Armster 29 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Think that karanka will try something different in this game, similar 4-3-3 formation, the back 4 you wouldnt want to mess with much as its been fairly solid and you want no uncertainty there against an inform utd team. I think the only suprise will be with the personnel in the middle. and putting downing in there with a free role to assist with distribution when under pressure behind an interchanging front three could work well. Downing never stay in positiona anyway so may aswell give him a free reign. Valdes Fabio, chambers, gibbo, friend De roon Downing Foreshaw Stuani Ramirez Negredo Whilst I'd like to see Traroe there, I just dont see him starting. early sub in the second half maybe but expect an 87th minute sub role for him :) Could even see fabio being left at the left back with the right being nsue, maybe even chambers Link to post Share on other sites
boronutter 149 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Think that karanka will try something different in this game, similar 4-3-3 formation, the back 4 you wouldnt want to mess with much as its been fairly solid and you want no uncertainty there against an inform utd team. I think the only suprise will be with the personnel in the middle. and putting downing in there with a free role to assist with distribution when under pressure behind an interchanging front three could work well. Downing never stay in positiona anyway so may aswell give him a free reign. Valdes Fabio, chambers, gibbo, friend De roon Downing Foreshaw Stuani Ramirez Negredo Whilst I'd like to see Traroe there, I just dont see him starting. early sub in the second half maybe but expect an 87th minute sub role for him :) Could even see fabio being left at the left back with the right being nsue, maybe even chambers Link to post Share on other sites
boronutter 149 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Think that karanka will try something different in this game, similar 4-3-3 formation, the back 4 you wouldnt want to mess with much as its been fairly solid and you want no uncertainty there against an inform utd team. I think the only suprise will be with the personnel in the middle. and putting downing in there with a free role to assist with distribution when under pressure behind an interchanging front three could work well. Downing never stay in positiona anyway so may aswell give him a free reign. Valdes Fabio, chambers, gibbo, friend De roon Downing Foreshaw Stuani Ramirez Negredo Whilst I'd like to see Traroe there, I just dont see him starting. early sub in the second half maybe but expect an 87th minute sub role for him :) Could even see fabio being left at the left back with the right being nsue, maybe even chambers he could really confuse jose,and play 442,he certainly wont expect that :D Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,937 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Great way to kick off the thread Uwe! Not expecting any surprises, either in terms of our starting line-up, or the result. I'm thinking Aitor will be ultra-defensive and go for his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. Late subs as usual, when its too late for them to make any difference. Should be a comfortable game for Utd, who are on something of a roll with 4 wins on the bounce. they probably won't even have to get out of 2nd gear. My prediction: MAN UTD 3 - 0 BORO If we can't even hold out for a draw against Burnley, we have absolutely zero chance of doing so at Old Trafford. Or the emirates or the etihad.. Oh wait.. Link to post Share on other sites
GwenStuani 4 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I honesty think we should try Traore up front. Playing off the last man. The would do the defenders on through balls every single time. Failing that, it would cause united to sit deeper giving us a bit more room in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,545 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Don't know if it been said but there's no Wayne Rooney available tomorrow. So it looks like Jose will have to have a second choice player taking his place on the bench for the game Link to post Share on other sites
"KM" 1,656 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Don't know if it been said but there's no Wayne Rooney available tomorrow. So it looks like Jose will have to have a second choice player taking his place on the bench for the game Bad news, better chance of us getting something from the game if he plays! Link to post Share on other sites
T-CIDER 627 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Where are fans drinking before tomorrows game? Away friendly pub?? Link to post Share on other sites
Boro Badger 87 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I honesty think we should try Traore up front. Playing off the last man. The would do the defenders on through balls every single time. Failing that, it would cause united to sit deeper giving us a bit more room in midfield. Maybe this is the surprise! Negredo won't get much joy battling against Jones and Rojo, but Traore would absolutely torture them for pace. Kind of like Sanchez for ***nal, except not as good :-/ Link to post Share on other sites
jamesp 125 Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 1 spare adult ticket for tomorrow, anyone interested? Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 This one's got nil nil written all over it. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,055 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Prepare to see a 4-4-2 with Rhodes and NegrEdo.. :-) Link to post Share on other sites
HoyteForLeftBack 194 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Prepare to see a 4-4-2 with Fabio and NegrEdo.. :-) More chance of... Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy 140 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 This one's got nil nil written all over it. Hope so! Link to post Share on other sites
BearSmog 1,382 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I'd take 0-0.. .. Got a feeling it'll be 3-0 United though. Stupid feelings! Link to post Share on other sites
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