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Post by pterrier on Feb 4, 2024 10:39:57 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me:
I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3)
Nicolls
Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley
Matos
Kasumu. Rudoni
Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma
So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated.
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Post by jasrick on Feb 4, 2024 13:30:08 GMT 1
With a fully fit squad we at least have some decent options and alternatives now.
Not sure what the best position is for Zorg myself. I think he may be better out wide than through the middle but it would be tough to drop Koroma or Thomas.
I don’t think we need Matos and Hogg in the same team and from what Matos has shown so far I’d be tempted to go with him.
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Post by utttrooper on Feb 4, 2024 13:30:30 GMT 1
For me it's a 4-4-1-1
Nicholls
Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley
Sorba. Matos/Kasumu. Rudoni. Koroma.
Healey
Burgzorg
Rudoni can play just behind the striker if Healey ain't playing well with 2 of Hogg, Kasumu and Matos in midfield.
Bench
Maxwell
Pearson
Lees
Nakayama
Hogg
Wiles
Diarra
Radulovic
Ward
Jones
Radulovic is a good sub for Burgzorg because if Burgzorg isn't playing well he can come on for some link up play which I think will gey us a few goals before the end of the season
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Post by Dan on Feb 4, 2024 13:33:03 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Looks good on paper, but in reality - probably needs a old head out on the pitch. Feel like you need at least one of Pearson, Lees and Hogg in the team. |
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Post by frankslegs on Feb 4, 2024 14:31:43 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. |
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Post by uw2ba on Feb 4, 2024 14:32:07 GMT 1
Nicholls
Spencer
Balker/pearson
Helik
Headley
Hogg
Rudoni
Matos
Thomas
Koroma
Burgzorg
Maybe bojan or Healey might change my mind over time. But that's the strongest 11 I think at the moment
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Post by frankslegs on Feb 4, 2024 14:32:11 GMT 1
I agree totally
Good team that
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Post by bleaklow on Feb 4, 2024 17:01:22 GMT 1
As I posted elsewhere, it looks to me that the new centre forwards are very poor signings (who was responsible for that) - It could be a complete waste of money!
They wouldn't be in my team.
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Post by softboy on Feb 4, 2024 17:07:55 GMT 1
Just out of interest how many times have you seen them live?
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Post by rockwall on Feb 4, 2024 17:44:05 GMT 1
Maxwell
Turton helik nakayama ruffels
Kasumu
Burgzorg Rudoni headley
Ward Harratt
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Post by stable on Feb 5, 2024 1:02:09 GMT 1
Nicholls
Spencer Helik Balker Headley
Wiles Matos Rudoni
Thomas Koroma Burgzorg
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Post by pinstripe on Feb 5, 2024 1:52:52 GMT 1
Nicholls
Spencer Pearson Helik Nakayama
Hogg
Thomas Koroma Rudoni
Radulovic Bergzorg
I think Thomas and Koroma link up well, I think Hogg beats out Matos, I think Pearson and Helik will score a goal a game if they both go up for every set piece, I think Nakayama is better than Headley on his best day, Spencer’s on great form at the moment, Rudoni can put in a cross or a set piece if it’s not Thomas, play him on the other side. I can see Bergzorg and Radulovic’s different styles complementing each other best.
..but don’t listen to me, I’ve had a few beers 🍻 😂
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Post by ClaytonwestRobin on Feb 5, 2024 9:26:21 GMT 1
I’m really pleased I am not picking 11 players to go on the pitch when all our squad is fit, regardless of Saturdays result we have true competition for all positions.
I do feel our back line has got a lot stronger with Balker although I’ve only seen him play against a very poor Sheffield Wednesdays team.
However when the day will come when we have a fully fit squad !
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Post by irverino on Feb 18, 2024 14:58:52 GMT 1
Is Helik our number one defender? If so does he get to pick his preferred partner or is it a case that AB will decide from what he sees in training who he picks. Noticed Lees a couple of times yesterday asking Balker to step up higher & on both occasions he wouldn't....Interesting to see who gets the nod at Watford.
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Post by nicovaesen on Feb 18, 2024 15:39:35 GMT 1
Nicholls
Spencer helik balker nakayama
Kasumu matos
Koroma Rudoni sorba
Burgzorg
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Post by terrier17 on Feb 18, 2024 15:46:03 GMT 1
Nicholls Spencer Pearson Helik Nakayama Hogg Thomas Koroma Rudoni Radulovic Bergzorg I think Thomas and Koroma link up well, I think Hogg beats out Matos, I think Pearson and Helik will score a goal a game if they both go up for every set piece, I think Nakayama is better than Headley on his best day, Spencer’s on great form at the moment, Rudoni can put in a cross or a set piece if it’s not Thomas, play him on the other side. I can see Bergzorg and Radulovic’s different styles complementing each other best. ..but don’t listen to me, I’ve had a few beers 🍻 😂 You really think going forward until the end of the season that Hogg is a better option to start than Matos? |
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Post by rab030 on Feb 18, 2024 16:08:17 GMT 1
Maxwell Turton helik nakayama ruffels Kasumu Burgzorg Rudoni headley Ward Harratt I wasn’t sure you were taking the piss until I realised you had picked Ward 🤦♂️ |
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Post by ldotm on Feb 18, 2024 16:12:11 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Agree with this 👍 |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 18, 2024 16:15:03 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Quite a bold call to have a LB that can't defend. |
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Post by pinstripe on Feb 18, 2024 16:17:02 GMT 1
Nicholls Spencer Pearson Helik Nakayama Hogg Thomas Koroma Rudoni Radulovic Bergzorg I think Thomas and Koroma link up well, I think Hogg beats out Matos, I think Pearson and Helik will score a goal a game if they both go up for every set piece, I think Nakayama is better than Headley on his best day, Spencer’s on great form at the moment, Rudoni can put in a cross or a set piece if it’s not Thomas, play him on the other side. I can see Bergzorg and Radulovic’s different styles complementing each other best. ..but don’t listen to me, I’ve had a few beers 🍻 😂 You really think going forward until the end of the season that Hogg is a better option to start than Matos? In fairness I said this two weeks ago while quite pissed. |
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Post by utttrooper on Feb 18, 2024 16:36:04 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Quite a bold call to have a LB that can't defend. He'll learn and he also has Balker to cover him |
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Post by Sparrow on Feb 18, 2024 16:39:10 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Quite a bold call to have a LB that can't defend. The above would be my team as well. With Helik and Balker as the CB paring that gives Spencer & Headley license to bomb forward. Headley might not be the best defensively, but i’d be ok with that with those 2 CBs |
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Post by ldotm on Feb 18, 2024 16:55:48 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Quite a bold call to have a LB that can't defend. Who can defend at LB? I’m assuming you’re going to say Yuta as I know you’re a big fan, but I’ve seen him have some absolute shockers. Leeds he got ripped to shreds. Good on the ball, but Headley suited more to the Championship for me with his physicality, and links with Koroma well. |
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Post by Flowerdisco on Feb 18, 2024 17:11:39 GMT 1
Nicholls Spencer helik balker nakayama Kasumu matos Koroma Rudoni sorba Burgzorg I like this |
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Post by sapphireblue on Feb 18, 2024 17:37:10 GMT 1
Nicholls Spencer helik balker nakayama Kasumu matos Koroma Rudoni sorba Burgzorg I like this x3 |
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Post by Amigo on Feb 18, 2024 17:51:07 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Agree with this team except possibly Yuta for Headley. I really like Headley but I think he's better further forward and having 2 full backs that bomb on is a big risk if you aren't one of the best sides in the league. Having said that the manager does seem to prefer 3 at the back looking at Zurich and Hoffenheim. |
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Post by Porrohman on Feb 18, 2024 18:43:15 GMT 1
Out of the current squad, when all the players are back from injury, who would be in your starting 11. For me: I’d play a 4-5-1 (4-3-3) Nicolls Spencer. Helik. Balker. Headley Matos Kasumu. Rudoni Thomas. Burgzorg. Koroma So much pace and power in that team. Perhaps bold call taking out Hogg but I think Matos is perfect for that DM role and Kasumu is such an asset who I think is really underrated. Agree with this team except possibly Yuta for Headley. I really like Headley but I think he's better further forward and having 2 full backs that bomb on is a big risk if you aren't one of the best sides in the league. Having said that the manager does seem to prefer 3 at the back looking at Zurich and Hoffenheim. 3 at the back would surely be Helik, Balker and Yuta then, unless the opposition style meant Pearson over Yuta. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Feb 18, 2024 18:58:37 GMT 1
Nichols
Pearson helik balker spencer.
Thomas matos kasumu koroma
Rudoni
Burgzog
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Post by shawsie on Feb 18, 2024 20:19:09 GMT 1
Not sure this is even a thing.
We now have a squad with competition - but it will need good mgmt / selection tinkering as opponents vary massively.
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Post by Tinpot on Feb 18, 2024 20:34:27 GMT 1
Nicholls
Helik
Balker
Lees
Spencer
Matos
Rudoni
Headley
Thomas
Koroma
Burgzorg
A best XI that leaves out:
Maxwell
Chapman
Ruffels
Jackson
Yuta
Pearson
Turton
Hogg
Kasumu
Diarra
Wiles
Ward
Radulovic
Healey
Jones
That's also ignoring players out on loan, Harratt with his suspension and Tom Edwards on the grounds that he's dreadful.
All in all I don't think we are short of decent players. A bit more balance with a few more left footers, a bruiser up front and a creative metronome type of player and I think we're not far off.
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