Flying Dutchman 744 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) With all the talk about Emi recently I firmly believe that now is the time he HAS to start - frankly I think the time to start him has passed, but here we are, now. Rupp just hasn't shown enough for me. It's time to go for broke, really. A bit of a conundrum is the number 10 role behind the striker, I remain dubious about Marco at this level (I am 100% happy for him to show me how wrong I am, however) - This leaves me with either Kenny at number 10 (as we saw a bit of before) or Duda. There is an argument for Mario, but I think he will be best deployed deeper, alongside Tettey. I do like Kenny, and I believe he offers more than a few fans on here give him credit for, but I just think Mario offers more for us going forward. Which brings me to big Alex himself. He sounded absolutely gutted about the Wolves display, I feel that he will definitely be fired up to prove something this Friday. Nobody can doubt his determination, which is half the battle when you're at the foot of the table. Godfrey had a bit of a nightmare Sunday, which is why I would have Zimmerman back in, if fit, not sure where we currently stand on this. So, to commence proceedings, I'll put this forward: Krul Aarons Zimbo (if fit?) Hanley Lewis Tettey Vrancic Emi Duda Cantwell Pukki Subs: Fahrmann, Trybull, Mclean, Godfrey, Stiepermann, Rupp, Drmic/Idah I had a brief temptation to go with attacking 4-4-2 (more 4-2-2-2), swapping out Duda for Drmic/Idah alongside Pukki, but I just don't see DF going with 2 strikers from kick off. Edited February 25, 2020 by Flying Dutchman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 486 Posted February 25, 2020 Half the comments on this board would suggest that we should just not bother showing up at all! 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) Krul Aarons Zimbo (if fit?) Hanley Lewis Tettey Vrancic Emi Duda Cantwell Pukki Definitely not Duda. Marco has shown more this season and he was rightfully replaced. Its only what we would like to see personally so I would go for Godfrey instead of Tettey and MacLean instead of Duda Edited February 25, 2020 by keelansgrandad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted February 25, 2020 Yep, I think that’s pretty spot on, Flying Dutchman 👍🏼. I would love to see Vrancic and Emi back in the side personally, though I totally respect Farke’s reasons. That said, I thought Kenny was our best player by a million miles for the first 20 minutes at Wolves. So it would feel very harsh leaving him out. So maybe I would have him in for Duda. I like Duda actually, no doubting his technique at all, that is obvious, and I think there’s more to come from him, but I think Kenny is far more aggressive when trying to win the ball back, and in some ways is quite unique in our side, he offers something a little different. He doesn’t look like he should be one of the teams better headers of the ball, but he is! Very neat and tidy, I actually think we’ll do well to hold on to the Mayor this summer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,070 Posted February 25, 2020 Why not Give Emi (or Cantwell) a go at No.10, which is probably their more favoured positions. If Hernandez was fit, I'd go all three behind Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Dutchman 744 Posted February 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, All the Germans said: Why not Give Emi (or Cantwell) a go at No.10, which is probably their more favoured positions. If Hernandez was fit, I'd go all three behind Pukki. This is fine, but who goes on the wing if you move either of them inside for this game? I'd like to see that too ATG, I think it could work, but with Onel out and Rupp not showing much for me, it's a tough one. That being said, putting Duda in at number 10 was a struggle for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Dutchman 744 Posted February 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Krul Aarons Zimbo (if fit?) Hanley Lewis Tettey Vrancic Emi Duda Cantwell Pukki Definitely not Duda. Marco has shown more this season and he was rightfully replaced. Its only what we would like to see personally so I would go for Godfrey instead of Tettey and MacLean instead of Duda Yep, I'll be honest, I wasn't convinced putting Duda in at number 10, Kenny did nothing particularly wrong when he played there and did offer something a little different, so maybe you are onto something - It wouldn't break my heart to see that happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted February 25, 2020 Rupp Rupp Rupp Rupp Rupp Rupp Tettey Ruup Ruup Ruup Drmic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chumino 57 Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Flying Dutchman said: With all the talk about Emi recently I firmly believe that now is the time he HAS to start - frankly I think the time to start him has passed, but here we are, now. Rupp just hasn't shown enough for me. It's time to go for broke, really. A bit of a conundrum is the number 10 role behind the striker, I remain dubious about Marco at this level (I am 100% happy for him to show me how wrong I am, however) - This leaves me with either Kenny at number 10 (as we saw a bit of before) or Duda. There is an argument for Mario, but I think he will be best deployed deeper, alongside Tettey. I do like Kenny, and I believe he offers more than a few fans on here give him credit for, but I just think Mario offers more for us going forward. Which brings me to big Alex himself. He sounded absolutely gutted about the Wolves display, I feel that he will definitely be fired up to prove something this Friday. Nobody can doubt his determination, which is half the battle when you're at the foot of the table. Godfrey had a bit of a nightmare Sunday, which is why I would have Zimmerman back in, if fit, not sure where we currently stand on this. So, to commence proceedings, I'll put this forward: Krul Aarons Zimbo (if fit?) Hanley Lewis Tettey Vrancic Emi Duda Cantwell Pukki Subs: Fahrmann, Trybull, Mclean, Godfrey, Stiepermann, Rupp, Drmic/Idah I had a brief temptation to go with attacking 4-4-2 (more 4-2-2-2), swapping out Duda for Drmic/Idah alongside Pukki, but I just don't see DF going with 2 strikers from kick off. More or less this, defo no Duda though , probably McLean although he's not been at his best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted February 25, 2020 Krul Aarons, Hanley, Godfrey, Lewis Trybull, Vrancic Buendia, Stiepermann, Cantwell Pukki Farhmann, Tettey, Rupp, Duda, Drmic, McLean, Idah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,110 Posted February 26, 2020 Krul Aarons Zim Hanley lewis Vrancic Godfrey Emi pukki cantwell Drmic Because why the hell not!? Or Krul Aarons Zim Godfrey Hanley lewis Vrancic Trybull Emi cantwell Pukki Or Aarons Zim Hanley lewis Godfrey Vraancic Cantwell Buendia Pukki. Drmic Or 11 random names pulled out of a hat Because what the hell do we have to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glory.win or die. 270 Posted February 26, 2020 Unsure on injuries but I'd try. Krul Aaron's hanley godfrey Lewis Tettey vrancic Cantwell buendia Duda Drmic (because I think Pukki needs a rest) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,351 Posted February 26, 2020 If we were genuinely trying tooth-and-nail to stay up? Krul Aarons Godfrey Hanley Lewis McLean Tettey Trybull Cantwell Buendia Pukki And I would exchange Godfrey for Zimbo (if fit) and McLean interchangeable with Vrancic who I actually think has some of the most PL quality in him of all our midfield. Godfrey is a decent player and will go on to be very good but for on-the-day, right here right now, Zimmermann is a better centre back. McLeans natural instincts are to get up with the attackers ASAP which is one of his best, but our current lineups worst attributes. Trybull has a good deal of technical ability in him so we won't be hamstrung by two simple destroyers in midfield and speaking of which, Tettey can just defend and stop trying so hard to move us forward. Buendia and Cantwell are our best inside forward players and both have the best relationship with Pukki outside of the PL-limited Marco. Banks of 4 and 3 (moving to a 4-4 when defending if possible) would make us look less wide open and give Emi and Cantwell a chance to spring Teemu. Of course everyone admires our dauntless, open manner of playing but I believe if we curbed that by just a bit and acknowledged we're a bit more limited than most, better performances would bring better results. What I think it will actually be is exactly the same, but after the pantomime in the media Buendia in for Rupp. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowhammer 84 Posted February 26, 2020 7 hours ago, glory.win or die. said: Unsure on injuries but I'd try. Krul Aaron's hanley godfrey Lewis Tettey vrancic Cantwell buendia Duda Drmic (because I think Pukki needs a rest) Agree with this but would like to see idah start with pukki as back up and go with two strikers if not working Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxchrys 20 Posted February 26, 2020 A lot of our fans think this will be a cakewalk, they have forgotten the result at the KP. Think it will be a end to end game, with one team getting a narrow win, hopefully ourselves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,517 Posted February 26, 2020 Really don't know any more (I know, I never did know😢) but think Vrancic has to start and I see no reason why he can't play the Duda role. Don't think Cantwell offers anything creatively bar the occasional clever flick and for whatever reason Buendia not in favour, so - a 4231 which can easily become a 433 or even a 442 - Krul Aarons Godfrey Hanley Lewis Tettey Trybull Rupp Vrancic Pukki Drmic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Wundaboy 1,349 Posted February 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Really don't know any more (I know, I never did know😢) but think Vrancic has to start and I see no reason why he can't play the Duda role. Don't think Cantwell offers anything creatively bar the occasional clever flick and for whatever reason Buendia not in favour, so - a 4231 which can easily become a 433 or even a 442 - Krul Aarons Godfrey Hanley Lewis Tettey Trybull Rupp Vrancic Pukki Drmic 2nd highest scorer this season Lakey. Krul Aarons, Godfrey, Hanley, Lewis Tettey, Vrancic, Rupp, Buendia, Cantwell Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,517 Posted February 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Canary Wundaboy said: 37 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Really don't know any more (I know, I never did know😢) but think Vrancic has to start and I see no reason why he can't play the Duda role. Don't think Cantwell offers anything creatively bar the occasional clever flick and for whatever reason Buendia not in favour, so - a 4231 which can easily become a 433 or even a 442 - Krul Aarons Godfrey Hanley Lewis Tettey Trybull Rupp Vrancic Pukki Drmic 2nd highest scorer this season Lakey. I think he's great, good that he has scored goals but in recent games he has not been delivering much that is really doing anything to get us goals. Skilful, neat and tidy and works hard, very occasional good flick, but hardly anything that leads to an end product and we need end products either in clear chances created or goals scored. You can apply that to Aarons and Lewis, but there are not many choices in their positions. You could apply that to Maclean too - and he has been pretty good on the whole - but there are like with Cantwell, other options in his case. We look good most games, like we did for twenty minutes on Sunday, but looking good is not enough. We need an edge - and the only way to get it is either the players that have been first choices step up a bit and add a bit of an edge or they should be replaced in the team. It's not really for me to decide, but looking at it objectively, we are capable of really good looking football but not getting results that deserves. No issue for me with trying different players and if it doesn't work, at least it has been tried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarcelonaCanary 3 Posted February 27, 2020 Krul Aarons Zim Hanley Lewis Godfrey McClean Buendia Vrancic Duda Pukki Rest Cantwell (Vrancic & Buendia deserve), Tettey (quality), Rupp (Delivery) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted February 27, 2020 Are we expecting Zimmerman to be fit? Farke said he'd likely miss the game after Wolves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted February 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, king canary said: Are we expecting Zimmerman to be fit? Farke said he'd likely miss the game after Wolves. Not sure if it’s regurgitated old news from the weekend, but from what I’ve seen in the media outlets today he will miss out. To be fair, there was still a very small possibility he could play last weekend so that suggests bar any flare up then I suppose he could be back for tomorrow night, if not then maybe in time for Spurs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,473 Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Alex Moss said: Not sure if it’s regurgitated old news from the weekend, but from what I’ve seen in the media outlets today he will miss out. To be fair, there was still a very small possibility he could play last weekend so that suggests bar any flare up then I suppose he could be back for tomorrow night, if not then maybe in time for Spurs. From presser: Zimbo might be back for Spurs. Onel out for season - sounds like he's never really recovered from the stairs thing. Klose is, er, close. Apparently Duda runs around a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted February 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, ron obvious said: From presser: Zimbo might be back for Spurs. Onel out for season - sounds like he's never really recovered from the stairs thing. Klose is, er, close. Apparently Duda runs around a lot. I also got the sense we are being primed for another Rupp over Emi start. May be wrong though. With Zimbo out I'd go... Krul Aarons, Godfrey, Hanley, Lewis Tettey, McLean Buendia, Pukki, Cantwell Drmic What probably will happen is the same team as v Wolves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curious yellow 184 Posted February 27, 2020 19 hours ago, Canary Wundaboy said: 2nd highest scorer this season Lakey. LDC never picks Cantwell, for the games he scored or after the games he scored The reason for not selecting Emi is just as ridiculous. He would prefer to play someone out of position I can understand resting them but otherwise pick someone for how you know they can play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 51 minutes ago, ron obvious said: From presser: Zimbo might be back for Spurs. Onel out for season - sounds like he's never really recovered from the stairs thing. Klose is, er, close. Apparently Duda runs around a lot. I saw that DF also bemoaned only having 3 fit centre backs for 2 out of 27 games this season. I know it's bad luck, but I really don't understand why we didn't at least get one in on loan in January. I guess in the 3rd week of Jan, Godfrey, Zimmermann and Hanley were all available and Klose was 'only' 2 months away, but then Godfrey got himself sent off and we were back to square one for 3 games and now Amadou's gone and Zimmermann's got injured and we're back to Tettey as a back up CB! Edited February 27, 2020 by Woodman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted February 27, 2020 We're going to win the game 3-2. 2 goals for Pukki and 1 for Buendia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted February 27, 2020 20 hours ago, lake district canary said: I think he's great, good that he has scored goals but in recent games he has not been delivering much that is really doing anything to get us goals. Skilful, neat and tidy and works hard, very occasional good flick, but hardly anything that leads to an end product and we need end products either in clear chances created or goals scored. You can apply that to Aarons and Lewis, but there are not many choices in their positions. You could apply that to Maclean too - and he has been pretty good on the whole - but there are like with Cantwell, other options in his case. We look good most games, like we did for twenty minutes on Sunday, but looking good is not enough. We need an edge - and the only way to get it is either the players that have been first choices step up a bit and add a bit of an edge or they should be replaced in the team. It's not really for me to decide, but looking at it objectively, we are capable of really good looking football but not getting results that deserves. No issue for me with trying different players and if it doesn't work, at least it has been tried. Most tackles against Liverpool, his stats match Maddison and Grealish, only player that looks like scoring other than Pukki. What did he do to upset you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted February 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, Woodman said: I saw that DF also bemoaned only having 3 fit centre backs for 2 out of 27 games this season. I know it's bad luck, but I really don't understand why we didn't at least get one in on loan in January. I guess in the 3rd week of Jan, Godfrey, Zimmermann and Hanley were all available and Klose was 'only' 2 months away, but then Godfrey got himself sent off and we were back to square one for 3 games and now Amadou's gone and Zimmermann's got injured and we're back to Tettey as a back up CB! Yeah the squad management has been a bit **** and only got worse in January. Letting Amadou go with nobody else coming in was always stupid. With Zimbo and Byram now out injured we literally don't have any actual defenders to offer cover, just utility players who could 'do a job' at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted February 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Well b back said: Most tackles against Liverpool, his stats match Maddison and Grealish, only player that looks like scoring other than Pukki. What did he do to upset you ? Long hair, gloves. Seriously, it isn't worth the effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted February 27, 2020 I assume Krul, Aaron’s, Lewis, Hanley and Godfrey pick themselves as I assume does Pukki. McClean, Cantwell and Tettey also seem certainties. That leaves a presume a straight selection between Vantric, Buendia, Rupp and Duda. Can’t see Vantric coming in, but who knows ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites