Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted December 8, 2019 Haven't seen a thread about this, which is a bit surprising considering we're three hours from kick-off! I think we need to be physically strong, full of stamina and creative too, otherwise we could get swept away. Given it's our third match in eight days, we might need to shake things up a little bit. I think I'd go with: Krul Aarons Godfrey Zimbo Lewis Tettey Vrancic Emi Kenny Onel Pukki I think that gives the best balance of physicality and craft. Thoughts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted December 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Haven't seen a thread about this, which is a bit surprising considering we're three hours from kick-off! I think we need to be physically strong, full of stamina and creative too, otherwise we could get swept away. Given it's our third match in eight days, we might need to shake things up a little bit. I think I'd go with: Krul Aarons Godfrey Zimbo Lewis Tettey Vrancic Emi Kenny Onel Pukki I think that gives the best balance of physicality and craft. Thoughts? Yes Yes Yes. My teams from another thread a few days ago. Vrancic and Emi have to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted December 8, 2019 I would swap Buendia with Cantwell but otherwise happy with that. Emi on for the last half hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted December 8, 2019 I would leave Byram in the team as he's better st tucking in and defending crosses than janal imo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 90 Posted December 8, 2019 I’d go with that too but can’t see Vrancic starting. Hope he gets some considerable minutes today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted December 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said: I would swap Buendia with Cantwell but otherwise happy with that. Emi on for the last half hour. On recent performances I agree, but I think we need fresh legs. Emi will have something to prove, after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted December 8, 2019 1 minute ago, wcorkcanary said: I would leave Byram in the team as he's better st tucking in and defending crosses than janal imo. Again, though, three matches in eight days might be pushing it a bit considering he's hardly played this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,501 Posted December 8, 2019 Not convinced by Vrancic. He was sloppy in defence a few times last season which is our big problem this. But until we see him at this level we'll never know. If Farke's convinced he'll cut it then he'll be given a chance. And I trust Daniel's judgement over any of ours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted December 8, 2019 Like that a lot FTW. Vrancic has to play in my mind. I'd swap Lewis for Byram for that extra physicality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted December 8, 2019 1 minute ago, ron obvious said: And I trust Daniel's judgement over any of ours Probably wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted December 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: Like that a lot FTW. Vrancic has to play in my mind. I'd swap Lewis for Byram for that extra physicality. Pace, maybe, Pantso but Sam Byram is surely the more physically robust, and I feel , the better defender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted December 8, 2019 Enjoy the match everyone... I'm off to the pub. OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted December 8, 2019 Will the glove worriers be watching Cantwell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Again, though, three matches in eight days might be pushing it a bit considering he's hardly played this season. I was originally happy with either Lewis / Byram and Tettey / Amadou as Farke see's fit. We need a playmaker like Vrancic - somebody who can quickly turn defence into attack and also shoot from distance (18-25 yards) an play a killer pass to Pukki. Nothing against Todd but Emi & Vrancic can change a game and are more creative - something we've been sadly lacking imo. Edited December 8, 2019 by Yellow Fever They both also have something to prove! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted December 8, 2019 Strong physical side today so I would have Vrancic and Stiepermann in today. More physical presence than Emi and Cantwell and free kicks could be vital today and no-one else has the ability that Vrancic has. Width from the two full backs with Onel/Emi/Cantwell as options from the bench Krul Aarons Zimbo Godfrey Byram Tettey Amadou McLean Stiepermann Vrancic Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted December 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, wcorkcanary said: Pace, maybe, Pantso but Sam Byram is surely the more physically robust, and I feel , the better defender. That's what I meant, Byram should start. Perhaps I didn't say it right. 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) I can’t see any particular reason to bring Emi or Lewis back - Emi has shown little in the appearances he’s made from the bench (and last Sunday looked as ready to throw his toys around as create something) and may need longer as a ‘super sub’. It’s also quite intriguing that people are so ready to drop Amadou, surely the anonymous Trybull deserves to be benched far more. Edited December 8, 2019 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted December 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Enjoy the match everyone... I'm off to the pub. OTBC! Me too. Need to be well oiled for this one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted December 8, 2019 I want Vrancic on for the set-pieces alone, as nobody else seems capable of taking a decent one but I'm not sure where to play him. I trust Farke. One thing is for certain, I wouldn't have Trybull in the squad, let alone starting 11. He has been anonymous in the past games, even when winning. I struggle to see what he offers, he's not physical enough to be a Tettey / Amadou, he's not technical enough to be a Vrancic / Leitner and he's not energetic enough to be a McLean. (I didn't start this statement with the intention of being this harsh). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,457 Posted December 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Me too. Need to be well oiled for this one... Which one is you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted December 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: That's what I meant, Byram should start. Perhaps I didn't say it right. 😉 Yep, now I've re read it, it is what you said, it was a bit ambiguous . No worries.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 8, 2019 Krul Aarons Godfey Zimbo Byram Tettey Vrancic Todd Emi Onel Teemu I think MacLean has been our best performer in an advanced position but I think we need to outplay this Blades team. And sitting back doesn't suit him. I don't think saying we need muscle is going to work We need guile, pace and accurate passing and we can win. But I think DF's team will be MacLean next to Tettey and Stiepermann instead of Emi. I don't mind but my main hope is to see the back of Zonal at set pieces. The Blades could make hay from that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted December 8, 2019 We all seem to to want Vrancic back and are generally more relaxed about the rest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted December 8, 2019 Grandadio,............. but my main hope is to see the back of Zonal at set pieces. cant see that happening anytime soon. Apparently it's a statistically proven superior method of defending,though I'm not at all sure about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted December 8, 2019 It is interesting how zonal marking is blamed a lot when goals are conceded - but ‘normal’ marking has plenty of pitfalls. IMO whichever you use it’s about guys doing their job - the acres of space that Bertrand found himself in in our 6-yard box the other night was disgraceful, he could barely miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted December 8, 2019 The team that started the second half at Southampton. The difference between Amadou and Trybull and Tettey and Stiepermann was night and day. Tettey was absolutely immense, looked classy, cultured and who said Tettey couldn't pass the ball. Like a fine wine, Tettey gets better with age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 538 Posted December 8, 2019 Quite a few benching Cantwell; after the Goat he seems the most likely to rattle the onion-bag. I wonder will DF try to shoe-horn McLean & Stiepermann in from the start. I'd stick with Byram for the moment too. Buendia, Vrancic, Amadou, Srbeny, Lewis to give options off the bench. Tommy Trybull is a bit of a conundrum, perhaps I'm blind, but maybe I don't see the good things he does. Will Moritz make the bench today? Don't think it'll be today but it would be interesting to see Mario deep alongside Tettey with McLean supporting Pukki. Might be worth a shot, particularly at home. Big game today, at least a draw required for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted December 8, 2019 I'm for Vrancic. I assume he's fit enough, match fit enough and a good fit in the current set-up. Super Mario did as much as any to get us promoted and, as some have said, is the best dead ball purveyor at the club. He deserves his chance, the same as others have had. Surely Buendia would be on fire due to his recent admonishment and given the chance to exhibit his arts in front of the faithful. No sleight on TC, but he does tend to perform in fits and starts, underlining the fact that one so young should be handled with care. If things do go array I would hope that Farke is as urgent with his use of the substitute bench as he was at Southampton ... he has been somewhat guilty of being nervous in this respect in the past. I prefer Lewis to Byram because of the former's attacking attributes. No sleight upon Byram either as such fine choices only go to emphasise just how much improved the squad is from even last season. Our struggles tend to hide this fact. I just wish Drmic would start to earn his ear/cob of corn sooner rather than later. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted December 8, 2019 cant see that happening anytime soon. Apparently it's a statistically proven superior method of defending,though I'm not at all sure about it. That is probably true but for every team that uses it properly there are teams that don't and we are one of those I'm afraid. Especially aerial balls into the box from set pieces. Just watch their two goals midweek and see where the men who headed the ball started their runs from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted December 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: If things do go array I would hope that Farke is as urgent with his use of the substitute bench as he was at Southampton ... he has been somewhat guilty of being nervous in this respect in the past. That is pretty much my only gripe with Farke. He has done a wonderful job and it's harsh to criticise anything, but in my opinion he takes too long to make a sub if things aren't going our way. I was shocked - in a good way - at the half-time changes he made mid-week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites