Thecanaryfan 0 Posted July 9, 2011 This is what I reckon....... RuddyMartin Ward Bennett De LaetPilkington Crofts Hoolahan Bennett Holt VaughanSubs: Morrison, Fox, Tierney, Whitbred, Jackson, Johnson, SurmanCant see Lambo putting Rudd on the bench.What do others reckon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishbone 8 Posted July 9, 2011 Clone Bennett and play an injured player? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted July 9, 2011 FFS........ RuddyMartin Ward Barnett De LaetPilkington Crofts Hoolahan Bennett Holt VaughanSubs: Morrison, Fox, Tierney, Whitbred, Jackson, Johnson, Surman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Ascent 0 Posted July 9, 2011 RuddyMartin Barnett De Laet IlungaBennett Crofts Fox Surman Hoolahan Holt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excited Canary 19 Posted July 9, 2011 Going into a premier league match with that midfield would be suicide. That is 3 purely attack minded players in midfield, how is Crofts meant to be able to withstand the pressure on his own? Also, if we play 442 I highly doubt Hoolahan would be in it - he just doesn''t fit. It would have to be 2 wingers, and probably Johnson & Crofts in the center otherwise there is just no way it will work. We conceded enough last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGGER 0 Posted July 9, 2011 I''d be surprised to see Pilks starting as he will be a bit behind on fitness due to his injury he got last season.I would also expect Jacko to get the nod in front of Vaughan for first game of season.If you start 4-4-2, Wes would not be on the starting 11 in my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twitchy 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Pilks won''t make the opener at the very least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote user="Canary Ascent"]Ruddy Martin Barnett De Laet Ilunga Bennett Crofts Fox Surman Hoolahan Holt[/quote]£7m well spent then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Ascent 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Is that a criticism of not putting the non match fit Pilkington straight in the starting line up or not playing three strikers away from home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mahogany 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Holt. Jackson. Bennett WessiSurman Crofts. Martin DeLaet Whitbread Barnett That or the diamond with the same starting 11 we finished with last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote user="Canary Ascent"]Is that a criticism of not putting the non match fit Pilkington straight in the starting line up or not playing three strikers away from home?[/quote]Hmmm, so we go to one of the easiest away fixtures to defend? Wigan 0 Blackpool 4Pilkington is back in training. I imagine he will feature in the later pre season freindlies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Ascent 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Pilkington isn''t in full contact training and won''t be for a few weeks. He may figure in some latter friendlies but doubt he will make the start of the season.Hoolahan off of Holt with Bennett pushing on certainly won''t be defensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Barak 46 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote user="Thecanaryfan"]FFS........ RuddyMartin Ward Barnett De LaetPilkington Crofts Hoolahan Bennett Holt VaughanSubs: Morrison, Fox, Tierney, Whitbred, Jackson, Johnson, Surman[/quote]How can you drop R. Martin for De Laet? The team for the first game will be almost the same as that which got us promoted, maybe with Johnson in for Landsbury.Why would he drop Jackson, what was it at the end of the year...8 goals in 11 games, defo kick him to the bench.Why do you think the new signings will go straight into the side? Also, Lambert has said the Pilk may not be ready for the beginning of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjg123 0 Posted July 9, 2011 GK: RuddyDR: MartinDL: TierneyCB: WhitbreadCB: BarnettMC: FoxMC: CroftsMR: BennettAMC: HoolahanML: SurmanST: Holt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted July 9, 2011 Agree with that BJG!I feel we will be a lot more defensive away from home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelmsford Canary 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Don''t think De Laet will walk into team...especially as Tierney was quality last season.Not sure Elliott Ward is up for EPL. Got squad player, but think we need better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabs 0 Posted July 9, 2011 I have been speculating on this every night...With the current squad, I reckon:GK - RuddyRB - R MartinLB - TierneyCB - WhitbreadCB - BarnettDM - FoxMRC - CroftsMLC - JohnsonAMC - HoolahanSC - HoltSC - JacksonSubs - Rudd, De Laet, Surman, Bennett, Pilkington,Vaughan, MorisonTOUGH - I have had to leave out the following players that have had such an impact on this club in the last year or two - Ward, Drury, K Smith, C Martin, Lappin etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howson is now! 0 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote user="Pabs"]I have been speculating on this every night...With the current squad, I reckon:GK - RuddyRB - R MartinLB - TierneyCB - WhitbreadCB - BarnettDM - FoxMRC - CroftsMLC - JohnsonAMC - HoolahanSC - HoltSC - JacksonSubs - Rudd, De Laet, Surman, Bennett, Pilkington,Vaughan, MorisonTOUGH - I have had to leave out the following players that have had such an impact on this club in the last year or two - Ward, Drury, K Smith, C Martin, Lappin etc[/quote]I''d be happy with that starting eleven. I know Lambert has said he though Johnson played better when he dropped into centre midfield but without Fox we don''t have any real passers of the ball with the vision he has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted July 9, 2011 -----------------------Ruddy-------------------------Martin---------Barnett--------Whitbread------Tierney----------------------Fox--------------------------------------Crofts----------------Surman------------------------------------Hoolahan-----------------------------------Holt--------------Morison------------------ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted July 9, 2011 I don''t know why, but it does intrigue me why most people have only included one or possibly two of our new signings, and are also sticking to the diamond formation: I''m not sure we will use this anywhere near as much next season, but would like it if we had the confidence to as the current squad (or those that remain) seemed to blossom on it.I still think we will get a new defender, one that would be a starting XI guy - no idea who, though. As for the rest, I don''t honestly have a clue yet, but here''s a stab!! ---------------------------Ruddy-------------------------Martin---------Barnett--------Whitbread*------TierneyBennett---------Crofts-----Johnson-----------Surman**------------------Holt--------------Vaughan-------------------*or a new guy**doubt Pilks will be fully fitThat''s 3 (possibly 4) new signings used, which seems about right given last season as a guide. No Wes, as I''ve gone 4-4-2.I did notice someone mention the Wigan/Blackpool score from last season: that is about as irrelevant as anything could be - do we need reminding that Wigan stayed up and Blackpool didn''t? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UEA Canary 0 Posted July 9, 2011 Do you seriously think Lambert wouldnt have a sub keeper on the bench thecanaryfan?! That would be incredibly risky/reckless, what if Ruddy gets injured or sent off?! it would be game over with no sub keeper. Baffled with that suggestion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote user="UEA Canary"]Do you seriously think Lambert wouldnt have a sub keeper on the bench thecanaryfan?! That would be incredibly risky/reckless, what if Ruddy gets injured or sent off?! it would be game over with no sub keeper. Baffled with that suggestion[/quote]Put Grant Holt in goal and dare the opposition to have a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote user="Chelmsford Canary"]. Not sure Elliott Ward is up for EPL. Got squad player, but think we need better![/quote]The same must go for Whitbread and Barnett. There''s been nothing to show they''re better equipped than Ward. Obviously they each have their strengths and weaknesses but Ward had a brilliant season and was a huge (but seemingly quite underrated) part of why we got promoted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted July 10, 2011 [quote user="UEA Canary"]Do you seriously think Lambert wouldnt have a sub keeper on the bench thecanaryfan?! That would be incredibly risky/reckless, what if Ruddy gets injured or sent off?! it would be game over with no sub keeper. Baffled with that suggestion[/quote]Lambert has gone with no sub goalie on many occasions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thecanaryfan 0 Posted July 10, 2011 Its good to see everyone starting Crofts as a given. The lad is sheer quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik the Viking 0 Posted July 10, 2011 RuddyR Martin Ward Whitbread Tierney Crofts Johnson Bennett Wes Surman HoltSubsRuddDa LaetBarnettFoxVaughanJacksonMorisonThats with current personnel at the club as of today. Not 100% sure on Pilkingtons injury but if hes fit I would assume he may replace someone on the bench.Plenty of flexibility to play a number of formations though which bodes well...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bovril 219 Posted July 10, 2011 Interesting with people''s predictions that out of the 6 new signings, none of them (apart from maybe Bennet) are being put in as a sure fire bet.Team vs. Wigan (Lambert will go to win)GK: RuddyLB: De Laet (though I rate Tierney)CB: WhitbreadCB: BarnettRB: MartinLW: SurmanCM: CroftsCM: JohnsonRW: BennettFW: HoltFW: VaughanSubs: Rudd, Ward, Morrison, Hoolihan, Jackson, Tierney, Fox.*Assuming Pilkington is not fit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted July 10, 2011 Interesting that you believe a player is guaranteed a place in the team on the basis that they are a new signing. I don''t think its going to work that way somehow. Jackson''s first start when both Martin and Holt were actually available came against Bristol City in about October. Fox was also dropped in favour of Korey Smith for quite a long time before working his way back into the side. Even Tierney had to bide his time for a while before he replaced Drury, while Steven Smith through a mixture of injury/form failed altogether. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted July 10, 2011 Ruddy R.MartinTierneyBarnettWhitbread B.JohnsonFoxCroftsBennettWes Holt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak123 0 Posted July 10, 2011 @ The Canary FanWhen has Lambert not had a sub goalie? I remember when Rudd got injured we specifically called up Steer (meaning he would have to miss the FA Youth Cup semis which he had been a pivotal part of) to make sure they were covered. My Team:------------------Ruddy Martin--Barnett--Whitbread--Tierney------------------Fox-----------------------------Bennett------------Surman---------------------------Hoolahan---------------------------Holt--------------Jackson------------ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites