Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted January 12, 2022 Surely this highlights we really need to buy some players this transfer window? I mean the first XI is atrocious but the bench doesn't provide any options at all. More of a fold up picnic chair than a bench. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 12, 2022 Well, I guess I lost those pounds I put on over Christmas looking at that line-up. Unless McLean and Lees-Melou are being told in no uncertain terms to sit, sit, and sit again. I do like the idea of Rashica and Placheta being told "OK, lads - counter, counter, counter!" and can actually see us having a few moments there. Smith's clearly decided he's going to try and push West Ham back a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted January 12, 2022 37 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: My God. I've just seen the team😱 It's another 'Eeek' from me comparable to the 'Gilmour, McLean, Dowell? Eeek!!!' for the midfield against Arsenal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,229 Posted January 12, 2022 Wow that team is…ambitious. I assume DS has a plan but can’t fathom what it is yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinggoblin 37 Posted January 12, 2022 Well for all this pessimism about us getting a good bashing, and believe me I do think we will lose, but I cant see anyone coming up with a better option with what we have available Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 12, 2022 I expect us to win, I always do and expect us to play flowing football with attacking wingers crossing for two strikers but reserve the right to moan if its bad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 821 Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Google Bot said: He's played **** all this season, despite looking sharp in pre-season. It's going to be an interesting watch, credit to Smith for trying something different, Idah desperately needs game time. Maybe making a statement to the genius. Well this is what your wyscout app says. Pragmatic -dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 941 Posted January 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, kinggoblin said: Well for all this pessimism about us getting a good bashing, and believe me I do think we will lose, but I cant see anyone coming up with a better option with what we have available I don’t think that’s the point. I think it’s more a case of, wow! This really is the best we have to offer and it is BAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mengo 821 Posted January 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Surely this highlights we really need to buy some players this transfer window? I mean the first XI is atrocious but the bench doesn't provide any options at all. More of a fold up picnic chair than a bench. Little Norwich. Little Britain. The computer 🖥 says No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted January 12, 2022 Don’t fancy us at all tonight especially having seen the team which looks slow at the back and non existent in midfield. Fear a heavy defeat. Which means we will probably win 1-0. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted January 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, kinggoblin said: Well for all this pessimism about us getting a good bashing, and believe me I do think we will lose, but I cant see anyone coming up with a better option with what we have available There is a reality in that we don't really have anything better than that starting eleven available. Id rather play Cantwell than Idah but it appears that's not an option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted January 12, 2022 I am anticipating men versus boys and that midfield will be completely overrun. Just not physical enough for this league, despite Webber claims during the summer that our squad would be more physical and competitive this time around... bullish!t. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,221 Posted January 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, kinggoblin said: Well for all this pessimism about us getting a good bashing, and believe me I do think we will lose, but I cant see anyone coming up with a better option with what we have available Kabak in the middle of a 5 stepping forward alongside Sorensen, drop PLM move Maclean more forward, Giannoulis on the left instead of Placheta. There you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted January 12, 2022 Is this midfield Smith doing a Worthy when he played the kids up front one game to prove a point to the board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 12, 2022 Wait, Cresswell's only just come back from a bad injury. Someone had the bright idea of sending our Polish roadrunner down that flank. Could work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted January 12, 2022 Is this the equivalent of a declaration in cricket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,256 Posted January 12, 2022 I get the downward responses here but the positive is that we have pace on both sides and two targets up front. We could go route one and cause a nuisance. May not be pretty.! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clever Farke 64 Posted January 12, 2022 Not looking forward to this. The soccerbot picks the team these days seems like. Hope we at least avoid breaking some records. 😬 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted January 12, 2022 Bein say its 4-2-3-1 but surely two wingers means 4-4-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted January 12, 2022 West Ham will gush through the centre of the park like water at Niagra. Hold on to your hats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,635 Posted January 12, 2022 At least this hopefully lays the lie that we have a near-full squad to choose from.  Looks like there’s still 6-7 out - Andrew O, Zimbo, Gilmour, Normann; Sargent and Tzolis (not on bench suggests they are out?), Cantwell missing again is just getting beyond a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 12, 2022 Needs Pukki to play almost like a number 10, and there's a lot of onus on both wingers to get up and down. That said, Williams isn't as attack-minded as Giannoulis so IF both McLean and Lees-Melou sit, and sit well, it might work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted January 12, 2022 Should’ve been 1-0 already 😠Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted January 12, 2022 Should be 2 down. Carving us open with ease. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) It's ok Lees-Melou will stamp his authority on it soon.... Â Edited January 12, 2022 by Kenny Foggo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 179 Posted January 12, 2022 Just a matter of time.. we're so out of our depth its painful to watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco Dales Jockstrap 1,891 Posted January 12, 2022 The mandatory McLean blaze over the bar. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 12, 2022 We'll score again, Don't know where, Don't know when, But I know we'll score again, some sunny day! On the ball City, Never mind the danger, Steady on, now's your chance.... Hurrah, we've had a shot!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted January 12, 2022 We really need Rupp hitting those instead of McLean. Said no-one else I can think of. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted January 12, 2022 I swear our shots either go miles over the bar or bobble back to the keeper at a snails pace, a couple of half decent moments but we will look like we could concede at any moment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
