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Post by Bill on Apr 8, 2024 15:07:58 GMT
Love a draw.
Think we will lose.
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 8, 2024 15:11:22 GMT
Lost count of the amount of times It's been mentioned the fella has zero football intelligence. I'm genuinely bemused he's made it as a professional footballer. Genuinely. Me too Jimmy, I’m sure there are quite a few in the crowd who would get the occasional goal - I sit in front of one even though he is starting to get too old - but he contributes NOTHING else. When was the last time we saw a CB on his arse nursing a whack somewhere having met Donkey? No aggression, no movement, no positional sense, no idea. It's crazy. I just can't get my head around how poor he is with EVERY part of his game. Has he just been terrible for us? Surely the decisions he makes on the pitch are things that come naturally and not ones you pick and choose so how on earth has he forged a career in the game? |
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Post by Corbray on Apr 8, 2024 15:22:52 GMT
Regarding Chair: From what I`ve read, a top athlete can eat and drink during the Ramadan. they're not really allowed to do it tbh. ramadan is quite strict as the fast always comes first, the young and old are permitted to eat and drink. the only other exceptions are to do with lifesaving, so for example people on rescue operations or surgeons at work are allowed to break their fast to allow them to be at peak performance. most athletes who do fast just do less throughout the day. so chair will get up early and eat/drink as normal but will then spend the rest of the day sleeping in a dark and cool room, light warmups like stretching etc to save himself for the game. |
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Post by The General on Apr 8, 2024 16:28:13 GMT
Just turning up would be a help
Are they knackered do you think ?
Do we need Smyth and Dixon Bonner in
No pace atm
Maybe 4 4 2 draws required minimum
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Post by The General on Apr 8, 2024 16:28:32 GMT
Grind out some results 1-0 s
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Post by 2Loftus on Apr 8, 2024 17:00:06 GMT
Losing so feebly against Sheffield Wednesday will either put a rocket up their collective arses or cause a defeatist melt-down.
Gone for an ugly win, inspired by a gritty Cook.
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 8, 2024 17:18:12 GMT
Just turning up would be a help Are they knackered do you think ? Do we need Smyth and Dixon Bonner in No pace atm Maybe 4 4 2 draws required minimum I did actually think on Saturday they looked a bit leggy. Lacking that bit of zip and energy. |
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Post by 2Loftus on Apr 8, 2024 17:58:56 GMT
Just turning up would be a help Are they knackered do you think ? Do we need Smyth and Dixon Bonner in No pace atm Maybe 4 4 2 draws required minimum I did actually think on Saturday they looked a bit leggy. Lacking that bit of zip and energy. Maybe they’ve all been observing Ramadan… |
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Post by The General on Apr 8, 2024 18:00:21 GMT
4-5-1
Way forward grind it out
0-0
1-1
1-0
Who cares
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Post by Bill on Apr 8, 2024 18:42:30 GMT
So many got carried away that we were safe.
Surely you all know Rangers well enough to not make such statements.
We are only safe when the maths prove it.
I expect a loss at Plymouth as our trips there have never been good.
Hull on Saturday is another tough game given our long journey to Plymouth and back.
For me we seem in trouble when games are close together which suggests our recovery period is questionable.
Would love to be clear by the Preston game but history tells me its going to the wire,so strap in and enjoy the ride.
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Post by hubble on Apr 8, 2024 20:33:51 GMT
Just turning up would be a help Are they knackered do you think ? Do we need Smyth and Dixon Bonner in No pace atm Maybe 4 4 2 draws required minimum I think EDB has been under-utilised. He's a decent player at this level, but without a run of games, it's hard for him to get his confidence up. Andersen is obviously a class player, but he was lackadaisical on Saturday. EDB has more energy and can pick a pass and score. Not saying start him, but he's an option. Hodge is obviously good too, but like all the younger players it's hard to get a foothold when every game is a 'must-win' and the gaffer has to go for experience. But I'd definitely like to see more zip in midfield and much more pressing from the team. and for that you need the fittest players. That's why I'd also like to see Larkeche given more of a go. He has blistering pace and determination, and I'm not sure why he hasn't played more minutes.
Chair needs to be utilised properly too, not just running around like a blue-arsed fly. He needs to hold his runs and get his head up before he passes. It's not rocket science but he still doesn't look half the time. He looks like he's always in a rush. Slow it down a notch Ilias, better to complete a pass and retain possession than lose it.
As others have said, Frey does at least press and harry the oppo defence. And seeing as Marti always wants one up top, he'd be my first choice, but is an injury doubt. Same as Colback; if he's fit, I'd start him as we need bite. Hard to pick a team without knowing the fitness of players, but don't start Armstrong, and preferably don't play Dykes. Although we know it will be Dykes if Frey ain't fit. Willock is our best player, IF his head's right. How does Marti tell that? Willock aside, Andersen is our most skillful midfielder and again, at his best, he could be a match winner. Do you play both?
Smyth definitely brings energy and commitment. Trouble is, half the time there's no one up with him to pass to. That's one of the big problems with having shit forwards. Marti generally likes to utilise his pace in the second half, but like Chair, he has to make his passes count.
If all fit, then I'd go with a slightly radical tweak:
Bego
Dunne Cook JCS Paal
Colback Hayden
Andersen Chair Larkeche
Frey
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 8, 2024 21:40:45 GMT
excellent post and agree.
No Willock for me.
And yes need more zip even if it means losing a bit of quality. Up and at ‘em has to be the approach
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Post by Rangers77 on Apr 8, 2024 23:40:34 GMT
Begovic
Dunne Cook JCS Fox
Hayden Hodge
Andersen Chair Smyth
Frey
If Frey isn't available then Uncle up front as a false number 9.
Donkey and Armstrong don't travel. Smyth never started on the left. Was good there for Orient. Worth a punt given the shite of Saturday.
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Post by MattyRangers on Apr 9, 2024 6:29:28 GMT
Reckon draw.
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Post by 1qprdk on Apr 9, 2024 7:53:16 GMT
Regarding Chair: From what I`ve read, a top athlete can eat and drink during the Ramadan. Does not apply to Chair then. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Apr 9, 2024 8:01:49 GMT
Very likely Donkey will start. Will be no surprise.
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Post by jfrabbit on Apr 9, 2024 8:10:16 GMT
One or more of Willock, Chair, Anderson to drop out.
Colback & Frey if fit come in although I think as Al said the useless jock will play.
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Post by West Acton on Apr 9, 2024 8:34:11 GMT
Very likely Donkey will start. Will be no surprise. I fear your right in the absence of Frey but after muscles effort Saturday not sure we can moan. Rancid forward options. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Apr 9, 2024 8:50:08 GMT
Very likely Donkey will start. Will be no surprise. I fear your right in the absence of Frey but after muscles effort Saturday not sure we can moan. Rancid forward options. Don't play any. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Apr 9, 2024 8:59:00 GMT
I fear your right in the absence of Frey but after muscles effort Saturday not sure we can moan. Rancid forward options. Don't play any. Exactly. Honestly that would be a better option. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 9, 2024 9:52:06 GMT
Think hubs suggested no strikers week or so back perhaps he’s right and we have reached the point to try that.
My only concern is we saw what we would deem as all the creative players on Saturday together and it was not pretty. Who is the extra person that comes in if you don’t select a striker we’re not blessed with any other creative midfielders so your probably out colback in?
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Post by Stanley75 on Apr 9, 2024 10:03:33 GMT
Think hubs suggested no strikers week or so back perhaps he’s right and we have reached the point to try that. My only concern is we saw what we would deem as all the creative players on Saturday together and it was not pretty. Who is the extra person that comes in if you don’t select a striker we’re not blessed with any other creative midfielders so your probably out colback in? Begovic
Dunne Cook JCS Paal
Hayden Field
Andersen Willock Chair Smyth* * Or Hodge, Adomah, Bonner - take your pick. Anyone but a striker (unless Frey is fit) |
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Post by Stanley75 on Apr 9, 2024 10:06:54 GMT
My only concern is we saw what we would deem as all the creative players on Saturday together and it was not pretty. I said the other day, think we could get more out of them if the formation was changed so you play without a front man |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 9, 2024 10:22:04 GMT
Don't know if his legs have completely gone but could Albert be an emergency number 9? At least he actually resembles a footballer and can finish. It says something when I honestly think playing Jimmy Dunne up there - Holloway style - might be more effective than the other two options.
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Post by 2Loftus on Apr 9, 2024 10:25:17 GMT
Think hubs suggested no strikers week or so back perhaps he’s right and we have reached the point to try that. Another Spanish manager, Marti's fellow Catalan, did OK without a striker for a couple of seasons before signing Haaland... |
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Post by alanwycombe on Apr 9, 2024 10:30:05 GMT
Think hubs suggested no strikers week or so back perhaps he’s right and we have reached the point to try that. My only concern is we saw what we would deem as all the creative players on Saturday together and it was not pretty. Who is the extra person that comes in if you don’t select a striker we’re not blessed with any other creative midfielders so you’re probably out colback in? Give Uncle 45? How desperate is that but at least he knows where to run and how to put the ball in the net. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Apr 9, 2024 10:37:31 GMT
Think hubs suggested no strikers week or so back perhaps he’s right and we have reached the point to try that. My only concern is we saw what we would deem as all the creative players on Saturday together and it was not pretty. Who is the extra person that comes in if you don’t select a striker we’re not blessed with any other creative midfielders so you’re probably out colback in? Give Uncle 45? How desperate is that but at least he knows where to run and how to put the ball in the net. sorry Stains, just seen your post. Have to agree. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 9, 2024 10:44:07 GMT
Only concern Stan is Anderson has demonstrated he’s not going put in hard yards going back towards his own goal so him as cover in front of Dunne screams getting ripped a new one.
I think no strikers is an option but I don’t think we have the players to make it work. Would prefer just stick Dunne up there as big horrible cunt and rough them up.
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Post by Stanley75 on Apr 9, 2024 10:52:17 GMT
Only concern Stan is Anderson has demonstrated he’s not going put in hard yards going back towards his own goal so him as cover in front of Dunne screams getting ripped a new one. I think no strikers is an option but I don’t think we have the players to make it work. Would prefer just stick Dunne up there as big horrible cunt and rough them up. Ok so play Chair on the right and bring in Hodge or Bonner Or, as you suggest, play Dunne up top and stick with usual formation Bottom line is we can't persist with Dykes or Armstrong starting - think we're mostly agreed on that As for Albert, he's now a 20 min impact sub at best IMO. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 9, 2024 10:56:11 GMT
Dunne when we went up top Saturday won a few headers it’s little bit going back to the 80s suppose ok for last 10mins when chasing but to start that way would be 🤢
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