Bill 13,717 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 After that defensive shit show against PSV and the dreadful midfield capitulation, do you make changes for Sunday? Do you just shrug and say "same again" or do you ring the changes? Does Goldson continue to be irreplaceable? Who replaces Barisic if he's injured and unavailable? Do you continue to select Raskin, who seems to have dramatically lost form? Who is our principle goal threat? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,153 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Bill said: Does Goldson continue to be irreplaceable? Faute de mieux. Who replaces Barisic if he's injured and unavailable? Sterling. Do you continue to select Raskin, who seems to have dramatically lost form? No. Who is our principle goal threat? Roofe. You could say these answers are bold but failing Goldson, who else? Balogun if he’s able. Yilmaz has been tried and failed. Raskin has disappointed so far. Roofe is a proven finisher when he’s on the park. We just have to hope he can stay on it long enough to get a couple because the other goal threat, Tavernier, will be busy elsewhere. There are no happy, risk-free answers. Edited August 31, 2023 by Scott7 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebluedevil 1,169 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Bill said: After that defensive shit show against PSV and the dreadful midfield capitulation, do you make changes for Sunday? Do you just shrug and say "same again" or do you ring the changes? Does Goldson continue to be irreplaceable? Who replaces Barisic if he's injured and unavailable? Do you continue to select Raskin, who seems to have dramatically lost form? Who is our principle goal threat? Maybe play players in their best positions. Surely we can do that? Get them to do the basics well, work hard, press high, defend smartly with intent and aggression. Then hope for the best. Roofe must start. Rabbi must start. The rest just need to try to play football if at all possible. Edited August 31, 2023 by weebluedevil 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 6,779 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 If Borna isn't available, it'll be a huge loss. He has arguably been our most consistent player so far this season and we'll miss his delivery. As others have said, Roofe and Matondo must start, MB needs to get Cantwell in a position where he can influence the game. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 9,361 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 You don't just pick a bunch of players and say, 'Lads—go out and play. Enjoy yourselves'. P*sh. It takes a certain level of coaching to get teams playing a certain way, at a certain level. An average group of players, properly coached, will outplay a team of better players without coaching. That's part of our problem: relying on individuals for moments of brilliance. No one plays like that anymore. I never really criticise players; I always blame the one directing them. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,410 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Lawrence is back as well, he may get a start, I would also play Roofe. Jack will most likely start?. Regardless who plays this is a must win match!. Edited August 31, 2023 by ian1964 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,329 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, Scott7 said: Yilmaz has been tried and failed. Has Yilmaz failed in a competitive game? He wasn't great preseason but Sterling hasn't set the world on fire. Out of the 2, I'd go with Yilmaz if he's fit enough. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,329 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, ian1964 said: Lawrence is back as well, he may get a start, I would also play Roofe. Jack will most likely start?. Regardless who plays this is a must win match!. I'd be shocked if Lawrence starts. He needs a bit more time before being thrown into an OF game. Was Jack rested last night with the weekend in mind? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Ro55 649 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bill said: Ring the changes Ring the changes. Accepting mediocrity is not for me. Does Goldson continue to be irreplaceable? Souttar & Goldson dropped. Balogun & king in. There must be consequences, or is cover just for injuries and not form. Who replaces Barisic if he's injured and unavailable? Ridvan if fit, Devine if not Do you continue to select Raskin, who seems to have dramatically lost form? I would not play Cifu, Raskin or Cantwell, their form is Gladys. Who is our principle goal threat? Roofe, backed by Matondo & Lammers. Edited August 31, 2023 by Graeme Ro55 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 13,589 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I'd go 4-5-1, flood the midfield and when we get the ball fling the attacking midfielders up into attack. Butland Tav Goldson Souttar Barisic Jack Cifu Raskin Dowell Cantwell Danilo 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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