REDOXO Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Without harping on regarding the difference of one year ago and today we have made a number of signings that are competing for places (gone is the notion of just squad players coming in, at least for now) so who starts tomorrow? Certain players pick themselves for now (if fit) ODonnell, Flint, Tomlin I'm pretty sure will start but who else walks out of the tunnel? Even the bench is hard to get on! Any ITKs have any idea, also mere mortals who do you think starts!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 ROD Golbourne Flint Magnusson Matthews Bryan Pack Brownhill O'Dowda Tomlin kodjia assumptions: smith suspended, GON not fit, Abraham bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 O'Donnell; Matthews, Flint, Magners, Golbourne; Reid, Pack, Bryan; O'Dowda, Kodjia, Tomlin Bench: O'Leary, Ayling, O'Neil, Brownhill, Freeman, Abraham, Wilbraham (that's not confusing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 ROD Matthews Flint Hordor Golbourne Pack Bryan Reid Freeman Tomlin . Kodjia O'Leary, Abraham, Wilbraham, O'Dowda, Brownhill, Williams, Ayling Thats my guess. 4-3-3/4-5-1. Freeman getting the start to let Callum bed in a bit more at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, #roe said: O'Donnell; Matthews, Flint, Magners, Golbourne; Reid, Pack, Bryan; O'Dowda, Kodjia, Tomlin Bench: O'Leary, Ayling, O'Neil, Brownhill, Freeman, Abraham, Wilbraham (that's not confusing) I'd put Williams on the bench for Freeman but other than that I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoPal Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Abraham / Kodjia Tomlin Bryan / Pack / Reid Golbourne / Magnusson / Flint / Matthews O'Donnell Perhaps including Brownhill to strengthen midfield might be a safer bet and bringing Abraham on for Kodjia for last 30 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 What about our number 9 Abrahams who would not have joined us if he thought that he would not play ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 29 minutes ago, #roe said: O'Donnell; Matthews, Flint, Magners, Golbourne; Reid, Pack, Bryan; O'Dowda, Kodjia, Tomlin Bench: O'Leary, Ayling, O'Neil, Brownhill, Freeman, Abraham, Wilbraham (that's not confusing) It'd be this for me too except Brownhill will start for Reid I think. Also maybe Williams instead of O'Neil on the bench as reckon they're gonna give him time to get properly fit. We really are in so much a better position this year when you think about including Smith as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 31 minutes ago, JoeAman08 said: ROD Matthews Flint Hordor Golbourne Pack Bryan Reid Freeman Tomlin . Kodjia O'Leary, Abraham, Wilbraham, O'Dowda, Brownhill, Williams, Ayling Thats my guess. 4-3-3/4-5-1. Freeman getting the start to let Callum bed in a bit more at this level. Think Freeman will count himself very lucky to be in the starting 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 9 minutes ago, foghornred said: What about our number 9 Abrahams who would not have joined us if he thought that he would not play ? ll of the press releases stated he was going into the squad for the game tomorrow. To me, that means he'll be on the bench. If he was going to start I don't think they would have mentioned anything. Also, he only joined today so won't really know anyone. Give him a few weeks training, get to know the way people play and their names and he'll start pushing for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 minute ago, Doozerchris said: Think Freeman will count himself very lucky to be in the starting 11 Probably. Just think he might get the go ahead for the first game but probably more a game for COD as an attacker against a weaker team in Wigan(weaker than our next few opponents). Freeman may start against Newcastle/Villa/Norwich for his defensive work. Who knows? Squad hasn't been this full for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Got a feeling that Ayling may start at right back. For me Matthews looked really short of fitness last Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 RO'D Matthews Flint Magnusson Golbourne Pack Bryan O'Dowda Tomlin Reid Kodjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Start tomlin Kodjia and Abraham don't think we still look that great defensively so will need goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 When did Abraham get back from the states I wonder? Could be he`s knackered/a bit jet lagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 3 minutes ago, City169 said: O'Donnell, Flint, Magnusson, Tomlin and Kodjia will all start And Pack surely. That's the only 6 that are nailed on really. Other 5 spots seem up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, #roe said: And Pack surely. That's the only 6 that are nailed on really. Other 5 spots seem up for grabs. Add Joe Bryan to the list, not sure which of the 3 position though, left back, left wing or centre mid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cigar Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: ROD Golbourne Flint Magnusson Matthews Bryan Pack Brownhill O'Dowda Tomlin kodjia assumptions: smith suspended, GON not fit, Abraham bench My team too. Doubt Matthews will last the 90. Ayling to come on last 15-20. And if we're winning comfortably, or not, expect to see 10 mins of Abraham. Need Pack to provide protection in front back four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 O Donnell Matthews Bryan Magnusson Flint Pack Brownhill Tomlin Reid O'Dowda Kodjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgEEZa Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 We almost have too much to choose from, I can't decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 54 minutes ago, foghornred said: What about our number 9 Abrahams who would not have joined us if he thought that he would not play ? Now I'm confused, because so many people on here called Wibraham, Abrahams (or Albie, bizarrely!) for some inexplicable reason... Assume you mean the new guy from Chelsea....but wot about Tomlinson? This guy was mentioned so much but apparently he has never made a single appearance?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Now I'm confused, because so many people on here called Wibraham, Abrahams (or Albie, bizarrely!) for some inexplicable reason... Assume you mean the new guy from Chelsea....but wot about Tomlinson? This guy was mentioned so much but apparently he has never made a single appearance?! And don't start me on Junior Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Queen Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Going by the friendly last week I'd go... ROD Matthews Flint. Hordur. Goldbourne Freeman. Pack. Brownhill. Bryan Tomlin Kodjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Why are people picking freeman any other option is a better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, Super said: Why are people picking freeman any other option is a better one. Just not Mark Little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 41 minutes ago, Super said: Why are people picking freeman any other option is a better one. 38 minutes ago, Doozerchris said: Just not Mark Little. They are both decent players whether they will compete this season who knows but they both have value in terms of readies and to the squad. My guess and as I started the thread is Freeman will start as he is mobile and we have no Korey. LJ likes Bryan as a full back and has said as much thus 442 is possible with Abraham up front with Kodjia with Goldbourne on the bench. But who the hell knows! Great position to be in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'd go with the following, the defence picks it self really; ROD Mathews Flint Magnusson & Golbourne Pack Freeman Reid Bryan Tomlin Kodjia Subs Ayling (for the tiring Mathews) Williams (just in case Hordor isn't up to speed) O'Dowda Abrahams Wilbraham GON Brownhills & O'Leary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: And don't start me on Junior Benteke. Who's Anthony Rougier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Super said: Why are people picking freeman any other option is a better one. Boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 5 hours ago, Fordy62 said: ROD Golbourne Flint Magnusson Matthews Bryan Pack Brownhill O'Dowda Tomlin kodjia assumptions: smith suspended, GON not fit, Abraham bench Agree with your assumptions, but..... 3 hours ago, ojjy said: Going by the friendly last week I'd go... ROD Matthews Flint. Hordur. Goldbourne Freeman. Pack. Brownhill. Bryan Tomlin Kodjia ....that's the eleven for me. Freeman just gets the nod over O'Dowda for me, 1) for his experience and 2) corners. Got a sneaky feeling Magnússon might notch tomorrow. As for subs: O'Leary (been given a squad number, Lucic hasn't) Ayling Williams O'Dowda Reid Wilbraham Abraham no place on bench for Jonny Smith or Diego Girolama or Keiran Agard or Arnold Garita Injuries to K.Smith, Little, Fielding and O'Neil now, who gave I missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'd imagine this: O'Donnell Matthews Flint Hodor Golbourne O'Dowda Pack Brownhill Bryan Tomlin Kodjia I hope we don't have Tomlin out wide and I can't imagine Tammy will start the first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbash Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 7 hours ago, Nibor said: I'd imagine this: O'Donnell Matthews Flint Hodor Golbourne O'Dowda Pack Brownhill Bryan Tomlin Kodjia I hope we don't have Tomlin out wide and I can't imagine Tammy will start the first game. Yep, this for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 12 hours ago, grifty said: ll of the press releases stated he was going into the squad for the game tomorrow. To me, that means he'll be on the bench. If he was going to start I don't think they would have mentioned anything. Also, he only joined today so won't really know anyone. Give him a few weeks training, get to know the way people play and their names and he'll start pushing for a start. That's how I'm seeing it too. If he had had pre season with us yes a starter, but I'm thinking he will be subbed on to a huge welcome with 25 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 7 hours ago, Nibor said: I'd imagine this: O'Donnell Matthews Flint Hodor Golbourne O'Dowda Pack Brownhill Bryan Tomlin Kodjia I hope we don't have Tomlin out wide and I can't imagine Tammy will start the first game. Be happy with that team, think O'Dowda should start over Freeman will maybe a change later in the game. Certainly good to have the season back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon uk Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 7 hours ago, Nibor said: I'd imagine this: O'Donnell Matthews Flint Hodor Golbourne O'Dowda Pack Brownhill Bryan Tomlin Kodjia I hope we don't have Tomlin out wide and I can't imagine Tammy will start the first game. Looks about it to me, but id prefer some extra strength in centre midfield, hope smith and gon will be available soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 11 hours ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Now I'm confused, because so many people on here called Wibraham, Abrahams (or Albie, bizarrely!) for some inexplicable reason... Assume you mean the new guy from Chelsea....but wot about Tomlinson? This guy was mentioned so much but apparently he has never made a single appearance?! Going slightly off subject, but calling Wilbraham Albie isn't bizarre. When he joined he said one of his previous managers nicknames him Alby/Albie as he reminded him of an albatross because of his build. He said the name stuck and everyone calls him that. He told me when someone calls him Aaron he doesn't really click they are meaning him anymore. So I'm afraid we are stuck with that and with Abrahams having such a distinctive first name I think that will be used to separate them, by us on here if not officially by commentators etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Yep. Pretty sure Flint will start. In defence, most likely. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 All i know is that Brownhill and O'Dowda wont start together. Bryan may go left back which could are a way back in for Freeman. If GON is fit to play then Bobby will be benched. COYR'S !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I have a feeling Abraham will partner kodjia. It's was stated kodjia can cut a lonely figure up front if the others don't get forward so by having an additional threat up top, it might entice us to continue playing on the front foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 It appears GON is fit. So for me, Brownhill drops to the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 12 hours ago, Spoons said: Boring But a fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 One thing for sure is we will have a decent bench this season. LJ has to work his magic now to get them playing as a unit whichever 11 are on the pitch. This could be a rollercoaster but if we click........WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 43 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: It appears GON is fit. So for me, Brownhill drops to the bench. That's a boost, but Brownhill will do well this season when he gets minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evocare Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I cant wait for football manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 42 minutes ago, Davefevs said: That's a boost, but Brownhill will do well this season when he gets minutes. Looking forward to seeing Brownhill had good reviews. But O'Neil will bring game management and certainly adds to the spine of the team. Guess question is does Johnson risk him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 6 hours ago, The Bard said: But a fair point. Any comments about freeman today??? He was excellent when he came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_unreliant Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Was he? Not sure why you say that as I don't think he did anything special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Jr. Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 He definitely did things people accused him of not doing last season. He beat players and played good attacking passes. Two assists for O Neill though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Luxo Jr. said: He definitely did things people accused him of not doing last season. He beat players and played good attacking passes. Two assists for O Neill though. Flashes of the old Luke today, he looked to be looking to play a pass as soon as possible rather than beat half their team and it worked. One in particular along the edge of the box to Tomlin(?) was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 He got a couple of step-overs in , but moved the ball quickly and closed down well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 22 hours ago, Spoons said: Any comments about freeman today??? He was excellent when he came on. He was good. Can see him and O'Dowda sharing a role. He used the ball quicker than before. Hope that continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 38 minutes ago, The Bard said: He was good. Can see him and O'Dowda sharing a role. He used the ball quicker than before. Hope that continues Yep. Flashes of the old Luke today, long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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