Besthorpe-48 103 Posted December 29, 2022 For all those who excluded mcclean think again. Correctly first midfield name on the teamsheet. Gunn Aaron's Hanley Andy O mccullam Gibbs and mcclean Hernandez cantwell giannoulis Sergeant Subs krul Gibson nunes Sara dowell idah pukki. Bit different hehe? Best wishes Little Johnny Besthorpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted December 29, 2022 Gunn Aarons Andy O Hanley McCallum Gibbs McLean Nunez Cantwell Hernandez Pukki Or Gunn Aarons Andy O Hanley Tomkinson McCallum McLean Nunez Cantwell Sarge Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bovril 219 Posted December 29, 2022 Gunn Aarons Omobamidele Hanley Mccallum Gibbs Hayden Nunez Sara Mclean Pukki Subs: Cantwell & Sargent on for Sara and Pukki - Pukki and Sargent do not naturally link up with one another - Nunez and Sara would link up better with Pukki - Mclean offers Mccallum protection and gives us an aerial outball on the left - Instruct Aarons to attack and form a Buendia like partnership with Nunez - If building from the back, get Hanley/Omo to find Gibbs to play on the half-turn before progressing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 917 Posted December 29, 2022 12 hours ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Krul Aarons Omob Hanley Dimi Hayden Nunez Sara Cantwell Sargent Pukki This would be my team too! 💪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,755 Posted December 29, 2022 Still hating that we still have no real viable wingers after buying two wingers for record fees only to send them out on loan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 29, 2022 12 hours ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Krul Aarons Omob Hanley Dimi Hayden Nunez Sara Cantwell Sargent Pukki This for me, but I’d be happy to see Nunez playing the Cantwell role and McLean in, and also Gibbs ahead of Hayden as the CDM. Starting Nunez is a must though, I want to see him rekindle that early season form. And no more Sargent on the wing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,238 Posted December 29, 2022 12 hours ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Krul Aarons Omob Hanley Dimi Hayden Nunez Sara Cantwell Sargent Pukki Indeed, I am surprised more are not predicting the return of Krul, if not now over the next few weeks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted December 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, Well b back said: Indeed, I am surprised more are not predicting the return of Krul, if not now over the next few weeks. Must admit I missed that GJL had put Krul back in goal, not for me. Gunn has barely put a foot wrong since coming in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 856 Posted December 29, 2022 Seems it’s getting more difficult with fewer options by the week! We have to bypass this midfield so some height further forward makes sense. Also, needs some pace.. Gunn Aarons Omo Hanley McCullum Gibbs Cantwell, Nunez and either Springett / Hernandez (pace) / McLean (air) Idah. Pukki Subs from… Krul, Tomlinson, Sara, Clarke, Riley, Sargent, Kamara. Wouldn’t bother with Gibson, Giannoulis, Dowell, Hayden, Ramsey, Sinani, McLean usually (needs must), or Hugill… sadly these all need to find their level somewhere else! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 640 Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) I would point out that the sheer number of different permutations and formations trotted out here is part of the issue with the team at the moment. We have lots of good championship players but no good premier league players. I think anyone who thinks any moment we have the players to rip up the championship may be on for a shock. Edited December 29, 2022 by Ulfotto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) Gunn Aarons Omabamidele Hanley McCallum Gibbs Hayden Hernandez Nunez Idah Sargent Edited December 29, 2022 by Kanadyan Kanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,540 Posted December 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Hank shoots Skyler said: Must admit I missed that GJL had put Krul back in goal, not for me. Gunn has barely put a foot wrong since coming in. Agree about Gunn, been excellent. The one caveat I would have is Krul's effect on defenders. He is constantly shouting, no, hollering, at his defenders and that is a good thing imo. I'm not sure Gunn does it so much, although I stand to be corrected, but Krul is a big influence on the team on the pitch and if all things being equal with him and Gunn, Krul might get my vote, just for his presence, but we are lucky to have two such good goalkeepers, top two keepers in the division imo - and we've got them both. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,262 Posted December 29, 2022 Pretty sure it will be a safe line-up with no surprises. I think we'll be back to 3 in midfield to make sure Carroll doesn't get many crosses and we're ready for his knock downs and lay-offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,427 Posted December 29, 2022 14 hours ago, Mr. Raumdeuter III said: My pressing triggers and patterns of play are too data driven for this forum. Just, all I’ll say is this: get out of your seats when we’re in zone 14, yeah, and expect to expect expected goals; X2XXG Yes! Been waiting for this approach all season. Get your application in for head coach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,427 Posted December 29, 2022 For all you picking Todd, Russell strongly hinted he wouldn't be fit. Only returning to training today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 