Teacider 108 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Details Teams – Owls vs Boro Location – HillsBoro(ugh) Competition – The Championship Date – Sat 23rd December 2017 Kick off – 15:00 Intro It’s the one we’ve owl been waiting for… well, maybe not but the at least the pun works, unlike Boro this year. This really is the battle of which set of fans have been most disappointed this year. At the start of the season both teams were hoping to be fighting for automatic promotion but it’s been an owl-bsolutely terrible year with both teams heading for mid-table mediocrity. Both managers are hanging on to their jobs by the skin of their beaks…it could be that the loser gets sacked. Both teams are clearly talon-ted but have been underperforming this year, will either side see an improvement this weekend? Last Game Sheff Wed – they went down 1-0 to league leaders Wolves and had a late red card in the process too. That means that the Owls haven’t had a win since 4th November Boro – the less said the better… lots of f-owl play though, History Pretty even history between the 2 sides Boro with 44 wins, Sheff Wed 46 wins and just the 17 draws. He looks familiar Pretty much a footballing equivalent of a school reunion with Reach, Rhodes and Butterfield all coming up against former employers Team News Injured/Suspended Boro – Nope, we don’t even have an injury crisis to blame for this year Sheff Wed – Fox (suspended) Ones to Watch Owls – Atdhe Nuhiu Let’s hope he doesn’t play as he does tend to score against us a lot 4 goals in 6 games to be precise. And Not forgetting the inevitable old boy scoring against old team phenomenon – meaning we may have to score 5 goals to win this game Boro – Erm…Downing maybe? Downing has been one of the few to perform to any sort of standard recently… View From the Other side No MD thread up there yet but will appear here when they get it going: https://www.owlstalk.co.uk/forums/forum/3-sheffield-wednesday-matchday/ Predictions My predicted lineup: No idea what Monk will do, suspect Gestede might start though My predicted score: 2-2 Talking Points How close to the sack would a loss get Monk? After all the talk of not having a settled side, should we change formation? If so to what 4-3-3? 5-3-2? 3-4-3? What’s your favourite type of owl? Link to post Share on other sites
Duvel 2,446 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 How close to the sack would a loss get Monk? Should have been sacked weeks ago, God knows what Gibson is thinking maybe he'll give Monk a new contract if we lose. After all the talk of not having a settled side, should we change formation? If so to what 4-3-3? 5-3-2? 3-4-3? I'd be happy going there and being very defensive and cautious, keep a clean sheet in this league and we'll win most of the time because we have players than can score goals. What’s your favourite type of owl? Roy Hodgson. Link to post Share on other sites
Essuuaitch 330 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 both managers are teetering fan wise just a question of which chairman snaps first. both massively underachieving that for sure. formations schnormations ..... losing the will to exercise my mind now ...just a good performance would do and a bit of pride in doing so . Teet OWL........Cant believe you didnt slide that ole chestnut into the OP .... ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Sandwich 209 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Randolph Fry Ayala Gibson Christie Howson Clayton Downing Bamford Assombalonga Braithwaite Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I think we should change to a 5-3-3. Dimi Fabio Fry Ayala Friend Gibson Guedioura© Downing Forshaw Gestede Bamford Johnson Link to post Share on other sites
Rioch's Braves 711 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Wednesday haven't won in 6 so they'll more than likely end that run on Saturday, I just don't fancy us, so 2-1 Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites
Aphex_Boro 1,444 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Not confident at all. Saturday sucked out any lingering optimism I had for this season. Roll on next August. Link to post Share on other sites
pikerman 1,121 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 The worst thing for me is that I have now lost interest, you can change the names, change the formation, change the substitutes but I fear the attitude wil stay the same. Any team that is prepared to run, hassle, work hard and intimidate this Boro team has a chance of beating us and that is a disgrace frankly. Roll on the new year things need to change. Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,242 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I think we should change to a 5-3-3. Dimi Fabio Fry Ayala Friend Gibson Guedioura© Downing Forshaw Gestede Bamford Johnson Nah I reckon be positive and go 3-4-3 with some old boys in on emergency loan to help us out: Monk © Barragan - Bikey - Tiendelli Guediora - Digard - Zemmama - Euell Lita - Killen - Miller Link to post Share on other sites
mendieta420 1,006 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Randolph Christie Ayala Gibson Fabio Leadbitter Clayton Downing Bamford Assombalonga Braithwaite/Gestede -I actually prefer Gestede atm, earlier in the season I loved the chaos he caused he box and MB looks to be struggling with the physicality. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,734 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 GK - Randolph RB - Christie CB - Fry CB - Gibson LB - Fabio DM - Clayton CM - Howson CM - Downing RF - Assombalonga CF - Gestede LF - Braithwaite Something new, something different. Downing playing the playmaker with freedom to link Midfield and attack. Ayala dropped for obvious reasons. Gestede to play the main outlet up top and link up with Britt and Braith. Natural width comes from the FBs with Clayton anchoring to cover. Link to post Share on other sites
edinboro 815 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 442 Randolph Friend Fry Gibson Christie Downing Clayton Leadbitter Adama Gestede Asombalonga Simple. Easy to understand. Crosses into box. Battle in midfield. Defenders defend. Link to post Share on other sites
tylergomez 53 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 I think we should change to a 5-3-3. Dimi Fabio Fry Ayala Friend Gibson Guedioura© Downing Forshaw Gestede Bamford Johnson Love it. Will we get away with a starting XII? Will we be deducted points? Will it be enough to get us relegated us come May? Link to post Share on other sites
Foogle 2,104 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I think we should change to a 5-3-3. Dimi Fabio Fry Ayala Friend Gibson Guedioura© Downing Forshaw Gestede Bamford Johnson I like it, but won't you be concerned that Guedioura, with a torn Hamstring might be a little too fast paced for our team after playing with Leadbitter all season? Link to post Share on other sites
mj south 613 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 GK - Randolph RB - Christie CB - Fry CB - Gibson LB - Fabio DM - Clayton CM - Howson CM - Downing RF - Assombalonga CF - Gestede LF - Braithwaite Something new, something different. Downing playing the playmaker with freedom to link Midfield and attack. Ayala dropped for obvious reasons. Gestede to play the main outlet up top and link up with Britt and Braith. Natural width comes from the FBs with Clayton anchoring to cover. Love that line up and it's something that I would finally get excited about. Only problem is we know it will be 4-2-3-1 again Link to post Share on other sites
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