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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 18, 2015 20:01:43 GMT
Choices choices, the dilemmas that come with a quality squad. I have a feeling that it wouldn't be beneficial to Joselu's introduction to the premier league by pitting him against a pumped up Huth. Better to watch how the game develops and bring him on for the last half hour.
I'd like to see Walters and Crouch starting.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Sept 18, 2015 20:05:36 GMT
Choices choices, the dilemmas that come with a quality squad. I have a feeling that it wouldn't be beneficial to Joselu's introduction to the premier league by pitting him against a pumped up Huth. Better to watch how the game develops and bring him on for the last half hour. I'd like to see Walters and Crouch starting. Other than against Arsenal at home, I'd never play Walters and crouch in the same starting 11. I hoped I'd seen the last of that enthralling duo in tandem some time ago. We are totally pedestrian when those two take to the pitch in the same starting 11. We surely aren't desperate enough to resort to this yet?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2015 20:36:46 GMT
I think Joselu will get the nod. But personally I'd go for Walters as he as the strength to give it huth back
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2015 20:42:47 GMT
I have to say Joselu as he is the future and Crouch and Walters are the past so if he doesn't play him are we getting rid as he has far from impressed so far, however some players need a lucky in off the arse goal to spark their confidence so yeh stick him in.
We can always change things round at half time if it's not looking good Crouch is always better when the defence are tired and give him more space to exploit .
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Post by huddy on Sept 18, 2015 20:44:04 GMT
Yeah because he never will have played against centre halves like that before will he? He has, and he's been totally lost and ineffective. As a career in the Champuons league and a one in two ratio for England would have course indicate
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Post by huddy on Sept 18, 2015 20:45:31 GMT
Choices choices, the dilemmas that come with a quality squad. I have a feeling that it wouldn't be beneficial to Joselu's introduction to the premier league by pitting him against a pumped up Huth. Better to watch how the game develops and bring him on for the last half hour. I'd like to see Walters and Crouch starting. Other than against Arsenal at home, I'd never play Walters and crouch in the same starting 11. I hoped I'd seen the last of that enthralling duo in tandem some time ago. We are totally pedestrian when those two take to the pitch in the same starting 11. We surely aren't desperate enough to resort to this yet? Managers resort to pragmatism when their jobs are on the line. Not far off now
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Post by davejohnno1 on Sept 18, 2015 20:46:48 GMT
Other than against Arsenal at home, I'd never play Walters and crouch in the same starting 11. I hoped I'd seen the last of that enthralling duo in tandem some time ago. We are totally pedestrian when those two take to the pitch in the same starting 11. We surely aren't desperate enough to resort to this yet? Managers resort to pragmatism when their jobs are on the line. Not far off now :-) If Hughes job is on the Lin than our owners and board of directors are idiots!
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Sept 18, 2015 20:58:54 GMT
I think you underplay Walters' qualities. At worst he adds his own brand of chaos, that others can/should capitalize on. I've reached the point of thinking SJW was a spent force and each time he's returned and confounded me. That spell with Bojan last autumn he was mint and actually had some of those skills and the odd trick that would perhaps be indicative of your 'good' footballer criteria. It's probably semantics to quibble about if he's a 'good' footballer or not. Jonny will effectively be playing for his future this season, he's not the type to let it fizzle out. I'm anticipating some barnstormers from him.
And I love Crouchie for his brain and feet as much as his awkward height. I havn't got the stats to back it up, but it strikes me that Crouchie gets penalised more for climbing against smaller defenders. He should play but enabled to use his feet. With Shaq, or whoever buzzing around him. It's a different dynamic Dave. Hope you're well mate.
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Post by numpty40 on Sept 18, 2015 21:01:09 GMT
Other than against Arsenal at home, I'd never play Walters and crouch in the same starting 11. I hoped I'd seen the last of that enthralling duo in tandem some time ago. We are totally pedestrian when those two take to the pitch in the same starting 11. We surely aren't desperate enough to resort to this yet? Managers resort to pragmatism when their jobs are on the line. Not far off now We'll see if he resorts to pragmatism tomorrow then. If he doesn't I take it you will admit you've been a bit of a drama queen.
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Post by mailman44 on Sept 18, 2015 21:02:08 GMT
Got to be Joselu if Mame is crocked.
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Post by robwahlmann on Sept 18, 2015 21:25:50 GMT
Tricky one. Personally, I wouldn't be against sticking Walters up top. He's got something to prove, especially up against Huth. My choice too!
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Post by Kjones9 on Sept 18, 2015 21:26:33 GMT
He has, and he's been totally lost and ineffective. As a career in the Champuons league and a one in two ratio for England would have course indicate And how old was he then? Every single game he's played for Stoke City (and it has been a lot) where he's been against a rough, bullying type centre half, he wilts. But I know it's hardly a subject where I'll get a rational response from you.
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Post by Kjones9 on Sept 18, 2015 21:26:58 GMT
Other than against Arsenal at home, I'd never play Walters and crouch in the same starting 11. I hoped I'd seen the last of that enthralling duo in tandem some time ago. We are totally pedestrian when those two take to the pitch in the same starting 11. We surely aren't desperate enough to resort to this yet? Managers resort to pragmatism when their jobs are on the line. Not far off now You know nothing.
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Post by BuzzB on Sept 18, 2015 22:18:56 GMT
Please no Crouchy and Walters on the same pitch! God forbid.
Butland Johnson Cameron Muni Pieters whelan MVG Arnie Bojan Shaq Doofy or Joselu
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Sept 18, 2015 22:23:00 GMT
Walters in the hole for me behind Joselu or Arnie
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Post by muglump on Sept 19, 2015 8:21:24 GMT
I see diouf is a doubt. As a general poll, who would you prefer to play his role, crouch or joselu?
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Post by FullerMagic on Sept 19, 2015 8:57:17 GMT
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Post by baltipiesmuggler on Sept 19, 2015 9:11:16 GMT
Can't see us going with Crouchy, which begs the question why we give him a new deal at all.
If we had intent to bring Joselu in then it seems an odd move. Mind you, very useful player off the bench if needed - but is that enough for him?
For me, we need to give Joselu another crack in front of a home crowd if Diouf isn't ready. No more players out of position in our attack - it's not worked at all.
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Post by heavysoul on Sept 19, 2015 9:59:52 GMT
I think start with Joselu see how it goes then bring Crouch on he's good on the ball brings others into the game. Target man for Anie and Shaqiri as they put crosses in.
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Post by Fred Ferret on Sept 19, 2015 10:03:31 GMT
If it has to be, Joselu to start, then Crouchy to knock one in late.
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Post by johnnysoul60 on Sept 19, 2015 10:16:59 GMT
Walters right Shaquiri left if bojan makes it whoever is playing best with him in training if not whoever plays best with ireland
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Post by devondumpling on Sept 19, 2015 13:23:07 GMT
Well done FM. Walters it is.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2015 13:27:03 GMT
Walters linked very well with Bojan last season, let's hope that partnership continues today.
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Post by elystokie on Sept 20, 2015 13:35:46 GMT
I've nothing against Walters playing centre forward mate and advocated it on many times ......it's on the wing that he drifts out of games It's between him and Joselu True, Walters is probably more effective up front than on the wing, MH will hopefully know how he's played when up against Huth in training and he may base his decision on that. If Walters has shown signs he can re-establish the understanding he had with Bojan last season MH may be tempted to start both. (whistle) :D
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