Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) Gunn Aarons Hanley Kabak Williams Normann Gilmour McLean Rashica Tzolis Sargent Subs: Krul, Sorenson, Gibson, Omobamidele, Gianoulis, Pukki, Idah, Lees-Melou, Cantwell Edited September 11, 2021 by Ken Hairy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,412 Posted September 11, 2021 2 matches in 1 day? They'll sleep well tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted September 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Gunn Aarons Hanley Kabak Williams Normann Gilmour McLean Rashica Tzolis Sargent Subs: Krul, McLean, Gibson, Omobamidele, Gianoulis, Pukki, Idah, Lees-Melou, Cantwell Hah, I've just posted the exact same line-up on another thread! Sorensen on the bench as you've got Kenny in twice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Capt. Pants said: Hah, I've just posted the exact same line-up on another thread! Sorensen on the bench as you've got Kenny in twice. D'oh I meant Sorenson not McLean for the bench..... I'll change 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,720 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) Nobody tell you about Gunn losing 9-0 last time in the Prem Edited September 11, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted September 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: Gunn Aarons Hanley Kabak Williams Normann Gilmour McLean Rashica Tzolis Sargent Subs: Krul, Sorenson, Gibson, Omobamidele, Gianoulis, Pukki, Idah, Lees-Melou, Cantwell Much as I like the look of that team, I don't see Farke making as many as six changes. Krul's kicking was very suspect today, but I wouldn't drop him just yet. Also think it would be harsh to jettison Omobamidele after just one match, he was one of our better performers today. I like the look of that front six, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted September 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Nobody tell you about Gunn losing 9-0 last time in the Prem Unfortunately as much as I love Krul, his distribution has been poor in all 4 games. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted September 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said: Much as I like the look of that team, I don't see Farke making as many as six changes. Krul's kicking was very suspect today, but I wouldn't drop him just yet. Also think it would be harsh to jettison Omobamidele after just one match, he was one of our better performers today. I like the look of that front six, though! Oh I agree this will be nowhere near Farkes line up, none of us ever get that right 🤣 I wouldn't be sorry to see Omo in alongside Kabak at some point, potentially our best CB pairing but worried about 2 very young CBs at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,412 Posted September 11, 2021 When we have a pair of central defenders that can play out more comfortably Krul will naturally be put under a lot less pressure. Based on the fact Liverpool took him I'm assuming Kabak will be that guy and I doubt Omo is getting dropped after his performance today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Feedthewolf said: Much as I like the look of that team, I don't see Farke making as many as six changes. Made 4 changes today since Leicester, with internationals forcing his hand too. (Gibson, Gilmour, Cantwell and Rashica replaced). If we take the Leicester starting 11 as being more akin to our starting 11 before the end of window, it's technically 4 changes from the leicester baseline:- (Gibson, Lees-Melou, Cantwell, Pukki would be replaced) It's only really Lees-Melou and Pukki that would be major changes from his perceived ideal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted September 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Made 4 changes today since Leicester, with internationals forcing his hand too. (Gibson, Gilmour, Cantwell and Rashica replaced). If we take the Leicester starting 11 as being more akin to our starting 11 before the end of window, it's technically 4 changes from the leicester baseline:- (Gibson, Lees-Melou, Cantwell, Pukki would be replaced) It's only really Lees-Melou and Pukki that would be major changes from his perceived ideal? And I did debate between Lees-Melou and Gilmour but I feel we need to see Gilmour with a proper defensive midfielder behind him as opposed to being that defensive midfielder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted September 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: When we have a pair of central defenders that can play out more comfortably Krul will naturally be put under a lot less pressure The problem is that we don't press hard ourselves so opponents have 3-4 players spare to chase us down in possession. We just have Pukki chasing shadows offering a token gesture at the other end. Arsenal managed the space so much better across the field meaning more players were ready to press at short notice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,412 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) Krul Aarons - Omabamadele - Kabak - Williams Lees-Melou - Normann - McLean Rashica - Pukki - Tzolis That's the team I'm expecting. Lees-Melou and Gilmour perhaps swap. Kabak fitness is a question mark i guess too. I guess it's a team that I'm expecting to a first team soon. Edited September 11, 2021 by KeiranShikari 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,702 Posted September 11, 2021 I have to say Krul's kicking really annoyed me today. For a team like us that's looking to play out, the keeper has to control the ball and find a defender quickly and accurately to help beat the press. This isn't Tim's game and his poor work with his feet puts us under pressure. I'm afraid I'd like to see a change to help remind him he needs to improve this aspect of his game, which is so crucial to ours. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted September 11, 2021 (edited) They will beat us even if the ref doesn't step in. They're a team of gigantic athletes and they will bully our little guys like Rupp, Gilmour, McLean, Pukki, Cantwell, Dowell etc. Expect lots of tactical fouls by them, a lot of duels that result in their favour and a couple of goals from the counter or set pieces. For me the season starts after Watford, we won't beat them because like a modern day Stoke they are the antithesis of us and are built for PL survival. They'll kick the heels off of our attack, dominate our much smaller men in midfield then give it to Sarr who will completely take the **** out of us because we can't deal with pacy, dribbling players. Edited September 11, 2021 by Christoph Stiepermann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted September 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: They will beat us even if the ref doesn't step in. They're a team of gigantic athletes and they will bully our little guys like Rupp, Gilmour, McLean, Pukki, Cantwell, Dowell etc. Expect lots of tactical fouls by them, a lot of duels that result in their favour and a couple of goals from the counter or set pieces. For me the season starts after Watford, we won't beat them because like a modern day Stoke they are the antithesis of us and are built for PL survival. They'll kick the heels off of our attack, dominate our much smaller men in midfield then give it to Sarr who will completely take the **** out of us because we can't deal with pacy, dribbling players. What’s the good news ? 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, FenwayFrank said: What’s the good news ? 😉 I wish I had some. We have a team of physically weak technical players who are nothing special at this level in spite of their physical inadequacies. It's depressing I know, but I was much more confident of getting points against Liverpool or Leicester than I am teams like Watford or Burnley. If we can't beat teams like Leicester or Arsenal when they're out of form then we're in real trouble. Because we won't be beating Watford, Palace or Burnley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,400 Posted September 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: I wish I had some. We have a team of physically weak technical players who are nothing special at this level in spite of their physical inadequacies. It's depressing I know, but I was much more confident of getting points against Liverpool or Leicester than I am teams like Watford or Burnley. If we can't beat teams like Leicester or Arsenal when they're out of form then we're in real trouble. Because we won't be beating Watford, Palace or Burnley This^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,985 Posted September 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: They will beat us even if the ref doesn't step in. They're a team of gigantic athletes and they will bully our little guys like Rupp, Gilmour, McLean, Pukki, Cantwell, Dowell etc. Expect lots of tactical fouls by them, a lot of duels that result in their favour and a couple of goals from the counter or set pieces. For me the season starts after Watford, we won't beat them because like a modern day Stoke they are the antithesis of us and are built for PL survival. They'll kick the heels off of our attack, dominate our much smaller men in midfield then give it to Sarr who will completely take the **** out of us because we can't deal with pacy, dribbling players. The last 3 teams to play them have won. If we’re scared of playing Watford at home and need the ref to hold our hand then we are doomed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,138 Posted September 11, 2021 Just now, Midlands Yellow said: The last 3 teams to play them have won. If we’re scared of playing Watford at home and need the ref to hold our hand then we are doomed. I don't fear them. I just think they'll be too big, strong and fast for our defensive shape and will cut us open on the counter, while we're leisurely jogging back they would have given it to a pacy player who will run at our defense and cause havok. Other teams don't try to play like Wenger's Arsenal like we do so they can deal with Watford's lack of technical ability. Against us they will murder us in the spaces we leave behind our midfield and on set pieces and when we lose the ball high up the pitch. The though of Lukas Rupp lining up alongside their giants in the tunnel just gives me 2019 PTSD flashbacks where it was literally men against boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interwebme 52 Posted September 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: I don't fear them. I just think they'll be too big, strong and fast for our defensive shape and will cut us open on the counter, while we're leisurely jogging back they would have given it to a pacy player who will run at our defense and cause havok. Other teams don't try to play like Wenger's Arsenal like we do so they can deal with Watford's lack of technical ability. Against us they will murder us in the spaces we leave behind our midfield and on set pieces and when we lose the ball high up the pitch. The though of Lukas Rupp lining up alongside their giants in the tunnel just gives me 2019 PTSD flashbacks where it was literally men against boys. Sadly I have to agree with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardhouse44 261 Posted September 12, 2021 14 hours ago, Christoph Stiepermann said: I don't fear them. I just think they'll be too big, strong and fast for our defensive shape and will cut us open on the counter, while we're leisurely jogging back they would have given it to a pacy player who will run at our defense and cause havok. Other teams don't try to play like Wenger's Arsenal like we do so they can deal with Watford's lack of technical ability. Against us they will murder us in the spaces we leave behind our midfield and on set pieces and when we lose the ball high up the pitch. The though of Lukas Rupp lining up alongside their giants in the tunnel just gives me 2019 PTSD flashbacks where it was literally men against boys. Can’t argue with any of this. Spot on I’m sorry to say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Well there will be no excuses if we don't get a result Saturday. Edited September 12, 2021 by Kenny Foggo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,561 Posted September 12, 2021 Anyone saying that we're bound to lose against Watford because they're so much more physical than us obviously hasn't noticed that they were totally outplayed yesterday by a less physical, more skilful Wolves team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Watford haven’t scored in the league since their first game .... Edited September 12, 2021 by FenwayFrank 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 539 Posted September 12, 2021 I don't share the same level of negativity as some above about the Watford game. I think Farke and the coaching team have a chance now to run the rule over the full squad with no distractions. They will have learnt from the two games against Watford last year. I'm expecting us to be more threatening and to get at least a point. I think we are two quite different but evenly matched teams. The lads have a chance now to catch their breath after 14(?) players went off to represent their countries. DF himself has said that the time to judge our competitiveness will be after the international break. That work starts properly on the training pitch tomorrow. OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 762 Posted September 12, 2021 38 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: Anyone saying that we're bound to lose against Watford because they're so much more physical than us obviously hasn't noticed that they were totally outplayed yesterday by a less physical, more skilful Wolves team. Totally agree although the thrust of Stiepermans post is accurate in that we traditionally shy away from the robust physical nature of teams like Watford. They have far less natural ability than us and Wolves should have won by a hatful. Provided we 'get stuck in' then we ought to be able to get the win but, that said, our lack of attacking threat is worrying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,060 Posted September 12, 2021 The good news is if we are poor against Watford and lose, you lot can have a really quick game of sticky biscuit over the result. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,985 Posted September 12, 2021 Pace is key for this one. Watford are physical but very static at the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted September 12, 2021 We really need something out of this one. Our record against them is patchy recently but we ought to have enough about us if we don't get bullied out of it. The alarm bells will be ringing loud and clear if we don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites