stew79 0 Posted January 29, 2015 First post so go easy on me, I''ve been a fan for 25 years and lurked for a few years on this forum.What are peoples'' thoughts on our best 11? My suggestion here:Jerome Hooper HoolahanJohnson Redmond TetteyOlsson Bassong Turner Martin RuddyDiamond formation. It plays our best two strikers, our most creative player (Hoolahan), balance in the CB and MC positions (left footers). Tettey covers Redmond and Johnson covers Olsson when they bomb forward. Can replace Redmond with Howson to make more solid. Bennett may be a better option than Turner when fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted January 29, 2015 I wouldn''t overly disagree with that. On paper and on their day that probably is close to being our best side.However, I would be tempted to switch O''Neil for Tettey, simply because his use of the ball is so much better.At the moment though, I am surprised people are suggesting the diamond midfield as the answer to our problems. Our defense is shot in terms of confidence and being settled at the moment. That makes it a little fragile.Playing a diamond midfield invites attacks out wide, typically where pace lurks. It could expose the defense more, and at this point in time, I''d say we''d be better served trying to get some clean sheets rather than try the score more than them approach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E I E I E I O 0 Posted January 29, 2015 Welcome for me it is as follows:RuddyOllson Bassong Bennett GarridoRedmond Howson Tettey We really need a Left MidJerome and HoopsWes to be used as an impact sub or make up a 5 man midfield for 1 up front or to replace Tettey for games against poor sides at home! Note no Russell Martin or Turner or Whittacker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew79 0 Posted January 29, 2015 [quote user="chicken"]I wouldn''t overly disagree with that. On paper and on their day that probably is close to being our best side.However, I would be tempted to switch O''Neil for Tettey, simply because his use of the ball is so much better.At the moment though, I am surprised people are suggesting the diamond midfield as the answer to our problems. Our defense is shot in terms of confidence and being settled at the moment. That makes it a little fragile.Playing a diamond midfield invites attacks out wide, typically where pace lurks. It could expose the defense more, and at this point in time, I''d say we''d be better served trying to get some clean sheets rather than try the score more than them approach.[/quote]Agree with you re. O''Neil''s use of the ball, his set piece delivery probably best in the squad too. Tettey benefits in terms of his energy and ground he can cover... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted January 29, 2015 RuddyRB R.Bennett Bassong OlssonTettey JohnsonRedmond Howson/Hoolahan/Hooper LMJeromeCant decide between Howson, Hooper or Hoolahan. Definately need a RB and a LM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted January 29, 2015 Difficult question. Not necessarily our best players, but one configuration I would like to see if players are fit and in form is - RuddyWhittaker Martin Bassong Garrido Redmond O''Neill Tettey Ollson Vadis GrabbanBench - Rudd, Lafferty, Jerome,Hooper, R.Bennett, Howson, Murphy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stew79 0 Posted January 29, 2015 Where I would strengthen this window is LM as we have no cover for Johnson (and haven''t replaced Surman/Pilkington). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ruthers1 0 Posted January 29, 2015 Simple, it''s our U21s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
