Match Day Thread Pre-season

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Nozzer said:
I would hope so, given that most of those could be classified as first-team players. The only real question is which three of Gerrard, Hendo, Coutinho, Can and Lallana play in midfieled (I'm classing Lucas and Allen as squad players and not first teamers). Presumably the first three for now, perhaps with Gerrard being phased out and Lallana and Coutinho rotating. Sterling RW, Sakho or Skrtel CB and Migs in goal complete the first team. Johnson will probably start over Flanno though, or Flanno starts over Enrique (excluding new signings).
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Depends what system we play. If we go for the 433 then what you've said is fairly accurate IMO. However, if we go for the diamond system like last season then Coutinho will be in front of three central midfields with perhaps Sterling and Studge up top.

One thing I am certain of, we have much needed depth in the squad now so picking a "first eleven" is no longer a simple task. We just need a "automatic first teamer" (or two) in there as well, someone that is capable of doing something special and dragging the team over the line when required. Coutinho, Studge and Sterling are great but none of them are capable of doing this yet.


jonnybaws said:
Looking it at that way, that's quite encouraging...
Add to that Ford, Sterling, Shako, Skrtel, Gerrard, Hendo, Lucas, Allen, Johnson, Lambert, Ibe, Suso (not including the likes of Agger and Toure, Coates either, 2 of 3 which will most likely be sold).
Plus the FBs we "may" sign and another striker, none too shabby...
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Obviously, Can actually played last night so he wasn't missing as such but he came on for the last thirty rather than playing the majority of the match which is why I included him.
 
Didn't watch the match last night, had to up for work at 7 so didn't seem like a good idea. From the reports I've read sounds like a promising performance despite the scoreline. Most articles saying we created a lot of good chances and should have had a second penalty? So not all doom and gloom? Lots of people praising Sakho's performance too, which seems weird given we conceded 3 goals?
 
MaturdayNight said:
Didn't watch the match last night, had to up for work at 7 so didn't seem like a good idea. From the reports I've read sounds like a promising performance despite the scoreline. Most articles saying we created a lot of good chances and should have had a second penalty? So not all doom and gloom? Lots of people praising Sakho's performance too, which seems weird given we conceded 3 goals?
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I think the third was after Sakho left the field. United's goals came close to each other. It was a similar scenario to some we've seen from last season... we concede a goal and then we flap about a bit before settling-allowing a second to go in.


Gerrard looks old. Think we need someone other than him infront of Sakho.
 
Milk said:
I think the third was after Sakho left the field. United's goals came close to each other. It was a similar scenario to some we've seen from last season... we concede a goal and then we flap about a bit before settling-allowing a second to go in.


Gerrard looks old. Think we need someone other than him infront of Sakho.
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Completely agree. He doesn't cover the defence. At all.
 
I've only just come on here today and can't be bothered to read back.
Disappointed to lose to the Mancs, of course.
I thought we were comfortable enough until their first and then we fell apart a bit.
Last season we showed resilience after conceding (God knows we had enough practice at it) and BR needs to instil that in the new players. I'm always concerned when we bring in too many new faces at once. The understanding needs to be re-built, and also the team ethic.
One important thing for me: I hate it when we start off slow and measured, I think all our best performances last year were when we blew people away from the start. I really hope we get back to that when the season starts properly.
 
I can't believe you all stayed up until 3 a.m. this morning watching the ****ing thing!

Hardcore that lads, respect. I'd have not made the KO on a schoolnight these days ffs.
 
Tobes said:
I can't believe you all stayed up until 3 a.m. this morning watching the f**king thing!

Hardcore that lads, respect. I'd have not made the KO on a schoolnight these days ffs.
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Plastic <whistle>
 
Tobes said:
I can't believe you all stayed up until 3 a.m. this morning watching the f**ing thing!

Hardcore that lads, respect. I'd have not made the KO on a schoolnight these days ffs.
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I stayed up to just follow text and this match thread, havent even got Sky <doh>

Was tired this morn though
 
Tobes said:
I can't believe you all stayed up until 3 a.m. this morning watching the ****ing thing!

Hardcore that lads, respect. I'd have not made the KO on a schoolnight these days ffs.
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I'd booked this morning off so didn't get up until 10.30am :)
 
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