206 Posted December 29, 2022 Can't believe Hernandez is still in some people's team. His end product is woefully short of what is required and he hasn't been good. Big January coming up and I won't be surprised to see him together with Hugill leave. Maybe even a couple of others as well My team Gunn Omabamidele Hanley Tompkinson Aaron's Gibbs Hayden Giannoulis Nunez Sara Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston 53 Posted December 29, 2022 Can't believe folk would want Gibson out for a clearly not match fit AO . In the promotion season he was a rock with Hanley . Had some of the best stats for passing , carrying the ball forward etc etc in the division . Then City went from Farkeball to Smith/Hoof ball . All the back 4 made to look bad now . No Skipp to protect and nobody to lay the ball off to following Emis departure and Cantwell's total loss of form . Root cause of all problems the blindingly obvious lack of a credible midfield . Meant most of last season and all of this season the defence has been keeping the score down while the forwards feed on crumbs . Thought Gibson was outstanding vs Luton . Also responsible for the only creative move in the match . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O 225 Posted December 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Petriix said: It's a little depressing seeing the number of people who want to play Dowell and/or Sargent out wide. Dowell is far too slow to cover the ground required - he either plays at 10 or not at all. Sargent is basically wasted out there - he either plays up front or not at all. I'd be playing Nunez or Sara on the right. Hopefully someone has found the cupboard they locked Cantwell in and let him out. I'm also fairly surprised at how many people are picking Hayden given how poor/unfit he's been. Kenny is fine as part of a double pivot. He played there for most of our two titles under Farke. The main thing we need to do is stop the rot of conceding soft goals. So emulating the QPR game where we drew 0-0 wouldn't be terrible. A solid 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1 would be my preference. I seem to remember Dowell playing from the right a few times and scoring a couple of great goals when Emi was out suspended. I just think he brings a bit of quality to our team, well above the level of Sinani or currently Sara. I also think Nunez gets through a lot of work and with some structure behind him might free him up to probe and interchange with Dowell. Sargent just works and gives us an out ball if under pressure as he should be able to dominate a full back physically Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barham Blitz 654 Posted December 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Big O said: I seem to remember Dowell playing from the right a few times and scoring a couple of great goals when Emi was out suspended. I just think he brings a bit of quality to our team. Dowell works well wide right in a 4-2-3-1 which is dominating the ball against a deep sitting opposition where pace is less of an advantage than movement and being able to pick out the movement of others. Less so when he has to track back or operate in a role where his lack of pace is exposed. I like Dowell but he is very much a horses for courses player. I'd like to think that we could go back to an approach which would make him relevant again mind ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,024 Posted December 29, 2022 Kenny walks into Alan Russell's room. "Hey gaffer, do I call ye gaffer yet? Aye well remember when we went out on the lash in 2020...." "Ok Kenny you start....." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted December 29, 2022 Gunn Aarons Omob Gibson McCallum Gibbs Nunez Sara Cantwell Sargent Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,333 Posted December 30, 2022 Gunn Aarons. Omobamidele Tomkinson McCallum Gibbs Sara Nunez. Pukki. Dowell Sargent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry53 209 Posted December 30, 2022 On 28/12/2022 at 22:22, mrdi said: 4-2-3-1 PLEASE Krul Aarons | Hanley | Omobamidele | Dimi Gibbs | Nunēz Dowell | Pukki | Sara Sargent Dowell ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 237 Posted December 30, 2022 Gunn Aarons Omobamidele Hanley McCallum Hayden McClean Sargent Nunez Hernandez Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 531 Posted December 30, 2022 Gunn Aarons Omobamidele Hanley Mccallum Gibbs Hayden Nunez Sara Cantwell Sargent Sarg to start and Pukki to come on when legs are tiring and more space to run into. Hernandez to start if Cantwell not fit Fresh era so no sign of Mclean or Sinani Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowrider120 766 Posted December 30, 2022 I think it would be a VERY brave AR to leave out the boy Pukki especially after the goal he scored v Luton. Has not been the same player this season I know but it has to be a straightforward 'two up top' surely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wibble 109 Posted December 30, 2022 Gunn Aarons Omabamidele Hanley McCallum Gibbs Gibson Sargent Nunez ????? Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPukks 34 Posted December 30, 2022 3 strikers! The guy has gone all out attack 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,435 Posted December 30, 2022 23 hours ago, Nexus_Canary said: Kenny walks into Alan Russell's room. "Hey gaffer, do I call ye gaffer yet? Aye well remember when we went out on the lash in 2020...." "Ok Kenny you start....." Seems true! Again ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
