, Tettey, Pritchard, Hoolahan, Jerome.That''d be my team but I suspect McGovern will start, and possibly Martin at RB if Pinto''s not quite there. Morris to get 20 mins from bench with Jacob Murphy, too soon for Oliveira I think.3-0 win, Howson first goal scorer 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites