Brentford Match Thread

[lake district canary 4,531]

Team - 3 5 2 it is - Ruddy; Bennett, Martin (c), Klose; Pinto, Tettey, Mulumbu, Brady; Pritchard; Jerome, Oliveira

[JF 694]

Well, well. I like the look of that, let''s hope they turn out for him.

[rock bus 850]

Well, at least he''s gone for it!!

Probably the last throw of a desperate man but I like it!

Actually quite excited to see how it works

[Chesney Hawkes 0]

Looks like Alex got a tombola for Christmas. Well, fingers crossed. Very attacking with Pritchard, Jerome and Oliviera so let''s hope Brentford can''t play in the counter.

[lake district canary 4,531]

Subs: McGovern (GK), Olsson, Bassong, Naismith, Hoolahan, Ja. Murphy, Morris.

[Indy 3,283]

So no width but two large strikers up top? Or will Brady and Pinto push up to give us the width?

I like the formation, hopefully will give us more threat, if our wide backs push on.

Interesting and courageous by AN.

[djc 0]

I am quite excited by the change of formation. People on here have suggested a similar formation on previous occasions, so fingers crossed. Lets hope the keystone kops don''t let us down at the back.

[sonyc 5,484]

Fair play to Neil for finally going with two up front. At bl***y last. Hope it works out.

[HampsteadCanary 0]

I got Norwich promoted to the Prem on FIFA (legendary mode of course) playing this formation and line-up....

Can I be the next manager?

[Rogue Baboon 0]

3-5-2, 3-5-2, 3-5-f''ing 2

Thought we would go 2 up top today, didn''t think 3-5-2 though!

This would be close to the formation/team if I was the manager

[sonyc 5,484]

As I type we have officially gone into the bottom half of the table as Preston are winning

[Alfie54 76]

Really like the look of this team. Why has it taken so long to get here!

[Making Plans 936]

[quote user="Alfie54"]Really like the look of this team. Why has it taken so long to get here![/quote]Because the Manager is an idiot?

[Fuzzar 1,702]

Finally picked a formation that suits the abilities of the back five. Hope it works for him and wish he''d tried it earlier. Come on City!

[Indy 3,283]

On paper a good formation, but it depends on how he sets them up, if he''s negative it could be a very deep sitting back 7 with a large gap to the top 3, we must ensure the wingbacks push on and supporte the top three.

[hogesar 9,611]

Desperate throw of the dice and also gone away from what he believes in. No one can accuse him of not giving it a final go.

[KeiranShikari_2 0]

Good set of results above us.Playoff push starts tonight.

[sonyc 5,484]

And now Sheff Wed equalise so back to 12th

[Herman 9,700]

Beaten to the ''dice'' metaphor but it feels appropriate. Liking the look of it too. Just hope they stay disciplined enough to make it work.

[TIL 1010 4,718]

I thought Mulumbo didn''t play last week because he was off to ACON shortly ?Two up front at last however. [Y]

[Van wink 2,994]

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lake district canary wrote the following post at 31/12/2016 4:33 PM:

Team -

3 5 2 it is -

Ruddy; Bennett, Martin (c), Klose; Pinto, Tettey, Mulumbu, Brady; Pritchard; Jerome, Oliveira

Three across the back just as we were suggesting earlier LDC, glad to see the manager listens for once 👍

[AJ 1,218]

You optimists!

It''ll be 5 at the back with Mulumbu and Tettey as defensive wingers. Playing Pritchard out of position on the left and Oliviera out of position on the left

[AJ 1,218]

*midfielders not wingers

And Pritchard should be *right

[PurpleCanary 5,553]

Jerome and Oliveira need not to get in each other''s way as they did the last time (I think it was, against Preston) they played together. The point being they are not that different to each other as strikers normally are with two up front. But we shall see.

[Barclay seats 4849 the 3rd 0]

Nope ,,, very different type of striker .. Nelson has skill .

[westcoastcanary 0]

[quote user="Indy"]On paper a good formation, but it depends on how he sets them up, if he''s negative it could be a very deep sitting back 7 with a large gap to the top 3, we must ensure the wingbacks push on and supporte the top three.[/quote]As Parma has several times pointed out, neither Bennett nor Klose are comfortable when drawn wide, indeed Bennett frequently appears rooted in his comfort, near-central position. If Brady and Pinto think they''ve been given free passes to join in the attacking fun we will lose this game.

[Barclay seats 4849 the 3rd 0]

Indy

So no width but two large strikers up top? Or will Brady and Pinto push up to give us the width?

I like the formation, hopefully will give us more threat, if our wide backs push on.

Interesting and courageous by AN.

Yea should think Pinto and Brady are there to serve tea 🙄😳

[Making Plans 936]

I expect Hogan to clatter into Klose in the first 5 minutes just to see if he''s up for it

[sonyc 5,484]

Purple...I think Oliveira has better close control and carves out opportunities whereas Jerome hustles and harries better. But if we found a workable up front duo then that would be pleasing. Such a shame we have waited til last chance saloon to see it on the pitch.

[kick it off 1,948]

Happy with the formation and lineup. Also good to see Carlton on the bench.

Big move from Neil but we''re at the juncture where he had to make one. I like it.