GodlyOtsemobor 2,310 Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Who you starting (out of available players) if your in charge? Gunn Byram. Hanley Gibson. Aarons Gibbs. Mclean Cantwell. Dowell Hernandez Sargent Edited October 17, 2022 by GodlyOtsemobor Omo injured 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted October 17, 2022 Omo is crocked. Gunn Aarons Hanley Gibbo Byram McLean Gibbs Dowell Sargent Pukki Cantwell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,310 Posted October 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Omo is crocked. Gunn Aarons Hanley Gibbo Byram McLean Gibbs Dowell Sargent Pukki Cantwell Oops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted October 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Omo is crocked. Gunn Aarons Hanley Gibbo Byram McLean Gibbs Dowell Sargent Pukki Cantwell I like this. Dowell will be able to influence the game more from there than out wide. Could also play this like a diamond, with Teemu and Josh up front, Cantwell just behind, Gibbs sitting deeper with Kenny/Kieran ahead of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Who you starting (out of available players) if your in charge? Gunn Byram. Omobamidele Gibson. Aarons Gibbs. Mclean Cantwell. Dowell Hernandez Sargent We really lack pace in our squad don't we. It's why Onel is still here and getting minutes. Aarons and Hernandez the only speed merchants in your XI (which I guess is why you felt the need to select Onel). No pace down your right side. Hurry up back Dimi! I'm starting to wonder whether we didn't just massively over rate Cantwell when he was hyped up and contributing. A wide player doesn't have to have pace but if they don't have that then they'd better be a great crosser, or at least be able to cut inside and present a goal threat. Cantwell offers neither, so it will be a lot of drifting towards the centre to get on the ball and some sideways and backwards passing. Parker tried to use him through the middle, if there is one thing he is pretty good at when on song it is threading a pass and some nice interplay, like a poundshop James Maddison (but again, without the long range goal threat or the dead ball ability) If only we could inject Onels pace into Cantwell or Cantwells tidy footwork into Onel. Can the Saudis buy a couple of right sided players in Janaury please, free up Jacob Murphy for his return on loan? He'd genuinely improve us right now. Edited October 17, 2022 by TeemuVanBasten 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnyace1 26 Posted October 17, 2022 Gunn Byram Hanley Gibson Aarons Hernandez Gibbs Sara Cantwell Pukki Sergeant Anyone but McLean . Just play 3 or 4 games without him and see what happens. Hayden and Gianoullis are a must as soon as fit to start. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channon’s Windmill 326 Posted October 17, 2022 I just wish we had more options at full back, Gianoullis returning can not come quick enough so we can switch Byram to the right. In my opinion Aaron’s needs a break, he looks out of form and is only a 4/5 out of 10 performer atm. I realise this is only one of our issues as the midfield balance is off too. Tomorrow’s going to be a big test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,168 Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Where's Sara in these line-ups. If he hasn't shown enough by now (and I think that he has) to figure among the starters, and assuming he's fully recovered from the injury he had, then one has to ask why all that money was invested. I rate him. I agree, young Nunez needs resting. After that initial burst of everything in his locker (including adaption to the new environment personally and professionally) it's inevitable that it would catch up with him. He's also been ever present. Some workload. Edited October 17, 2022 by BroadstairsR 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) Aarons only moved to left back to avoid a second yellow v Sarr on sat Gibson straight in for Omo, IF we are to play Dowell he has to have no defensive role and be the number 10, how kenny got that role at the start of the second half ahead of dowell Ill never know. It feels like a 4231, 41212 or a 4312 formation. Need the cbs to stay awake for 90 mins, both goals on sat due to dozy cb defending. Need Hayden up to full speed quickly to develop a Gibbs Hayden screen for a 4312 as my preference longer term with Gunn Aarons Omo Hanley Dimi Gibbs Hayden Nunez Sara Sargeant Pukki Line up - starting Kenny for Hayden until Hayden can last 45 mins when Hayden walks in, Gibson for Omo and Byram for Dimi in the meantime. Dowell v Sara is a live debate - but think Sara gets the nod atm Edited October 17, 2022 by ZLF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 95 Posted October 17, 2022 Gunn Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, McLean Gibbs Nunez Sara Cantwell Pukki Sargent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted October 17, 2022 GK: Angus GUNN LB: Kenny MCLEAN LCB: Ben GIBSON RCB: Grant HANLEY RB: Max AARONS DM: Liam GIBBS DM: Gabriel SARA RAM: Kieran DOWELL LAM: Todd CANTWELL CF: Teemu PUKKI CF: Josh SARGENT Subs: Krul (GK), Hayden, Nunez, Byram, Hernandez, Hugill, Sinani I'd try 4-2-2-2 here with our creative players on the wings but encouraged to drift around when we're in possession, and ask them to try and block up a wing when not. Cantwell can have workaholic tendencies on occasion and would need them here. Dowell's the opposite to Hernandez in that he's crap off the bench. Onel's always best thrown on with 30 to go and is only really a starter if we're setting a team up to play on the counter IMO. Also, Dowell and Cantwell are probably the two most likely to find a through ball for Pukki. Sinani provides something different in that he doesn't take a lot of touches, but that style of play needs a very well-drilled front line and he's not played enough with Pukki to provide it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: GK: Angus GUNN LB: Kenny MCLEAN LCB: Ben GIBSON RCB: Grant HANLEY RB: Max AARONS DM: Liam GIBBS DM: Gabriel SARA RAM: Kieran DOWELL LAM: Todd CANTWELL CF: Teemu PUKKI CF: Josh SARGENT Subs: Krul (GK), Hayden, Nunez, Byram, Hernandez, Hugill, Sinani I'd try 4-2-2-2 here with our creative players on the wings but encouraged to drift around when we're in possession, and ask them to try and block up a wing when not. Cantwell can have workaholic tendencies on occasion and would need them here. Dowell's the opposite to Hernandez in that he's crap off the bench. Onel's always best thrown on with 30 to go and is only really a starter if we're setting a team up to play on the counter IMO. Also, Dowell and Cantwell are probably the two most likely to find a through ball for Pukki. Sinani provides something different in that he doesn't take a lot of touches, but that style of play needs a very well-drilled front line and he's not played enough with Pukki to provide it. Worth a try Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted October 17, 2022 As TheGunnShow but I'd put Sam in CB instead of Gibson, put Sara behind the front 2 & replace Dowell with Nunez (basically a diamond). Sara gets into the box & can score, which not enough of our midfield do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HB1989 27 Posted October 17, 2022 GK. Gunn LB. McLean CB. Gibson CB. Hanley RB. Aarons CM. Nunez CM. Gibbs CM. Sara AM. Dowell ST. Pukki ST. Sargent Subs; Krul, Dimi, Byram, Hayden, Cantwell, Hernandez, Hugill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,228 Posted October 17, 2022 I'd still go with a back three, even without Omo. Hayden not fit to start, so Gunn Hanley Gibson Byram Aarons Gibbs, Sara, Nunez, Maclean Cantwell Sargent Subs: Krul Dimi Pukki Hernandez Hayden Dowell Sinani 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 624 Posted October 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, sgncfc said: I'd still go with a back three, even without Omo. Hayden not fit to start, so Gunn Hanley Gibson Byram Aarons Gibbs, Sara, Nunez, Maclean Cantwell Sargent Subs: Krul Dimi Pukki Hernandez Hayden Dowell Sinani Surely one of Cantwell’s strengths is feeding Pukki. If he is to be recalled, which I think he should be, what’s the point in dropping Pukki? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted October 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Commonsense said: Surely one of Cantwell’s strengths is feeding Pukki. If he is to be recalled, which I think he should be, what’s the point in dropping Pukki? I'm not against that lineup except I would have Dowell where Todd is and Todd back into midfield instead of Nunez. Plus I don't see why Hayden cannot start the match? If Gibbs is injured in the first minute he would have to come on. If he isn't fit yet, don't risk him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted October 17, 2022 Why is everyone picking Pukki in their team? He is so poor and does not score the goals we need. Historically he was brilliant, but at 32 he has had it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,234 Posted October 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, City 2nd said: Why is everyone picking Pukki in their team? He is so poor and does not score the goals we need. Historically he was brilliant, but at 32 he has had it! Because as part of a front 3 we don't have anyone better to justify splitting Sargent and Pukki up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,048 Posted October 17, 2022 Gunn Aarons Hanley Gibson Byram Hayden/Gibbs Nunez Sargent Dowell Cantwell Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted October 17, 2022 Gunn Aarons Hanley Gibson Byram Gibbs McClean Cantwell Sargent Sara Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted October 17, 2022 26 minutes ago, City 2nd said: Why is everyone picking Pukki in their team? He is so poor and does not score the goals we need. Historically he was brilliant, but at 32 he has had it! Jesus wept. Yes Pukki is 32 years old, not had the best of seasons so far but he has still scored 4 goals. Keep him in the team, get players around him and supply him the service he deserves and thrives on - simples. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,759 Posted October 17, 2022 Please no more Gibbs He's not ready...and certainly not in the role he's being asked to perform When we had no one else to play there , fair enough but not now He isnt a defensive midfielder and shouldnt be being played there Gunn Aarons Hanley Gibson Giannoulis Hayden Nunez Sara Dowell (did about enough at Watford to start over Cantwell) Sargent Pukki Krul Byram McLean Cantwell Hernandez Ramsay Hugill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted October 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, Yellow Green Army said: Jesus wept. Yes Pukki is 32 years old, not had the best of seasons so far but he has still scored 4 goals. Keep him in the team, get players around him and supply him the service he deserves and thrives on - simples. He hasn’t had the best of three seasons, has he! Are you suggesting that he hasn’t had the required service, he’s missed far more than he has scored, hasn’t he? not only this season, but in two relegation seasons too, and Celtic got rid because………! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted October 17, 2022 49 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Because as part of a front 3 we don't have anyone better to justify splitting Sargent and Pukki up. Do city need a front 3? Who is scoring all the goals? Have they tried anyone else? One can only hope Idah is soon fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,234 Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) I’d be tempted to go three at the back and 2 up top given Omo is crocked at Sargent needs to play central IMO. Gunn Byram Hanley Gibson Aaron’s Sara Hayden McClean Dowell Pukki Sargent Edited October 17, 2022 by Monty13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,720 Posted October 17, 2022 Would like to see Pukki and Sargent up top side by side in an attacking two but we all know it's gonna be Dowell and Sargent stuck on the wings again.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted October 17, 2022 Luton can go above us tomorrow... Something to look forward to, along with Gibson hobbling off halfway through the first half. *Crash of thunder and rain pounding on my head* With that in mind I would go: Krul Max Grant Byram McLean Hayden Nunez Sara Cantwell Sarge Pukki Or a slight twist, to be solid: Krul Max Grant Byram McLean Hayden Gibbs Nunez Sara Cantwell Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted October 17, 2022 1st half: Gunn Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Byram Nunez, McLean Sinani, Dowell, Cantwell Pukki _____________ 2nd half: Gunn Aarons, Hanley, Gibson, Byram Hayden, Nunez Hernandez, Ramsey, Sara Sargent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 855 Posted October 18, 2022 Looking at All these lineups and can’t help thinking we are regressing. There’s obvious square pegs in round holes and to play Sargent and Pukki in the same line-up requires a change of formation, as simple as that. They are out and out centre forwards, as is Idah and should only be played in that position unless we are desperate. That requires a 4-4-2, a 3-4-1-2, or a 3-5-2. With what we have, would go with Gunn Byram, Hanley, Gibson Aarons, Gibbs, Sara / Nunez, Hernandez Cantwell Pukki, Sargent. Aarons and Hernandez to offer the width, balance and defensive cover but we need to work through the middle more anyway to get best from Pukki. Be looking to get Sinani involved more too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
