8th battalion East Lancs
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We've had 2 in the middle for our 6 match unbeaten run.
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[Albion] Team for Burnley
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We've had 2 in the middle for our 6 match unbeaten run.
Weststander
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Who were your starting forwards?
ChickenBaltiPie
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- Jan 3, 2014
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SHOULD be.....
————————- Ryan ————————
Montoya -——- Duffy - Dunk -——- Silva
--——- Bissouma ——— Propper ———-
Ali -—————— Gross -———- Locadia
———————— Andone ———————
Will obv be..... (yawn)
————————- Ryan ————————
Montoya -——- Duffy - Dunk -——- Bong
--——— Kayal ———— Propper ————
March -———— Gross -———- Locadia
-———————— Murry ———————-
————————- Ryan ————————
Montoya -——- Duffy - Dunk -——- Silva
--——- Bissouma ——— Propper ———-
Ali -—————— Gross -———- Locadia
———————— Andone ———————
Will obv be..... (yawn)
————————- Ryan ————————
Montoya -——- Duffy - Dunk -——- Bong
--——— Kayal ———— Propper ————
March -———— Gross -———- Locadia
-———————— Murry ———————-
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8th battalion East Lancs
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- Jan 10, 2014
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Wood and Barnes (for all 6).
Super Steve Earle
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Put BG on ignore. I did it last week and my blood pressure has improved no end plus NSC has reverted to a pleasure!
Weststander
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When I watch Burnley, one of those two mucks in, in a big way in the midfield battle. Not all the time, but when needed to help seize control of the ball and the match.
They’re not set up at two isolated centre forwards, waiting for crosses.
Barnes definitely had to play that way and did it really well, once we bought CMS who was made our main striker.
Is that a fair intepretation?
Weststander
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Unbelievable if CH drops Andone tomorrow, in which case CH = yawn.
Besides, when was the last time Murry scored for the Albion?
8th battalion East Lancs
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- Jan 10, 2014
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Sort of, but it isn't the whole story.
The wide men come in narrow when we don't have the ball. We concede the wide areas and let the full backs worry about that mostly (when we don't have the ball).
But it's the mixed football that we play which allows us to have 2 up top and 2 in the centre of midfield. Contrary to popular belief we can, and do play nice football sometimes, and with Wood and Barnes up top we can hit them with a 'long pass' or 'hoof'.
One of the main differences lately is the 'press', it's back to what it was last season. Apparently Klopp brought it to this country
(bullshit)Nothing groundbreaking, it's just been working for us again.
I would. He didn't look out of his depth against The Baggies (because he wasn't) and bringing young players through is what the Academy is all about - introduced carefully, of course, probably not starting matches, except maybe in the Cup. And just how much bulk do you need to sit on the bench anyway.
But.......over to you for the last word..................you'll want it anyway.
Djmiles
Barndoor Holroyd
Ryan
Montoya
Dunkin
Duffy
Bernardo
Knockaert
Gross
Stephens
Propper
March
Murray
Subs: Button, Bong, Burn, Kayal, Ali, Izquierdo, Locadia
Montoya
Dunkin
Duffy
Bernardo
Knockaert
Gross
Stephens
Propper
March
Murray
Subs: Button, Bong, Burn, Kayal, Ali, Izquierdo, Locadia
ChickenBaltiPie
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- Jan 3, 2014
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I was merely referencing the brand of football I would like to see and what I find entertaining, with my choice of squad. You’re perfectly entitled to disagree with me and I don’t mind one bit if you do
Sorry if my opinions make you doubt your own. Don’t be so insecure and defensive
haha I drop an ‘a’ in Murray and you think noticing that is a measure of your intellect haha, bless you, the only measure of your stupidity is your desire to highlight it, haha
In my opinion Murray didn’t make the difference on Wednesday, Propper, Locadia (with their assists) and Kanu did. You may have noticed Andone created a goal all of his own making instead of groin’ing in a good cross having peppered the goal all night
I like Murray very much and he is marvellous at what he does, and that is steal smart intelligent goals against top six sides from set pieces when we spend an entire game in our own half. He will also do it against non top six sides and championship sides, clearly, but that’s not what I believe is the future of Albion’s success and you’re a fool if you do. Murray doesn’t even believe that of himself
Andone is the man to take the offensive to a team in the bottom half of the table, that we should rightly expect to compete against for an assured win
You’ll notice had you of paid more attention and you weren’t being such a simple fan boy that I would choose other changes too in difference to Chris
Truth is, Chris likely can’t pick Andone anyway, which was my real reason for the change
Opinions, aren’t they fascinating. Well, mostly. Yours might be if you were a little more articulate/intelligent
Here end the lesson
Really bad news that Andone is banned for this one. This puts a lot of pressure on Murray. I wonder whether we will see Locadia up top against Derby and Murray on the bench. While it would give him a rest I think that would severely diminish our chances in the FA cup. However for me the league must be the priority. Without Andone we are one injury away from a serious problem up front.
For me the game later today against Burnley is absolutely crucial. Lose it and we are going to be almost caught from below, particularly if Cardiff beat Southampton. The team seems fairly obvious ( Ryan, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya, Bong, Stephens Propper, Gross, March Locadia. Murray). Only doubt may be Stephens. I would expect Bong to play as Bernardo won’t be fresh.
No question about it, this is one we need to win and must not lose...
For me the game later today against Burnley is absolutely crucial. Lose it and we are going to be almost caught from below, particularly if Cardiff beat Southampton. The team seems fairly obvious ( Ryan, Dunk, Duffy, Montoya, Bong, Stephens Propper, Gross, March Locadia. Murray). Only doubt may be Stephens. I would expect Bong to play as Bernardo won’t be fresh.
No question about it, this is one we need to win and must not lose...
No it’s not you. I am having the same issue.
Official Old Man
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My mate reckons he has inside info and he's put £20 on-
Ryan
Duffy
Dunk
Montoya
Bong
Bissouma
Gross
Proper
Knockaert
Locadia
Murray
Ryan
Duffy
Dunk
Montoya
Bong
Bissouma
Gross
Proper
Knockaert
Locadia
Murray
bluenitsuj
Listen to me!!!
Very surprised if March doesn't start.
I really dont think CH is silly enough to play Murray & Locadia at the same time today when they are the only two recognised centre forwards and we have a choice of 3 to play left sided midfield plus Gyokeres who can play both striker and wide in reserve , it would be madness to play both our available CF's at the same time or am I the only one thinking this ?
Would be amazed if March was dropped. I think he’s a really key player for us these days and was excellent last week. He’s noticably progressing his game IMO.
As others have said, now Andone is suspended I would start Murray and have Locadia on the bench in reserve with AJ and March on the wings:
Ryan;
Montoya, Dunk, Duffy, Bernardo;
Gross, Propper, Bissouma;
AJ, Murray, March.
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I can see why you are thinking this but with Locadia now getting used to the role CH wants him to play, it wouldn't surprise me to see them both start. What's the worst that could happen.
Solly, Pascal or Ali J as a false 9
If he leaves Locadia out, I would think Ali J would be the 'wide striker' as oppose to AK as a 2nd winger.
Milano
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Locadia has proved he is not a centre forward. I’d rather Gros played there if it came to it.
Kalimantan Gull
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Andone is banned mate.