Can't argue with the scoreline but I reckon Clarke will only get 2, Dack will score and one from a defender but don't think it will be O'Nien.
Fancy 3-1, but knowing us it could be 1-3. Really need the win, if we lose the meltdown would be enormous!! Bart
Really fancy us to win well tomorrow. but I'll settle for 2-1. Can you have a must win game this early in the season.
100% agree with that lineup, Hemir needs to start with Dack in support...and fingers crossed they have been told to take some bloody shots from the edge of the box if the chance arises instead of always pushing the ball wide.
Going to have to revise my earlier prediction due to the striker being unavailable due to an unfortunate paperwork hold up. Clarke to bag early, then Ekwah with a goal of the season belter from 25 yards, then Roberts with a sexy dribble and curling shot in the bottom corner before the lads see out the second half playing keep ball 3-0 to the lads
Dack has to start behind Hemir with Neil or Bellingham dropping to the bench for me, but doubt we will. Still think we’ll take the 3 points. If we can’t beat these at home I think people will start pointing the finger toward Mogga rather than the recruitment team.
If Neil drops to the bench who replaces him? Or you thinking ekwah and Jobe in midfield and Dack as the 10?
Neil can't be dropped while Evans is out injured imo, he does a hell of a lot more than some people realise.
Yep Bellingham and Ekwah in the middle with Dack more advanced. Bellingham is playing too far up the pitch imo. Personally think Neil has been average for quite a while now, I know I’ll get in the neck because he’s the golden boy but I’d like to give the 2 big lads a chance in the middle to see how they manage, their physicality could be key to nullifying the counter attacking threat we can’t seem to cope with at the minute
I agree with Jobe being to far forward, I don't think he will be a 10 as he develops. I'm in a minority of 1 but I'd like to see Neil, Ekwah and Jobe as a 3, with Neil being predominantly the 'holding' midfielder but all 3 having a responsibility to get up and down and if that meant Jobe holding while the others are up field then so be it.
My only gripe with the 3 on the pitch together is from what I’ve seen so far I think they’re all quite similar. All good runners, get stuck into a tackle etc but I think we lack creativity and someone who can pick a pass. That’s not of deferment to the lads because teams set up just to defend and make it difficult for us a lot of games so we’re trying to play through 7-8 players around the box. Obviously all young lads though and plenty of time for them to adapt their game to what we need.
Suppose we should take it as a compliment that teams sit back knowing how talented we are going forward
