'False 9'

[super_pig]

Barca Don't play with a striker and they're not bad.

man city will murder them with a standard line up.. like Bayern did.. it's a fad i tell you

 

[super_pig]

I agree that's what it will be. Don't see scougall starting much, probably for the remainder of this season

on the strength of sundays game i'd expect him to start next match

 

[blader]

on the strength of sundays game i'd expect him to start next match

You only need to read Clough's interviews, which suggest this will not be the caseZ I agree on the strength of Sunday he should, but Clough keeps saying the old 'integrate him slowly' and 'one for the future' lines. I jus don't see him starting much, though I would like to see it.

 

[The Fox]

I love the phrase" false no 9 " it's for players who aren't good enough to play up front or in midfield . All part of modern football speak invented by twats of the telly.
"In the hole" is another, what is he a fucking grave digger??
There are loads , where are "channels" that everyone's so familiar with ?
I also notice that steeeve geeee never runs , he "drives" up the pitch , get out of the car you lazy cheating bastard ...


Feeling better for that

 

[Guesty]

Would you play Flynn, Murphy and Scougall all in a midfield four? Seems a tad cavalier.

Absolutely. Scougall might be lightweight but on Sunday he harried and pressed like a tiger. You could see after only 45 minutes that he's a bit special. I want special midfielders in midfield. I'm not a devotee of this rigid AM - DM combination at all. Both central midfielders should be able to do a bit of both.

It seems it was too cavalier based on Saturday! I can't imagine we'll be trying that again, at least once Doyle is back.