Changing Times 12,339 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, SzilardNemethsCurtains said: I think your final sentence there is key, Fry and Hall won't be fit all season judging off recent history. That said going off pre season I think he's likely to start in midfield alongside Morsy and Payero (if he comes), Crooks will be higher up the pitch Where do you think we will play Crooks then? Out wide or rather tucked in? If we have a three man midfield then that would only leave 3 spots open ahead of them? Link to post Share on other sites
SzilardNemethsCurtains 2,844 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, Changing Times said: Where do you think we will play Crooks then? Out wide or rather tucked in? If we have a three man midfield then that would only leave 3 spots open ahead of them? I think he will play off the striker or as a second striker, he's a strange one because he started as a CB, moved to defensive midfield but his success at the end of the season has predominantly came higher up the pitch either centrally or in the 3 behind the striker. In reality, I have no idea how we will set up mind but that's just my guess going off pre season games so far. A lot depends on the strikers and attacking midfielders we bring in too Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, SzilardNemethsCurtains said: I think he will play off the striker or as a second striker, he's a strange one because he started as a CB, moved to defensive midfield but his success at the end of the season has predominantly came higher up the pitch either centrally or in the 3 behind the striker. In reality, I have no idea how we will set up mind but that's just my guess going off pre season games so far. A lot depends on the strikers and attacking midfielders we bring in too It's not just the end of the season, it's two seasons with Rotherham. 10 goals in L1, 7 in the champo. Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,496 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Just seen training video club released today. Did not see Coulson, Wing and Bola. Bola continued absence from pre season is a worry. Howson was back and I expect him to get minutes tomorrow. Bamba and Patterson were also taking part in everything. Would like to see Bamba in action v York tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, TLF10 said: Just seen training video club released today. Did not see Coulson, Wing and Bola. Bola continued absence from pre season is a worry. Howson was back and I expect him to get minutes tomorrow. Bamba and Patterson were also taking part in everything. Would like to see Bamba in action v York tomorrow. All three recovering from injury. Coulson did his thigh, Wing is getting a scan on his shin & Bola is still recovering from that hernia. Think NW said they expect him back for York though, so guess we wait and see! Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,496 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brunners said: All three recovering from injury. Coulson did his thigh, Wing is getting a scan on his shin & Bola is still recovering from that hernia. Think NW said they expect him back for York though, so guess we wait and see! Yeah them 3 are injured but Bola injury is worrying. As is Sammy Ameobi’s. Hopefully NW can shed light on that tomorrow evening Link to post Share on other sites
SzilardNemethsCurtains 2,844 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Brunners said: It's not just the end of the season, it's two seasons with Rotherham. 10 goals in L1, 7 in the champo. Ahh I'd thought he started the championship season in midfield Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, SzilardNemethsCurtains said: Ahh I'd thought he started the championship season in midfield Think even when he plays as a CM he plays as an attacking one anyway nowadays, so it's basically the same thing really with him. He's going to be in the box whether he's running there from deep or from near the front. 10 minutes ago, TLF10 said: Yeah them 3 are injured but Bola injury is worrying. As is Sammy Ameobi’s. Hopefully NW can shed light on that tomorrow evening Yeah the Ameobi one I'm hoping is simply it's lagging behind after the self isolation and it's nothing serious. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LBP 3,035 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 His career's taken a nose dive, suppose he is getting on a bit now Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,938 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Jovatic is moving to Hertha Berlin 😞 there goes that completely legit link 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BoroBoy1989 229 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: Jovatic is moving to Hertha Berlin 😞 there goes that completely legit link BL did everything in his power to persuade the Montenegrin hitman to link up with Warny, but in the end the cultural flair of Berlin proved too much. So close yet so far Link to post Share on other sites
SzilardNemethsCurtains 2,844 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: Jovatic is moving to Hertha Berlin 😞 there goes that completely legit link Fmttm is such an ITK gift Link to post Share on other sites
DanFromDownSouth 1,706 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, SzilardNemethsCurtains said: I think your final sentence there is key, Fry and Hall won't be fit all season judging off recent history. That said going off pre season I think he's likely to start in midfield alongside Morsy and Payero (if he comes), Crooks will be higher up the pitch I suppose if one of those is then injured, then McNair can step into that gap. But personally I'm a little sceptical of his ability to play in a back 4 and I do think we can find better for those positions. Midfield is an interesting point, Warnock has mentioned he likes the 5-2-3, which would probably see McNair deployed on the left of a back 3. But where I see potential for thinking McNair is surplus is in the 4-3-3 (Warnock has said he likes). If that is our go to formation for the season, judging on the line-ups last season and who we've brought in (and looking to bring in Payero), I'm not sure McNair starts in a 4-3-3. If we go 4-3-3 I reckon we'll see Crooks effectively take up a similar role to what Saville had last season. He'll be encouraged/allowed to step up from midfield (with the ball) and press (without the ball) alongside the lone striker. Think Morsy will be a starter most games and we know Howson is one of Warnock's favourites. With Payero coming in, Wing potentially staying (obviously he may yet leave) and a few younger lads (Malley, Hackney) around the squad, I can see why the suggestion McNair is a sellable asset comes into consideration. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,938 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Joe bennett is still available on a free. Wonder if Warnock will be tempted the longer Bola is out Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,496 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: Joe bennett is still available on a free. Wonder if Warnock will be tempted the longer Bola is out Probs not imo. Think Warnock wants a full back who can also play CB or visa verser hence the links with Bryan and Brown. Link to post Share on other sites
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