Humpty 3,261 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Bettinelli McNair Hall Fry Djikesteel Bola Howson Tavernier Kebano Watmore Akpom 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,942 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 I'd like us to go back to 4 at the back now Tav is back. Bettinelli Dijksteel fry McNair Bola Morsy Saville Tav Kebano Watmore Akpom Reason I prefer 4 at the back is that I like both Bola and dijksteel but neither are creative. By having a flat back 4 and morsy sat in front of them (no where near the oppositions box) then we can focus on playing a more dynamic game ahead of those 5 without much fear of counters. Plus were playing bloody coventry, we don't need 7 dedicated defenders on the pitch. Kebano, watmore and Tav all need to see more ball in the oppositions 3rd and I think saville would probably be the best of our average midfielders to help facilitate that because he covers a lot of grass and links things up. Howson is badly in need of a rest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,261 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 If we were to play a back four, i'd play it the same way @Neverbefore with Howson in there fitness dependent as you say. Allows the full backs to concentrate on what they're good at which is defending and lets our creative talent do their thing. Morsy should balance things out if he plays his natural game. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 3 hours ago, AnglianRed said: Who will be thrown this week? Probably the physio for not making sure his preferred players were available. What Team and Formation Will Warnock go with? What would you do? Haven't the foggiest. lately NW seems to change his starting XI and formation every week, either based on his many, many, MANY years of experience...or possibly depending on what his horoscope in the Sun said. Personally I'd go something like this: At what point do we stop playing the loan lads? Well they seem to be doing okay and we've only got them until the end of the season (as of now), so we may as well get our money's worth out of them. We all remember Keith O’Neil but who were the last two players to move between Coventry and Middlesbrough (clue: they were loan deals)? Only player I can remember coming from Coventry was Jutkiewicz...but he wasn't a loan, was he? Spence at LB? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BoroSmoggie 2,710 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Neverbefore said: I'd like us to go back to 4 at the back now Tav is back. Bettinelli Dijksteel fry McNair Bola Morsy Saville Tav Kebano Watmore Akpom Reason I prefer 4 at the back is that I like both Bola and dijksteel but neither are creative. By having a flat back 4 and morsy sat in front of them (no where near the oppositions box) then we can focus on playing a more dynamic game ahead of those 5 without much fear of counters. Plus were playing bloody coventry, we don't need 7 dedicated defenders on the pitch. Kebano, watmore and Tav all need to see more ball in the oppositions 3rd and I think saville would probably be the best of our average midfielders to help facilitate that because he covers a lot of grass and links things up. Howson is badly in need of a rest. That’s probably the team I’d go for aswell. Maybe Howson in for Morsy, but not fussed either way tbh. Want to see Saville back in the team, not entirely sure why he was dropped in the first place. Only midfielder we have capable of getting goals. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroSmoggie 2,710 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Apparently, Boro have missed the most ‘Big chances’ this season, with 37. Don’t have a clue what defines a ‘big chance’, but thought it was interesting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Humpty said: Bettinelli McNair Hall Fry Djikesteel Bola Howson Tavernier Kebano Watmore Akpom This would be the line-up/set for me this game too, but I'd change 2 things. I'd have Morsy for Howson and Fisher for Dijksteel. Howson and Dijksteel haven't been firing all cylinders last few games in my opinion. If I was being really pedantic I'd swap McNair and Fry too 😉 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 9:33 AM, GrimsbyBoro said: 1. Who will be thrown this week? 2. What Team and Formation Will Warnock go with? What would you do? 3. At what point do we stop playing the loan lads? 4. We all remember Keith O’Neil but who were the last two players to move between Coventry and Middlesbrough (clue: they were loan deals)? 1. Probably that Karen that got name dropped a few weeks back. Must be her turn soon. 2. I reckon he'll go back to the 5-3-2 with the midfield 3 of Howson, Saville and Morsy. I'd go for 5-2-3. Bettinelli - Fisher, Fry, Hall, McNair, Bola - Morsy, Tav - Kebano, Akpom, Watmore. Get Fisher and Bola bombing on out wide, Kebano and Watmore cutting inside, McNair stepping into midfield when Tav pushes forwards and Morsy screening the defence. 3. Think the loanees are not far off our best players (minus Bettinelli). 4. Other than the Juke I haven't a clue who the other player is. Link to post Share on other sites
Changing Times 12,347 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/28/2021 at 9:33 AM, GrimsbyBoro said: We all remember Keith O’Neil but who were the last two players to move between Coventry and Middlesbrough (clue: they were loan deals)? You've proper confused me with this question. Keith O'Neill left us to join Coventry but we signed him from Norwich. We signed Noel Whelan from Coventry if that's who you mean? If you are including outgoing transfers then I'm sure we've had nearly half a dozen on loan at Coventry over the last 5 or 6 years - people like Hines, Luke Williams, Bryn Morris have been on loan there, haven't they? If you mean incoming transfers only, Juke was a loan to get him in time for a game and the last one I think can think of before him was John Eustace, who we signed on loan for no real reason at all. Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,642 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Another big game, I don't expect it to be easy. 2-0 flattered us when we played them at home, and we're in worse form now, so I'm not expecting miracles. But only a win keeps us in the chase. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,327 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 A game we should win, whenever I think that way Mr Pete Tong always shows up but here is hoping Mr Ray Bright decides to visit despite Covid rules. Can't afford to drop down lower from here maintaining what we have is very important. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan1234 1,056 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 16 hours ago, Neverbefore said: I'd like us to go back to 4 at the back now Tav is back. Bettinelli Dijksteel fry McNair Bola Morsy Saville Tav Kebano Watmore Akpom That's the team for me to. Could possibly put McNair in ahead of Saville and Hall at the back with Fry. Gives us someone hopefully who can drive with the ball from midfield and it avoids us playing Saville so it's a win win. Still no word on Bolasie? You put Bolasie and Fletcher in for Watmore and Akpom and that's arguably the best attacking players we've had on the pitch for about 5 or 6 years. Shame it's still Warnock managing them though. Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAgainst 3,793 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 29 minutes ago, Dan1234 said: You put Bolasie and Fletcher in for Watmore and Akpom and that's arguably the best attacking players we've had on the pitch for about 5 or 6 years. Shame it's still Warnock managing them though. That's what frustrates me the most about our current form. For the first time in many years, we have real attacking options (players many Championship clubs would give their eye teeth for), yet we're not even close to harnessing their potential. This season is going to go down as a huge missed opportunity if we don't improve quickly, considering the players at Warnock's disposal and the fact he's been here long enough to have us playing consistently. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 16 hours ago, Brunners said: Spence at LB? My bad - I was in a hurry, trying to get it done before some online training. 😁 You never know - it could work... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GrimsbyBoro 1,968 Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, AnglianRed said: My bad - I was in a hurry, trying to get it done before some online training. 😁 You never know - it could work... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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