old_eastender Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I'd go: Bentley (if fit) Pring Klose Kallas Dasilva Scott Williams Massengo Benarous Semenyo Weimann I suspect NP will go with Martin alongside Semenyo, and Weimann as ACM, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Back four with Vyner Kalas Klose Pring. Dasilva for COD and Wells for Martin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I would move to a back 4. Put DaSilva back to left back. Maybe Kalas or Vyner at Right Back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I just want 3 points 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderHead92 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Bentley vyner kalas klose pring scott. Williams Massengo wiemann semenyo odowda 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, CyderHead92 said: Bentley vyner kalas klose pring scott. Williams Massengo wiemann semenyo odowda Not O’Dowda PLEASE 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Not vyner surely! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, CyderHead92 said: Bentley vyner kalas klose pring scott. Williams Massengo wiemann semenyo odowda No more odowdont please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Bentley Vyner Kalas Klose Pring HNM Williams Scott Weimann Martin Semenyo 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 whatever set up Nige goes for,he needs to drum it into some that if they are marking someone,they must mark them and not dream off into lala land like they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: I would move to a back 4. Put DaSilva back to left back. Maybe Kalas or Vyner at Right Back. They've sussed Dasilva out at the back hes too small gets beat on the far post . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Just now, Finley_Smith10 said: Bentley Vyner Kalas Klose Pring HNM Williams Scott Weimann Martin Semenyo that would do nicely i think plus ,a few red bulls pre kick off and top up at half time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, frenchred said: Not vyner surely! Yes cause its really improved since he's been left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I'm baffled as to why people want to change to a back 4. It simply hasn't worked for the players we have. The goals we've conceded recently are down to our inability to do basic things like mark, win the ball in the air, finish chances or keep the ball. We haven't been outmanoeuvred or outthought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderHead92 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 minute ago, JonDolman said: I think that is quite sensible. Not a massive fan of Weimann wide, but he is better in a front 3 than a 442 wide. We would lose a lot in Dasilva in our passing game, technically and in the positions he takes up to receive a pass. I guess Dasilva on the wing might be quite effective. I guess you could swap odowda with dasilva. Or even benerous for that matter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Bentley Scott Kalas Klose Cam O’Dowda HNM Williams Weimann Semenyo Wells I like Martin but if Wells can notch a few before the season ends we may be able to make some money on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, old_eastender said: I'd go: Bentley (if fit) Pring Klose Kallas Dasilva Scott Williams Massengo Benarous Semenyo Weimann I suspect NP will go with Martin alongside Semenyo, and Weimann as ACM, though. O'Leary Kalas Klose Pring Weimann Williams Massengo Dasilva Scott Semenyo Martin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Curr Avon said: O'Leary Kalas Klose Pring Weimann Williams Massengo Dasilva Scott Semenyo Martin Serious question but why would you play our 14 goal top scorer at RWB? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Shuffle said: Serious question but why would you play our 14 goal top scorer at RWB? He played there in the second half against Preston, and at Blackpool to accommodate Williams as the holding midfelder and Scott as the the number 10, behind Martin and Semenyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Although we’ve been playing well for some games. 3 at the back obviously isn’t working defensive wise. Something needs to change so hopefully we revert back to a back 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Isawjonshaw said: I just want 3 points I want a clean sheet. I’d prefer a back 4, don’t think I’ll get it though. 35 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Agree we have looked better playing 3412 than we did playing 442. I think 4141/433 could work. But also as we have seen we CAN play very well going 3412. Pearson could just make slight adjustments to the same system. I imagine 4141 could make us more solid if that's what Pearson is looking for. Or do we continue to attack. You use the work “look”, is that because you feel we are better to watch? I don’t disagree. But being the awkward sod I am, I don’t think we look as “secure”. In fairness I haven’t felt that we are secure very often since October!! I’m really struggling to select an eleven that doesn’t have problems in it. I start with a back 4 of Vyner / Kalas / Klose / Pring, then start questioning who plays wide in midfield. But I don’t want to play a back 3 either. And I don’t want to play Weimann wide either. Just thinking out loud: Bentley (c) Dasilva / Kalas / Klose / Pring Massengo / Vyner / Williams / Scott Weimann / Semenyo Shoot it down OTIBers!!! I’ll think some more later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I think he has started to trust Dasilva again and won’t drop Pring. I can see him bringing Bentley back into the team and reverting back to a back four. Bentley Vyner Kalas Klosse Pring Scott Williams Massengo DaSilva Weimann Semenyo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Isn't Bentley unavailable because of Covid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Dan Robin said: Isn't Bentley unavailable because of Covid? No. Trained today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: I want a clean sheet. I’d prefer a back 4, don’t think I’ll get it though. You use the work “look”, is that because you feel we are better to watch? I don’t disagree. But being the awkward sod I am, I don’t think we look as “secure”. In fairness I haven’t felt that we are secure very often since October!! I’m really struggling to select an eleven that doesn’t have problems in it. I start with a back 4 of Vyner / Kalas / Klose / Pring, then start questioning who plays wide in midfield. But I don’t want to play a back 3 either. And I don’t want to play Weimann wide either. Just thinking out loud: Bentley (c) Dasilva / Kalas / Klose / Pring Massengo / Vyner / Williams / Scott Weimann / Semenyo Shoot it down OTIBers!!! I’ll think some more later. Must admit I watched the goals from Swansea away the other day (Semenyo’s first league goal for us) & Vyner’s brilliant break forward & cut back for Wells’ excellent finish stood out. He did a decent job in midfield at times last season & certainly is something worth trying away from home at least. Tanner has been missing since Dec 30th & whilst I appreciate he’s not the finished article, having a natural RB to pick again will be a big plus. I’d certainly bring in Bentley & Williams, but our lack of a right sided defender is a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 1 hour ago, redpole said: I think he has started to trust Dasilva again and won’t drop Pring. I can see him bringing Bentley back into the team and reverting back to a back four. Bentley Vyner Kalas Klosse Pring Scott Williams Massengo DaSilva Weimann Semenyo Think you might have nailed it Sherlock. DaSilva and Pring interchangeable. If Williams doesn't start (which I think he will) the Martin or Wells come in and Weimann drops in behind the front two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 3 hours ago, JonDolman said: I think that is quite sensible. Not a massive fan of Weimann wide, but he is better in a front 3 than a 442 wide. We would lose a lot in Dasilva in our passing game, technically and in the positions he takes up to receive a pass. I guess Dasilva on the wing might be quite effective. Yes would be better than odowda we all know he won't see out 90mins . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, JonDolman said: O'Dowda does sometimes stay on for 90 minutes. Only on the treatment table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 2 hours ago, redpole said: I think he has started to trust Dasilva again and won’t drop Pring. I can see him bringing Bentley back into the team and reverting back to a back four. Bentley Vyner Kalas Klosse Pring Scott Williams Massengo DaSilva Weimann Semenyo I think that works better than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wild Bunch Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Looks like Josh Owers could be on the bench on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 hours ago, The Wild Bunch said: Looks like Josh Owers could be on the bench on Wednesday. Who do you reckon drops out, Sam Bell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 9 hours ago, The Wild Bunch said: Looks like Josh Owers could be on the bench on Wednesday. Is that based on Curtis being asked about him? If so I thought he was complimentary but non committal, Benarous has been on the bench for quite some while now so is clearly seen as above him in the pecking order, so there doesn’t seem much logic in him getting a go ahead of Aymen. Surprised that he’s left footed, his Dad certainly wasn’t! Though that type of physical, energetic midfielder is exactly what we need right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Is that based on Curtis being asked about him? If so I thought he was complimentary but non committal, Benarous has been on the bench for quite some while now so is clearly seen as above him in the pecking order, so there doesn’t seem much logic in him getting a go ahead of Aymen. Surprised that he’s left footed, his Dad certainly wasn’t! Though that type of physical, energetic midfielder is exactly what we need right now. I guess it’s a bit of a surprise