Will Jelavic start against Celtic?

[Frank Hovis 0]

I happen to think our 5-4-1 (or is it 3-5-1??!!) formation as used on Wednesday is absolutely tailor-made for the Girodome.

 

However, this would mean Jelavic on the bench surely?? (if Miller is fit)

 

How would we feel about this? I think playing an open 4-4-2 would be right down the tims' street.

Edited October 1, 2010 by Frank Hovis

[Frankie 8,182]

I remember reading about this the other day and I must admit I really hope we go 4-4-2 against them.

 

I can understand the argument for a 5-4-1 but I think we're more than capable of matching their 4-4-2 and beating them. The thought of Miller and Jelavic up against Loovens and the slow turnip, sorry Swede, is just too good to put aside for conservatism.

 

I guess results in the interim will prove the deciding factor.

[Guest bkkbear]

it would seem the sensible thing to do. Jelavic up front for sure and even if he plays miller deeper so its a flexible 4 4 1 1 going into a 4 5 1 or 4 4 2 as need be.

[Frankie 8,182]

it would seem the sensible thing to do. Jelavic up front for sure and even if he plays miller deeper so its a flexible 4 4 1 1 going into a 4 5 1 or 4 4 2 as need be.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

IMO, a team doesn't pay over �£4million for a new signing then not play them in one of the hardest games they'll have all season.

 

Celtic are not Man Utd, are not Valencia and they're not even a Bursaspor. We don't need to be overly defensive.

 

[26th of foot 5,856]

In another world, we had an oft' repeated line, 'tactics are for amateurs, professionals concentrate on logistics'.

 

It's ALL about support.

 

When I was but a Bear cub, ra Sellik were winning nine-in-a-row; but trips to ra piggery were never fearful. We had Colin Stein ploughing a lonely furrow, with Bud Johnston, Doddy, and Billy Jardine supporting. In the days of mostly, only one visit to ra piggery in a season, I remember a couple of one nil victories, and a storming 4-2 win.

 

Similarly today, as long as we ensure there are players in the midfield prepared, and capable of getting up in support; we will deservedly fcuk the green'n'grey hoops in their own midden. Miller up top on his own, requires a midfield containing Weiss, Naismith, and Davis.

[maineflyer 0]

Good point. However two up front allows you to have both Edu and McCulloch in midfield, which I think will be Walters preference

[Frankie 8,182]

In another world, we had an oft' repeated line, 'tactics are for amateurs, professionals concentrate on logistics'.

 

It's ALL about support.

 

When I was but a Bear cub, ra Sellik were winning nine-in-a-row; but trips to ra piggery were never fearful. We had Colin Stein ploughing a lonely furrow, with Bud Johnston, Doddy, and Billy Jardine supporting. In the days of mostly, only one visit to ra piggery in a season, I remember a couple of one nil victories, and a storming 4-2 win.

 

Similarly today, as long as we ensure there are players in the midfield prepared, and capable of getting up in support; we will deservedly fcuk the green'n'grey hoops in their own midden. Miller up top on his own, requires a midfield containing Weiss, Naismith, and Davis.

 

Which in turn allows the protection of McCulloch and Edu with a four man back line?

 

I wouldn't be averse to such a 4-5-1 (and I think that will be the team actually barring injuries) but a 5-4-1 with Wednesday's night's personnel is a bit too, well, fearful IMO.

 

[Guest christophski]

I dont think they could handle, reminds me abit like Cousin but not a cunt and less pace

[26th of foot 5,856]

Which in turn allows the protection of McCulloch and Edu with a four man back line?

 

I wouldn't be averse to such a 4-5-1 (and I think that will be the team actually barring injuries) but a 5-4-1 with Wednesday's night's personnel is a bit too, well, fearful IMO.

 

 

 

I liked Monsieur Le Guen's 4-2-3-1.

 

The two accomodates big Lee and Edu, the three is Weiss, Davis, and Naismith, and there can be only one, Ken-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

 

I breathe easier these days, knowing neither Jim Denny, nor Ally Scott will be in the team.

[Frankie 8,182]

Or Svennson and Sebo...