Borodane 6,246 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think it'll be Clayton purely because I don't expect Marten to still be here come the 1st game, unfortunately. I'm fairly certain MdR won't be here but I'm wondering if we plan on playing Howson further forward, which would explain our interest in another centre mid Are we interested in another mid? I MdR leaves I'd certainly expect us to be as Clayton, Howson, Leadbitter and Forshaw is maybe just one too few. But I suppose it depends a bit on where Guediora is. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Glad the crying about ***ing Rhodes can finally stop now aswell. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroDave4 974 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think it'll be Clayton purely because I don't expect Marten to still be here come the 1st game, unfortunately. I'm fairly certain MdR won't be here but I'm wondering if we plan on playing Howson further forward, which would explain our interest in another centre mid Which other centre-midfielders are we interested in? I'm just basing that on us making a last ditch phone call last week to Chalobah to try to convince him to come here over Watford Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Glad the crying about *** Rhodes can finally stop now aswell. Who's been crying about Rhodes this summer? To be honest I've barely heard a word. And I was one of the biggest critics of selling him in January. Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Assombalonga is at Rockliffe now according to the Forest journo. Link to post Share on other sites
MikeyBoro 373 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I feel like the club might be either doing a special "video announcement" or keeping this quiet until post medical. Link to post Share on other sites
BoroDave4 974 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Assombalonga is at Rockliffe now according to the Forest journo. Bloody hell he must have a fast car Link to post Share on other sites
Adam P 300 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm not sure we'll be selling anyone, I think centre mid is the only place we're over subscribed. CF - Britt, Gestede and Bamford RW - Traore and Stuani LW - Braithwaite CAM - Gaston. Only 7 players for 4 attacking slots, obviously a few of them players can play multiple positions but we'd probably be a player light if we sold any. It just means Bamford isn't a sure starter. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think it'll be Clayton purely because I don't expect Marten to still be here come the 1st game, unfortunately. I'm fairly certain MdR won't be here but I'm wondering if we plan on playing Howson further forward, which would explain our interest in another centre mid Which other centre-midfielders are we interested in? I'm just basing that on us making a last ditch phone call last week to Chalobah to try to convince him to come here over Watford I'm not sure if that was a case of us wanting him because we wanted HIM, not because we wanted another CM, though, if that makes sense? He's a player who would have improved the team, and was available at a decent price. It's like last summer when we didn't NEED another keeper, but Villa were letting Guzan leave, and his wages were reasonable, so we got him in. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_Maz 2,899 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I'm not sure we'll be selling anyone, I think centre mid is the only place we're over subscribed. CF - Britt, Gestede and Bamford RW - Traore and Stuani LW - Braithwaite CAM - Gaston. Only 7 players for 4 attacking slots, obviously a few of them players can play multiple positions but we'd probably be a player light if we sold any. i still have the feeling we will eventually see 4-3-3 as the main formation and 4-2-3-1 as the second option. and we should be able to play both formations with the same 11 in most cases Link to post Share on other sites
cornishboroboy 272 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Braithwaite -- Assombalonga -- Traore -- Ramirez -- De Roon -- Howson -- Friend -- Gibson -- Ayala -- Christie ------------------ GK ------------------ Based on recent friendly XI combinations this is my best guess at Monk's plan. Monster! That is a ridiculous team! I'd rather: ----------Assombalonga---------- Braithwaite - Gaston - Bamford ----- Clayton ----- Howson ----- Traore on the bench to be more effective against tiring legs with bambford being better with ball at feet when teams have a thousand men behind the ball. Also, MdR needs to earn his spot over Clayton who was phenomenal in the championship 2 seasons ago. Yeah that's the team for me. I'd have that team, but Gaston won't be here. I'd play Traore as number 10. Just give him free reign. Terrifying! Link to post Share on other sites
Adam P 300 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think it goes to 4-3-3 if Gaston leaves tbh. As much as some people don't like him, he's still our best attacking player. I can't see us not utilising him in the 10 if he stays. Link to post Share on other sites
LinoJo3 3,098 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Glad the crying about *** Rhodes can finally stop now aswell. Who's been crying about Rhodes this summer? To be honest I've barely heard a word. And I was one of the biggest critics of selling him in January. Maybe not on here but almost every other day there was someone wanting us to cancel the sheff wed deal and get him back. Link to post Share on other sites
CFPri25 12 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Traore is not a #10. If you play him there we will lose all creativity and passing ability through the middle of the pitch. Yes, he'll beat many players over the course of the game but on a whole he will be detrimental to the team [in that position]. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think gaston may well be here tbh. Link to post Share on other sites
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