that Morton, now fit(ish) isn’t ahead of Owers. Although with his future elsewhere, I guess “what’s the point”? Edited February 8, 2022 by Davefevs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 14 hours ago, RobintheRed Red said: They've sussed Dasilva out at the back hes too small gets beat on the far post . Yep, will get destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 35 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Is that based on Curtis being asked about him? If so I thought he was complimentary but non committal, Benarous has been on the bench for quite some while now so is clearly seen as above him in the pecking order, so there doesn’t seem much logic in him getting a go ahead of Aymen. Surprised that he’s left footed, his Dad certainly wasn’t! Though that type of physical, energetic midfielder is exactly what we need right now. Josh is a different player to Aymen - he is more of a defensive midfielder, breaking up play, fouling and easy passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I guess it’s a bit of a surprise that Morton, now fit(ish) isn’t ahead of Owers. Although with his future elsewhere, I guess “what’s the point”? Aren't several of the current first team players futures "elsewhere" and they still get picked ? NP has certainly not been shy of picking players he doesn't rate or want to keep up to this point. Lack of numbers is a legitimate reason but Morton not being wanted long term shouldn't stop him from being picked if there is consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 OLeary Kalas Klose Cundy Scott Pring Williams HNM Weimann Seymenyo Wells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 30 minutes ago, VT05763 said: Josh is a different player to Aymen - he is more of a defensive midfielder, breaking up play, fouling and easy passes. Like his Dad then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) When our coach states in his pressie.........(now i know he has to be diplomatic? ) That the position of wing back suits O'Dowda, and he is really on the front foot?..........Then I truly despair Having watched the highlights 3 or 4 times.............I have to say that i am embarrassed for O' Leary and O'Doubtful for the first.....and Pring-le for the third Edited February 8, 2022 by maxjak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 7 hours ago, VT05763 said: Aren't several of the current first team players futures "elsewhere" and they still get picked ? NP has certainly not been shy of picking players he doesn't rate or want to keep up to this point. Lack of numbers is a legitimate reason but Morton not being wanted long term shouldn't stop him from being picked if there is consistency. Maybe Morton is just too soon back from injury? 7 hours ago, VT05763 said: OLeary Kalas Klose Cundy Scott Pring Williams HNM Weimann Seymenyo Wells I know Cundy came on at LCB3 v PNE but that was the first time he’s played left side at EFL level. Would you consider Klose instead, perhaps: Cundy / Kalas / Klose (right to left) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megansdad Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 OLeary Kalas Klose Pring Scott Dasilva Williams HNM Weimann Seymenyo Wells Think after recent good performance out of position Jay deserves a chance on the left, while Nakhi with a point to prove should provide energy and movement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 5 hours ago, Davefevs said: Maybe Morton is just too soon back from injury? I know Cundy came on at LCB3 v PNE but that was the first time he’s played left side at EFL level. Would you consider Klose instead, perhaps: Cundy / Kalas / Klose (right to left) Yep either way but that combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 07/02/2022 at 18:57, Finley_Smith10 said: Bentley Vyner Kalas Klose Pring HNM Williams Scott Weimann Martin Semenyo This please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) We need to get a good spine to the team and for me, there are a few players I think are key to that; Bentley (needs to dramatically improve his distribution and needs to be quicker to release the ball and cut out the punts upfield) Kalas and Klose (they need to get used to each other, but they are both quality CBs at this level) Williams and Massengo (James as well when fit, they offer a good deal of protection to the defence being first and second ball winners) Weimann (his energy is key) I was going to include Martin but I'm not sure that he can start every game and give the same level of performance. Those are the key players imo and we fit others around them in a fluid/changeable formation. So for Reading; Bentley Vyner Kalas Klose Pring Scott Williams Massengo Weimann Semenyo Martin or Wells Edit: forgot to include the front two ! Edited February 9, 2022 by bcfc01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 07/02/2022 at 22:53, Davefevs said: I think that works better than mine. Let’s see if it works for Nige later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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