Team for Hull

[@jolslover]

Not seen a thread like this so far - what would peoples lineups be for Hull?

For me: Leno, Castagne Affengruber Bassey Robinson, Berge Charles King, Bobb Garcia Iwobi.

Fullbacks the hard positions for me- Sess scored a great goal but besides that thought he looked shaky in defence, Tete did alright but think Castagne fits Arbeloas system better. Part of me would be tempted to throw Palacios in for Iwobi too who I thought wasn't at his best last game however would probably lean towards this being a sub.

[JimmyConway]

Not seen a thread like this so far - what would peoples lineups be for Hull?

For me: Leno, Castagne Affengruber Bassey Robinson, Berge Charles King, Bobb Garcia Iwobi.

Fullbacks the hard positions for me- Sess scored a great goal but besides that thought he looked shaky in defence, Tete did alright but think Castagne fits Arbeloas system better. Part of me would be tempted to throw Palacios in for Iwobi too who I thought wasn't at his best last game however would probably lean towards this being a sub.

I'd go Tete at right back on the basis I think he is the better defender. Iwobi to play on the right and either Sess or Kevin on the left wing. We have cornered ourselves slightly having to play both Berge & Charles as holding against the likes of Ipswich & Hull due to our current plight and would be a brave decision to change now?

[@jolslover]

Not seen a thread like this so far - what would peoples lineups be for Hull?

For me: Leno, Castagne Affengruber Bassey Robinson, Berge Charles King, Bobb Garcia Iwobi.

Fullbacks the hard positions for me- Sess scored a great goal but besides that thought he looked shaky in defence, Tete did alright but think Castagne fits Arbeloas system better. Part of me would be tempted to throw Palacios in for Iwobi too who I thought wasn't at his best last game however would probably lean towards this being a sub.

I'd go Tete at right back on the basis I think he is the better defender. Iwobi to play on the right and either Sess or Kevin on the left wing. We have cornered ourselves slightly having to play both Berge & Charles as holding against the likes of Ipswich & Hull due to our current plight and would be a brave decision to change now?

Tete being a better defender is perhaps not the most relevant given we are playing Hull a team where we will be on the front foot for most of the game. I don't agree with benching Bobb who IMO looks our biggest attacking threat at times.

[Twig]

I'd play Sess at LW ahead of Jedi at LB down our left side. Kevin hasn't shown he poses any sort of goal threat but Sess knows how to score and we are desperate for goals.

[twang]

Leno
Castagne - Affengruber - Bassey - Sessegnon
King - Charles - Berge - Iwobi
Gonzalo - Muniz

Can't keep playing Gonzalo as a lone striker against low blocks. Full backs could just as well be Tete and Robinson.

[@jolslover]

Can't see us going two up top as didn't really look great vs Ipswich in that last 25. Would be interesting to see how it panned out however.

People suggest Sess at LW and I can understand it in a game where we would be on the back foot but at home to Hull where we will have most of the ball I just can't see it

[JimmyConway]

Not seen a thread like this so far - what would peoples lineups be for Hull?

For me: Leno, Castagne Affengruber Bassey Robinson, Berge Charles King, Bobb Garcia Iwobi.

Fullbacks the hard positions for me- Sess scored a great goal but besides that thought he looked shaky in defence, Tete did alright but think Castagne fits Arbeloas system better. Part of me would be tempted to throw Palacios in for Iwobi too who I thought wasn't at his best last game however would probably lean towards this being a sub.

I'd go Tete at right back on the basis I think he is the better defender. Iwobi to play on the right and either Sess or Kevin on the left wing. We have cornered ourselves slightly having to play both Berge & Charles as holding against the likes of Ipswich & Hull due to our current plight and would be a brave decision to change now?

Tete being a better defender is perhaps not the most relevant given we are playing Hull a team where we will be on the front foot for most of the game. I don't agree with benching Bobb who IMO looks our biggest attacking threat at times.

If as you say we will be on the front foot is there an argument for both Charles & Berge? Not as if there are normally a ton of goals from either?

[Coast94]

Leno
Tete, Affengruber, Bassey, Robinson
Charles, Berge
Bobb, King, Sessegnon
Gonzalo

Lecomte, Castagne, Andersen, Cairney (if fit), Larsson, Iwobi, Palacios, Kevin, Muniz

[S.F.Sorrow]

Leno
Castagne Affengruber Bassey Robinson
Berge Charles
Bobb King Kevin
Muniz


Leno, easy decision, although at least partly for a lack of better options.

If we had a tactically shrewd manager I would have preferred Sess/Tete at fullback, but unfortunately we don't. If Hull have done their homework they will sit deep and hit us on the counter. Unless Arbeloa has learned how to organise a defence, I think Robinson/Castagne will be a better choice. Of course, Sess offers far more attacking threat and Tete is much better one-on-one defensively, but I think recovery pace will be more important in this game.

Bassey - Affengruber - Charles - Berge - King: Not really up for debate at this point IMO.


Bobb should start, for a lack of better options. He has been disappointing so far, but there's definitely something about him. Hopefully we will start to see more goals and assists from him soon.

Kevin: For me it's a close call between him and Iwobi at LW, but I went with Kevin. At least Arbeloa won't be able to bring him on at RW if he starts at LW. That alone should make us stronger(!). Also, I think Hull would be an excellent opportunity for Kevin to shine in his best position and get some desperately needed confidence. My main concern here is that Kevin - Robinson hasn't really worked at all. No chemistry whatsoever. Kevin - Sess on the other hand, has shown glimpes of quality. Tough decision, and Iwobi doesn't really deserve to be dropped.

Muniz: He offers far more physical presence than Garcia, including on defensive set pieces which I think will be crucial in this game. Even when Muniz doesn't score, we must not underestimate his hold-up play, his ability to bind up defenders and create space for others. Also, based on Garcia's recent performances it would be utterly insane not to bench him. Bring on Garcia against a tired defence at 75 mins if we need a goal and maybe get his season started and his confidence boosted with a late goal.


This is based on how I expect Arbeloa to set up the team (particularly the defence). With a more... shall we say 'normal' approach to tactics, I would have gone with Tete/Sess.

[C Block]

I know this will upset 99.9% of you, but for me Josh King needs to start producing starting from tomorrow,
As an exceptional player as he is he needs to start producing stats to back it up,
His position on the pitch is an absolutely crucial position, not just for Fulham but for every team in the Premier League, that shirt demands goals and assists and he's not currently providing either,
He's undoubtedly the best player at the club, but it's time for him to take it to another level.

[sarnian]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Andersen in.

[KJS]

What I want to see is no stupid substitutions in the last 20 minutes just for the sake of it

[twang]

I know this will upset 99.9% of you, but for me Josh King needs to start producing starting from tomorrow,
As an exceptional player as he is he needs to start producing stats to back it up,
His position on the pitch is an absolutely crucial position, not just for Fulham but for every team in the Premier League, that shirt demands goals and assists and he's not currently providing either,
He's undoubtedly the best player at the club, but it's time for him to take it to another level.

The same Josh King that is our top scorer?

[@jolslover]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Andersen in.

I would prefer Affengruber and a lot of speculation Andersen is the player speaking to the Telegraph which doesn't help the situation

[FFCBadger]

I think most of the team picks itself, but:
- Castagne offers more going forward and we need pressure and crosses from the wing so he pips Tete to start
 - He'll also create the overloads which will give Bobb space inside
- Garcia wont provide the chaos we need in Hull's defence that we need from the start that Muniz will

[FFC In Oz]

Does anyone think Kevin deserves a chance over Iwobi?

I don't really think Iwobi has offered much this season

[perry geyton]

Starting line up is generally not the issue, it's the line up that we end up with after making 5 unnecessary substitutions that is the concern

[C Block]

I know this will upset 99.9% of you, but for me Josh King needs to start producing starting from tomorrow,
As an exceptional player as he is he needs to start producing stats to back it up,
His position on the pitch is an absolutely crucial position, not just for Fulham but for every team in the Premier League, that shirt demands goals and assists and he's not currently providing either,
He's undoubtedly the best player at the club, but it's time for him to take it to another level.

The same Josh King that is our top scorer?

The very same Josh King that hasn't provided a single assist in a position that primarily exists to produce assists, wonderful player but he must produce

[twang]

I know this will upset 99.9% of you, but for me Josh King needs to start producing starting from tomorrow,
As an exceptional player as he is he needs to start producing stats to back it up,
His position on the pitch is an absolutely crucial position, not just for Fulham but for every team in the Premier League, that shirt demands goals and assists and he's not currently providing either,
He's undoubtedly the best player at the club, but it's time for him to take it to another level.

The same Josh King that is our top scorer?

The very same Josh King that hasn't provided a single assist in a position that primarily exists to produce assists, wonderful player but he must produce

You did say that he isn't providing either goals nor assist though. Also, King did assist Bobb's goal vs West Ham.
Plus the facts are that no Fulham player has scored more goals (2) or assisted more goals (1) than King this season. So I think it's a strange target for criticism, especially as he's also been our best player by a distance.

[C Block]

I know this will upset 99.9% of you, but for me Josh King needs to start producing starting from tomorrow,
As an exceptional player as he is he needs to start producing stats to back it up,
His position on the pitch is an absolutely crucial position, not just for Fulham but for every team in the Premier League, that shirt demands goals and assists and he's not currently providing either,
He's undoubtedly the best player at the club, but it's time for him to take it to another level.

The same Josh King that is our top scorer?

The very same Josh King that hasn't provided a single assist in a position that primarily exists to produce assists, wonderful player but he must produce

You did say that he isn't providing either goals nor assist though. Also, King did assist Bobb's goal vs West Ham.
Plus the facts are that no Fulham player has scored more goals (2) or assisted more goals (1) than King this season. So I think it's a strange target for criticism, especially as he's also been our best player by a distance.

It's not a criticism it's a fact,he hasn't created a single assist in the Premier League all season, if was playing for any of the other 19 teams I would think he would be rotated by now, as I keep saying, wonderful player, BUT,he must start producing for the good of the club, and I would say exactly the same if anyone else was producing the same stats playing in that position,
Hopefully tomorrow is the day he delivers.