Popular Post blunther Posted August 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2023 The season starts here maybe? 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunther Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 I think we need to ring the changes after that farce, as much as we can anyway. Martinez Cash Carlos Torres Digne Luiz Tielemans Diaby Coutinho Philogene Watkins Squad already feels thin now when you try and make a bunch of changes with the injuries we've got. Any optimism about a successful league campaign alongside a shit at Europe feels long gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Saw "cup final" and thought all was right in the world again with @TheAuthority doing what he does best but alas.... Watched a bit of Everton today and they're just the same as last season and the season before e.g. not very good with no real belief they can score. And Michael Keane starting still. Even with the injuries I think we'll be reasonably comfortable 3-1 winners which will get everyone overexcited until Burnley beat us... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, blunther said: I think we need to ring the changes after that farce, as much as we can anyway. Martinez Cash Carlos Torres Digne Luiz Tielemans Diaby Coutinho Philogene Watkins Squad already feels thin now when you try and make a bunch of changes with the injuries we've got. Any optimism about a successful league campaign alongside a shit at Europe feels long gone. No need to take McGinn or Kamara out just on one game imo, Cash is far more at risk as you could get away with Chambers starting at RB for this. Could be one for JPB to get a first taste of prem football as they'll sit back so we'll have plenty of possession. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 12, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 12, 2023 I think Kamara is a lucky boy, he had a horrible game, but Tielemans was if anything worse. I'd go: ------------------------------Martinez------------------------------- Cash---------Diego Carlos---------Pau--------------Digne -------------------Kamara-------------Luiz------------------------ --------------McGinn------------------Coutinho---------------- -----------------------Diaby--------Watkins---------------------- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Just now, OutByEaster? said: I think Kamara is a lucky boy, he had a horrible game, but Tielemans was if anything worse. I'd go: ------------------------------Martinez------------------------------- Cash---------Diego Carlos---------Pau--------------Digne -------------------Kamara-------------Luiz------------------------ --------------McGinn------------------Coutinho---------------- -----------------------Diaby--------Watkins---------------------- Everton played all of Gana, Garner, Onana and Doucoure today and can't see much changing for next week so not sure where a Coutinho type is going to find space to play 1-2s around the box. Think a natural wide player is a better fit and given Bailey can't possibly start after serving that first half today JPB for an hour to see how he gets on is an interesting shout I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, blunther said: I think we need to ring the changes after that farce, as much as we can anyway. Martinez Cash Carlos Torres Digne Luiz Tielemans Diaby Coutinho Philogene Watkins Squad already feels thin now when you try and make a bunch of changes with the injuries we've got. Any optimism about a successful league campaign alongside a shit at Europe feels long gone. Frankensquad - literally giving me 2016 vibes Edited August 12, 2023 by Callum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2023 Probably 1-3 loss. We don't concede less than 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, OutByEaster? said: I think Kamara is a lucky boy, he had a horrible game, but Tielemans was if anything worse. I'd go: ------------------------------Martinez------------------------------- Cash---------Diego Carlos---------Pau--------------Digne -------------------Kamara-------------Luiz------------------------ --------------McGinn------------------Coutinho---------------- -----------------------Diaby--------Watkins---------------------- Yeah think I'd go pretty much the same. Would drop Cash ideally but I'm not sure Konsa there is the answer especially in a game we'll need to break the opposition down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I just stick with the team that started with the obvious exception of Pau for Mings. We should beat Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJCB Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 I’d go Martinez Konsa* Carlos Pau Digne Kamara** Luiz mcginn Coutinho Diaby Watkins *main reason for shifting konsa to RB is to bring Carlos in for extra height against a dyche side **similar to the above, I’d keep kamara in for his height against Everton but otherwise his position should be seriously under threat now with tielemans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Really could do with a clean sheet to build a bit of confidence in what will be a new defensive back line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 12, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2023 We go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Thought we should do this side against Newcastle and not much has changed about my process here. The only thing is that Bailey is better at home but we will have most of the ball and are in desperate need of 1v1 winners on the outside. Martinez Cash Konsa Carlos Pau McGinn Kamara Luiz Philogene Diaby Watkins In possession, let Cash and Philogene attack out wide. If we get ahead, we shift Pau to the middle and Digne on and go more defensive and take out Philogene. Martinez Konsa Carlos Pau Kamara Luiz Cash Mcginn Diaby Philogene Watkins Edited August 12, 2023 by DJBOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 They owe us big time after that pathetic shower of shit yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobs Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 We usually do well against Everton. Hope Calvert lewin doesn’t play as he will be a massive problem for Pau / Carlos or konsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 3 at the back for this one with no Mings. Think that's how we need to play until Pau is more settled in. Martinez Konsa Carlos Pau Bailey Kamara Luiz Mcginn Philogene Watkins Diaby Maybe. Anything less than a win now would be a disaster and really get the anxieties flowing. Confidence is shattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liono Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) I think our worst performance of the season is done and dusted. I'd going 4-4-2 for this one R to L Martinez Cash Konsa Torres Digne McGinn Kamara Luiz Tielemens Diaby Watkins McGinn and Tielemens will be very narrow, almost making it a 4-2-2-2. Edited August 13, 2023 by Liono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 4-0 just to correct that goal difference. Would not be surprised to see Zaniolo play if we get that sorted tomorrow/Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Tough week ahead for Emery and the players, as whatever news awaits us all re Tyrone, he’ll be missing as well as Buendia, Ramsey and Moreno. Four big players for us, who were all well drilled with our tactics, work ethic etc. Big big void to fill. At least as a slight positive, we may bring in a player or two this coming week and we’re playing an opponent who aren’t exactly confident right now. Dendoncker could return to training and the bench as well perhaps? I would go with something different in formation, as long as the players are confident with it? Carlos with his strength, experience and leadership qualities are now required I reckon? Cash and Digne would benefit from less defensive duties and could push up the flanks to support our offensive play: Martinez Konsa Carlos Pau Cash Digne Kamara Luiz McGinn Diaby Watkins Subs: Olsen, Revan, Chambers, Dendoncker, Tielemans, Philogene, Coutinho, Bailey, Archer. I’m going with a 2-1 win here. UTV Edit - the more I look at the team above the more I dislike it. It just lacks creativity. Perhaps McGinn can play in the Kamara role for this one and Coutinho in the hole? Edited August 13, 2023 by ferguson1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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