KiwiScot 1,437 Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) So we potentially have a LB problem in our ever makeshift defence if Quintilla is not fit. We can cause Bristol a lot of problems in midfield so I reckon Farke will want to keep some consistency there(and not risk Zimm), Aarons to switch to left back, Mumba to come in. We do need to rotate our squad at some point, but I think because of shifting the defence around we will stick with the tried and tested midfield. Krul Mumba, Hanley, Gibson, Aarons Skipp, Rupp Buendia, Vrancic, Cantwell Pukki Bristols Forum - https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/forum/31-football-chat/ Edited October 29, 2020 by KiwiScot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,876 Posted October 29, 2020 I would leave Skipp out and replace him with Sorenson. Otherwise ditto. Watched Bristol last night. If we play to our best we will beat them but they're no mugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Apparently they have and injury crisis. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive-bristol-city-injury-bombshell-4645835 Edited October 29, 2020 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykerry 223 Posted October 29, 2020 Back three, as we finished the last game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 750 Posted October 29, 2020 2 hours ago, KiwiScot said: Bristols Forum - https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/forum/31-football-chat/ Much talk of Dean, Ashton on there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted October 29, 2020 Krul Rupp Hanley Gibson Aarons Sorensen Mclean Buendia Vrancic Cantwell Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 854 Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) No reason not to experiment at this stage.....3-4-2-1... think this lot are intelligent enough and 4 across the midfield gives extra cover for the defence.... all players playing in familiar areas.... width slightly deeper out of possession. Krul Sorensen, Hanley, Gibson Aarons, Rupp / Skipp, McLean, Platcheta Buendia, Cantwell Pukki.. Could always change it if necessary, but Bristol City won't be expecting a change in formation since we haven't done so for 3 years! Rest for Skipp / Rupp Subs GK, Mumba, Zimmermann / Tettey, , Vrancic, Martin, Skipp / Rupp, Hugill.... Edited October 29, 2020 by ged in the onion bag 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted October 29, 2020 I think I would go for a bit of continuity where possible as the team needs to continue to gel. However I’m tempted to bring Placheta in for Cantwell. Old,school numbers below krul aarons sorenson hanley gibson skipp Buendia rupp pukki vrancic placheta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted October 29, 2020 Krul Aarons Hanley Gibson Sorenson Rupp McClean Buendia Stieperman Cantwell Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted October 30, 2020 It's a hard one to call because Rupp would be the obvious, experienced choice to cover at right back (whilst Max switches to the left), but he's done so well recently, linking the transition between defence and attack. Is Mumba ready? Can he play at left back? Questions also remain at the other end of the pitch... Cantwell got subbed at half time and Vrancic didn't have the same impact as he usually does off the bench/as a no 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green Man 13 Posted October 30, 2020 I'd like to see something like: Krul Sorensen, Hanley, Gibson Aarons, Skipp, Rupp, Platcheta Buendia, Vrancic Pukki I expect Farke will stick with a back 4 though, at least to begin with. Can Stiepermann still do a job at left back? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Bates 9 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Sorensen did well at left back imo and just needs more 90mins under his belt so I can see an unchanged side from Farke. The only possible change I could see is Placheta in for Cantwell. I thought when we went to 3 at the back, we saw the very best of Max Arrons so I also wonder if we will see this change later in the game if we require goals. The benefit of Sorensen starting is that it doesn't require an extra sub to make that tactical change. Edited October 30, 2020 by Michael Bates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted October 30, 2020 I'd be amazed if we saw Sorensen at left back again. If Mumba wouldve been on the bench for the Brentord game I suspect he wouldve got the nod over Sorensen. I wouldn't mind seeing 3 at the back with Sorensen slotting in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Yellow and Green Man said: I'd like to see something like: Krul Sorensen, Hanley, Gibson Aarons, Skipp, Rupp, Platcheta Buendia, Vrancic Pukki I expect Farke will stick with a back 4 though, at least to begin with. Can Stiepermann still do a job at left back? Stiepermann at LB. Please Nooooooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted October 30, 2020 There’s no way Sorensen will be at LB again. You don’t start a right footed central midfielder at LB out of choice. Although still not ideal, there are much better options available to him when he has a full squad to pick from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Gibson is listed (somewhere) as being a full-back as well as being a CB. Can't recall what side. Either way, Arrons is apparently flexible and it would be good to have Zimbo in there. He should be back at his commanding best by now. Boy. Do we miss Lewis's attacking intent (my thoughts many times during recent matches.) Much more of a miss than Godfrey and less predictable than Max, imo. Edited October 30, 2020 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted October 30, 2020 Sorenson at LB an experiment not to be tried again got away with it once. Bring in a proper FB that is Mumba and Max to LB. Last game against Bris C Max scored equaliser coming in from the left why he was there don't know if replacing Lewis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,944 Posted October 30, 2020 Quintilla out but should be fine for Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 854 Posted October 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Yellow and Green Man said: I'd like to see something like: Krul Sorensen, Hanley, Gibson Aarons, Skipp, Rupp, Platcheta Buendia, Vrancic Pukki I expect Farke will stick with a back 4 though, at least to begin with. Can Stiepermann still do a job at left back? 2 hours ago, Move Klose said: Stiepermann at LB. Please Nooooooo! Was an option Wednesday but not selected. Don't think Farke has too much confidence in Marco anymore. Have to agree with Move Klose. Makes more sense to leave Max in his favoured RB position than to move him, so either a 3 or let Sorensen continue at LB... he did well enough and often Farke only drops players who don't perform. Max usually goes left when we go to 3 at the back. Like the idea of 3 at the back for this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) Krul Byram Klose Famewo McCallum Trybull Leitner Dowell Sinani Hernandez Idah Edited October 30, 2020 by kirku 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy 122 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) For me it would be Krul Sorensen Hanley Gibson Aarons Skipp Rupp Placheta Buendia Cantwell Pukki if they felt the need to play with 4 at the back I would probably replace Placheta with Vrancic and try Sorensen in his preferred position of defensive midfield Edited October 30, 2020 by Grumpy spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted October 30, 2020 12 minutes ago, kirku said: Krul Byram Klose Famewo McCallum Trybull Leitner Dowell Sinani Hernandez Idah What are you on? Please share as it obviously is doing the job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bovril 219 Posted October 30, 2020 The site linked above has given a cracking write up about our squad and how we play, maybe to the point they're being too kind about us! but it's a great read and very informative, even for a Norwich fan: https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/topic/209439-norwich-h-sat-31st-oct-1230-what-can-we-expect/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted October 30, 2020 30 minutes ago, NFN FC said: What are you on? Please share as it obviously is doing the job! Big dinners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted October 30, 2020 Id like to see 3 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 398 Posted October 30, 2020 I think Bristol will set up for us to play in a rigid 4-2-3-1 expecting the counter attack and giving up a fair bit of possesion. Given a lack of left back, I'd like to see a 3-4-3 with a high press, mobile front 3 of Cantwell, Pukki and Buendia. But it relies on Placheta if he is the one in such a formation to be disciplined to track back when his natural instinct is attacking. No such worries with Aarons on the other side in this formation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted October 30, 2020 6 hours ago, kirku said: Krul Byram Klose Famewo McCallum Trybull Leitner Dowell Sinani Hernandez Idah That actually looks a half tidy side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,437 Posted October 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, Big O said: That actually looks a half tidy side We can can them the Binners task force. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Big O said: That actually looks a half tidy side That's what inspired me to put it together. Crazy, really. Especially as we have no recognised left back fit and only two CBs (exc. Lungi) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted October 31, 2020 Krul Sorensen Hanley Gibson Aarons Skipp Tettey Stiepermann Buendia Pukki Placeheta Swap tettey for sorensen if needed maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
