rosa Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 You're being polite, I think rosa & leeslover were bearing the brunt of my perceived wisdom. I'm picking up our tickets for Walsall tomorrow, can I get you one so we can see your reaction when we line up 3-4-1-2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm picking up our tickets for Walsall tomorrow, can I get you one so we can see your reaction when we line up 3-4-1-2? LOL. Brilliant. That would be grand if you would be so kind. I need to pick one up for young Aidan too. I'll txt Andy and I can arrange a bank transfer to cover the cost, if that's ok? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Highlights; some poor defending there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 LOL. Brilliant. That would be grand if you would be so kind. I need to pick one up for young Aidan too. I'll txt Andy and I can arrange a bank transfer to cover the cost, if that's ok? Thanks Give over, just give me the money when we see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Give over, just give me the money when we see you. Thanks Arlene. Really appreciate it. See you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Richard Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) I have seen both pre season games against Bolton and Blackburn and felt that when we played close to what would be our starting line up, we played relitivly well. The 1st half against Blackburn, we looked decent and solid in defence and we seemed to be passing the ball well, just without end product. Concidering we didn't have the likes of Cassidy or Forte who if A) still here and b fit for the remainder of the pre season games going into the new season, I think goals will come. It does highlight however, how our strength in depth could yet again be a problem should injuries or transfers strike. Edited July 27, 2015 by Chris Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShireBlue Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have seen both pre season games against Bolton and Blackburn and felt that when we played close to what would be our starting line up, we played relitivly well. The 1st half against Blackburn, we looked decent and solid in defence and we seemed to be passing the ball well, just without end product. Concidering we didn't have the likes of Cassidy or Forte who if A) still here and b fit for the remainder of the pre season games going into the new season, I think goals will come. It does highlight however, how our strength in depth could yet again be a problem should injuries or transfers strike. Amen brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ndl1ne Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I want him to do well, I would just love the rationale as to how he beat all the other applicants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I want him to do well, I would just love the rationale as to how he beat all the other applicants Chirpy chirpy cheap cheap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 From today's Chron, "The main lesson Kelly will take is that Athletic's players seem far more comfortable in the variation of a 4-4-2 formation they started with. Expect him to repeat the exercise at Carlisle on Saturday" Please let it be!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredballboy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 From today's Chron, "The main lesson Kelly will take is that Athletic's players seem far more comfortable in the variation of a 4-4-2 formation they started with. Expect him to repeat the exercise at Carlisle on Saturday" Please let it be!!!!!!!! I'd love a 4-4-2 formation as much as anyone else, yet with Kelly, Jones and Winchester I find it hard to believe 3 goes into 2 and one of these will be benched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melia Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Square pegs round holes in a 4-4-2 with them 3 ......unless its a diamond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'd love a 4-4-2 formation as much as anyone else, yet with Kelly, Jones and Winchester I find it hard to believe 3 goes into 2 and one of these will be benched. I didn't go last night, but I think the 4-4-2 was a diamond. Kelly at the bottom, Jones and Winchester on either side and Green at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredballboy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I didn't go last night, but I think the 4-4-2 was a diamond. Kelly at the bottom, Jones and Winchester on either side and Green at the top. That's the most valid options with them 3 but then you have Croft and Forte missing out, with a severe lack of width which if I remember rightly Darren Kelly promised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's the most valid options with them 3 but then you have Croft and Forte missing out, with a severe lack of width which if I remember rightly Darren Kelly promised. Forte played up front. I'd imagine he'll want Croft on the right when fit, you could then move Winchester behind the front two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 The front 6 that started last night is the best I've seen so far offensively. For me keeping Kelly/Jones in the engine room is imperative to us, when them two tick we look a tidy team. Forte and Winchester out wide with Green in the hole and Turner up top would provide us plenty of attacking options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) The front 6 that started last night is the best I've seen so far offensively. For me keeping Kelly/Jones in the engine room is imperative to us, when them two tick we look a tidy team. Forte and Winchester out wide with Green in the hole and Turner up top would provide us plenty of attacking options. So, that's a 4-2-3-1 with no place for Croft, Poleon or Cassidy? Edited July 29, 2015 by lookersstandandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 So, that's a 4-2-3-1 with no place for Croft, Poleon or Cassidy? On what ive seen yes, Croft would be unfortunate to miss out but the other two have plenty to prove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 On what ive seen yes, Croft would be unfortunate to miss out but the other two have plenty to prove. I admire your certainty. I confess to beginning to wonder whether accommodating both Kelly and Jones - arguably two of our best/most consistent players - is a hindrance to our ability to score goals. I'm looking forward to Walsall with a mixture of excitement, inquisition and trepidation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I admire your certainty. I confess to beginning to wonder whether accommodating both Kelly and Jones - arguably two of our best/most consistent players - is a hindrance to our ability to score goals. Jones was second top scorer last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Jones was second top scorer last season Exactly. Surely there should be two strikers/forwards netting more than a centre mid!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 It's Gerrard/Lampard all over again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 On what ive seen yes, Croft would be unfortunate to miss out but the other two have plenty to prove. I would hazard a guess that Corney had more to do with signing Crofty than Dazzzzzz did, so I wouldn't say it was a certainty that Croft will start for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Exactly. Surely there should be two strikers/forwards netting more than a centre mid!?! I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'd like to see Corney do a Ron Noades. He might aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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