Line Up v Brentford

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

He's too fucking small. That's it.

He's only 7cm smaller than basham

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

Basham drifts 'out of position' because Wilder wants him to, and it's one of the main reasons he's been so effective at RCB. He has the energy to constantly support the attack, which Brayford perhaps doesn't anymore.

I don't think positioning is a strength of Brayford's, certainly at right back. At CB it would need to be good because he doesn't have the attributes to make up for it like Basham does.

Brayford may look smoother on the ball, but I don't think he's more effective. Basham's better at carrying the ball out, and is no less skillful. People have preconceptions about him, he sometimes looks a bit ungainly and it gives people the impression he's fluking it every time, when he isn't.

I'm not talking about being caught up the field from attacking, im talking about standing in the wrong place / going to the wrong man while defending

 

[ucandomagic]

He's too fucking small. That's it.

Joe Shaw

 

[Ricky]

I'm not talking about being caught up the field from attacking, im talking about standing in the wrong place / going to the wrong man while defending

It's hard to compare their positioning at CB. But if Brayford's is better, does that make him the better defender?

What about everything else? Basham's taller, more athletic, better at tackling and generally dealing with all kinds of situations.

We can't be removing any physicality from the current 11. We'd be a bit light if one of the CBs was taken out for Brayford.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

It's hard to compare their positioning at CB. But if Brayford's is better, does that make him the better defender?

What about everything else? Basham's taller, more athletic, better at tackling and generally dealing with all kinds of situations.

We can't be removing any physicality from the current 11. We'd be a bit light if one of the CBs was taken out for Brayford.

We'll have to agree to disagree on this herb

I'm sure it'll come out in the wash this season

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

Any player with a ManBun hairstyle should defo start.Any player with a ginger barnet should defo start.Any Scottish player should defo start.Any player with a fat arse should defo start,Any player who is black should defo start.Any Irish player should defo start (more than one for a particular position toss a coin).Any Geordie's and Scouser's should defo start (more than one for a particular position toss a coin).

 

[Ginger Gnome]

If he stays Brayford may end up having an important part to play this season, but even if he does, it won't be next week.

 

[Th!stledo]

There could be an argument put that if Brayford had done so well for Burton there should be inquiries from other clubs.But then were no takers for Coutts and Freeman last season. So I would suggest that Brayford is in the mix but must still up his game to get the shirt or gain the interest of other clubs.

 

[davidblade]

Our ambitions compared to burton have nothing to do with it, brayford played well in a poor team against championship attackers.

Brayford had a habit of getting caught up the field at RB but when he played CB his positioning was good.

I also remember him being good in the air at cb

My thoughts exactly.

 

[71Blade]

i would expect the following providing no more

I think we'll go
---------------------Blackman----------------
________Bash stearman JOC-------------
Freeman -----------------------------Stevens
--------------Coutts----------Fleck--------------
----------------------carruthers----------------
------------sharp---------------Clarke---------

Personally I'd have wright instead of stearman, he was immense last season, and I'm not convinced about the new lad. Also I'd put lavery in for Clarke. I think he'll use brooks as an impact sub for the first few games before actually starting him. Too early to put brayford in the team, however if he ends up staying I'd like to see him in the back 3

Agree 100% provided no new signings this week
i feel the starting 11 is strong enough, impact subs Brookes, Duffy. Laverey i feel we will be ok however another CB CM and CF for me please

 

[Slim Man]

Positioning is the main thing for me. Basham drifts out of position a lot, I reckon because he is a natural midfield. TBF he has got better but he still does it and it will get exposed in the championship.

Brayford is also better with the ball, passing and linking up with the forwards and crossing and shooting, down to him being a fullback.

I know the attacking side isn't as important in the RCB role but wilder still likes the to get forward and I'd much rather see brayford running up the field with the ball than basham

Basham is probably better going forward than Brayford. He often looks clumsy but rarely loses the ball.

 

[Slim Man]

I think Chris will go with

Blackman

Freeman - Basham - Stearman - JOC - Stevens

Coutts - Fleck
Carruthers

Sharp - Clarke


But I'd go with:

Eastwood

Freeman - Basham - Stearman - JOC - Stevens

Coutts - Fleck
Brooks

Sharp - Lavery

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I like the signing of Blackman, and he will start, however I feel like Jake has really proved something this pre season - he's not just here to make up the numbers. Would create a buzz on top of the buzz to see one of our own in the net for our first game back in the Championship after a promising pre season.
Brooks over Carruthers for me too. They've both had good pre seasons but Brooks certainly better. They've both shown they can make an impact off the bench, but Carruthers has had chance to show from the start before and hasn't whereas Brooks never has... Either way whichever starts the other will get the last 20
Lavery over Clarke for me too for the simple fact that pace is the one thing that might trouble this Brentford backline. Harlee Dean will go toe to toe with Leon all day and win, Lavery running in behind might just tip the balance in our favour

Either way it's going to be fascinating and I'm buzzing to be back.

 

[Pinchy]

I'm really attracted to the idea of beginning the season with a complete novice in goal. The fact that he's "one of our own" would make the goals flying into our net almost enjoyable. It worked so well with Calamity George. More of the same Bladey nonsense for me, please.

I too am concerned that Harlee Dean will go toe to toe with Leon and win all day, whilst sitting in the fucking stand serving a suspension. A truly remarkable player, our Harlee...

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Blackman, Stearman, Carruthers in for Moore, Wright, Duffy.

 

[Pinchy]

Blackman, Stearman, Carruthers in for Moore, Wright, Duffy.

Far too sensible. We need two untested young kids making their debuts, one of them in goal.

I think it will be Stevens for Lafferty as well.

 

[Ginger Gnome]

Blackman is still a young kid, untested at this level. I don't think Eastwood should start, but it's not like the anti-Bladey option is an experienced alternative who has played with this defence before. Blackman is just as much a leap into the unknown as Eastwood.

 

[Pinchy]

Blackman is still a young kid, untested at this level. I don't think Eastwood should start, but it's not like the anti-Bladey option is an experienced alternative who has played with this defence before. Blackman is just as much a leap into the unknown as Eastwood.

Apart from the 42-0 advantage in league games played...

You Bladey Blades do make me laugh.

 

[Ricky]

Don't be surprised if he starts with Duffy.

He's not featured heavily in pre season but that's not to say his fitness and form isn't good, and ultimately he was first choice last season and deserves a chance in the Championship.

Also, now is the time to use Duffy. He ran out of steam a bit towards the end of last season, but before then he was very good. On top of that there's his age to consider - his legs might start to go a bit by the end of the season. So if we're going to give him starts it would make sense to do so early in the season.

 

[Slim Man]

I'm really attracted to the idea of beginning the season with a complete novice in goal. The fact that he's "one of our own" would make the goals flying into our net almost enjoyable. It worked so well with Calamity George. More of the same Bladey nonsense for me, please.

I too am concerned that Harlee Dean will go toe to toe with Leon and win all day, whilst sitting in the fucking stand serving a suspension. A truly remarkable player, our Harlee...

I know you'd stop at nothing to stop seeing Blades have a chance in the first team, and that's your weird prerogative, but Blackman has never even been tested in League One nevermind the Championship.