Team for tomorrow

[groveblade]

I'd like to see:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Howard
Brayford - Collins - McEveley - Harris
- - - - - - Basham - Doyle
Flynn - - - - Baxter - - - Murphy
- - - - - - Done

Subs: Turner, Freeman, B.Davies, Coutts/Reed, Adams, McNulty, S.Davies

That line up would look a bit stronger aerially for corners/free kicks at both ends of the pitch, bit pedestrian in central midfield but potential to do some damage on the flanks with Flynn/Brayford and Harris/Murphy. Murphy and Baxter could also interchange a la last season to pose different problems.

Any thoughts?

 

[Liaminho9]

I will be stunned if Collins plays, i think it is more likely we will see a centre back pairing of Basham and either Brayford or McEveley.

 

[wakefieldblade]

I'm a big fan of 4-5-1 but the crucial elements of having 3 in midfield is work rate, tempo and a high pressing game. Three things we've lacked this season, I reckon the greatest example of us actually possessing these qualities were against the Saints at home. Reed and Flo were excellent that day, they worked hard, they pressed high, won countless 50/50's and distributed the ball fantastically.

So with that in mind i'd try a team of: Howard, Brayford, Bash, McEv (Not out of choice though), Harris, Flynn, Holt, Reed, Doyle, Murphy, Done.

I'd like to involve Baxter but as I've mentioned above 4-5-1 only works with high-intensity players, which as many have mentioned Baxter lacks.
All i want to see tomorrow is: Attacking Intent, Pressing High up the field, A clean sheet and us biting some challenges (Not much to ask)

And regards to the crowd getting behind the team and backing them, I don't think this as important as some of you make out. Teams like Wigan have been promoted with half empty stadiums and not exactly vocal support. Nigel, unlike many, I don't want you to be sacked but bloody hell, have a bit of a go tomorrow and prove to me that you can adapt, alter and change a failing system at home. We're a loyal bunch our supports but there needs to be signs of progression in these next few home games or your head will be on the chopping block i fear.

UTB

 

[groveblade]

I think a big crowd can make more of a difference (either positively or negatively) to the players than a small crowd.

I agree with your points re high intensity but personally I'd fear that Holt/Reed/Doyle could get bullied out of the game too easily...

I agree that the players should be able to "man up" and play through criticism, silence, brilliant support, whatever.... BUT having a positive and supportive atmosphere can give us a bit of an advantage IMO - just as a scathingly critical environment can do the opposite.

 

[Grecian2000]

I think we've got a big enough squad to have:

A goalkeeper to dominate his box and keep any eye on his near post once in a while.
2 specialist full backs capable of getting beyond the "winger" and back again.
2 specialist CB's. You know the sort, good at heading, jostling attackers, tackling,. That sort of stuff.
A couple of dynamic CM's. Good covering, able to find a man in advanced positions now and again.
Wide men (preferably one on each side) capable, by hook or by crook, of getting to the byeline and pulling the ball back or, at least, putting a meaningful ball in the area but making the goalkeeper decide whether to come or stay.
One player "in the hole" (that's behind the front man not in Fordy II's hiding place), getting forward in support and in case our widies deliver.
A front man available for the ball and able to keep it once it's received and, also, keen to get on the end of a cross (low or high).

I don't care about the names, just their ability to play the pre defined role needed to get at them and play at a tempo that gets the crowd up and the opposition shitting themselves (as opposed to poncing around and doing the opposite).

0-0. Brownie sent off for simulation and a head butt.

 

[raul]

Doesn't matter. If those bastards "The "Fans"" turn up - we're fucked.

 

[Going up]

I think a big crowd can make more of a difference (either positively or negatively) to the players than a small crowd.

I agree with your points re high intensity but personally I'd fear that Holt/Reed/Doyle could get bullied out of the game too easily...

I agree that the players should be able to "man up" and play through criticism, silence, brilliant support, whatever.... BUT having a positive and supportive atmosphere can give us a bit of an advantage IMO - just as a scathingly critical environment can do the opposite.

Double like

 

[Blade58]

I'd like to see:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Howard
Brayford - Collins - McEveley - Harris
- - - - - - Basham - Doyle
Flynn - - - - Baxter - - - Murphy
- - - - - - Done

Subs: Turner, Freeman, B.Davies, Coutts/Reed, Adams, McNulty, S.Davies

That line up would look a bit stronger aerially for corners/free kicks at both ends of the pitch, bit pedestrian in central midfield but potential to do some damage on the flanks with Flynn/Brayford and Harris/Murphy. Murphy and Baxter could also interchange a la last season to pose different problems.

Any thoughts?

I think Basham will play at cb

Clough has already said Flynn isn't ready to start games

 

[SotonBlade]

This is what I think will be put out.

 

[blade too long]

If Basham is fit its the best reason to be more positive about the remaining games, we have missed him .

 

[Grappler]

Vale are weak in defence, so I would play two up front, Done and McNulty at first, faster players (fast for the Blades!), natural finishers. With 25 minutes to go, bring one of them off and put Steven Davies on, bigger, more physical, knocking tired defenders around, opening up chances for the other striker and Murphy to score.

Just my two pennorth

 

[Silent Blade]

If Basham is fit its the best reason to be more positive about the remaining games, we have missed him .

Basham missed the last two games due to suspension, not injury

 

[blade too long]

Basham missed the last two games due to suspension, not injury

I meant match fit , up to speed

 

[bartman]

I would go (assuming Flynn & Kennedy not fit)

Howard
Freeman Brayford McEverley Harris
B.Davies Coutts Basham Murphy
McNulty S.Davies

subs Turner,Holt,Baxter,Alcock,Done,Adams,Doyle

 

[Silent Blade]

I meant match fit , up to speed

Only 11 days since he last played, should be fine.

 

[Lane Ender]

No Done yer fucking joking.

 

[blade too long]

its been a while

 

[bartman]

No Done yer fucking joking.

Vale defend deep so I reckon we should go for a target man with a goal poacher alongside. Play direct and get crosses in with Murphy ghosting in at the back post. Bash and Coutts will be more of a presence than Doyle and Reid in the centre of midfield

 

[Lane Ender]

I would go (assuming Flynn & Kennedy not fit)

Howard
Freeman Brayford McEverley Harris
B.Davies Coutts Basham Murphy
McNulty S.Davies

subs Turner,Holt,Baxter,Alcock,Done,Adams,Doyle

Not trying to be a clever fucker but I'm glad you're not picking the side

 

[Lane Ender]

I'd like to see:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Howard
Brayford - Collins - McEveley - Harris
- - - - - - Basham - Doyle
Flynn - - - - Baxter - - - Murphy
- - - - - - Done

Subs: Turner, Freeman, B.Davies, Coutts/Reed, Adams, McNulty, S.Davies

That line up would look a bit stronger aerially for corners/free kicks at both ends of the pitch, bit pedestrian in central midfield but potential to do some damage on the flanks with Flynn/Brayford and Harris/Murphy. Murphy and Baxter could also interchange a la last season to pose different problems.

Any thoughts?

That's actually our strongest line up

 

[Grappler]

That's actually our strongest line up

I still think we can afford two strikers against Port Vale, play Baxter just behind them, drop Doyle to the bench and have Bash playing in front of the back four, which is his natural position.

 

[Lane Ender]

I still think we can afford two strikers against Port Vale, play Baxter just behind them, drop Doyle to the bench and have Bash playing in front of the back four, which is his natural position.

You could do that against Vale they ain't clever at the back

 

[Grappler]

You could do that against Vale they ain't clever at the back

Agreed pal, iwe should go out and attack teams like Port Vale. Two wide men, to put balls in (or score), Baxter to distribute to the front men (or shoot, we know he has a rocket of a shot when he lets it go), Bash to give us height in the middle and he can go on surging runs as well.

 

[Bladebri]

I don't care what team NC pick, I just want saturday to be a start of a good run, this is the time we need the team to get there confidence back, and carry that to the playoffs.

 

[Lane Ender]

I don't care what team NC pick, I just want saturday to be a start of a good run, this is the time we need the team to get there confidence back, and carry that to the playoffs.

If we had attacked every team at the lane this year we'd have a lot more points on the board
And me and mi mukkers would be a lot more happier

 

[Bladebri]

If we had attacked every team at the lane this year we'd have a lot more points on the board
And me and mi mukkers would be a lot more happier

Good point, but we didn't and we are in the position we are in because of that, will we attack more in our remaining matches I hope we do but don't see any signs of that happening.

 

[Lane Ender]

Good point, but we didn't and we are in the position we are in because of that, will we attack more in our remaining matches I hope we do but don't see any signs of that happening.

We live in hope fella

 

[Bladebri]

We live in hope fella

We do, hope is eternal and so are the blades.

 

[SUFC Handsworth]

I'd like to see:

- - - - - - - - - - - - - Howard
Brayford - Collins - McEveley - Harris
- - - - - - Basham - Doyle
Flynn - - - - Baxter - - - Murphy
- - - - - - Done

Subs: Turner, Freeman, B.Davies, Coutts/Reed, Adams, McNulty, S.Davies

That line up would look a bit stronger aerially for corners/free kicks at both ends of the pitch, bit pedestrian in central midfield but potential to do some damage on the flanks with Flynn/Brayford and Harris/Murphy. Murphy and Baxter could also interchange a la last season to pose different problems.

Any thoughts?

I'd go with

Howard
Brayford-Basham-Collins-McEveley
Flynn-Reed-Doyle-Murphy
Baxter
Done

 

[Wards]

You won't see Collins tomorrow. Not even played or trained for the last 10 weeks.