Barticus 29 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Can't see Bamford starting as he's not going to be match fit, think we'll revert back to the 433 with Gestede & Bamford on the bench, then again AK likes to surprise us, UTB Link to post Share on other sites
MMC 987 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I think Ramirez and Carroll will be missed by their sides. Wouldnt suprise me to see Fischer or Bamford start but think Downing will start over Traore if they arent fit enough.3 points by any means today The game at the London stadium was one of the most stretched I've seen this year, if anything it might be best to have Traore in as west Ham play 3 at the back. Without a winger and a fullback to double up on him like Leicester did a few weeks back he might be able to be effective in this game if he can find a teammate. Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rocket 244 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Feel bloody awful this morning, let's hope the Boro are gonna raise my spirits. Link to post Share on other sites
pikerman 1,090 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I think we will see an open flowing game of football, with Boro employing two up front and the midfield playing a high pressing game and continually getting into the box to support the strikers. Pinpoint crosses from both wings supplied by the marauding full backs will lead to us narrowly edging it by the odd goal in five. At his post match press conference Karanka admits that he has seen the light and that the days of seven man defences and 0-0 draws are over and that this is a bright new dawn for the, (rapidly diminishing), legion of supporters. Sorry got to go now apparently it is time for my medication!! Link to post Share on other sites
Alves car salesman 152 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Wonder if be any trouble after the fighting after the away trip earlier in the season Link to post Share on other sites
ChipBarrington 313 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 In the reverse fixture didnt they start with Antonio up front? Carroll will be a completely different threat so wouldnt be suprised to see Chambers right back to stop him targetting Fabio in the air Link to post Share on other sites
ManBearPig 1,833 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I'd love to see us win, but can only see a draw at best. 1-2 West Ham with Antonio / Carroll to score Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Want a win forgot what it feels like haha Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 If Carrot plays, I hope Bernardo does too :-) I have placed a bet on draw plus away win at odds 1.66, so I expect a borowin or a free night out with the boys this evening :-) Link to post Share on other sites
HoyteForLeftBack 189 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 In the reverse fixture didnt they start with Antonio up front? Carroll will be a completely different threat so wouldnt be suprised to see Chambers right back to stop him targetting Fabio in the air We really struggled to match watford's physicality last week an that won't have gone unnoticed. I'd expect Carroll to start and make a nuisance of himself. Would like to see bernando start as he looks a better aerial presence than chambers, who I thought particularly struggled last week Link to post Share on other sites
boro-unger 3,818 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hoping we can nick a 1-0 win here. Negredo to score and Andy Carroll to get sent off. Link to post Share on other sites
ChipBarrington 313 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 In the reverse fixture didnt they start with Antonio up front? Carroll will be a completely different threat so wouldnt be suprised to see Chambers right back to stop him targetting Fabio in the air We really struggled to match watford's physicality last week an that won't have gone unnoticed. I'd expect Carroll to start and make a nuisance of himself. Would like to see bernando start as he looks a better aerial presence than chambers, who I thought particularly struggled last week Id expect Bernado to start CB too just think Chambers RB stops Carroll peeling onto Fabio at RB at the back post for crosses. 4 big defenders to counter Carrol and Antonio coming in off the wing. Just to add I rate Reid as one of the best CB in the league Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 447 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Likely line up today Valdes Fabio Chambers Gibson Friend Clayton De Roon Traore Downing Fischer Negrado Link to post Share on other sites
34. 22 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hopefully we can nick a 1-0 win, but I have a strong feeling Carroll will score. As for Bamford, I'm sure he'll be fit enough to make the bench. He must have been prepared for Burnley if they had needed him at any point. Link to post Share on other sites
ManBearPig 1,833 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Out of interest, why is there so little match day posts now compared to last season? Link to post Share on other sites
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