YOUR 11 v BARNSLEY
Wasn't to happy with Kamara given 90 mins v Millwall, always better as an impact sub, to rough up the oppositions defence, or, inject some pace, but if you're playing deep, and want him to control the ball, he's no good. Cavalerio should've started.
Arter was terrible all game, so would like to see KMac returning to the starting 11 v Barnsley.
Let us know your preferred 11 below
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The lineup will be fine, but I hope the first sub comes on between 50-65 minutes. I want the first two subs on earlier than Parker does them. As a team we often lack energy later in the game, an early Christie, Stefjo, Onamah, Kamara or Kebano subs helps.
Agree with OP!
All out attack for a change and let's do what we do best!
No way Onomah will be dropped,. One of our best v Millwall. Does a lot of dirty work that goes unnoticed
I liked his surges forward into the box,showing pace and strength, even if the end result wasn't there.
But agree he grafts and does a lot of essential work all over the pitch.
Hope Kebano comes on sooner. I still think he has more of an attacking clue than one or two of the starters. I seem to recall he has hit the bar in a couple of his appearances..... and hasn't wildly blasted the ball 20 feet over, like some. I wish they could be taught that the best teams score the simple tap-ins by being unselfish.
We need to work out our best XI before we play Preston
Our Best XI is:
Mitro
?? ?? Cairney ??
??
Bryan Ream Hector Odoi
Rodak
Questions
#6 is KMac, Reed or Arter
#7 is Knockaert or Cav
#10 is Onamah, Stefjo or Reid
#11 is Cav or Kebano or Reid
Wouldn't mind seeing an experimentation with this
Rodak
Christie Hector Ream Odoi
Onomah McDonald Cairney
Cavaleiro Mitrovic Bryan
Bryan is hopeless defensively, but his recent attacking form is promising. Reid been poorer over last couple games, so a break may help him.
I agree to dropping Arter and AK from the starting 11. That's a no brainer for me. I think there is a debate to be had over Josh, he has something to offer but so do those in the OP's proposed starting 11. personally I would like to see a slot for Stef Jo, he has added creativity and support for the attack when he has played.
I'm still surprised that the jury seems to be out on Onomah. Again he was excellent on Wednesday and offers proper energy over 90 minutes, not in bursts like almost every other midfielder.
I can only assume that Arter came in to either rest Kmacs legs or as Kmac was on 4 yellows. TC also on 4 now after his un-Cairney-like clattering of a Millwall player.
I like the OP line up, that would win
The manager's obsession with Onomah is a verty bad thing. Onomah offers way too littele ddespite clearly habving plenty of talent. But he doesn't use it it to the benefit of the team, he like one or two others before would do well to have a spell on the bench to refocus.
Quote from: Jim© on February 14, 2020, 09:28:05 AM
I'm still surprised that the jury seems to be out on Onomah. Again he was excellent on Wednesday and offers proper energy over 90 minutes, not in bursts like almost every other midfielder.
I can only assume that Arter came in to either rest Kmacs legs or as Kmac was on 4 yellows. TC also on 4 now after his un-Cairney-like clattering of a Millwall player.
5 yellow suspension has passed. Its 10 yellows until the 37th game I believe, then 15.
Quote from: ALG01 on February 14, 2020, 09:53:13 AM
I like the OP line up, that would win
The manager's obsession with Onomah is a verty bad thing. Onomah offers way too littele ddespite clearly habving plenty of talent. But he doesn't use it it to the benefit of the team, he like one or two others before would do well to have a spell on the bench to refocus.
Don't think he needs to refocus, I think he's doing everything thats asked of him. He played a good role in bringing the ball from the defence and to the attack.
He's a player like no other in the squad. Johansen possibly most similar, but no where near as physical.
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on February 14, 2020, 09:59:54 AM
Quote from: ALG01 on February 14, 2020, 09:53:13 AM
I like the OP line up, that would win
The manager's obsession with Onomah is a verty bad thing. Onomah offers way too littele ddespite clearly habving plenty of talent. But he doesn't use it it to the benefit of the team, he like one or two others before would do well to have a spell on the bench to refocus.
Don't think he needs to refocus, I think he's doing everything thats asked of him. He played a good role in bringing the ball from the defence and to the attack.
He's a player like no other in the squad. Johansen possibly most similar, but no where near as physical.
I do not think you are right, he is far too anonymous and if you read his own article in the papers a few weeks ago he talks about that very issue of motivation and trying to adapt himself after the disapointment of not breaking through at Spurs. I agree he has some talent, but it does not result in end product that counts for us. Currently he is just a squad player, we would be miles better with the 11 shown in the OP. Playing reid in that central role is where he is at his most effective and can inflict damage ion the opposition. Playing TC deeper allows him to dictate play and hurt defences with his passing. The team shown has way more balance.
Onomah needs to work out how he needs to work with the team to get the best from him and that has not really happened yet. A couple of charges up field from deep leading to wild shots or wasted opportunities from holding the ball way too long doesn't impress me.
Onomah has impressed me more and more . his decision making needs work on though
4-2-3-1
Rodak
Odoi Hector Ream Bryan
Cairney Onomah
Knockaert Reid Cavaleiro
Mitrovic
or
4-1-4-1
Rodak
Odoi Hector Ream Bryan
McDonald
Knockaert Cairney Onomah Cavaleiro
Mitrovic
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on February 14, 2020, 08:50:39 AM
Wouldn't mind seeing an experimentation with this
Rodak
Christie Hector Ream Odoi
Onomah McDonald Cairney
Cavaleiro Mitrovic Bryan
Bryan is hopeless defensively, but his recent attacking form is promising. Reid been poorer over last couple games, so a break may help him.
Agree
Otherwise for me it's
Rodak
Odoi Hector Ream Bryan
Onomah McDonald Cairney
Cavaleiro Mitrovic Knockaert/Reid
Rodak
Odoi Hector Ream Bryan
McDonald
Reid Cairney Onomah Cavaleiro
Mitrovic
I'll have to rewatch the match, but I'm still trying to figure out what was so bad about Arter vs Millwall. He made a bad challenge when the ball bobbled up and he was late, but other than that, what was so bad about him? It's not to say I do not mind my favorite player, StefJo, taking his place, but I won't throw a fit if Arter gets in the side again.
I agree about Kamara. Unfortunately, he's a striker trying to play a wide position, and just can't do it unless he gets behind the defense. Problem with that is it started to limit our attacks by having Hector send in square long balls to Kamara, or deeper long passes where Kamara couldn't even get past a slow LB for Millwall. Not sure what the upside is unless we play him staggered behind Mitro.
Personally, I'd go for something like 4-1-2-3, where StefJo drops deep to orchestrate a bit like he's used to. There was a stretch in which he was doing that this season, but we struggled defensively when our fullbacks would overcommit forward - and StefJo's pace just wouldn't be there. I think Parker has figured out how to get slower paced CDMs to benefit more by ensuring we have cover through a fullback and our centre backs do not confront counter attacks so aggressively high up the pitch like before (Hull City comes at home comes to mind). I think Onomah's drive was strong vs Millwall, but they were also playing with a fairly deep defensive line at times, something Barnsley won't allow too often. The good thing is Onomah is a true box-to-box player, so StefJo should have cover centrally if he opts to go higher up the pitch.
Rodak
Christie Hector Ream Bryan
Stefjo
Cairney Onomah
Cavaleiro Mitro Reid
Subs: Betts, Kebano, Odoi, Kamara, McDonald, Sess, Arter
Here's hoping the match isn't called off due to the storm, would be a shame as we need to see the team in action right away to get back on positive track (hopefully) overall.
Interestingly the FFC official Instrgram account has just posted a montage of Joe Bryan's assists for Mitrovic this season
First comment is "BUT HE CAN'T DEFEND"... from Joe Bryan himself!
Agree with Matt10, Stefjo has to be brought in for allround play and tenacity. And if either stefjo or Obama don't do the business then bring on SuperMac or Knock depending on how the game is going.
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on February 14, 2020, 08:50:39 AM
Wouldn't mind seeing an experimentation with this
Rodak
Christie Hector Ream Odoi
Onomah McDonald Cairney
Cavaleiro Mitrovic Bryan
Bryan is hopeless defensively, but his recent attacking form is promising. Reid been poorer over last couple games, so a break may help him.
I like this lineup. To me Bryan is the club's best left sided attacker. While Odoi is more solid defensively than Christie at RB, I think he stifles the attack as he rarely gets fwd. I think he is much better as a LB.
It also leaves Reid, Kamara, and Knock to come of the bench as attackers if needed.
ALG01,completely agree with your assessment of Onomah.
Quote from: SuffolkWhite on February 14, 2020, 02:08:16 PM
Agree with Matt10, Stefjo has to be brought in for allround play and tenacity. And if either stefjo or Obama don't do the business then bring on SuperMac or Knock depending on how the game is going.
Who the hell is this Obama bloke?
Quote from: WolverineFFC on February 14, 2020, 07:42:53 PM
Quote from: Facts Not Fiction on February 14, 2020, 08:50:39 AM
Wouldn't mind seeing an experimentation with this
Rodak
Christie Hector Ream Odoi
Onomah McDonald Cairney
Cavaleiro Mitrovic Bryan
Bryan is hopeless defensively, but his recent attacking form is promising. Reid been poorer over last couple games, so a break may help him.
I like this lineup. To me Bryan is the club's best left sided attacker. While Odoi is more solid defensively than Christie at RB, I think he stifles the attack as he rarely gets fwd. I think he is much better as a LB.
It also leaves Reid, Kamara, and Knock to come of the bench as attackers if needed.
Replace Onomah with Stef Jo and I would go with this.
Go for it get some goals
Rodak
Odoi Hector Ream Bryan
Onomah McDonald Cairney
Kebano Mitro Cavaleiro
Subs - Bettinelli , Christie , Sess , Johansen , Kamara , Decordova-Reid , Knockeart
