BP1960 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 This should be an interesting topic if Shez gets his 5 or 6 new players, I suspect there may be just one addition though - a midfield enforcer. My idea if one is signed could see a midfield of ..,Kyeremeh, Gardner, the enforcer and McLaughlin.... Does that look better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Is Gardner going to be fit enough? Although needs-must might come into it. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Flynn brought into the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, boundaryblue80 said: Is Gardner going to be fit enough? Although needs-must might come into it. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Flynn brought into the side. He's a professional footballer, he ought to be guided by Harbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laticfanatic1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 42 minutes ago, boundaryblue80 said: Is Gardner going to be fit enough? Although needs-must might come into it. Wouldn’t be surprised to see Flynn brought into the side. Flynn couldn't catch the team today, can't see him being involved next week, probably one of the players Sheridan wants out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec666 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Just now, Laticfanatic1 said: Flynn couldn't catch the team today, can't see him being involved next week, probably one of the players Sheridan wants out. Flynn has got an Achilles injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Could be a score that would mirror Oldham vs Wigan at Rugby League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laticfanatic1 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 1 minute ago, dec666 said: Flynn has got an Achilles injury. Didn't know that, has it been mentioned anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Laticfanatic1 said: Didn't know that, has it been mentioned anywhere? Yes. Shez mentioned it in his press conference leading up to the Walsall match. Talked as tho he’d be considered but for the injury. Edited August 12, 2017 by boundaryblue80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckyd Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) Hope we dont play 3 at the back, Wilson, Gerrard and Clarke have no pace which will lead to a deep defensive back line and with no one putting thier foot on the ball in midfield, more thank likely lead to hoof ball to Holloway who isnt holding much up at the minute. Gardner will more than likely come in. Give Kyeremeh a run on lthe left, McLaughlin on right and take ur pick of the rest for other cm spot, maybe give B. Wilson a go at a holding role in front of back 4 if he could do it, couldnt do much worse than Green or Fane?? Would put Tope and Duffus up top, people have said Duffus has pace, hasnt shown it yet but thought is if we are gonna go longish from the back, play long down the channels instead of through the middle, turn Wigan around and let Tope and Duffus use thier speed to cause trouble and run onto the balls. If anything you would hope it would be more difficult for the ball to come straight back at us ala Wasall with neither Holloway or Davies winning much down the middle. Think Clarke and Gerrard will start no matter what. Edited August 13, 2017 by deckyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 5 minutes ago, deckyd said: Hope we dont play 3 at the back, Wilson, Gerrard and Clarke have no pace which will lead to a deep defensive back line and with no one putting thier foot on the ball in midfield, more thank likely lead to hoof ball to Holloway who isnt holding much up at the minute. Gardner will more than likely come in. Give Kyeremeh a run on lthe left, McLaughlin on right and take ur pick of the rest for other cm spot, maybe give B. Wilson a go at a holding role in front of back 4 if he could do it, couldnt do much worse than Green or Fane?? Would put Tope and Duffus up top, people have said Duffus has pace, hasnt shown it yet but thought is if we are gonna go longish from the back, play long down the channels instead of through the middle, turn Wigan around and let Tope and Duffus use thier speed to cause trouble and run onto the balls. If anything you would hope it would be more difficult for the ball to come straight back at us ala Wasall with neither Holloway or Davies winning much down the middle. Think Clarke and Gerrard will start no matter what. You have hit the nail on the head ref playing 3 at the back. They are slow but it can still work if there is a Kelly/Korey Smith type sat in front of them that constantly makes themself available and can take care of the ball as a quick option. The forward press then starts from them rather than a long ball from one of the 3 cb's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 12 hours ago, BP1960 said: My idea if one is signed could see a midfield of ..,Kyeremeh, Gardner, the enforcer and McLaughlin.... Does that look better? Won't that get get overrun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 12 hours ago, Laticfanatic1 said: Flynn couldn't catch the team today, can't see him being involved next week, probably one of the players Sheridan wants out. 12 hours ago, dec666 said: Flynn has got an Achilles injury. I wish he'd just stick Flynn in the team and leave him there. He didn't play all those games at Sheff Utd for no reason..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 25 minutes ago, NewBlue said: Won't that get get overrun? Not with the new enforcer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 4 minutes ago, latics22 said: Massive difference between fit and match fit. Only playing can get u match fit, he can't be thrown in Not always the case, some players can slot straight in after months out. As a creative midfielder Gardner can do this IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Not with the new enforcer. He's going to have to be some enforcer with the other players in that midfield who is he Roy Keane in his prime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: He's going to have to be some enforcer with the other players in that midfield who is he Roy Keane in his prime? Plenty about, Shez will already be making moves to bring him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laticfanatic1 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 44 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: I wish he'd just stick Flynn in the team and leave him there. He didn't play all those games at Sheff Utd for no reason..... I understand that but everytime he's played always looks disinterested, just happy to pick up a wage. I'd try and ship him out before the window finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) 55 minutes ago, HarryBosch said: I wish he'd just stick Flynn in the team and leave him there. He didn't play all those games at Sheff Utd for no reason..... And Sheff Utd weren’t shit (at one point stuck in the relegation spots) for no reason. They move him on...hey presto... Edited August 13, 2017 by boundaryblue80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 26 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: He's going to have to be some enforcer with the other players in that midfield who is he Roy Keane in his prime? Oh for a Mark Allott now ? Never thought I’d be saying that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, HarryBosch said: I wish he'd just stick Flynn in the team and leave him there. He didn't play all those games at Sheff Utd for no reason..... He's a player with real quality but sadly he's got no heart. That said, we're so devoid of creativity I'd be tempted to do the same. Shez will probably stick Gardner in there though to do the same thing, although the former has better pedigree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, NewBlue said: He's a player with real quality but sadly he's got no heart. That said, we're so devoid of creativity I'd be tempted to do the same. Shez will probably stick Gardner in there though to do the same thing, although the former has better pedigree. He's a tidy little player. And another that many on OWTB seem to want to be something he's not. It's a bit of a theme on here of late - ball playing midfielder Banks must become a tough tackling enforcer, tough tackling Fane must become Shez in his prime, winger Kyeremeh who's played 18 games in his career MUST start and will be our saviour but should be played behind the front two not as the winger he is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 New keeper Hunt Clarke Gerrard New Left back New Central Defensive Midfielder McLaughlin Gardner New Centre Mid Kyeremeh One striker from Obadeyi/Davies/Holloway/Duffus whoever looks best in training this week and is prepared to put a shift in. I know it's not Shez style to play effectively a 4-1-4-1 but until we have the right player we are pissing in the wind trying to play 2 up top as the midfield currently has no desire and more importantly lacks the ability to support either the front two or protect the back four, a back three would be suicide as we'd be ripped apart by most teams especially on these summer pitches, for me we need the protection of that holding midfielder at the moment and that would be my priority followed by a competent left back with a left foot that gives us some balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, yarddog73 said: New Central Defensive Midfielder When you and others say "defensive midfielder" do you mean that literally? We're more in need of an all rounder aren't we? A midfield general type. Someone who can tackle a bit, organise, play a bit & score a few goals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 New keeper dummigan clarke gerrard hunt Fane (think this game will suit him) gardner new cm tope davies mclaughlin subs wilson, wilson, edmundson, fawns, banks, Duffus, Holloway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Wilson Hunt Gerrard Clarke Dummigan Obadeyi Green Fane Gardner McLaughlin Davies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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