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Post by pottersrule on Feb 12, 2016 15:30:19 GMT
With Ryan and Geoff not playing ,that leaves us with the same pairing that Josh King destroyed whilst getting his hatrick for Blackburn. I'm a tad concerned he might have another field day.
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Post by FullerMagic on Feb 12, 2016 15:39:05 GMT
What an afternoon that was (gulp!)
Looks like King's been coming off the bench in the second half since they signed Afobe (mind you, he can shift too)
You do worry about Wolly and Muniesa against anyone with pace and power, that's for sure.
But as they're the only fit centre-halves, it'd be a bold move to plump for Johnson or Pieters ahead of them in the middle
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 12, 2016 15:42:04 GMT
The best bet is just to not worry about it. Try not to think about it or think about how good they were against Liverpool.
Both are fine individual players. Hopefully they can step up to the plate as a partnership. If Wooly is fit, I'm not concerned by him. Muniesa worries me far more.
I want to see him defending the width of the goalposts tomorrow, not chasing hopeless causes down the left wing.
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Post by muglump on Feb 12, 2016 15:42:22 GMT
I think it might be worth changing the formation and play a sweeper?
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Post by jezzascfc on Feb 12, 2016 15:45:19 GMT
The best bet is just to not worry about it. Try not to think about it or think about how good they were against Liverpool. Both are fine individual players. Hopefully they can step up to the plate as a partnership. If Wooly is fit, I'm not concerned by him. Muniesa worries me far more. I want to see him defending the width of the goalposts tomorrow, not chasing hopeless causes down the left wing. I think a few harsh words will have been said behind closed doors this week. I reckon we will see much improved performances from several players this weekend. |
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Post by CalgaryPotter on Feb 12, 2016 15:50:03 GMT
I don't expect us to play anywhere near as high up the pitch as we did against Blackburn. That was suicide against their pace and same applies tomorrow.
Sit back and counter, Bournemouth know no other way than to attack so there should be gaps that can be exploited if our front group are on song.
Time for an unsoiled sheet!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 15:51:01 GMT
There was a moment last week when Muni was giving Wolly some real words of encouragement as he was going up for a corner. They're not incapable of playing together, hopefully tomorrow will prove this!
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Feb 12, 2016 16:05:05 GMT
The best bet is just to not worry about it. Try not to think about it or think about how good they were against Liverpool. Both are fine individual players. Hopefully they can step up to the plate as a partnership. If Wooly is fit, I'm not concerned by him. Muniesa worries me far more. I want to see him defending the width of the goalposts tomorrow, not chasing hopeless causes down the left wing. I agree, Muni has looked in quite shoddy form this season, take out his performance against Liverpool and he's looked very shaky. |
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Post by davejohnno1 on Feb 12, 2016 16:07:01 GMT
The best bet is just to not worry about it. Try not to think about it or think about how good they were against Liverpool. Both are fine individual players. Hopefully they can step up to the plate as a partnership. If Wooly is fit, I'm not concerned by him. Muniesa worries me far more. I want to see him defending the width of the goalposts tomorrow, not chasing hopeless causes down the left wing. I agree, Muni has looked in quite shoddy form this season, take out his performance against Liverpool and he's looked very shaky. He started the season very poorly as well, Norwich and Tottenham especially. When he was eventually dropped, it was very much a case of rightly so. He then, as usual, got injured. |
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Post by PotterLog on Feb 12, 2016 16:09:55 GMT
I think it might be worth changing the formation and play a sweeper? A sweeper? Are you aware it's the 21st century now? |
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Feb 12, 2016 16:09:56 GMT
I agree, Muni has looked in quite shoddy form this season, take out his performance against Liverpool and he's looked very shaky. He started the season very poorly as well, Norwich and Tottenham especially. When he was eventually dropped, it was very much a case of rightly so. He then, as usual, got injured. I love Muni, but it seems without the presence of Ryan he goes for an adventure instead of staying in position, hopefully this has been worked on and we start to see the same player that finished last season so strongly, I suspect missing that penalty has also destroyed his confidence somewhat. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 12, 2016 16:13:19 GMT
You can't just blame those two for that day, the high line killed us.
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Post by muglump on Feb 12, 2016 16:31:42 GMT
I think it might be worth changing the formation and play a sweeper? A sweeper? Are you aware it's the 21st century now? I am - but it would confuse the opposition! |
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Post by potterglen on Feb 12, 2016 16:59:54 GMT
Stop the wing backs leaving their post and we'll be fine, it's become the norm and it leaves Arnie and Shaq without a clue as to their role. Back to defending with 4 with the occasional excursion.
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Feb 12, 2016 17:12:04 GMT
Tomorrow is the easiest game of the season for Howe in terms of tactical preparation.
He will have his team sit back, then play direct balls through the channels for Afobe/King, their midfield will get up quickly.
Also, we can't defend set pieces without Shawcross.
Unless we do something different and get rid of Muniesa we will get a good hiding.
Gutted Ryan is not back |
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Post by kustokie on Feb 12, 2016 17:12:01 GMT
I recall Muni and Wolly did play well together last season after Shawcross was injured. Let's hope last week's poor performance was down to Muni's rustiness and lack of PT. Fingers crossed and hang on!
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Post by kustokie on Feb 12, 2016 17:14:23 GMT
A sweeper? Are you aware it's the 21st century now? I am - but it would confuse the opposition! For about 5 minutes and then they'd have a field day. |
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Post by muglump on Feb 12, 2016 17:17:02 GMT
I am - but it would confuse the opposition! For about 5 minutes and then they'd have a field day. Why? It always used to work and would bolster a patchy defence |
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Post by nott1 on Feb 12, 2016 17:46:16 GMT
For about 5 minutes and then they'd have a field day. Why? It always used to work and would bolster a patchy defence It makes sense considering our CB's. |
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Post by adamsson on Feb 12, 2016 17:56:11 GMT
I think it might be worth changing the formation and play a sweeper? A sweeper? Are you aware it's the 21st century now? We do play a sweeper Jack Butland! It's a bit scary at times but you have to admire his ambition  |
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Post by Lesalanos on Feb 12, 2016 18:09:22 GMT
They played together last year against leicester and we won  |
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Post by pottersrule on Feb 12, 2016 18:15:15 GMT
The best bet is just to not worry about it. Try not to think about it or think about how good they were against Liverpool. Both are fine individual players. Hopefully they can step up to the plate as a partnership. If Wooly is fit, I'm not concerned by him. Muniesa worries me far more. I want to see him defending the width of the goalposts tomorrow, not chasing hopeless causes down the left wing. Easier said than done mate, i'm the sort that worries because i'm not worrying.That performance at Blackburn has scarred me for life,come to think of it another performance at Blackburn had the same effect remember Sonkogate? |
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Post by silverdollar on Feb 12, 2016 18:21:19 GMT
What an afternoon that was (gulp!) Looks like King's been coming off the bench in the second half since they signed Afobe (mind you, he can shift too) You do worry about Wolly and Muniesa against anyone with pace and power, that's for sure. But as they're the only fit centre-halves, it'd be a bold move to plump for Johnson or Pieters ahead of them in the middle Didn't we beat Liverpool only the other week and kept a clean sheet. They have pace in abundance. What is important is that we do not make silly mistakes and that our decision making is spot on. Our players deserve our support and that helps considerably. |
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Post by silverdollar on Feb 12, 2016 18:21:30 GMT
What an afternoon that was (gulp!) Looks like King's been coming off the bench in the second half since they signed Afobe (mind you, he can shift too) You do worry about Wolly and Muniesa against anyone with pace and power, that's for sure. But as they're the only fit centre-halves, it'd be a bold move to plump for Johnson or Pieters ahead of them in the middle Didn't we beat Liverpool only the other week and kept a clean sheet. They have pace in abundance. What is important is that we do not make silly mistakes and that our decision making is spot on. Our players deserve our support and that helps considerably. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Feb 12, 2016 18:26:09 GMT
What an afternoon that was (gulp!) Looks like King's been coming off the bench in the second half since they signed Afobe (mind you, he can shift too) You do worry about Wolly and Muniesa against anyone with pace and power, that's for sure. But as they're the only fit centre-halves, it'd be a bold move to plump for Johnson or Pieters ahead of them in the middle Didn't we beat Liverpool only the other week and kept a clean sheet. They have pace in abundance. What is important is that we do not make silly mistakes and that our decision making is spot on. Our players deserve our support and that helps considerably. They've had and got our support and they still got spanked, it makes no difference when the two at the back aren't good enough. |
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