Rogue Baboon 0 Posted July 24, 2017 Based on the current squad, with Klose & Pritchard injured & Naismith suspended...I can see a 4-2-3-1...GunnPinto - Martin - Franke - HusbandTettey - VrancicWatkins - Hoolahan - MurphyOlivieraMartin & Tettey wouldn''t be my first choice, but can see them starting for the experience they bring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be avin you! 0 Posted July 24, 2017 I would agree with that lineup. As the season goes on I can see Reed replacing Tettey in the starting 11. When Pritchard and Klose return we really would have a strong starting 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Vadis 150 Posted July 24, 2017 GunnPinto - Zimmermann - Franke - HusbandReedWatkins - Vrancic - Naismith - MurphyOliveira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted July 24, 2017 I can see a1, 10a goalie and 10 outfie;d playerswho will be on various parts of the pitchdetermined by where the opposition and where the ball iswho they will be is as yet unknownif only e don''t know who will be plying for NCFC or how might be injured on 5th Aug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
writeronthestorm 4 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote user="Darth Vadis"]GunnPinto - Zimmermann - Franke - HusbandReedWatkins - Vrancic - Naismith - MurphyOliveira[/quote]100% agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,314 Posted July 24, 2017 I have a feeling Martin and Wildschut will start.Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter-plastic 0 Posted July 24, 2017 and Naismith will miss the first 2 games through suspension Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bates 9 Posted July 24, 2017 GunnPinto Martin Zimmerman Franke husband ReedWatkins vrancic hoolahanOliveira 5-4-1 defending 3-4-1-2 attacking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted July 24, 2017 Isn''t Pinto supposed to be injured for the Fulham game? If so we don''t have much choice with the defence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted July 24, 2017 GunnPinto, Martin, Franke, Husband Reed Watkins, Vranjic, Murphy Hoolahan Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Discobolus 11 Posted July 24, 2017 GunnMartin Zimmerman Franke HusbandReedWatkins Vrancic Maddison MurphyOliveiraPinto and Hoolahan proberly not match fit after injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 498 Posted July 24, 2017 Naismith is suspended so I ll go with Indy''s choice, Pinto and Wes will hopefully be fit as they are back in training on Monday, think I heard Daniel say in his interveiw GunnPinto, Martin, Franke, Husband Reed Watkins, Vranjic, Murphy Hoolahan Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,093 Posted July 24, 2017 Like this too:Gunn Pinto, Martin, Franke, Husband Reed Watkins, Vranjic, Murphy Hoolahan Nelson I like that with Hoolahan being replaced by Tettey after 60 minutes if we are saving the game or by Jerome if we are chasing it.So with 16m+ of midfielders either suspended or injured and an £8m+ centre back injured , along with the promising Thompson we are still capable of putting out this strong looking side.Add Godfrey, Maddison and Wildshutt and some other decent youngsters on the bench and some dopes think we''ll struggle this season. I ask you? New regime or not this squad is capable of being there or thereabouts all season with the proviso that another centre back and another striker be added to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,520 Posted July 24, 2017 Same team as above here too. Like the look of that and it makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 498 Posted July 24, 2017 The pinkun poll has Naismith in it but he''s suspended lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 24, 2017 So far we''ve seen Farke favouring a 4-3-3 that switches to a 4-1-4-1 without the ball, or playing a 3-4-3.With two centre backs he''s favoured the Franke-Zimmerman partnership.Since it''s his first game, and away at that, I reckon he might be tempted to go with a little more steel in midfield (especially with Naismith out). GunnMartin Franke Zimmerman Husband TetteyWatkins Reed Vrancic Murphy Oliveria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted July 24, 2017 If we went back three then I''d like the look of this... Gunn Zimmerman, Martin, Franke Wildschut, Vranic, Reed, HusbandsMurphy, Nelson, WatkinsBench of McGovern, Godfrey, Tettey, Jerome, Wes, Lewis, Cantwell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted July 24, 2017 Gunn Martin, Franke, zimmerman Pinto Wildshut Reed Vranjic Watkins, Murphy Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted July 24, 2017 KahnBuchwald Beckennauer Kohler Lahm Sammer Matthaus Schuster Muller Heynckes Muller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 628 Posted July 24, 2017 GunnPinto, Martin, Franke, Zimmerman, Husband ReedWatkins, Vrancic, Murphy NelsonNo Wes?Quite like a few of the options put forward so far. Shows how much more balanced the squad is after the wheeling and dealing especially considering there are a few injuries and a suspension in there as well.City first. First time I''ve actually laughed at one of your jokes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,503 Posted July 24, 2017 GunnWildshutMartinZimmermanFrankeLewisReedWatkins VrancicHoolahan JeromePredominantly based on the pre season games I''ve seen and my slight bias towards Jerome away from home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,790 Posted July 24, 2017 If Pinto is fit:GunnZimmermann Martin FrankePinto Vrancic Reed HusbandWatkins Jerome MurphyBench: McGovern, Lewis, Godfrey, Tettey, Hoolahan, Wildschut, Oliveira.If Pinto is unfit:GunnMartin Zimmermann Franke HusbandReedWatkins Vrancic Hoolahan MurphyJeromeBench: McGovern, Lewis, Godfrey, Tettey, Maddison, Wildschut, Oliveira. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted July 24, 2017 Not much love for Maddison. I''d hope he''s in the starting 11 at Fulham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,790 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote user="lincoln canary"]Not much love for Maddison. I''d hope he''s in the starting 11 at Fulham.[/quote]Love the guy, but he''s had very little game time for us and I think we need to make sure we''re not too open against a very good Fulham side. Jerome for mobility, Murphy for pace and Watkins for strength would be my reasoning, with Reed and Vrancic having a good mix of tenacity and creativity.Definitely expect Maddison to play a big part this season, albeit mostly from the bench (especially once Pritchard is fit again). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,503 Posted July 24, 2017 I like Maddison but it''s reasonably clear he''s behind pritchard and wes in terms of ability and understanding of the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted July 24, 2017 Well tbf to Maddison he''s been playing a different role in preseason, alot deeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote user="hogesar"]I like Maddison but it''s reasonably clear he''s behind pritchard and wes in terms of ability and understanding of the game[/quote]Is it reasonably clear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote user="Icecream Snow"]So far we''ve seen Farke favouring a 4-3-3 that switches to a 4-1-4-1 without the ball, or playing a 3-4-3. With two centre backs he''s favoured the Franke-Zimmerman partnership. Since it''s his first game, and away at that, I reckon he might be tempted to go with a little more steel in midfield (especially with Naismith out). Gunn Martin Franke Zimmerman Husband Tettey Watkins Reed Vrancic Murphy Oliveria[/quote]Yep, with Naismith & Pritchard out, either of who would start in the RMC position, I''d suggest Farke goes with his preferred 4-1-4-1 in the form of: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted July 24, 2017 [quote user="Jools"][quote user="Icecream Snow"]So far we''ve seen Farke favouring a 4-3-3 that switches to a 4-1-4-1 without the ball, or playing a 3-4-3. With two centre backs he''s favoured the Franke-Zimmerman partnership. Since it''s his first game, and away at that, I reckon he might be tempted to go with a little more steel in midfield (especially with Naismith out). Gunn Martin Franke Zimmerman Husband Tettey Watkins Reed Vrancic Murphy Oliveria[/quote]Yep, with Naismith & Pritchard out, either of who would start in the RMC position, I''d suggest Farke goes with his preferred 4-1-4-1 in the form of:[/quote]Subs:McGovernJeromeWildschutMaddisonMartinGodfreyHoolahan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,290 Posted July 25, 2017 On the basis that we seemed to improve quite a lot in the second half at Bielefeld after he switched to 3 at the back I have a feeling we might go for that. I also, based on what I''ve seen so far, like the look of Lewis and am a bit unconvinced by Husband so I''d go with:GunnMartin Franke Zimmerman LewisPinto, Tettey, Vrancic, LewisHoolahanMurphy Oliveira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites