Match Day Thread Pre-Season

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I only know our players through this site so am only able to make judgements on our prospects, and our players abilities, from what is posted on here. But I have to admit to a cautious optimism for the upcoming season. I believe that all round we are stronger than last season, but does this make up for the loss of JM? It probably does, as last season the opposition basically said "stop Maddison and you stop Norwich" . This is no longer true as we appear to have a variety of offensive outlets, which means opposition defences have to be more wary on more fronts, which should leave more space for our offense to be effective. OTBC
 
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goldeneadie said:
I only know our players through this site so am only able to make judgements on our prospects, and our players abilities, from what is posted on here. But I have to admit to a cautious optimism for the upcoming season. I believe that all round we are stronger than last season, but does this make up for the loss of JM? It probably does, as last season the opposition basically said "stop Maddison and you stop Norwich" . This is no longer true as we appear to have a variety of offensive outlets, which means opposition defences have to be more wary on more fronts, which should leave more space for our offense to be effective. OTBC
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I'm also hoping that will make us a better team, working hard for each other to achieve better results. Much will depend on how players who have lost their way in recent years (eg. Krul, Rhodes, Leitner, Trybull and Thompson) can get back to their best form and push on from there. The potential is impressive, but it needs to be realised in results to build and maintain confidence and then perhaps we can get back into the race for promotion. A good start is crucial for that.
 
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I LIKE the starting 11!!!! :emoticon-0102-bigsm
Subs - McGovern (GK), Husband, Zimmermann, Leitner, Stiepermann, Trybull, Passlack, Hernandez, Srbeny, McGovern

Edit - I'd be happy if the same starting 11 was used at St Andrews!!!! <ok>
 
4-1-4-1, or 4-1-3-2?

Really interesting lineup, can definitely see what Farke wants to get out of tonight.

Krul - hopefully our new number 1 doesn't look too ring-rusty!

Marshall - based on the notes from Wolfsburg, he's much more comfortable at RB than Passlack. Nailing this role down

Godfrey - at CB, is this where Farke sees him? With Raggett heading out on loan, we could do with CB cover

Thompson - surely his audition for Birmingham? Hope he can perform

Looking forward to seeing Cantwell and Buendia too!
 
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REALLY pleased to see that they are part of the first team squad.
So looks like McLean will be this season's number 23!!! <ok>
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He looks so much like Madders.

Obviously not as good, but the best parts of Madders game, looks like the best part of Kenny's game. I am really hopeful about Kenny this season, he has shown real promise. I think they have found another gem.
 
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The players they have bough in, I like, I think they have been very smart. Unlike last season, they have mixed unknown players with players who have experience in this league or country. I feel much better about that.

If we use this squad with Farkes tactics last season, I'd still be very worried. It looks like he wanted to play something like a 4-1-4-1. I don't like that at all, that wont work in the Championship. I hope he has a Plan B.
 
Forgot_My_Lines said:
The players they have bough in, I like, I think they have been very smart. Unlike last season, they have mixed unknown players with players who have experience in this league or country. I feel much better about that.

If we use this squad with Farkes tactics last season, I'd still be very worried. It looks like he wanted to play something like a 4-1-4-1. I don't like that at all, that wont work in the Championship. I hope he has a Plan B.
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If Pukki and Rhodes perform well, Farke may have to play two up top whether he wants to or not.
 
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