Redcar Rioja 9,035 8.8k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bruce said: I did wonder about that because McNair's blunder came to mind. Thing is, the reverse is also true; a chance on the right may come from a cross from the left. Bottom line though is that we are conceding much easier chances to score on the left than the right and that the simplest explanation is that we are defending the right side better. We know we tend to have a defensive right back and attacking left back so it does make sense. It also means that other teams are exploiting the issue. The lack of McGree in many games won't have helped our left side in that we have been less of a serious threat going forwards. so opponents are more likely to expose themselves to us knowing we won't take advantage. Additionally the lack of understanding in whoever the LB is, be it Coulson or Engel, with their fellow defenders and those in front of them just compounds the issue. As a few have already mooted on here, I think Carrick needs to go backwards to what worked before January and just replace the Giles and Akpom roles (Dieng already replaced Steffen). Gradually introduce the newbies elsewhere on the pitch when the game permits or injuries/suspensions dictate and not carrying on with disruptive wholesale changes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglianRed 7,882 18.1k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Smogzilla said: Definite meme potential in that image. Top line of text could be, "Are you interested in Harry Maguire?" 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnglianRed 7,882 18.1k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 hours ago, Redcar Rioja said: Reading many of the Posts on this tread when The Jew posts his "defeat is inevitable" it will seem almost positive in comparison 🤣 I think its because we're used to him now...and it gives us an excuse to use the penguin slap gif. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 5,343 5.5k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I think maybe O'Brien in for Howson, or alongide him & Hackney, then Greenwood in for Rogers, I dont even think of bringing in McGree because he would have always been in from the beginning, something has happened there, hopefully whatever the issue is sorted out, for me, we need him in the starting 11, definitely ahead of Silvera 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce 3,109 2.5k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 This feels like the first time in a long time where it is hard to know what team Carrick will pick. In his press conferences he seems to be saying that he thinks the team is doing the right things but it just hasn't gone right for them, yet. Carrick is nothing if not a steady as they go kinda guy. He's also someone who doesn't like to give anything anyway. I can't see him wanting to make multiple changes. Then again, he has shown he is ruthless and will drop players if he thinks they're not giving him what he wants, especially up front. Conversely, he will back players he believes in to the hilt. My suspicion is that we will see just a gradual evolution. I think he'll choose Dieng McNair - Fry - Lenihan - Engel Howson - Hackney Jones - Greenwood - O'Brien Lath It's not what I would choose and I don't think it gets the best out of our players but it's what, unknown injuries aside, I think Carrick will pick. (Smith is reportedly not fully recovered.) Forss and McGree seem to be out of favour. Rogers and Silvera probably need a break and Silvera has been away. Bangura is likely to need time to get up to speed. It's hard to see us getting a result here. There's always the usual random factor but it feels like travelling in hope rather than expectation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Rioja 9,035 8.8k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bruce said: This feels like the first time in a long time where it is hard to know what team Carrick will pick. In his press conferences he seems to be saying that he thinks the team is doing the right things but it just hasn't gone right for them, yet. Carrick is nothing if not a steady as they go kinda guy. He's also someone who doesn't like to give anything anyway. I can't see him wanting to make multiple changes. Then again, he has shown he is ruthless and will drop players if he thinks they're not giving him what he wants, especially up front. Conversely, he will back players he believes in to the hilt. My suspicion is that we will see just a gradual evolution. I think he'll choose Dieng McNair - Fry - Lenihan - Engel Howson - Hackney Jones - Greenwood - O'Brien Lath It's not what I would choose and I don't think it gets the best out of our players but it's what, unknown injuries aside, I think Carrick will pick. (Smith is reportedly not fully recovered.) Forss and McGree seem to be out of favour. Rogers and Silvera probably need a break and Silvera has been away. Bangura is likely to need time to get up to speed. It's hard to see us getting a result here. There's always the usual random factor but it feels like travelling in hope rather than expectation. I think Bangura will get the start, Coulson was at best mediocre whist Engel has looked well off the pace so their isn't much to lose by Bangura making his debut. On the Smith and injury thing in the nicest possible way I wouldn't believe a word that comes out of Carrick's mouth when it comes to giving away possible line ups. I think Smith will be fit to start and like as not will Forss. I hope we will see the "potentials" dropped in favour of a more pragmatic approach as Carrick needs results right now and Blackburn away isn't a place to dabble with theories. Dieng Smith - Fry - Lenihan - Bangura Howson - Hackney Forss - Greenwood - McGree Lath That leaves a strong bench to select 9 from: Glover, McNair, Jones, O'Brien, Engel, RVB, Silvera, Rogers, Coulson, Barlaser, Crooks, Coburn, Gilbert and maybe eve Clarke! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSmoggie 5,306 7k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 45 minutes ago, Erimus74 said: I think maybe O'Brien in for Howson, or alongide him & Hackney, then Greenwood in for Rogers, I dont even think of bringing in McGree because he would have always been in from the beginning, something has happened there, hopefully whatever the issue is sorted out, for me, we need him in the starting 11, definitely ahead of Silvera These were the three changes I made too. Rogers and Silvera have potential but they're raw and have more expectation on their shoulders than they've known before. McGree and Greenwood might lack their pace but will add more in terms of experience, ball retention, and composure. I trust McGree more with a chance in front of goal too. O'Brien is better at defending than Howson and nearly ten years younger. Seems obvious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpty 5,144 10.6k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I don't see Carrick changing formation given how he believes we're not doing a lot wrong. He's also not one for switching between formations. I think a change of formation would also appear reactionary and undermine him to some of our fanbase too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunthorpered 2,347 3k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Blackburn 7-0 Middlesbrough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 5,343 5.5k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 40 minutes ago, nunthorpered said: Blackburn 7-0 Middlesbrough ING, that result has happen more than once at Ewood Park 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimsbyBoro 2,397 3k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Have we started with the same team twice this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Rioja 9,035 8.8k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Humpty said: I don't see Carrick changing formation given how he believes we're not doing a lot wrong. He's also not one for switching between formations. I think a change of formation would also appear reactionary and undermine him to some of our fanbase too. Win four on the trot playing 442 or 4231 and the fans couldn't care less, in fact they'd probably laud him as a tactical genius. Points win prizes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpty 5,144 10.6k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Notwithstanding i think he has too much faith in his tried and tested formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby 1,152 2.3k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Humpty said: I don't see Carrick changing formation given how he believes we're not doing a lot wrong. He's also not one for switching between formations. I think a change of formation would also appear reactionary and undermine him to some of our fanbase too. I also don't think there's too much wrong...After losing our 4-5 best players it was going to take time for our best 11 to emerge...I've got everything crossed we'll turn the corner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changing Times 15,960 23k Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Bruce said: This feels like the first time in a long time where it is hard to know what team Carrick will pick We haven't selected the same team twice this season have we, as Grimsby says above. I've given up trying to predict our starting XI now because I have no idea what Carrick is thinking, and I'm not sure he has a full grasp of what he's thinking either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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