SplatCat 18 Posted February 5, 2014 I know you lot will probably be predicting a 7 nil win to Man City with relish but I''d like to share some positive feelings with you.Here''s my tactical masterplan..If we mirror what chelski did on monday we have a chance. We beat City last year fair and square, are deperate for a win and Citeh are depleted. If we stop Silva and Navas we''ve got a chance.So... RuddyMartin Bennet Bassong Olsson Tettey Johnson FerSnodgrass Redmond HooperLet''s sit back and then hit them hard. If we get a win or two out of our next few games we will nearly be there, and the way we played against Cardiff and Hull and even Manu I don''t think that''s impossible. We haven''t had a chance to field Tettey/Howson/Fer - our strongest midfield trio - yet this season, but this is pretty close to that, and chelsea proved that a midfield three isn''t necessarily defensive like some of you say and even hughton says sometimes to placate the fans. So let''s get behind them, and Hughton don''t be afraid to play 3 in midfield - we''ve looked best under Hughton''s management when we have played a 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pigman 0 Posted February 5, 2014 Love to believe you but one thing that worries me is we don''t have world class players like Chelsea but lets not spoil your dream as I am sure we would love it to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted February 5, 2014 Hughton will try and defend the draw from the first minute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoots 0 Posted February 5, 2014 Does anybody know what the situation is re Howson ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginja 43 Posted February 5, 2014 [quote user="SplatCat"]RuddyMartin Bennet Bassong Olsson Tettey Johnson FerSnodgrass Redmond Hooper [/quote]+1 to this, the midfield feels balanced and I think we need to stick with 4-5-1, clearly shown to be our strongest formations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,531 Posted February 5, 2014 4-6-0Almost no chance of winning. Our forwards never score anyway. And goal difference might matter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted February 5, 2014 [quote user="Ginja"][quote user="SplatCat"]Ruddy Martin Bennet Bassong Olsson Tettey Johnson Fer Snodgrass Redmond Hooper [/quote]+1 to this, the midfield feels balanced and I think we need to stick with 4-5-1, clearly shown to be our strongest formations.[/quote]Reckon it will be this but with Gutierrez in place of Redmond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nu_matik 184 Posted February 5, 2014 Ruddy Martin Bennet Bassong OlssonTettey Johnson FerSnodgrass Redmond HooperDefinitely.Im only keeping Bassong in over Yobo is due to not knowing how fit Yobo is, and also against a team like Man City you realy do need good understanding of each other, which our new guy obviously wont yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john in exile in leeds 4 Posted February 5, 2014 I like it ! Just one problem - you said:"Here''s my tactical masterplan.. "Unfortunately Hughton doesn''t do those ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howson is now! 0 Posted February 5, 2014 If we mirrored what Chelsea did, we''d be third! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SplatCat 18 Posted February 5, 2014 [quote user="jb"][quote user="Ginja"][quote user="SplatCat"]Ruddy Martin Bennet Bassong Olsson Tettey Johnson Fer Snodgrass Redmond Hooper [/quote]+1 to this, the midfield feels balanced and I think we need to stick with 4-5-1, clearly shown to be our strongest formations.[/quote]Reckon it will be this but with Gutierrez in place of Redmond. [/quote]yeh i think he probably will go with gutierrez but would like to see Redmond play given we will be on the back foot alot and will need some pace when we attack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites