Big O 225 Posted September 4, 2020 With just a week to go and our squad hopefully about to add Ben Gibson what are people’s views for the starting X1 at Huddersfield. For once we have some depth so all the international players might be able to start on the bench if we want them too. I believe I am right that Buendia is suspended and Hanley, Byram still coming back from injury. This is tricky, especially in centre midfield!! I think we will go for: (4-2-3-1) Krul, Aaron’s, Lewis, Zimmerman, Godfrey, Skipp, McClean, Hernandez, Dowell, Cantwell, Hudgil with subs of McGovern, Gibson, Vrancic, stipermann, Tettey, Placheta and pukki of course it depends a little on Saturday where josh Martin or Rupp might have a blinder. Tough call on Dowell over stieps but freshens it up and Pukki has been away so can come off the bench. thought? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,938 Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) I suspect this, assuming everyone stays fit (big if): GK: Tim Krul RB: Max Aarons CB: Ben Godfrey CB: Christoph Zimmermann (C) LB: Jamal Lewis DM: Oliver Skipp DM: Kenny McLean AM: Todd Cantwell CAM: Marco Stiepermann AM: Emiliano Buendia CF: Teemu Pukki Subs: McGovern (GK), Gibson, Sorensen, Dowell, Tettey, Placheta, Hugill That much depth, I can't find space for Vrancic, Hernandez, Martin, Hanley, Klose, Idah, Sinani, Byram, Mumba, and Rupp! (which would also yield a variety of good sub benches if we add a keeper to any of those six). I think Vrancic and Tettey will be very much back-up players this season and probably have already been informed of such, and Stiepermann may be going towards that bracket if he doesn't start the season quickly. Get the impression Sorensen and Sitti have been told "show me what you've got", Rupp may end up being a squad player who fills holes across the midfield. Can see him regularly coming on for Buendia to shore up the right flank if we need to close out games, or coming into defensive midfield. Wouldn't be too surprised to see Sitti, McCullum and Bamba out on loan at all, and longer odds on Sinani and Martin being in that bracket. Much will depend on if Cantwell or Buendia get suitors. Edited September 4, 2020 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) I posted this in a different thread; "Really intrigued to know what our preffered midfield 3 will be; Tettey was generally very good last season, theres no reason why he couldn't have a fantastic season at this level. Cantwell (if hes still here) has to start at No.10, in which Stepi was very effective in at this level. McClean just signed a three year deal and was a regular throughout Prem season. Vrancic was excellent in our title winning season. Skipp/Spurs - Surley will be expecting game time. Dowell as a new signing and experience Championship midfielder, should certainaly be in the mix. Leaving Rupp, Sorensen and Sitti. I make that 10 players for 3 positions." Back 5 picks itself, Buendia's a shoe in so it leaves a decision to be made on Hernandez/Placheta and Pukki/Hugill. Honestly at this point, we have such a good side, with real depth, the biggest challenge may be keeping everyone satisfied. Edited September 4, 2020 by CDMullins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted September 4, 2020 I think Buendia is suspended 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bates 9 Posted September 4, 2020 Krul Arrons, Zimmerman, Godfrey, Lewis Skipp, McLean Dowell, Cantwell, Hernandez Pukki McGovern, Tettey, Gibson, Stieperman, Placheta, Hugil, Idah Missing: Klose, Mumba, Quintilla, Mcallum, Sorensen, Sitti, Vrancic, Martin, Rupp, Sinani Unavailable: Byram, Buendia, Hanley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 228 Posted September 4, 2020 With the players now available to us, i think that Daniel Farke has quite a few but very welcome difficult decisions to make. GK:Tim Krul RB:Max Aarons LB:Jamal Lewis CB:Ben Godfrey CB:Christoph Zimmermann DM:Oliver Skipp DM:Kenny Mclean AM:Todd Cantwell AM:Kieran Dowell AM:Emiliano Buendia CF:Jordan Hugill SUBS:McGovern,Gibson,Sorensen,Placheta,Hernandez,Pukki,Idah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,814 Posted September 4, 2020 Without any new injuries or sales, I'd guess: Krul; Aarons, Zimmermann, Godfrey, Lewis; Skipp, McLean; Dowell, Cantwell, Placheta; Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,938 Posted September 4, 2020 38 minutes ago, Big O said: I think Buendia is suspended He is, good spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonzo 198 Posted September 4, 2020 Team for Huddersfield? Farke knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted September 4, 2020 With Emi suspended I would go for: Krul Aarons Zimmerman Godfrey Lewis Skipp Sorensen Hernandez Dowell Placheta Pukki But it will be Kenny alongside Skipp not Sorensen and possibly Stiepy will start instead of Dowell or Placheta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted September 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jim Smith said: With Emi suspended I would go for: Krul Aarons Zimmerman Godfrey Lewis Skipp Sorensen Hernandez Dowell Placheta Pukki But it will be Kenny alongside Skipp not Sorensen and possibly Stiepy will start instead of Dowell or Placheta. That would be my choice, but something tells me it’s not Farkes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,748 Posted September 4, 2020 Surely Cantwell will start?.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted September 4, 2020 I think it will be quite telling should one of the big 5 not start next week (emi obviously excepted). With this outlay I do think it points to atleast one going Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,086 Posted September 4, 2020 Krul Aarons Zimmerman Godfrey Lewis Skipp Sorensen Hernandez Dowell Placheta Hugill pace on the flanks whipping the ball in for Hugill bit more direct with a high press Not what Farke will pick or his tactics i am sure ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris 56 Posted September 4, 2020 never seen any club to have so many senior players! All is OK much qulaity is here but key moment is to be happy all squad and not unhappy players who not be in 18 sheet etc hard job for farke but may be he will give chanse to evry one with evry 3 days game an then before end of transfer window some will go. Vrancic ,Klose ,Stieperman Lewis look more probably shiped imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 252 Posted September 4, 2020 Of course one thing it will depend on is if any players pick up injuries whilst on international duty or v Luton but I would go for: 4-2-3-1 GK: Krul RB: Aarons LB: Lewis CBs: Zimmerman, Godfrey DMs: McLean, Skipp RW: Cantwell LW: Placheta AM: Dowell ST: Pukki However, another thing it might depend on is how the squad for tomorrow do e.g. Hugill if scores 2 and assists another v Luton he might start the next game ahead of Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted September 5, 2020 9 hours ago, HazzaJet said: Of course one thing it will depend on is if any players pick up injuries whilst on international duty or v Luton but I would go for: 4-2-3-1 GK: Krul RB: Aarons LB: Lewis CBs: Zimmerman, Godfrey DMs: McLean, Skipp RW: Cantwell LW: Placheta AM: Dowell ST: Pukki However, another thing it might depend on is how the squad for tomorrow do e.g. Hugill if scores 2 and assists another v Luton he might start the next game ahead of Pukki I'd go with this. Too soon for Gibson, and Mclean seems undroppable in Farke's eyes, even though I'd perhaps prefer Sorensen instead of Mclean. Pukki to start, but nice having Hugill, Idah & Hernandez on the bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted September 6, 2020 Farke is more likely to play - Krul Aaron's, Zimmerman, Godfrey, Lewis (Quintilla) Tettey, Mclean Hernandez, Marco, Cantwell Pukki Continuity and understanding in this group could lead to a side we saw last year. For me I would like to see a few more new additions but of course these players are also on the bench. Krul Aarons, Zimmerman, Godfrey, Lewis (Quintilla) Tettey, Skipp Hernandez, Cantwell, Placheta Pukki I would like to see the two defensive midfielders in as huddersfield are going to go at us. Feel more bite and structure would help with break away pace in the two wingers and Cantwell pulling the strings in the number 10. Pukki will always be the starting striker and with those defensive midfielders it could allow our full backs to play further forward at times. This is a game to watch our centre back pairing, Gibson is a starter and we need to build a spine of this team. Krul, Gibson, Tettey, Pukki could Skipp replace Tettey or Hugill replace Pukki? We will see. One thing is Buendia is a player we will miss and to see him back in the line up will be good news for all. We will have teams sit back and he has the ability to unlock. We have Dowell shoot from distance, martin and others and this season we need to be shooting further out to help the goalscoring efforts of Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) Assuming Lewis leaves in the next few days, and Buendia injured, I'd go. Krul, Aarons, Godfrey, Gibson, Quintilla Skipp, Sorenson Dowell, Cantwell, Placheta Pukki Subs, Barden, Tettey, Idah, Hugill, Zimmermann, Hernandez, McLean I suspect however this will be nothing like Farke's 11, as he'll have McLean and Rupp in there. Edited September 6, 2020 by Michael Wynless Jones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 527 Posted September 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, Michael Wynless Jones said: Assuming Lewis leaves in the next few days, and Buendia injured, I'd go. Krul, Aarons, Godfrey, Gibson, Quintilla Skipp, Sorenson Dowell, Cantwell, Placheta Pukki Subs, Barden, Tettey, Idah, Hugill, Zimmermann, Hernandez, McLean I suspect however this will be nothing like Farke's 11, as he'll have McLean and Rupp in there. Haha yeah knowing Farke he'll have McLean & Rupp as our two central midfielders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted September 6, 2020 Krul, Aarons, Godfrey, Gibson, Quintilla Skipp, Tetty Hernandez, Dowell, Placheta Pukki Subs, Barden, Sorenson, Idah, Hugill, Zimmermann, Cantwell, McLean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted September 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Kenny Foggo said: Krul, Aarons, Godfrey, Gibson, Quintilla Skipp, Tetty Hernandez, Dowell, Placheta Pukki Subs, Barden, Sorenson, Idah, Hugill, Zimmermann, Cantwell, McLean Skipp and Tettey? Glad you're not picking the side. Krul Godfrey Zimm Gibbo Aarons McLean Skipp Sorenson Quintilla Cantwell Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted September 6, 2020 Krul Aarons Zimmermann Godfrey Mcallum Skipp McClean Placheta Dowell Hernandez Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted September 6, 2020 I think Farke will pick a team that's defensively solid and technically good, with the pace and power to come off the bench against tiring legs. Expect to see something like this: Krul Aarons Zimmermann Godfrey McCallum (assuming Lewis leaves and Quintilla still injured) Skipp McLean Rupp Dowell Cantwell Pukki Subs: McGovern, Gibson, Tettey, Sorensen, Hernandez, Placheta, Hugill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Vadis 151 Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) Krul Aarons Zimmermann Godfrey Quintillà Skipp Sørensen Cantwell Dowell Płacheta Pukki Edited September 6, 2020 by Darth Vadis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 783 Posted September 6, 2020 Krul Aarons Godfrey Zimmermann McCallum Skipp McLean Cantwell Dowell Steipermann Pukki Hernandez Gibson Tettey Rupp McGovern Hugill Idah Although the bench could be quite different to that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,748 Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I think Farke will pick a team that's defensively solid and technically good, with the pace and power to come off the bench against tiring legs. Expect to see something like this: Krul Aarons Zimmermann Godfrey McCallum (assuming Lewis leaves and Quintilla still injured) Skipp McLean Rupp Dowell Cantwell Pukki Subs: McGovern, Gibson, Tettey, Sorensen, Hernandez, Placheta, Hugill If we play Rupp on the wing - when we have hernandez and placheta available, I'm getting up and walking out.....or whatever the metophorical equivilent is Edited September 6, 2020 by GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted September 6, 2020 1 minute ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: If we play Rupp on the wing - when we have hernandez and placheta available, I'm getting up and walking out.....or whatever the metophorical equivilent is I'm glad we can rely on your support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,938 Posted September 6, 2020 47 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: I think Farke will pick a team that's defensively solid and technically good, with the pace and power to come off the bench against tiring legs. Expect to see something like this: Krul Aarons Zimmermann Godfrey McCallum (assuming Lewis leaves and Quintilla still injured) Skipp McLean Rupp Dowell Cantwell Pukki Subs: McGovern, Gibson, Tettey, Sorensen, Hernandez, Placheta, Hugill That's more likely. Hernandez is always far more effective as an impact player. His brand of charging at speed works best against tiring legs. Wouldn't be completely surprised to see BOTH Hernandez and Placheta come off the bench for that reason with the Pole down the left and the Cuban.... ostensibly on the left but popping up on the right as often as not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,814 Posted September 6, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: If we play Rupp on the wing - when we have hernandez and placheta available, I'm getting up and walking out.....or whatever the metophorical equivilent is I echo the sentiment. I don't like these witch-hunts against players such as the one we're seeing against Rupp at the moment, especially when we're judging a player on a period when there were several players who were just as bad. But playing Rupp on the wing when Placheta and Hernandez are available would be really infuriating. I know we'd be more solid, I know Rupp does the defensive side better etc. but we're not in the Premier League any more. We're a big fish in this division so the onus should be on us to go and attack teams, to maximise the chances of three points. If we want to finish in the top two, we need to be positive and target wins, not draws. Edited September 6, 2020 by Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites