Mantis Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I think Deano is going to do something a little off the wall for the final. I’m not sure what but he has mentioned Big Ron throwing Fenton in in 1994 completely out of the blue! Maybe SJM or young Barry? SJM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I think Deano is going to do something a little off the wall for the final. I’m not sure what but he has mentioned Big Ron throwing Fenton in in 1994 completely out of the blue! Maybe SJM or young Barry? Engels up front? I'm sure it would surprise Pep and catch him off guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mantis said: SJM? We’ve got ............., Super........,,,. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I think Deano is going to do something a little off the wall for the final. I’m not sure what but he has mentioned Big Ron throwing Fenton in in 1994 completely out of the blue! Maybe SJM or young Barry? 25 minutes ago, Mantis said: SJM? 24 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Engels up front? I'm sure it would surprise Pep and catch him off guard. Its gonna be taylor on the left side ahead of targett, taylor will be our main left side outlet going forward. Ace in the pack..... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, M_Afro said: I think Deano is going to do something a little off the wall for the final. I’m not sure what but he has mentioned Big Ron throwing Fenton in in 1994 completely out of the blue! Maybe SJM or young Barry? Difference between Big Ron’s team and this team is night and day Fenton was a surprise on that day but the rest of the team were all good players Aside from Jack and Mings the rest of this team are utter dog shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham t Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Let's be honest, when was the last time Dean surprised the fans with some tactical brilliance ? Where he surprises me is his faith in certain players who are obviously not Premiership standard. Still, as ever, I hope he can inspire the lads on Sunday and I will be delighted if he proves me wrong and gets everything right on the day. ATB VLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 26 minutes ago, Graham t said: Let's be honest, when was the last time Dean surprised the fans with some tactical brilliance ? Where he surprises me is his faith in certain players who are obviously not Premiership standard. Still, as ever, I hope he can inspire the lads on Sunday and I will be delighted if he proves me wrong and gets everything right on the day. ATB VLD. 8 games ago when he changed tactics and we won at Burnley 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I think the "surprise", if any, will be to play Keinan Davis up front with Ally Samatta. Then, have a central midfield three of Grealish, Luiz and Nakamba. A proper 5-3-2 formation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Villarocker said: I think the "surprise", if any, will be to play Keinan Davis up front with Ally Samatta. Then, have a central midfield three of Grealish, Luiz and Nakamba. A proper 5-3-2 formation. Why not. I just want him to try something. We will need to be much more direct against City otherwise they will score at will. Davis will give us a focal point and help to provide some crucial possession in their half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted February 29, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham t said: Let's be honest, when was the last time Dean surprised the fans with some tactical brilliance ? Where he surprises me is his faith in certain players who are obviously not Premiership standard. Still, as ever, I hope he can inspire the lads on Sunday and I will be delighted if he proves me wrong and gets everything right on the day. ATB VLD. Premier League* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Villarocker said: I think the "surprise", if any, will be to play Keinan Davis up front with Ally Samatta. Then, have a central midfield three of Grealish, Luiz and Nakamba. A proper 5-3-2 formation. This is my hope. We have to have a surprise element to have a chance tomorrow. Davis is that surprise element, the wild card who can bully Otamendi, who isnt great. Pep is meticulous in analysing the opposition and will already have set about his plan in nullifying us if we set up as he expects. Its my main gripe with Smith, we are very predictable in how we set up regardless of opposition. You have to set up against different opposition in different ways. As soon as we changed from the 4-3-3 we’d used all season at Burnley, they werent expecting it and found it hard to adjust. Ran riot as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwdriver Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 If Smith is using 1994 for inspiration why hasn't he had the lads training at Cadburys this week, and who's going to be the comedian on the coach? Drinkwater can do the Guy Whittingham role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham t Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Zatman said: 8 games ago when he changed tactics and we won at Burnley Blimey , if that is the only example of his tactical nous this season then it is no surprise that we are struggling. Surely he has more than one result all season in his locker? Plenty more examples when he has got it hopelessly wrong unfortunately . I expect him to pick the usual suspects and hope for the best..... ATB VLD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Pick up your p45 and sod off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Even if we play really well against City tomorrow, it's more than likely that we'll just go into the Leicester game and not even turn up. This is one of my biggest issues with Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Frustrating watching others pick up results whilst we continue to look hopeless. Another thrashing tomorrow wouldn’t surprise me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Could park the bus with something like: Nyland Guilbert - Engels - Mings - Hause Elmo - Konsa - Nakamba - Targett Grealish Samatta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elton Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, KentVillan said: Could park the bus with something like: Nyland Guilbert - Engels - Mings - Hause Elmo - Konsa - Nakamba - Targett Grealish Samatta Could be a good idea because even if Smith doesn’t want to park the bus, as soon as the games kicks off, we will most likely be forced back so it will look like we’re parking the bus anyway. So may as well have the right personnel on from the start to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 01/02/2020 at 15:57, Enda said: Fair, but we'll be in the relegation zone in a month. The next ten or so matches is very difficult. Today was massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Today has shown what our problem is, we lack fight. As individuals, there are too many softies in our side. I don't see fight and determination when I look at Hause, Konsa, Nakamba or Luiz. They are part of the side trying to protect our goal. Then, at the other end, there's no fight and grit in either of El Ghazi or Trezeguet. Watford should have had players booked against Liverpool but they rode their luck of being physical and are currently reaping the reward for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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