OutByEaster? Posted August 2, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 2, 2016 I really can't imagine Okore at right back - it would be very unnatural for him - I'm okay with Hutton, Bacuna is a passable right back at this level...just, Richards could play there but I don't like him - Lyden would be the natural choice if you don't like those three I think - at a push I'd rather try Gardner there than Okore. Sanchez is very good at breaking up play - but sadly he's now got about three colossal mistakes a games in him - for me he's too much of a liability regardless of his good points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3-1 defeat. More changes needed. And fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Gollini Hutton Elphick Baker Amavi Tshibola Gardner Bacuna Ayew Grealish Gestede Maybe not the team I'd choose but I think that's what it will be. I'd be very happy with the draw at this stage. If McCormack comes off in time that could change things dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 7 hours ago, darrenm said: I'd play: Gollini Okore Elphick Baker Amavi Sanchez Westwood Tshibola Grealish Ayew Gestede Subs: Steer, Hutton, Cissokho, Bacuna, Gardner, Sinclair, Kozak Reasoning: Hutton is a major drag on every attack, nullifying us every time by demanding the ball in the wrong place, not overlapping when he should and then being right at the heart of why we lost the ball for a dangerous counter attack. But he's committed so he grudgingly gets a place on the bench. Okore has shown some great pace previously and naturally seems to drift out wide anyway so he would slot in at right back with no problems. Cissokho is pretty bad all around so if Amavi is in any way fit he gets in. Sanchez is great at breaking up play and when encouraged to keep it simple and play it on, he's really effective there. He'll have a mistake a game but match sharpness will come with games. For all his detractors, Westwood is still a very tidy player who can pick some great passes now and again. Tshibola showed real drive on Saturday and looks to be a decent replacement for Gueye. Grealish because he's going to tear defences apart this season. Ayew and Gestede up front with Ayew looking to run off Gestede's flick ons or knock downs. Really could do with a bit more there but it's all we've got. Like the look of this team. I mean, it won't happen but I like the look of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Gollini Hutton Elphick Clark Amavi Sanchez Westwood Tshibola Grealish Ayew McCormack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 20 hours ago, darrenm said: I'd play: Gollini Okore Elphick Baker Amavi Sanchez Westwood Tshibola Grealish Ayew Gestede Subs: Steer, Hutton, Cissokho, Bacuna, Gardner, Sinclair, Kozak Reasoning: Hutton is a major drag on every attack, nullifying us every time by demanding the ball in the wrong place, not overlapping when he should and then being right at the heart of why we lost the ball for a dangerous counter attack. But he's committed so he grudgingly gets a place on the bench. Okore has shown some great pace previously and naturally seems to drift out wide anyway so he would slot in at right back with no problems. Cissokho is pretty bad all around so if Amavi is in any way fit he gets in. Sanchez is great at breaking up play and when encouraged to keep it simple and play it on, he's really effective there. He'll have a mistake a game but match sharpness will come with games. For all his detractors, Westwood is still a very tidy player who can pick some great passes now and again. Tshibola showed real drive on Saturday and looks to be a decent replacement for Gueye. Grealish because he's going to tear defences apart this season. Ayew and Gestede up front with Ayew looking to run off Gestede's flick ons or knock downs. Really could do with a bit more there but it's all we've got. Terrible line up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaib2004 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't think this will happen.... and I really don't know if it would work but looking at our squad I think 3-5-2 would work for us. Gives extra protecting to us at the back with our full backs flying forward Only draw backs I couldn't think of a better wingback than Bacuna and Westwood would need to be replaced. ----------------------------Gollini---------------------------- ---------Okore----------Elphick------------Baker-------- Bacuna---------Westwood----Tshibola--------------Amavi -----------------------------Grealish----------------------------- ----------------Ayew-------------------McCormack------------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 22 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: I really can't imagine Okore at right back - it would be very unnatural for him - I'm okay with Hutton, Bacuna is a passable right back at this level...just, Richards could play there but I don't like him - Lyden would be the natural choice if you don't like those three I think - at a push I'd rather try Gardner there than Okore. Sanchez is very good at breaking up play - but sadly he's now got about three colossal mistakes a games in him - for me he's too much of a liability regardless of his good points. Re: Okore. He was covering quite wide in his masterclass against Chelsea which makes me think he'd be fine at RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Gollini Hutton - Elphick - Okore - Amavi Tshibola - Sanchez - Gardner Grealish McCormack - Ayew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 2 hours ago, abdomlahor said: Gollini Hutton - Elphick - Okore - Amavi Tshibola - Sanchez - Gardner Grealish McCormack - Ayew Sanchez and Hutton need replacing but I like the rest although I worry how narrow that formation is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No way Amavi starts, we need to be careful and ease him in. Could be useful and exploit tired legs/minds to nick a consolation goal in the last 15mins. Sanchez should be no where near the side. Him and Hutton should be given crayons and a coloring in set while the game goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Gollini Okore Elphick Baker Lyden Amavi/Bennet Tshibola Ayew Gardner Grealish McGoals (if we get him) reasoning Gooooooooool because we no longer have a Goooooooooose no recognised RB and with Amavi not 100% match fit or Bennet as possible LB we need more bodies covering them so 3 at the back for me. This also avoids a back 2 of being unbalanced (Okore or Elphick as CBL) This gives us a back 5 defending and wing backs adding numbers to our midfield and/or pushing on in attacks. With Tshibola as DM our midfield 3 dont have to be so spread with wing backs helping flood the midfield. We'll have McGoal as the focal point of attack with plenty of support from mainly Ayew and Grealish while Gardner pulls a few strings. So plenty of bodies back and condensed when defending, not being outnumbered/dominated in midfield, with a chance of getting on the attack. I still think we'll lose :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 3-2 Villa - Elphick, Tshibola and McCormack, got shades of 1991 all over it. Maybe, hopefully! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villafan306 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Here is my guess for the line up: -----------------Gollini-------------------- Hutton---Elphick---Baker---Cissoko --------Westwood---Gardner----------- Bacuna---------Ayew----------Grealish -----------------Gestede------------------- It's hardly going to give Sheffield Wednesday sleepless nights or excite anyone on here but it is the logical line up. I can't see Amavi being fit enough to start this one. McCormack (assuming he signs) most likely wont start 4 days after signing - perhaps a cameo from the bench. As much as I'd love to see Tshibola start I think he will have to work his way into the squad. With another 3 games in the following 10 days (especially the EFL Cup game against Luton on Wednesday) there is plenty of time for Lyden, Okore, Green, Bennett, Tshibola and Hepburn-Murphy to get game time over the coming weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 As galling as it would be to see us smacked again on live TV in our first game in the Championship, I'd rather that than a win and the subsequent false sense of security in a strange way. The season won't be defined by this one game, but may well be by the aftermath and signings we make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted August 4, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2016 85-nil to us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 4, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 4, 2016 Assuming nothing changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 21 minutes ago, BOF said: Assuming nothing changes. Would definitely say that lineup separates the sheep from the goats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I think McCormack will slot straight into the starting XI at the expense of Gestede, but don't expect many more changes from the Boro starting XI I think we'll line up as follows (not my choice, but what I believe RDM will pick) .................Gollini Hutton.Elphick.Baker.Cissokho .....Westwood.Gardner Bacuna.....Ayew.....Grealish .........McCormack Subs: Bunn, Okore, Bennett, Tshibola, Sanchez, Green, Gestede I expect a tight game - heart says 0-1 but head says 1-1 (McCormack with a debut belter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) If there's no Amavi yet I'm expecting this: Gollini Hutton - Elphick - Baker - Cissokho Tshibola - Westwood Ayew - McCormack - Grealish Gestede Subs: Steer, Okore, Bennett, Bacuna, Gardner, Green, H-Murphy I'd personally give Gardner the nod over Westwood. Edited August 4, 2016 by VILLAMARV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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