Match Day Thread Pre-Season

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Just to keep it all in one place (Don't think we have a thread already)

3-1 tonight, with goals from McLean, Hernandez and Thompson. Raggett with an own goal at the other end.

1st half (3-3-2-2)

McGovern
Godfrey Zimmerman Klose
Passlack Tettey Stiepermann
McLean Leitner
Srbeny Pukki

2nd Half (4-1-4-1)

Matthews
Marshall Zimmerman Raggett Aarons
Thompson
Hernandez Trybull Leitner Wildschut
Rhodes



Comments from the Pinkun:
-Apparently we turned down the chance to have a clause to make Rhodes permanent.
-Expect a winger still to sign
-No goalkeeper expected
-DF expects further deals to be made.

-Martin isn't training with the senior squad at the moment
-Raggett looked worryingly uncomfortable as a ball-playing CB. He lost possession multiple times and it was the cause of his own goal.
-Rhodes impressed, looks fit and was winning headers. MB: "Signs of a presence up front that City have lacked for a while". He also spent the longest post-match meeting the fans.
-Lewis and Hanley had minor muscle problems so weren't risked.
 
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DHCanary said:
Just to keep it all in one place (Don't think we have a thread already)

3-1 tonight, with goals from McLean, Hernandez and Thompson. Raggett with an own goal at the other end.

1st half (3-3-2-2)

McGovern
Godfrey Zimmerman Klose
Passlack Tettey Stiepermann
McLean Leitner
Srbeny Pukki

2nd Half (4-1-4-1)

Matthews
Marshall Zimmerman Raggett Aarons
Thompson
Hernandez Trybull Leitner Wildschut
Rhodes



Comments from the Pinkun:
-Apparently we turned down the chance to have a clause to make Rhodes permanent.
-Expect a winger still to sign
-No goalkeeper expected
-DF expects further deals to be made.

-Martin isn't training with the senior squad at the moment
-Raggett looked worryingly uncomfortable as a ball-playing CB. He lost possession multiple times and it was the cause of his own goal.
-Rhodes impressed, looks fit and was winning headers. MB: "Signs of a presence up front that City have lacked for a while". He also spent the longest post-match meeting the fans.
-Lewis and Hanley had minor muscle problems so weren't risked.
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Thanks DH. I was wondering where Lewis got to... I feared transfer news inbound. Good to hear Rhodes had a good run out and sounds pleased to be here.
 
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Is Buendia injured? Was looking forward to seeing what his style of play was like in pre season! Also interested in how DF plans of fitting him in with Hernandez, Marshall, McLean and Pukki. Imagine it will be one of those 5 either side of Rhodes/Srbeny?
 
bedfordcanary said:
Is Buendia injured? Was looking forward to seeing what his style of play was like in pre season! Also interested in how DF plans of fitting him in with Hernandez, Marshall, McLean and Pukki. Imagine it will be one of those 5 either side of Rhodes/Srbeny?
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I’m not sure why but Farke said he wouldn’t be involved until the friendlies over in Germany
 
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It's great to hear about McLean as he's the new boy I'm counting on to step into the first team like he belongs from the get-go.
 
Canary Spring said:
It's great to hear about McLean as he's the new boy I'm counting on to step into the first team like he belongs from the get-go.
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Yes, he does look to be an exciting player with a wicked left foot. His free-kick was top class and he can put crosses on the head. There's so much that's potentially improved about our attack and we haven't even seen Buendia yet. Rhodes and Pukki have given us strength up front as well. This has been a great window and far beyond my expectations.
 
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Friendly at Colney against Crawley Town. Playing 4 by 30 minute quarters

Matthews; Passlack, Raggett, Klose (c), Aarons; Godfrey; Pukki, McLean, Leitner, Wildschut; Rhodes.
Unused subs: McGovern, Husband, Zimmermann, Marshall, Stiepermann, Trybull, Hernandez, Srbeny, Cantwell.

I'm guessing that with the addition of Thompson/deletion of Husband, pretty much our first team squad!! <ok>

Edit - From MB at the game - That said, I do like what I've seen so far of Kenny McLean with the ball.
 
Being described as a 4-1-4-1, Aarons out of position at LB, Godfrey gets a first chance as the single DM.
 
JM Fan said:
Friendly at Colney against Crawley Town. Playing 4 by 30 minute quarters

Matthews; Passlack, Raggett, Klose (c), Aarons; Godfrey; Pukki, McLean, Leitner, Wildschut; Rhodes.
Unused subs: McGovern, Husband, Zimmermann, Marshall, Stiepermann, Trybull, Hernandez, Srbeny, Cantwell.

I'm guessing that with the addition of Thompson/deletion of Husband, pretty much our first team squad!! <ok>

Edit - From MB at the game - That said, I do like what I've seen so far of Kenny McLean with the ball.
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So no room for Hanley or Tettey in the first team squad then JM !!!!!!!!!!!
 
For what it's worth, before last season transfermarkt listed Farke's favorite formation as being 4-1-4-1.
 
Michael Bailey thinks it's 4-1-4-1 again for the second period.

McGovern
Marshall Godfrey Zimmerman Husband
Trybull
Passlack Cantwell Stiepermann Hernandez
Srbeny

That attacking midfield 4 looks a bit makeshift.
 
DHCanary said:
Michael Bailey thinks it's 4-1-4-1 again for the second period.

McGovern
Marshall Godfrey Zimmerman Husband
Trybull
Passlack Cantwell Stiepermann Hernandez
Srbeny

That attacking midfield 4 looks a bit makeshift.
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Seems to be working well enough with City leading 2-0 with goals from Srbeny and Stiepermann, Hernandez with the assists.
 
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