Tetteys Jig 830 Posted November 3, 2013 So... after that horrible day today, what do we do? Hughton''s last chance.4-4-2 for me:Ruddy, Martin, Turner, Bassong, OlssonRedmond, Fer, Howson PilksBecchio, Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hannibal II 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Live by the sword should die by the sword 4-3-3Ruddy Whittaker, Turner, Bassong, Olsson Howson Hoolahan FerRedmond Elmander Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 434 Posted November 3, 2013 I can''t see how Bassong is such an automatic pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted November 3, 2013 Injuries apart, I agree with JS, but would want RVW alongside Hooper ..... some chance.Although Hughton would appear to have been given a temporary reprieve he will still not be capable of anything other than thinking in his own rigid way.Defence first for him, so it''s a blocking midfield with Johnson alongside Fer and one lone striker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted November 3, 2013 Elmander, your having a laugh !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted November 3, 2013 This is completely pointless at this time as we do not know who will be available and who will not.Wait until we know more and then I will give you my preferred team as I would like Tettey, RvW and Redmond starting but I know they will not all be available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazza9 0 Posted November 3, 2013 I''m torn between a 3-5-2 as West Ham play 1 up front at most or a 4-4-2.GK. RuddyDC. MartinDC. BennettDC. BassongRM. SnoddyCM. HowsonCM. FerCM. BraddersLM. PilksST. HooperST. RVWBunn, Olsson, Turner, Hoolahan, Redmond, Murphy, Becchio GK. RuddyLB. OlssonCB. BassongCB. BennettRB. MartinLM. PilksCM. HowsonCM. FerRM. RedmondST. HooperST. RVWBunn, Whittaker, Turner, Bradders, Snoddy, Hoolahan, Becchio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,336 Posted November 3, 2013 If the current manager''s still in charge does it really matter ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 207 Posted November 3, 2013 [quote user="......and Smith must score."]If the current manager''s still in charge does it really matter ?[/quote]isn''t redmond injured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 207 Posted November 3, 2013 ^^^ didn''t mean to quote agree though it doesn''t matter if Hughton is still here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted November 3, 2013 --------------------ruddy----------------whittaker---turner--bassong--olssonsnodgrass---fer---howson--pilkington--------------hooper---Wolfswinkel----west ham don''t play with any strikers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted November 3, 2013 RuddyWhittaker Bennett Bassong OlssonSnodgrass Howson Fer PilkingtonHooper RVW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 850 Posted November 3, 2013 Why alll the calls to drop Turner and replace him with Bennett.Surely Bassong has been the weakest centre back this season??Best pairing has been Turner and Bennett at Stoke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 495 Posted November 3, 2013 RuddyWhittaker Turner Bennett OlssenRedmond Howson Fer PilkingtonHooperVan WolfswinkelAssumes all are fit to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Here''s my team Ruddy in goal4 people from the Barclay in defence. (Any takers)4 people from the jarrold in midfield (any takers) Most importantly. 2 forwards that can score. From any part of the ground. Apply in the store. Serious applicants may apply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert911 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Seriously. What does Bassong have to do to get dropped? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Brownstone 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Bassong''s fitness is a real concern, he doesn''t look anywhere near 100%. Personally I''d play Bennett against West Ham and give Bassong a few weeks rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snake-eyes 13 Posted November 3, 2013 Snatch the ball away from your main striker when awarded a penalty and then miss! That should do it....! Oh wait a minute? Snake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dex 0 Posted November 3, 2013 As has been already mentioned, this thread is pretty pointless considering we don''t know what we''re looking at injury wise come next week :/However, presuming that all bar Bennett and Tettey are fit, here''s what I''d go with:RuddyMartin Turner Bassong OlssonRedmond Howson Fer PilksHooperRickyBench: Bunn, Whitts, Bennett, Johnson, Murphy, Becchio and ElmanderI wouldn''t be surprised if Bennett featured in the starting XI but tbh, both Bassong and Turner were so dire idk who I''d drop... I''d keep Murphy in as he was one of the few players who actually tried against City and Snoddy needs to sort himself out anyway :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted November 3, 2013 Please please please let Redmond & RVW be fit for saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted November 4, 2013 RuddyMartin Turner Bassong WhittakerPilkington Fer Jonhson Olsson Elmander HooperWould play Redmond if fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted November 4, 2013 Elmander should not be starting, no way ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted November 4, 2013 I just hope Johnson doesn''t start. He''s not good enough, simple as.I think we should get back to 4-4-2, hopefully RVW and Hooper, tell them to stop moping about like a couple of losers that can''t get laid and work together like the SAS does.Howson and Fer have enough energy to control the middle, Pilks and either Redmond or Whittaker on the wings.I think Bassong has to play because on his day, he''s the best defender outside the top half. Man City was a shambles all round and while Bassong didn''t help, i certainly trust him to turn it round and start playing well for us again, particularly at home where he should have an easier afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rufus Smalls 0 Posted November 4, 2013 West Ham don''t seem to have any strikers at the moment and have drawn their last two games 0-0. We need to ensure this doesn''t finish goalless. Probably best to get in their faces and go for it from the start. 4-4-2 for me, trying to play 3 centre mids with one of them as Johnson wouldn''t be a good move based on his season so far. Play the wingers on their stronger foot so we can get the crosses in and hopefully some goal mouth action. Russell Martin as captain.RuddyMartin, Bennett, Turner, OlssonRedmond, Fer, Howson, PilkingtonHooper, RVW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Media_Student 0 Posted November 4, 2013 Why not go all out attack! (assuming all players below are fit)RuddyWhittaker Martin Bassong OlssonFer HowsonHoolahanRVW Elmander HooperSubs: Bunn, Turner or Bennett, Garrido, Johnson, Redmond, Pilkington, SnodgrassIf Redmond or Snodgrass aren''t fit, replace with Becchio and Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted November 4, 2013 RuddyMartinTurnerBennettOlssonRedmondFerHowsonPilksHoolahanHooper.4.4.1.1 - lets take it to them and really shake it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted November 4, 2013 We are shorn of Tettey until 2014, so we really have to pick the most reliable back four we can find. Most seem agreed that Bennett must come in, but there is a difference over whom he replaces, - Turner or Bassong? Why not replace both CBs, neither of who has played very well recently, and play Martin and Bennett in the centre. Martin is a better CB than RB, in the view of many, he organises the defence against free-kicks, and generally urges players. He would be both captains on the day, and do the role very well. Whittaker would come in at RB. We have to see what, if anything, can be done to improve the performances of the present CBs, and resting them for three weeks may be what they need to get their heads or bodies right. Whether Redmond will be fit immediately is unknown to us outside, but he has pulled a muscle and I wouldn''t count on him for the next game, and the two week break could be right for him. The same could be said of RvW, who might be fit even for the next match. My team would be:RuddyWhittaker Martin Bennett Olsson (or Garrido if Olsson has to play further forward)Redmond (or Pilks) Fer Howson Pilks (or Olsson, or Johnson if Redmond is not fit)RvW BecchioSubs - who''s available? I would include Josh Murphy, plus Bassong, Turner, Garrido, Hooper, etc. Is Elmander worth a place on the bench? One final question. We have seen the two Murphy brothers as perhaps the best prospects at the moment. Is there anyone else in the U21 team who could be on the bench, central midfielder or defender? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeelansGlove 0 Posted November 4, 2013 My Team would be Ruddy Martin Bennett Bassong GarridoWhittaker FerSnoddgrass OllsonHooper RVWNever going to happen though.More of the same 1 upfront maybe 2 for the last 5 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted November 4, 2013 Our midfield gets over-run if we play a 4 and we dont have the defenders drilled in playing a back 3 - so for me it has to be either a 4-1-4-1 or preferably a 4-2-3-1. Its the system the players know, performed well against upto and including Cardiff and should be enough against wet sham. RuddyMartin Turner Bennett Garrido Fer JohnsonSnodgrass Howson Pilkington RvW Whittaker and Hooper were woeful on Sat and dont really deserve to even make the bench. Seb simply has not been himself and so Bennett deserves his chance. Olsson is a defensive calamity every game and thats why Garry is back - we have to shore up the back line. 0-0 at half time means we can still win. Play the above formation with a pressing game a la stoke away. I am confident of a win then We cant go gung ho - BJ does not offer the same defensive solidity that Tettey gives and we are so suspect to a counter attack - both Citehs opening goals came through us committing too many men forward and having susbsequent space exploited when we gave the ball away. We have not beaten Wet Sham in 6 home games and not since the opening game of the season have we scored more than 1 goal in a prem game. This is going to be a close tense tight game, so being secure at the back is essential. Snoddy (or more optimistically Redmond) & RvW back we have this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellowBlood 0 Posted November 4, 2013 RuddyWhittaker Bennett Turner OlssonRedmond Fer Howson Pilkington RvWHooper Bunn Martin Bassong Garrido Snoddy Becchio Murphy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites