sonyc 5,511 Posted August 6, 2018 It''s blind optimism that makes you look ahead … but here is my take wit subs in brackets:Krul (McGovern)Marshall (Passlack)Klose (Zimmermann)HanleyLewis (Husband)Tettey (Thompson)Leitner McLean (Buendia)HernandezPukkiRhodes (Srbeny)4141?Seems a tad unfair on Stiepermann (unless he makes it because Lewis is not fit but just wonder whether Husband might make the bench). Also no Cantwell or Godfrey here. I can see Passlack making an appearance though at some point soon.Any different thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,511 Posted August 6, 2018 and no Trybull too I should have added Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,604 Posted August 7, 2018 I''d agree with that- we looked dangerous with that set up against Birmingham. If Lewis isn''t fit then I''d start Steipermann. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Posted August 7, 2018 [quote user="king canary"]I''d agree with that- we looked dangerous with that set up against Birmingham. If Lewis isn''t fit then I''d start Steipermann.[/quote]Probably our best starting 11.... Steipermann for Husband too.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 7, 2018 Still think Leitner, McLean, Hernandez, Pukki and Rhodes would be too attacking.I''d look to add a Thompson or Trybull in and take out someone. Possibly Pukki and have Hernandez on one wing and McLean on the other. With Marshall and Lewis both being better going forward then defending with the starting XI in the OP you basically have 3 players defending (and Tettey and Klose are both prone to little wanders up pitch). I''d go with that formation when we have Rotherham, Bolton etc at home who will look to sit deep - but against WBA who will want to play on the front foot, it might be too overexposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted August 7, 2018 [quote user="Mike "][quote user="king canary"]I''d agree with that- we looked dangerous with that set up against Birmingham. If Lewis isn''t fit then I''d start Steipermann.[/quote]Probably our best starting 11.... Steipermann for Husband too..[/quote]Didn''t Stiepermann have a knock on Saturday? he may not be fit either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 539 Posted August 7, 2018 Suspect we’ll see husband & Trybull starting again. One of McLean or Leitner in for Stiepermann. Will there be space to see Thompson or Godfrey get some minutes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrew norwichcity 8 Posted August 7, 2018 I think as the season goes on we''ll see Thompson and Godfrey get minutes but right now it could just be a case of putting out our fit first team players. They''re backups for injuries, rotation when we have a number of games and cup games.As it''s our first home game I''m expecting a similar lineup with leitner coming in for Steipermann. I''m excited to see Pukki and Hernandez! I said before Birmingham this is the perfect opportunity to get hernandez consistently playing and proving he''s more reliable in attack than Murphy. His attributes could lead him to being a very valuable player for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrew norwichcity 8 Posted August 7, 2018 Oh and I forgot to mention Husband. When he signed the way boro fans spoke of him was slightly worrying and we''re seeing exactly why. He''s capable in a more forward area of the pitch but as a left back or full back I''m seriously unconvinced. I wouldn''t risk playing Lewis against such a tough side considering his lack of pre season. We''ll just have to hope West Brom have another off day like last weekend and don''t exploit Husband. I know I would! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 95 Posted August 8, 2018 KrulMarshall, Klose, Hanley, Lewis (steipermann if lewis not fit)Leitner, TetteyMclean, Pukki, HernandezRhodesSubs: McGovern, Zimmermann, Srbeny, Buendia, Thomspon, Trybull, Cantwell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted August 8, 2018 It all really depends on who is fit to play left back - my working assumption is that Lewis wont be ready yet and that Steipermann recovers - if not it will be Husband.Personally I would probably prefer Buendia ahead of Cantwell, but of Lewis isnt fit then we wont have filled our 7 player quota. Krul*Marshall * Hanley * Klose Steipermann TetteyOnel Leitner Trybull Pukki Rhodes*SubsMcGovern, Zimmerman, Husband*, Thompson*, Cantwell* McLean, Srbeny, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted August 8, 2018 I''d quite like something like this, would be harsh on Pukki mind.[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/kkQ40e/lineup.png[/IMG] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted August 8, 2018 Like the look of that team, hog. It may be harsh on Pukki but it might work to his advantage if he comes on as a sub when opponents are tiring a bit and is able to affect the game from there. Would still like him in the team though and as it is likely still going to be four at the back, I''d go with same as Brum but with Leitner in for Stiepermann - KrulMarshall Hanley Klose Husband Tettey Hernandez Trybull Leitner Pukki Rhodes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,604 Posted August 8, 2018 @HogesarLike the team, like the pic. I''d feel with a back three though that having Tettey and Trybull could be excessive- I''d play Leitner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 8, 2018 I''d imagine we''ll set up the same with perhaps Stiepermann moving to LB and one of Leitner or McLean starting instead. KrulMarshall Hanley Klose Stiepermann (assuming Lewis out)Tettey Trybull Leitner (or Mclean) Onel Rhodes Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,658 Posted August 8, 2018 [quote user="king canary"]@HogesarLike the team, like the pic. I''d feel with a back three though that having Tettey and Trybull could be excessive- I''d play Leitner.[/quote]Yeah. I would agree and particularly because i like Leitner. Only reasoning is I think West Brom are pretty strong and this might be the best way to start the game to get a foothold in midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 637 Posted August 8, 2018 If Husband is selected I hope he’s given a chance and not booed all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted August 8, 2018 It would appear some have already made up their minds canaryking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,604 Posted August 8, 2018 Of course he won''t get booed all the time. There was a very small section who booed on Saturday when he was substituted, hardly like the crowd were laying into him all game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonzo 198 Posted August 10, 2018 Krul.Marshall. Hanley. Klose. Hus/Lew/Steip Thompson. McLean.Buendia/ Pukki Leitner. Hernandez. Rhodes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted August 11, 2018 KrulMarshall Hanley Klose HusbandTetteyHernandez Pukki Trybull McCleanRhodes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted August 11, 2018 No Husband and an attacking line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chichcan 148 Posted August 11, 2018 YesPinto at left back.It looks a very open team with Pinto and Marshall in a back 4 with just Tettey and a load of attack minded playersCould be 5 - 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted August 11, 2018 A 1 nil would suffice but it does look open enough for a large scoreline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted August 11, 2018 Farke must have been reading the forum. Husband not even on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted August 11, 2018 From the BBC :Match factsThere has not been a draw between these sides in any of the last 15 meetings in all competitions (eight Norwich wins, seven wins for West Brom).West Brom have won five of their last six league trips to Carrow Road (L1), winning the most recent two games 1-0 on each occasion.Norwich have won their opening home league match of the season in just one of the last 10 seasons (D5 L4), a 3-0 win over Watford in 2014-15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted August 11, 2018 Im not even going to comment on LB except to say this seems like a better option than the alternatives. Interesting lineup fpr sure. More attacking than i expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,385 Posted August 11, 2018 Pitch looks nice but it''s a bit warm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted August 11, 2018 Nutty will be happy. I think he was expecting a soaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted August 11, 2018 [quote user="Chichcan"]YesPinto at left back.It looks a very open team with Pinto and Marshall in a back 4 with just Tettey and a load of attack minded playersCould be 5 - 5[/quote]McLean can play in a more defensive role.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites