Jammy Yellow 0 Posted July 10, 2014 Ok, its a pretty pointless task but just for a bit of fun. If we were to keep the squad we currently have, who would be in your starting 11 and why. What tactics etc.. Ruddy Whittaker Bennett Martin Olson Tettey Howson Fer Redmond RVW Lafferty Redmond to act as a floater between midfield and attack. NOT just in centre but left and right side too. Got the speed and fitness to do the job. Will not perform Hoolahan role of making things happen but to run round, attacking full backs and chasing loose balls.RVW to be our goalscorer with Lafferty a target man to knock things down to him. Fullbacks bombing forward with Tettey covering to form a back 3 when on the attack.With redmond fullfilling that role it would mean the team would be fluid and able to spring an attack from all directions of the pitch. Instead of having two set wingers whos job would be to hog the line. What you guys think?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,719 Posted July 10, 2014 [quote user="Jammy Yellow"] Ruddy Whittaker Bennett Martin Olson Tettey Howson Fer Redmond RVW Lafferty [/quote]I think we may get another right back and I would put Turner in ahead of Bennett. Tettey Fer Howson in midfield should have done the business last season, but did not play that many games together - and so the jury is out on them as a midfield three. Like the idea of Redmond behind RVW and Lafferty - and Lafferty can play wide too. How about three centre backs with tho wing backs. Basically a 352 with Redmond being more of a "floater" with a strong emphasis on attack, but with able wing backs to cover the defence - cover being something we lacked last season Ruddy Bennett Martin TurnerE. Bennett Fer Howson Olsson Redmond RVW Lafferty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 847 Posted July 10, 2014 4-4-2RuddyMartinTurnerBennettOlssonBennettFerTetteyRedmondGrabbanRvW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
# 0 Posted July 10, 2014 [quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="Jammy Yellow"] Ruddy Whittaker Bennett Martin Olson Tettey Howson Fer Redmond RVW Lafferty [/quote]I think we may get another right back and I would put Turner in ahead of Bennett. Tettey Fer Howson in midfield should have done the business last season, but did not play that many games together - and so the jury is out on them as a midfield three. Like the idea of Redmond behind RVW and Lafferty - and Lafferty can play wide too. How about three centre backs with tho wing backs. Basically a 352 with Redmond being more of a "floater" with a strong emphasis on attack, but with able wing backs to cover the defence - cover being something we lacked last season Ruddy Bennett Martin TurnerE. Bennett Fer Howson Olsson Redmond RVW Lafferty[/quote] No Hooper who does score goals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Media_Student 0 Posted July 10, 2014 (4-3-3) Ruddy, Martin, Turner, R.Bennett, Olsson, Tettey, Fer, Howson, Redmond, Hooper, RVWor(4-1-2-1-2) Ruddy, Martin, Turner, Bennett, Olsson, Fer, Redmond, Pilkington, Hoolahan, RVW, Hooperor(4-2-3-1) Ruddy, Martin, Turner, Bennett, Olsson, Fer, Howson, Redmond, Hoolahan, Pilkington, RVWRegardless of that, we have a very good squad for a championship side and you could easily replace any of those players and maintain quality. Lafferty, Grabban, E.Bennett, Johnson, Garrido, Bassong, Whittaker to name a few, are all capable and retains a starting XI that should beat anyone in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted July 10, 2014 RuddyWhittaker Martin Turner OlssonTettey Howson JohnsonRedmond Hooper Grabban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 847 Posted July 10, 2014 I don''t trust RvW or Hooper as a lone striker after last season! Grabban or Lafferty but probably the former as Laffs isn''t an out and out goal getter would get the nod then.Basically:Grabban is an all rounder, could fit most systems but we have better technical strikers.RvW is a no go in a 1, needs a "slave to bring him chances but probably our best technical strikerHooper is similar to above but more composure and natural striking ability than techniqueLafferty is there to be a number 2 forward. He''ll get the odd goal but he''s there to link up play and ruffle feathers.Becchio is a potential alternative option if we go 1 up top but will probably leave.Therefore I think the best combo is 2 up top with either Grabban or Lafferty with either RvW or Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbncfc1 0 Posted July 10, 2014 We need a couple of midfielders who can actually pass the ball Imo main reason for relegation last season as we could never build any pressure on anybody as they would just kick the ball out of play numerous times in a game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted July 10, 2014 I agree about the midfield. Fer will be off im sure. Need someone with Howson i reckon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,272 Posted July 10, 2014 In my head that might well be the strongest set of forwards/strikers that we have had for a long time. The problem is that, in reality, we have yet to witness them firing up, either because of last year''s floppery or because they are new. On paper ...................... etc., etc., etc. I would be very happy to hit those Championship defences with this strike-force, including Lucy, and believe that the quality and quantity is there in order to cope with the 46 game, rough and tumble season that confronts us. Rather rely on the likelihood of an £8m Dutch-capped (excuse me) RVW finally coming good that the equine prowess of a Frank Nouble, which is their lot down the road ..... and they are currently and universally bigging up their chances for the coming season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ooh Ahh Lee Power 2 Posted July 10, 2014 RuddyWhittaker - Martin - Turner - OlssonFer - JohnsonBennett - Redmond - GrabbanHooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammy Yellow 0 Posted July 10, 2014 Wiz It was a tough one not to include Hoops but I felt Lafferty might do a better job for the system i would use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted July 10, 2014 RuddyWhittaker Martin Turner Olsson (if still here) TetteyRedmond Howson Bennett Grabban Hooper (if still here) 4-1-3-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted July 10, 2014 RuddyWhittaker Turner Bassong OlssonRedmond Howson Fer Pilkington Lafferty Grabban I''ve just guessed with the strikers because I got fed up of watching RVW and Hooper''s feeble efforts last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted July 10, 2014 ------------------Ruddy-----------------------Martin--Bassong--Bennett---Bennet---------Tettey--------Olsson------------Fer--------Howson-------------------Hooper---Grabban----------pace and counter attack...just the way Adams predictably likes it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirkstall Yellow 0 Posted July 10, 2014 Assuming no one else leaves:RuddyWhitaker, Bennet, Martin, OlssonBennet, Howson, Fer, RedmondGrabban, Hoopsand dropping grabban for Tettey is we need a 451.easy. where did i put old Neeyuls phone number...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted July 10, 2014 ruddy martin bennett maguire garridoredmond howson johnson murphy hughes laffertyhooper, fer & olsson are likely to be sold, buy will hughes and harry maguireb team ruddwhittaker turner some1 some2 tetteymurphy surman hoolahan pilkington grabban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari_2 0 Posted July 10, 2014 >buy will hughes I''ll have some of what you''ve been taking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 56 Posted July 10, 2014 Ruddy Whittaker, Turner, Martin, Olsson Howson, TetteyFerGrabban, RvW, Pilkington Subs: Rudd, R.Bennett, Johnson, E.Bennett, Redmond, Lafferty, Hooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted July 10, 2014 [quote user="KeiranShikari"]>buy will hughes I''ll have some of what you''ve been taking.[/quote]i dont think its impossibleif city were really in the running for mccormack then we have the money to spend, we certainly will have once fer, hooper, olsson and (hopefully not) redmond have gonewe would be a step up from Derbyi think the biggest problem would be convincing him playing for neil adams is a better option than shteve mcclaren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hazza9 0 Posted July 10, 2014 4-3-3GK. RuddyLB. OlssonCB. TurnerCB. BassongRB. MartinDM. FerCM. Howson CM. HoolahanLF. PilksST. RVWRF. RedmondRudd, Bennett, Johnson, Surman, Grabban, Hooper, Lafferty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip J Fry 0 Posted July 10, 2014 I think Adams will go with something like this against Wolves (obviously open to change with departures and more buys) RuddyWhittaker Martin Turner OlssonE. Bennett Howson Fer Redmond (with licence to drift inside) Laffery Hooper4-4-2''s, whilst somewhat limiting at the highest level of football where 5 man midfields have become common, are usually quite succesful in the lower leagues where it remains the default formation in most cases or where most teams lack the skill or nous to utilise the man advantage if they play a 4-5-1 variant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted July 10, 2014 RuddyMartin Bennett turner Ollson Fer TetteyBennett Hoolahan Redmond Hooper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 331 Posted July 10, 2014 4231 for me - have gone with those players I expect to be here come season start RuddyMartin Turner Bennett Garrrido Tettey Howson Grabban Redmond Pilkington Lafferty or RvW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newton 0 Posted July 11, 2014 A lot of deluded fools on this thread if u think Adams going to start with the WolfDid any of u see him play live last season he was pathetic - no chance of a starting birth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 331 Posted July 11, 2014 people are also misguided if they think lafferty or grabban are better footballers than hooper or rvw, i have no doubt they may flourish under adams tactics at a lower standard of football but if they do then so would last years strikers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted July 11, 2014 I don''t know zip, if RVW is still here, I think he has a lot to prove. He has the technical ability but had an awful season and he needs to prove that he''s better than Grabban (who now a proven goalscorer in this league). Although if playing to their potentials, RVW is a great player from the games I saw him play for Sporting, whereas I have only heard thing about Grabban (works hard, but not very clinical) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 2,399 Posted July 11, 2014 [quote user="iron_stan"][quote user="KeiranShikari"]>buy will hughes I''ll have some of what you''ve been taking.[/quote]i dont think its impossibleif city were really in the running for mccormack then we have the money to spend, we certainly will have once fer, hooper, olsson and (hopefully not) redmond have gonewe would be a step up from Derbyi think the biggest problem would be convincing him playing for neil adams is a better option than shteve mcclaren [/quote] He''s just signed a new 4 year deal at Derby, but even if that wasn''t the case Norwich would have no hope in signing him. He''d never leave Derby to move to another Championship side and if Premier League clubs got news he was available then at least 4 or 5 would come in for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted July 11, 2014 if offered enough money he would probably move to yeovil theyve all got a price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites