over on the forum we’ve been discussing who we’d have in the team to play Burnley at the weekend…
whitejc
yet another must win game and after the FA Cup game I’d stick to more or less the same team who played against Arsenal, we were much better than the result suggested, swapping AK47 for Schurrle. I’m assuming that we either won’t have made any signings or they’ll arrive too late for this game.
Betts, KMac, Cisse, Sari, StefJo, Ayite, Schurrle
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Over on the forum we’ve been discussing the upcoming FA Cup game…
love4ffc
Thoughts on Oldham FA Cup match.
Everything below is what I would do if I were in charge and just an opinion. I do think Ranieri will do the opposite however and play pretty much the first team and his usual starting XI. For the most part at least. I don’t really see Ranieri reaching down into the U23’s or U18’s this season as I don’t think that is his style. I hope to be proven wrong. I am a firm believer of playing every match to win. Regardless of the league or competition. So, for the upcoming match against Oldham I would like to see a combination of first team players and youngsters. My line up would include keeping the back for the most part the same. I would do this so that the back continues to gel and learn each other’s playing style and thoughts. As for the front I would sit Mitro as there is no need for him to play and possibly get a knock. I would also sit Tom and Seri and give some of our U23’s a chance to shine. With that in mind I would start the following line-up.
Subs would be Harvey Elliott for Ryan, de la Torre for Vietto and Chambers for either Kmac or Johansen. All of this of course would be contingent on the game going our way.
The reason I choose Steven and the above players is because this is a great match for them to show everyone what they can bring to the first team for both the remainder of this season and the future.
This first player that I really would like to see in this match is Steven Sessegnon. I believe he is fully health and should get a chance to show that like his brother he can bring a lot to the first team. I would like to see him start either on the right wing for Christie or as the right center fullback for Odoi. From what match footage I’ve seen of him I think he could possible do either position and quite possible even make the first team bench as a sub player.
The other two youngsters I would include for this match; de la Torre as I think he is and can be a regular squad player and Harvey Elliott as it would be great to see him get a run with some of the first team players.
I’m sure everyone has also notice I put Tom and Seri on the bench. Just like Mitro I just don’t think we should take a chance on Tom getting a knock. I do think Tom should be starting more and would prefer Seri to be more of a sub rather than playing alongside Tom in the midfield. As for Seri not starting, I have no real reason other than I think this would be a good game for Kmac and Johansen to get a good run out.
My captain for the match would be Kmac if he starts, obviously. If he does not start, then Johansen. If neither Kmac or Johansen get the nod and Tom is not in the starting XI then I give the arm band to MLM. Why you ask would I give it to MLM? Because I actually think he plays decent football and I believe he could step up and take the mantel if needed.
So, with all that said I really do hope to see both Fulham use some of its youth and get a solid win for once.
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over on the forum we’ve been discussing who we would pick to play against West Ham, here are some suggestions….
WHITEJC
After last Saturday’s effort I’ll be clutching at any straw to get a result against Newcastle, here’s my ‘best of a bad bunch’…
Seri still needs some time on the bench, he’s a better player than we’ve seen so far, its just not working at the moment. Christie is the best(?) option we have for right back and I’m also hoping that young Ryan will be fit.
over on the forum we’ve been discussing who we would pick to play against West Ham, here are some suggestions….
whitejc
after the 1st half horror show against ManU the team played much better in the 2nd half, also getting a second goal in two games AK47 must have earned a starting place. Seri needs some time on the bench, he’s a better player than we’ve seen so far, its just not working at the moment.
Subs: Betts, Ream, MLM, Cisse, Seri, Shurrle
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Back to the Cottage for a mid-week game against Leicester City
over on the forum we’ve been discussion the possible line-up to face them…
whitejc
In spells I thought we more than held our own against Chelsea, who’d have thought Chambers would turn in a “man of the match” performance after his fist few appearances?
Subs: Betts, Ream, MLM, Seri, Vietto, AK47
I’ll be tough on MLM dropping him for Bryan however we bought him to fill the left back position? After Seri’s performances for the last couple of games I think he’ll be replaced, if Anguissa is fit then I’d use him failing that KMac
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Over on the forum we’ve been discussing the team against Chelsea…
whitejc
following the result against Southampton I would largely keep the same team against Chelsea, the only change I would make is Bryan, who is now fit? for MLM.
Subs: Betts, Ream, MLM, Anguissa, Vietto, AK47
I’ll be tough getting anything against them, but last week proved we’ve got some fight back and they are beatable
milo
Tempted to see Bryan left back like you say.
Also perhaps see how Anguissa plays under Ranieri instead of Seri as I imagine we will be under the cosh for large portions of the game. Not expecting much to be honest..! Another languid Anguissa performance no doubt..
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Over on the forum we’ve been discussing the team against Southampton…
whitejc
Subs: Betts, Ream, MLM, Anguissa, Vietto, AK47
I think we did OK against Liverpool, certainly for the 1st half, and Chambers looked a completely different player. Ryan has to play a more attacking role and I can see AK47 coming on later in the game.
Burt
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I know that many would have both Vietto and Schurrle in their starting 11 however I’m not convinced that either provide enough, Vietto doesn’t want to shoot? and Schurrle needs 20+ chances and I think that they don’t help the overall shape of the team.
milo
The team has been very unbalanced recently as we have a Championship right back, and Sess doing a great job at LB when ideally he would be further forward.
It is clear therefore we need a RB and LB in January and the tide will change as it will have a knock on effect throughout the team.
Until then, we need Christie/Ayite and MLM/Sess covering our flanks as damage control…
I don’t expect this team to create many chances and Mitro will likely be isolated. However the reality is that we don’t have the players or the form to get a result at Anfield. We have to cover our weaknesses in defence as above, and use Mitro holding up the ball and counter attacks to give us a chance.
Rico needs to be given his chance, Betts I’m sure will eventually regain his first place however, stating the bleedin’ obvious, we need to stop shipping goals and whilst I don’t think Betts was responsible for any(?) but we really need to try something/someone different.
milo
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