Roger Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Really not sure but would go for: Forster Clyne fonte Toby Bertrand Vic Morgan Tadic mane j rod Pelle (Elia or j rod is tough as is david or ward prowse) Subs K Davis, s Davis, Gardos, ward prowse, targett, long.
Matthew Le God Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 You can add another sub to your list, you've only got 6 at the moment.
Asaint4ever Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Forster Clyne fonte Toby Bertrand Vic Morgan Mane Davis Elia Pelle
Matthew Le God Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Forster Clyne fonte Toby Bertrand Vic Morgan Mane Davis Elia Pelle You wouldn't have last seasons top scorer? Its a nice choice for Koeman to have, there is more depth to our squad than many appear to think.
Roger Posted 18 January, 2015 Author Posted 18 January, 2015 Really not sure but would go for: Forster Clyne fonte Toby Bertrand Vic Morgan Tadic mane j rod Pelle (Elia or j rod is tough as is david or ward prowse) Subs K Davis, s Davis, Gardos, ward prowse, targett, long. Reed or Gallagher as last sub!
Baird of the land Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Goalie and defence pick themselves. Centre mid Morgan/vic or Morgan/cork offer different but equal qualities. Davis obviously in front of them Wide slots have me completely unsure. Probably tadic/Jrod but Elia/mane could take one of those slots if they consistently impress. Pelle obviously the target man
Roger Posted 18 January, 2015 Author Posted 18 January, 2015 Goalie and defence pick themselves. Centre mid Morgan/vic or Morgan/cork offer different but equal qualities. Davis obviously in front of them Wide slots have me completely unsure. Probably tadic/Jrod but Elia/mane could take one of those slots if they consistently impress. Pelle obviously the target man Vic is ahead of cork now surely.
sadoldgit Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Good squad when everyone is fit. Still short up front though untl JRod proves his fitness.
Andy_Porter Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Forster Clyne Fonte Toby Bertrand Wanyama Schneiderlin Davis Mane Pelle JRod Davis Gardos Long Yoshida Elia JWP Tadic No space for Cork or any of our youngsters. Very strong swuad yet we are still short at right back and probably short of a forward as well.
Baird of the land Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Vic is ahead of cork now surely. Maybe for you but Not to me. They are different but equally good. Likely moot as we'll most likely lose Morgan in the summer and I just hope cork/vic will be our starting pairing.
hypochondriac Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Maybe for you but Not to me. They are different but equally good. Likely moot as we'll most likely lose Morgan in the summer and I just hope cork/vic will be our starting pairing. Nah. Vic is clearly better.
Batman Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 vic is clearly brilliant for us imagine rodriguez of last season in this side. holy shyt
DuncanRG Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Best 11s and lack of thinking are for redknapp style managers. Not sure I agree. All the best teams have 8 or 9 rock solid starters and the rest are pretty consistent as well. That's the same with us but you're right that the attacking options - and sometimes the defensive formation - can change based on the opposition and circumstances.
Andy_Porter Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 But the idea of a best team is redundant now anyway, it's all about the best team to beat the next opposition. Elia and mane would be more useful in some games than others, same with Long or Cork. Might want 2 up front sometimes or 3 at the back. Best 11s and lack of thinking are for redknapp style managers. Not just those sort of managers - Mourinho has a very settled starting XI. Courtois, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Luis/Azpi, Cesc, Matic, Hazard, Oscar, Willian/Schurrle, Costa only two positions which change for rotation.
CanadaSaint Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 But the idea of a best team is redundant now anyway, it's all about the best team to beat the next opposition. Elia and mane would be more useful in some games than others, same with Long or Cork. Might want 2 up front sometimes or 3 at the back. Best 11s and lack of thinking are for redknapp style managers. Nails it for me. All I'd add is that Koeman seems able to make excellent line-up and tactical adjustments within games, not just for them. That makes the concept of "best team" even more redundant (no disrespect intended to the OP).
verlaine1979 Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Have people who pick Davis ahead of JWP in the attacking midfield position not actually watched us this season?
Gemmel Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 Depends who we are playing. We have a proper tactician in charge these days.
simo Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 I like Forster Toby Fonte Gardos Clyne Wanyama Davis Morgan Bertrand Tadic Pelle Or Forster Clyne Toby Fonte Bertrand Wanyama Morgan Davis Tadic. Mane Pelle (Not counting jrod until we see how he comes back)
Lighthouse Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 The only debate really is in the attacking 3 in midfield. For me it's Tadic, JWP and J Rod. Elia and Mane have yet to prove themselves consistently and JWP edges Davis for his set pieces delivery. Still, Elia, Mane and Davis would rip holes in most Premier League teams so it's a great dilemma to have.
tajjuk Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 IF Jay Rod gets back to what he was last season at his peak (or better) then Forster Clyne Toby, Fonte, Betrand Victor, Morgan Tadic, JWP, Jay Rod Pelle. Davis, Cork, Gardos, Mane, Davis, Elia, Reed Against someone good and away then I'd put Davis in for JWP and Mane comes in for Jay Rod if he struggles. Also harsh on Long who I think has done nothing wrong this seasons and always made a contribution.
Noodles34 Posted 18 January, 2015 Posted 18 January, 2015 It's a no brainier until the attacking options, I would have Davis and and Tadic either side of the two CM's and play Pelle and J Rod up front, 4-4-2
Ultimatt Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 (edited) 3-5-2 - - - - - - - - - Boruc - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fonte Alderweireld Yoshida - - - Clyne - - - Morgan Vic - - - Bertrand JayRod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elia - - - - - - - - - Pelle - - - - - - - - - - Edited 19 January, 2015 by Ultimatt
Matthew Le God Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 (edited) 3-5-2 - - - - - - - - - Boruc - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fonte Alderweireld Yoshida - - - Clyne - - - Morgan Vic - - - Bertrand JayRod - - - - Tadic - - - - - - Elia - - - - - - - - - Pelle - - - - - - - - - - How is that 3-5-2? Its 3-7-1, which is 12 players when you add the keeper to it! If you play with 3 centre backs and wings backs, you don't play with wingers as well. The width is meant to come from the wing backs. Boruc is on loan at Bournemouth this season and you'd pick him over Forster? Edited 19 January, 2015 by Matthew Le God
Ultimatt Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 (edited) How is that 3-5-2? Its 3-7-1, which is 12 players when you add the keeper to it! If you play with 3 centre backs and wings backs, you don't play with wingers as well. The width is meant to come from the wing backs. Boruc is on loan at Bournemouth this season and you'd pick him over Forster? Whoops Fixed. Changed my formation and forget to drop Tadic. - - - - - - - - - Boruc - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fonte Alderweireld Yoshida - - - Clyne - - - Morgan Vic - - - Bertrand JayRod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Elia - - - - - - - - - Pelle - - - - - - - - - - JayRod/Elia prefer to come inside so they'd alternate being the 2nd striker near Pelle while the other swings wide to assist the fullback for the overlap. I'd pick Boruc at the moment but Forster is younger and has the potential. I know Boruc is likely to never play for us again but he's still one of our players. Bournemouth were undefeated in their 1st 17 games with Boruc only conceding 13 goals, he's still a very very good keeper. Edited 19 January, 2015 by Ultimatt
SaintBobby Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 I'll select on form as well as talent. Right now, that means Elia and Mane would be in and Tadic benched. Even though I think Tadic is probably our most talented player. Impossible to make a shout on a "fit" J-Rod just now, I feel.
The9 Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 Have people who pick Davis ahead of JWP in the attacking midfield position not actually watched us this season? I'd be asking if people who don't pick Davis have seen us without him. He's been our best player apart from Alderweireld and was the only player who added tempo to the team until Elia arrived.
The9 Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 The only debate really is in the attacking 3 in midfield. Agree with this, but not your choices.
norwaysaint Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 I think JRod and Mane play pretty much the same role in the same way, so only one of them, which has to be JRod on proven ability over time.
shurlock Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 How is that 3-5-2? Its 3-7-1, which is 12 players when you add the keeper to it! If you play with 3 centre backs and wings backs, you don't play with wingers as well. The width is meant to come from the wing backs. Boruc is on loan at Bournemouth this season and you'd pick him over Forster? Glass houses, pal.
alpine_saint Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 I think JRod and Mane play pretty much the same role in the same way, so only one of them, which has to be JRod on proven ability over time. *scratches head* I prefer a proven eye for goal this season for someone who hasnt kicked a ball in anger, personally.
Imants Bleidelis Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 Forster; Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand; Schneiderlin, Wanyama; Elia, Davis, Rodriguez; Pelle Bench: Davis, Yoshida, Gardos, JWP, Mane, Tadic, Long No places for Cork, Reed, Targett or Gallagher, which seems pretty criminal but goes to show the growing size and quality of the squad.
SO16_Saint Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 Forster Clyne Toby Fonte Bertrand Schneiderlin Wanyama Tadic Davis Elia Pelle Subs: Davis, Gardos, JWP, JRod, Mane, Reed, Cork
Kaiser Soze Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 Forster Clyne Toby Fonte Bertrand Schneiderlin Wanyama Tadic Davis Jrod Pelle Subs: Davis, Gardos, Cork, JWP, Mane, Elia, Long
The9 Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't include Rodriguez because I have no idea if he's going to be able to be as good as he was. I'd put Elia in because he's been great and has plenty of experience, and would play Davis ahead of Mane in the hole because Davis is everywhere, defends as well as he attacks, is the player who links our defence and attack in the middle of the park when we're carrying the ball, and is the main reason teams can't keep a rigid defensive shape and don't just sit back and defend long balls and crosses from us. Mane is also a superb impact sub. Would probably go with Tadic on the right though overall I think he's been playing within himself, though Ward-Prowse's free-kicks and set pieces offer another dimension, so it's a close one. You'd have to wonder about anyone not going with Forster; Clyne, Fonte, Alderweireld, Bertrand; Wanyama, Schneiderlin to start with though. Edited 19 January, 2015 by The9
Batman Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 rodriguez of last season in this side...that would be awesome
Avenue Saint Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 Matchday 18 from: Forster Clyne Fonte Alderweireld Bertrand Wanyama Schneiderlin Tadic Elia Rodriguez Pelle New keeper Gardos Yoshida Cork Davis Jwp Mane
The9 Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 rodriguez of last season in this side...that would be awesome Hopefully it will be, but none of us know if he'll be back as he was yet.
norwaysaint Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 *scratches head* I prefer a proven eye for goal this season for someone who hasnt kicked a ball in anger, personally. Understand what you mean, I took the thread title to mean if everyone came back from injury as they were before it.
Joensuu Posted 19 January, 2015 Posted 19 January, 2015 If we're 1 nil up (or playing against a team likely to attack us) - J Rod, Elia, Mane If we're 1 nil down (or playing against a team sitting back) - Tadic Don't see any debate in the rest of the squad - it picks itself.
Gastón10 Posted 20 January, 2015 Posted 20 January, 2015 Forster Clyne fonte Toby Bertrand Victor Morgan Mane Tadic jrod Pellé Sub's: Davis, Maya, Targett, Davis, JWP, Long and Elia
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