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Post by Robo10 on Aug 19, 2022 8:49:52 GMT
From reading online Tymon, Clarke, Powell, Souttar, Laurent all out
Who / what formation would YOU pick tomorrow
4231 from me
-------Bursik------- Wilmot Taylor Flint (bit short at LB) Fox
----Thompson Baker---
Gayle Kilkenny Brown
--------Delap-------
Thought Smallbone was really poor on Weds so misses out
Jags looked his age
Left back I would begrudge bringing Fox in but I suppose better than sticking Clucas/Thompson there
Bench with Smallbone, Campbell, DWP, Clucas, Jags on isnt bad at Champ level!
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Post by scfc75 on Aug 19, 2022 8:54:17 GMT
I’d play the Dutch team from 1974
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Post by raythesailor on Aug 19, 2022 8:54:31 GMT
It will be interesting to see if Delap starts or on the bench.
Should he start it will be equally interesting to see how he forms the rest of the team around him. Three up front for me . Gayle, Deelap, Browm.
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Post by banksy1art on Aug 19, 2022 8:55:40 GMT
——————Bursik————— Wilmot—Taylor—Flint—Fosu— ———Baker——Thompson—- —————Smallbone———— ————Gayle——Brown—— ——————Delap—————
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 19, 2022 8:56:53 GMT
Bonham
Wilmot Taylor Jags Fox
Baker Kilkenny
Smallbone
Brown Delap Gayle
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Post by robrigo on Aug 19, 2022 8:58:07 GMT
I haven’t really got a clue as to how to go but I do know I’d start Delap, Brown and Gayle. The rest, stick in the O’Neill tombola and see what happens.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 19, 2022 8:59:54 GMT
Bursik Wilmot Taylor Jagielka Fox Baker Thompson Smallbone Brown Delap Gayle
Not sure about Smallbone in that position. Tempted to give Kilkenny a go, but MON has been a bit reluctant to play him.
Gayle not ideal on the left, but played there a bit for WBA in his prolific season there.
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Post by cheadlepotter on Aug 19, 2022 9:02:16 GMT
Bursik Taylor Wilmot Kilkenny Campbell Baker Smallbone DWP Brown Delap Gayle
2-1-4-3. We’re gonna score one more than you.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 19, 2022 9:03:05 GMT
Bursik Wilmot Taylor Jagielka Fox Baker Thompson Smallbone Brown Delap Gayle Not sure about Smallbone in that position. Tempted to give Kilkenny a go, but MON has been a bit reluctant to play him. Gayle not ideal on the left, but played there a bit for WBA in his prolific season there. You were doing alright until I noticed Bursik in there 😉
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 19, 2022 9:04:56 GMT
Bursik Wilmot Taylor Jagielka Fox Baker Thompson Smallbone Brown Delap Gayle Not sure about Smallbone in that position. Tempted to give Kilkenny a go, but MON has been a bit reluctant to play him. Gayle not ideal on the left, but played there a bit for WBA in his prolific season there. You were doing alright until I noticed Bursik in there 😉 Ha! I'd go with Bonham everything being equal, but it'd probably be unfair to drop Bursik after a very decent display in midweek.
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 19, 2022 9:08:17 GMT
You were doing alright until I noticed Bursik in there 😉 Ha! I'd go with Bonham everything being equal, but it'd probably be unfair to drop Bursik after a very decent display in midweek. I tried to limit the amount of league 1 players in my selection, hence no Bursik or Thompson 😀
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 19, 2022 9:13:58 GMT
Ha! I'd go with Bonham everything being equal, but it'd probably be unfair to drop Bursik after a very decent display in midweek. I tried to limit the amount of league 1 players in my selection, hence no Bursik or Thompson 😀 I don't mind Thompson, but bit surprised Kilkenny hasn't been given more of a chance, even after Laurent's injury. Can't imagine being behind Clucas in the pecking order was how the move was sold to him... Can't really judge Kilkenny without seeing a bit more of him, but I was quite excited about what I read when he signed.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Aug 19, 2022 9:16:20 GMT
If he goes with a back 4 then I will eat my arse. I think he might bring Fox in to LCB.
What I think he might go for, 3-5-2:
GK Bursik RWB - Wilmot CB - Taylor CB - Flint CB - Fox LWB - Fosu CM - Kilkenny CM - Baker CM - Smallbone CF - Brown CF - Gayle
What I hope he goes for, 4-2-1-3:
GK - Bursik RB - Wilmot CB - Taylor CB - Jagielka LB - Fox CM - Thompson CM - Baker CAM - Wright-Phillips RW - Brown CF - Gayle/Delap LW - Campbell/Fosu
Probably far too adventurous but having four at the back means who have a more solid base anyway. And I can't see Delap starting.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 19, 2022 9:19:08 GMT
If he goes with a back 4 then I will eat my arse. Yeah, it's not happening - but worth considering what might be an option on a parallel Earth 2!
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 19, 2022 9:21:58 GMT
I tried to limit the amount of league 1 players in my selection, hence no Bursik or Thompson 😀 I don't mind Thompson, but bit surprised Kilkenny hasn't been given more of a chance, even after Laurent's injury. Can't imagine being behind Clucas in the pecking order was how the move was sold to him... Can't really judge Kilkenny without seeing a bit more of him, but I was quite excited about what I read when he signed. My Bournemouth mate insists he's a really good player and can't believe he hasn't featured that much although he doesn't really think his best position is holding mid, reckons he's better with freedom to get about the pitch.
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Post by jhtstokie on Aug 19, 2022 9:25:12 GMT
Surely has to go to 433 now and start Gayle brown and delap.
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Post by haway on Aug 19, 2022 9:28:29 GMT
Would Delap start? He only signed yesterday didn’t he? Not a lot of training done with his Stoke team-mates (if any).
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Post by jhtstokie on Aug 19, 2022 9:30:31 GMT
Would Delap start? He only signed yesterday didn’t he? Not a lot of training done with his Stoke team-mates (if any). I would personally, to give the fans a boost just as much as anything
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 19, 2022 9:30:58 GMT
Would Delap start? He only signed yesterday didn’t he? Not a lot of training done with his Stoke team-mates (if any). He'll probably be on the bench - but think we're just hoping for something like a Delap start and a formation change to get the crowd up for it before kick-off.
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Post by nott1 on Aug 19, 2022 9:38:16 GMT
I'll get behind the sofa!
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Post by hardcastle on Aug 19, 2022 9:40:37 GMT
From reading online Tymon, Clarke, Powell, Souttar, Laurent all out Who / what formation would YOU pick tomorrow 4231 from me -------Bursik------- Wilmot Taylor Flint (bit short at LB) Fox ----Thompson Baker--- Gayle Kilkenny Brown --------Delap------- Thought Smallbone was really poor on Weds so misses out Jags looked his age Left back I would begrudge bringing Fox in but I suppose better than sticking Clucas/Thompson there Bench with Smallbone, Campbell, DWP, Clucas, Jags on isnt bad at Champ level! Two points on that: Why would you play Baker further back than Kilkenny?, and Yes, Smallbone was awful vs Boro but wasn't that largely because he was playing out of position (surely playing behind the front two gets the best out of him)?
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Post by lordb on Aug 19, 2022 9:40:47 GMT
Bonham Wilmot Taylor Jags Fox Baker Kilkenny Smallbone Brown Delap Gayle Smallbone was appalling the other night however he didn't hide & showed v Blackpool how good he can be > he could have no arguments if he is dropped but give him another go ,might just get ab response from him I agree with your team except would play Thompson over Kilkenny & would stick with Bursik
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Post by lordb on Aug 19, 2022 9:42:10 GMT
From reading online Tymon, Clarke, Powell, Souttar, Laurent all out Who / what formation would YOU pick tomorrow 4231 from me -------Bursik------- Wilmot Taylor Flint (bit short at LB) Fox ----Thompson Baker--- Gayle Kilkenny Brown --------Delap------- Thought Smallbone was really poor on Weds so misses out Jags looked his age Left back I would begrudge bringing Fox in but I suppose better than sticking Clucas/Thompson there Bench with Smallbone, Campbell, DWP, Clucas, Jags on isnt bad at Champ level! Two points on that: Why would you play Baker further back than Kilkenny?, and Yes, Smallbone was awful vs Boro but wasn't that largely because he was playing out of position (surely playing behind the front two gets the best out of him)? that is his best position clearly but he was appalling, everything he did was wrong, every pass, missed headers, just one of those nights for him (hopefully)
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Post by hardcastle on Aug 19, 2022 9:52:29 GMT
So are you judging him on how well he CAN perform (Blackpool) or how he played Wednesday night. I'm guessing (hoping?) that Wednesday night was an abortion.
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Post by nottsover60 on Aug 19, 2022 9:53:47 GMT
Just read an article saying that Ballard and Neil will be a big miss for Sunderland but not mentioning that Stoke have 5 starters missing. Really annoys me when our injuries seem to be ignored but the opposition's get talked about as if they are huge hurdles to overcome.
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Aug 19, 2022 10:02:53 GMT
Would Delap start? He only signed yesterday didn’t he? Not a lot of training done with his Stoke team-mates (if any). Haway....He might start Delap yes, but christ knows where he would play him! You might gather that things aint good on the good ship Stoke City at the moment
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 19, 2022 10:20:54 GMT
Bonham Wilmot Taylor Jags Fox Baker Kilkenny Smallbone Brown Delap Gayle Smallbone was appalling the other night however he didn't hide & showed v Blackpool how good he can be > he could have no arguments if he is dropped but give him another go ,might just get ab response from him I agree with your team except would play Thompson over Kilkenny & would stick with Bursik I think he'll drop Smallbone anyway and start Kilkenny.
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Post by Robo10 on Aug 19, 2022 10:23:22 GMT
From reading online Tymon, Clarke, Powell, Souttar, Laurent all out Who / what formation would YOU pick tomorrow 4231 from me -------Bursik------- Wilmot Taylor Flint (bit short at LB) Fox ----Thompson Baker--- Gayle Kilkenny Brown --------Delap------- Thought Smallbone was really poor on Weds so misses out Jags looked his age Left back I would begrudge bringing Fox in but I suppose better than sticking Clucas/Thompson there Bench with Smallbone, Campbell, DWP, Clucas, Jags on isnt bad at Champ level! Two points on that: Why would you play Baker further back than Kilkenny?, and Yes, Smallbone was awful vs Boro but wasn't that largely because he was playing out of position (surely playing behind the front two gets the best out of him)? I did um and arr about that - I just think Baker offers more stability and coverage - when attacking he could easily make it into a front 5 and leave Thomson to cover Same with Gayle and Brown - keep switching All interchangeable with the total football we play lol A fit Powell at 10 would be immense with Baker/Laurent behind, and Souttar in defence!
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Post by iamstokie on Aug 19, 2022 10:31:44 GMT
I'll get behind the sofa! That’s the managers approach , fucking coward
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Post by somersetstokie on Aug 19, 2022 10:32:24 GMT
Two points on that: Why would you play Baker further back than Kilkenny?, and Yes, Smallbone was awful vs Boro but wasn't that largely because he was playing out of position (surely playing behind the front two gets the best out of him)? I did um and arr about that - I just think Baker offers more stability and coverage - when attacking he could easily make it into a front 5 and leave Thomson to cover Same with Gayle and Brown - keep switching All interchangeable with the total football we play lol A fit Powell at 10 would be immense with Baker/Laurent behind, and Souttar in defence![/b] Unfortunately it's not likely to happen until next year!
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