I think we cannot afford to concede early and so would consider changing the way we play slightly.
Weaver
Semedo Hudson Primus (who else and every game he should improve) Youga
Varney Bailey ZZ Ambrose
Todorov
Gray
I think we have to afford ourselves a more solid base until our confidence returns and neither Sam or Bouazza show the inclination to protect their fullback. I would expect the team to work for each other but also interchange positions between Varney, Todorov, Ambrose and ZZ. We seem to be too stagnant and do not have the movement other teams.
What was the team vs Sheffield Wednesday? I would play that team! Loads of shots on goal - no actual goal but it was only a lapse in concentration that ruined it for us!
[quote][cite]Posted By: Dazzler21[/cite]What was the team vs Sheffield Wednesday? I would play that team! Loads of shots on goal - no actual goal but it was only a lapse in concentration that ruined it for us![/quote]
Problem is that, apart from the "freak" Reading match we have failed to score more than one goal in any of our last NINE games. There aren't many teams in the country with that envious record.
Have Gray as the point of attack and give Varney the sort of free role that he had against palace at home last season. It would make him, hard to pick up and leave space for the likes of Ambrose and ZZ to exploit.
I think if fit Dickson now should get a start alongside Gray, I think we need his running at defences, theres room for Varney instead of Sam perhaps - I'm not of the view that Toddy should start, but keep him on the bench.
In the midfield we seem to be having a problem retaining possession, not really sure what the solution is, perhaps Hollands legs need a rest, I'd like to see Shelvey get a sub appearance more often, with perhaps ZZ starting though not sure that is necessarily the answer. I'd only play Ambrose instead of a winger and not at the expense of one of the front 2 particularly Gray who I think we need in the air for every game.
looking through those suggesions, almost everyone has Weaver, Hudson, Primus, Bailey, ZZ, Varney and most people also have Gray - not surprising since our wide players have by and large been dreadful. And nobody wants to keep Holland in the team.
Choices seem to be
a) full backs: Semedo/Moo2/Cranie and Youga/Basey?
b) midfield to go with NB+ZZ: two from Ambrose/Semedo/Shelvey/Bouazza/Moo2 / Varney with Todorov up front?
It just goes to show how inconsistent our team selection is - and how the first eleven still isn't settled - when we all (pretty much) pick different sides.
It seems Pardew's main problem seems to be who to play up front.
Interesting that a lot of people are selecting Ambrose, normally it's just me! But after his anonymous performance last night I am not sure I would play him.
Comments
Moo2
Primus/Cranie if Primus isn't fit
Hudson
Basey
Ambrose
ZZ
Bailey
Bouazza
Varney
Todorov
Moo2
Primus
Hudson
Youga
Ambrose
Varney
Bailey
ZZ
Todorov
Dickson
Yassin primus hudson basey
bailey
varney Bouzza
zizi
gray todorov
ambrose
semedo
dickson
shelvey
cranie
Moo2
Hudson
Semedo
Basey
Bouzza
Shelvy
Bailey
ZZ
Toddy
Dickson
Weaver
Semedo Hudson Primus (who else and every game he should improve) Youga
Varney Bailey ZZ Ambrose
Todorov
Gray
I think we have to afford ourselves a more solid base until our confidence returns and neither Sam or Bouazza show the inclination to protect their fullback. I would expect the team to work for each other but also interchange positions between Varney, Todorov, Ambrose and ZZ. We seem to be too stagnant and do not have the movement other teams.
Moo2
Hudson
Primus(Crainey if unfit)
Youga (will have better protection)
ZZ
Bailey
Semedo
Ambrose
Toddy
Varney
Subs Elliott Gray Dicko Crainey(Holland) Basey
Weaver
-Semedo--Primus--Hudson--Basey--
-Moo2
Bailey---ZZ--Ambrose--
Varney
Gray
Subs: Holland, Dickson, Toddy, Youga, Elliot
Yassin Semedo (Primus if fit) Hudson Basey
ZZ Bailey Shelvey Bouazza
Gray Varney
lol yeah with us two in goal no one will score especially me in there
Problem is that, apart from the "freak" Reading match we have failed to score more than one goal in any of our last NINE games. There aren't many teams in the country with that envious record.
So here's mine:
Weaver
Moutu
Primus
Hudson
Youga
Varney
ZZ
Bailey
Bouazza
Gray
Dickson
Weaver
Semedo, Hudson, Primus, Youga
Ambrose, Bailey, ZZ, Bouazza
Varney
Gray
Have Gray as the point of attack and give Varney the sort of free role that he had against palace at home last season. It would make him, hard to pick up and leave space for the likes of Ambrose and ZZ to exploit.
Moo2 Primus Hudson Basey
Ambrose ZZ Bailey Bouazza
Varney Gray
Elliott Dickson Shelvey Semedo Toddy
Moo2 Primus Hudson Basey
Semedo
ZZ Bailey
Varney
Todorov Gray
Cranie/Moo2
Primus/Cranie
Hudson
Youga
Bouazza
ZZ
Holland
Bailey
Todorov
Varney
Subs
Elliot
Basey
Shelvey
Ambrose
Dicko
Semedo
Surely he deserves a run now.
ZZ also to return instead of Holland (needs a rest) and Ambrose for Sam.
I also like the idea of Toddy feeding Varney.
I don't think Varns deserves to be dropped. He's worked his backside off, playing up front on his own on occasions.
Would be good to see Toddy dropping off to thread passes through to him.
In the midfield we seem to be having a problem retaining possession, not really sure what the solution is, perhaps Hollands legs need a rest, I'd like to see Shelvey get a sub appearance more often, with perhaps ZZ starting though not sure that is necessarily the answer. I'd only play Ambrose instead of a winger and not at the expense of one of the front 2 particularly Gray who I think we need in the air for every game.
Defence wise perhaps give Basey a run, and Moo2.
Choices seem to be
a) full backs: Semedo/Moo2/Cranie and Youga/Basey?
b) midfield to go with NB+ZZ: two from Ambrose/Semedo/Shelvey/Bouazza/Moo2 / Varney with Todorov up front?
b) Bouazza (reluctantly) and Varney with Todorov partnering Gray
Semedo------Cranie-----Hudson------Basey
Ambrose------Bailey------ZZ--------Bouazza
Todorov-----Varney
SUBS
Elliot
Gray
Dickson
Shelvey
Youga
Moo2, Primus or Cranie, Hudson, Basey
Sam, ZZ, Bailey, Bouazza
Varney, Gray
Sam is in there just as a last chance with Moo2. No Moo2, no Sam.
Moo2 Primus/Cranie Hudson Basey
Varney Holland Bailey Bouazza
Gray Todorov
Subs
Elliot
Semedo
Dickson
Shelvey
Youga
b) Bouazza (reluctantly) and Varney with Todorov partnering Gray[/quote]
I'd be concerned abut the lack of pace with Toddy and Gray up front. I think it would make us easy to defend against.
imo it would have to be either Gray or Toddorov with Varney or Dickson
It seems Pardew's main problem seems to be who to play up front.
Moo2
Hudson
Cranie
Basey
Ambrose
ZZ
Bailey
Bou
Toddy
Varney
But after his anonymous performance last night I am not sure I would play him.
Doesn't seem like he's fit at the moment.