Rolf Harris 31 Posted March 11, 2013 BecchioWes Bennett Snodgrass Johnson HowsonGarrido Bassong Turner Whittaker BunnId go for this, this will allow Wes and Bennett to swap positions occasionally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeelansGlove 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Have you been drinking ?Why drop Martin ? I doubt we would get one shot with your team unless Snodgrass got a free kickThis would be my choiceHolt Kamara Wes SnodgrassJohnson WhittakerGarrido Bassong Turner MartinBunnBut this wont happen either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted March 11, 2013 BecchioBenno hoops snoddyGarrido bass Turner MartinBunnKamara showed this weekend he isn''t ready to start, match fitness wise.Holt either needs a rest or a kick up the jacksy. Either way becchio ahead of him will do it.I really dont see the sense in putting snoddy on the left when he has been our most effective player all season.Martin has done nothing to deserve a drop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted March 11, 2013 ... forgot johnson and howson. One last chance for howson this season for me this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted March 11, 2013 BecchioSnoddy Wes BennoJohnsonGarrido Seb Turner WhittakerBunnIf Tettey is out, if not, swap Wes for Tettey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted March 11, 2013 Player short, aj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 319 Posted March 11, 2013 Whittaker to pair with BJ as defensive midfielder need left sided player maybe Garrido as left wing back. Whittaker then to LB and Howson recalled unfortunately to pair with BJ.Whatever once we lose one of our starting 11 we are struggling no stength in depth needs to be addressed if we stay up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,407 Posted March 11, 2013 I like the OP''s line up, just swap Benno and Snoddy (like suggested on another thread) Why Snoddy in the centre - Snoddy has increasingly been moving into the centre in recent games which is good ''cos I get really frustrated with his wing play - he keeps trying to outpace the fullback, does so regularly but then always cuts back to get the ball on his left foot. Playing him in the middle will remove one frustration. Why Whittaker in for Martin - I just think he will be more positve and allow Benno to roam more freely. Why Becchio for Holt. Just read his tweets this morning! He''s out of touch in more ways than one! Needs to be snapped back to reality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted March 11, 2013 Good point, JDTBecchio Snoddy Wes Benno Johnson FoxGarrido Seb Turner Whittaker Bunn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted March 11, 2013 You''re all way too gung ho. I''d like a bit of solidity. If we are not creating any chances we should forget about having any attackers, send ''em home early, not needed thank you very much. Here is my game-changing plan, a revolutionay 4-5-1 with almost no forward ability and sit deep preserving energy for the evening''s trip to Burger King on the A1 return journey and a guaranteed point for that inexorable dawdle to safety. Bore the Mackhams to death. Come on Chrissy you know it makes sense:BunnMartin Bassong Turner GarridoWhittaker Bennett Johnson Barnett TierneyHowson Park the bus, the team coach, the spporters'' train, the directors'' jet and one of Delia''s large plum puddings. Never will so many have created so few with so little..................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,407 Posted March 11, 2013 Having doubts now about Howson as DM. If Tettey is still out how about Korey Smith. I''m sure he could do a job better than Howson - had a fantastic engine in Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citizen Journalist Foghorn 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Given Holt was awful, probably a good time to give Becchio a run out. I would also choose Whitaker over R Martin, just for that extra he adds in coming forward,My team for Saturday: BecchioSnodgrass Wes Bennett Johnson FoxGarrido Bassong Turner Whittaker Bunn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted March 11, 2013 [quote user="shefcanary"]Having doubts now about Howson as DM. If Tettey is still out how about Korey Smith. I''m sure he could do a job better than Howson - had a fantastic engine in Championship.[/quote]Is this a serious shout for Korey Smith or is it a dig at Howson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HampsteadCanary 0 Posted March 11, 2013 [quote user="AJ"]Good point, JDTBecchio Snoddy Wes Benno Johnson FoxGarrido Seb Turner Whittaker Bunn[/quote]YES THIS!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Kamara HoltHoolahanJohnson Fox SnodgrassGarrido Bassong Turner WhittakerBunnsubs: Camp, Martin, R Bennett, Howson, E Bennett, Becchio, Pilkington/Jackson looks solid enough to me - can easily revert to 4-4-1-1 / 4-2-3-1 with Kei peeling off to the left.I''d put Fox in from the start - he really can''t do any worse than Howson has recently - May be short of match fitness, but hasn''t been bad at all when he''s had chances this season (Luton aside) - he was our best player against Peterborough and Scunthorpe, and was fine against Donny too (those are the only times i''ve seen him play this season, not sure if there have been any more appearances).Might be tempted to start Becchio in place of Holt too - perhaps the big man could do with a rest before the run-in?Don''t think R Martin has done too much wrong, but imagine that Whittaker is champing at the bit to get involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 76 Posted March 11, 2013 Becchio Bennett Howson Snodgrass Johnson FoxGarrido Bassong Turner Whittaker Bunn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted March 11, 2013 Really no need to change the defence, Martin done nothing wrong to get dropped, its well run at the moment and as long as bassong is fit we will be tough to score against with a 5 man midfeld - play 442 and we will struggle. Assuming Tettey and Pilks are injured I would go BunnMartin Turner Bassong Garrido Whittaker/Fox BJSnodgrass Wes Bennett Kamara I would like Fox to have had the same chance to recover from poor performances that Howson has but in the absence of that feel a BJWhittaker pairing will be sound. I chose Kamara over grant purely because he is faster and more mobile and may be able to get on the end of some balls that grant has not been able to recently. Kamara to last 60-75 minutes and then freshen up with Holt to run them ragged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 114 Posted March 11, 2013 BunnMartin/ whittaker, bassong, turner, garridoSnoddy, Whittaker/Howson, bj, ebBecchio, holtGot to try the 442 once more and also give our 19 goal striker (so far this season) a run out with another forward alongside him. Then replace grant with kkI do prefer Whittaker at right back and feel we need his experience to come into to our team right now. He expects to win and has good levels of quality throughout.Howson and bj works but I am not sure it is working right now. How do Sunderland play? As we struggled with a five man midfield of Soton (which shows our level )Eb and snoddy can rotate wings. But I just feel a 442 with becchio starting would be our best option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Empty Mirror 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Against both Everton and Southampton we were overrun in midfield playing 4-4-2. And unfortunately, both Holty and Becchio look off the pace at the moment. So taking a man out of midfield to accommodate two off form players, and getting overrun in the middle, doesn''t make sense, especially away from home.We played our best football, and looked most secure in 4-2-3-1. Start with that. Bradley and Tettey if he''s fit, failing which Howson will have to start. If Pilks isn''t fit Elliot B down one wing, Snoddy on the other, and Wes in the hole. Whichever of Holty or Becchio looks most fit to lead the line.Our most dangerous striker of late has been KK, in the final quarter against Everton, and in the first half before he tired v Southampton. He''s not match fit, so bring him on around 55 to 60 minutes after Holty or Becchio have put in a shift. And if we''re chasing the game and need a Plan B, take Elliot B off, and put Simeon Jackson on if fit, Wes to the left, play 4-4-2 for the last 15/20 minutes. KK would win the flick ons, and Jackson might have the pace and mobility to get on the end of them, which (with the best will in the world) neither Holty or Becchio do on current fitness / form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 134 Posted March 11, 2013 10 DEFENDERS & BUNN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavanche 0 Posted March 11, 2013 I would like to try this one, but I doubt Hughton will do it.----------------------Holt--------------------Jackson----Hoolahan---Snodgrass------------Fox--------Howson-----------Garrido--Basson--Turner--WhittakerWhy Whittaker?Martin had bad game against Southampton and if Whitty is fit I think it would be his time to show is he still in form he was before injury. His runs were just so much more effective than Martin''s, so as our attackin has been slow I would like to see if he could bring a bit extra for it.Why no Johnson, but outform Howson?Johnson cant pass and he is slow. Fox can pass, but he is slow too. We would have two slow middlefielders. If Tettey would be fit I would put Johnson - Tettey pairing, but without him and Surman we dont really have high enegy middlefielders that could play either that position or position in diamond.Passing has been abyssmal and risk of bringing Fox without earlier gametime might just be worth it. Why Hoolahan, Holt and Jackson?If we play Fox Jackson is only player with Kamara who has pace for running behind the line and get something out of it. If nothing else he would get some energy out of opponent for Kamara to finnish the job.With long ball threat it means there is some space in the middle and best man to use that space is Hoolahan and his passing is just so much better than rest of team bar Snoddy.Holt is hard worker, his hold up play and passing has been better than Becchio''s and for those of you who state Holt is static I dont know what Becchio would be for you. Holt also has somekind of connection with Hoolahan and they both tend to make space for eachother and for late runs from wingers.Snoddy and centrebacks are obvious.Anyway this is only my armchair managing and mostlikely we start with solid.---------------------Holt-----------------------Bennet-----Hoolahan-----Snodgrass------------Johnson----Howson----------Garrido--Bassong--Turner--MartinSunderland used 2 striker tactic with poor result against QPR, but have used similar formation than use earlier this season with Sessegnon in Hoolahan''s role. Either way I would play 4-2-3-1 just for getting more pass routes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted March 11, 2013 My prediction of Hughton''s selection:BunnMartin-Bassong-Turner-GarridoBennett-Howson-Johson-SnodgrassHoolahanHoltI''d probably swap Fox for Howson and Becchio for Holt. I suspect such radical change to be unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legend Iwan 30 Posted March 11, 2013 Holt Wes/Bennett Snodgrass Tetty Howson/Fox Johnson Garrido Turner Bassong Whittaker BunnIf Tetty''s not back Howson out wide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted March 11, 2013 I would take issue with your formation Lavanche. I don''t think Martin was bad last game (better than Snoddy in fact, though this is unusual). How about Whittaker instead of Howson? He can play midfield, has pace & energy, & can score - as can Martin, which is one reason I''d be loath to leave him out.But, as you say, he''ll start with your more solid formation. Can''t say I''d blame him - another away point would be good - but something different might surprise Sunderland & get us that last win we need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lavanche 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Well let''s say I havent ever seen Martin play that bad ^^ He might have been better than some of our guys, but his position was few times badly wrong and gave few bad misspasses.Thought I agree that Snoddy had few bad moments too at least in first half.Whittaker could play for Howson, but what I have learned in the past managers very rarely play player out of formation if they dont know what his form is.Also I would be quite sure Whittaker would drift a bit for his more comfortable position and our problem isnt on the wings so I would pick up player who is more used for central position. Thought you never know.Anyway if Whittaker would play middle, I would bring back Johnson instead of Fox as two risks in our "crisis" position would probably hurt badly.And yeah as there is some games left and if I would be in Hughton''s boots I would try something different now to wake up team, but ofc point never hurts either and Hughton probably picks the team who he trusts to bring us that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz06 0 Posted March 12, 2013 Feel as though we''ve been leaving ourselves a bit exposed at the back in recent games and committing too many people forward. Think we should go for BunnMartin Bassong Barnett Turner Garrido Bennett Howson Johnson Snodgrass Hoolahan This formation gives us that extra bit of cover we need at the back, while also certainly making sure we''ll get out target of a 0-0 draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted March 12, 2013 [quote user="stratton canary"]10 DEFENDERS & BUNN[/quote] Here''s the truth of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted March 12, 2013 I''d like to see us go back to 4-2-3-1 for this one as I feel we need the extra midfielder (and Wes) to keep possession away from home. Assuming Pilks is out and Tettey is still injured I would go with the team below with Kamara playing out wide as he did at times back in the MLS. If he can get in at the far post when crosses come in that should also give us a decent aerial threat. Looking for a decent game from Howson or his place in the team must come into question.BunnMartin Turner Bassong GarridoHowson JohnsonKamara Hoolahan SnoddyHolt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,317 Posted March 12, 2013 Really don;t get all the calls to drop Holt and play Becchio. Dropping a player after a penalty miss would be dreadful man management and Becchio has not shown me anything in any of his performances so far to suggest he is able to lead the line on his own at this level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted March 12, 2013 Back to 4-2-3-1 for me. It''s the formation we played during our unbeaten run and can be very offensive with the correct players. We need to start with our strongest team with the exception of injuries; Bunn Whittaker Bassong Turner Garrido Fox BJ Snodgrass Hoolahan Bennet HoltSnodgrass and Bennet can both add pace and urgency while also beng pretty good defensively. For me this is our strongest available 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites