Borodane 6,246 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, Neverbefore said: I don't get how we're going to fit all these players into our lineup without sacrificing Tav which would be a travesty. Only thing I can think of is a Mendez Laing - bolasie - kebano front three with tav in the midfield 3. But then watmore, Britt, akpom, Fletcher, even Johnson and Spence all don't get much of a look in. I know he likes to rotate often but if we find a winning formula I'm sure the rotation will be lessened. Its a nice headache to have, all I'm saying is that the one thing I don't want to see is tavs progression stalled. We saw at the weekend that Bolasie is out of shape, ML is going to be even more out of shape and Kebanonhasnt played much either but has at least had some games. I doubt that Warnock is going to stall Tav as that would be criminal. Plenty of competition now but Spence and Johnson must be a bit worried. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroJake 2,331 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, Neverbefore said: I hadn't heard that?? I didn't think it was that bad I think Warnock said he might be back next weekend didn’t he? Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie-H 1,322 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I don't want to jinx it and he'll probably fall to the Boro curse but Kebano can actually take a set piece... Link to post Share on other sites
Whoppy 593 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: I don't get how we're going to fit all these players into our lineup without sacrificing Tav which would be a travesty. Only thing I can think of is a Mendez Laing - bolasie - kebano front three with tav in the midfield 3. But then watmore, Britt, akpom, Fletcher, even Johnson and Spence all don't get much of a look in. I know he likes to rotate often but if we find a winning formula I'm sure the rotation will be lessened. Its a nice headache to have, all I'm saying is that the one thing I don't want to see is tavs progression stalled. Bear in mind the relentless run of games, players will and can be rotated but Tav is capable of playing in the midfield 3, I assume he will be if needed there with only 3 senior CMs. Some exciting options, especially with Fletcher to return! Link to post Share on other sites
beanflickingchampion 57 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, Jamie-H said: Exciting social media post as we approach the deadline? What is this 'not in a pub by 3pm' deadline day I'm witnessing? On a serious note if it is NML I have serious worries about his fitness the blokes been sat in his house for nearly a year. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, LinoJo3 said: Think I’d have bolasie as a LW, that’s where he seems to have played most of his football. Aye, could have Watmore on either side tbf. He's played from the Left move often for us, but they could.easily be interchangable. NML can play either flank too, so even gives us the options to switch mid-game and test opposition FBs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,403 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: I don't get how we're going to fit all these players into our lineup without sacrificing Tav which would be a travesty. Only thing I can think of is a Mendez Laing - bolasie - kebano front three with tav in the midfield 3. But then watmore, Britt, akpom, Fletcher, even Johnson and Spence all don't get much of a look in. I know he likes to rotate often but if we find a winning formula I'm sure the rotation will be lessened. Its a nice headache to have, all I'm saying is that the one thing I don't want to see is tavs progression stalled. We'll actually have players on the bench he'll be willing to substitute on now. If Kebano arrives, I'm not expecting them all to be starting when fit. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Uwe said: Seems to be a lot of positivity on this forum just now Amazing what a few sensible and decisive decisions will do isn’t it! Look what happens when you don’t bugger off to a pub for a good laugh. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, MMC said: Got that Shaqiri cube aesthetic It's the spare tyre that worries me! Link to post Share on other sites
sambaDTR 260 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: I don't get how we're going to fit all these players into our lineup without sacrificing Tav which would be a travesty. Only thing I can think of is a Mendez Laing - bolasie - kebano front three with tav in the midfield 3. But then watmore, Britt, akpom, Fletcher, even Johnson and Spence all don't get much of a look in. I know he likes to rotate often but if we find a winning formula I'm sure the rotation will be lessened. Its a nice headache to have, all I'm saying is that the one thing I don't want to see is tavs progression stalled. Still play NW’s favourite 4:3:3 and put Tav in the midfield instead of Saville. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Snowblind said: It's the spare tyre that worries me! As long as it’s only a space saver we’ll be fine Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Looks like Gibbo decided not to try for playoffs then and settled for midtable. Whatever happens, at least it should happen quicker ... think at least we can look forward to a bit of pace (or a lot of offside flags) 8 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DurhamRed 2,043 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 We actually have an attack to be feared by sides now crazy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BoroSmoggie 2,679 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, sambaDTR said: Still play NW’s favourite 4:3:3 and put Tav in the midfield instead of Saville. Instead of Morsy for me. Saville has 4 goals and 4 assists this season from midfield. Very underrated player. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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