the_mighty_bosh Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 It's already a big game at the bottom of the league. The only saving grace at the bottom of the league is that Scunny and Southend's goal difference is significantly worse than ours. And while their defences are about as bad as ours, we seem to have a much more potent frontline. We need to use that to our advantage on Tuesday and I'd go for: Lawlor Ntambwe Clarke Piergianni Fage Bahamboula Garrity (or whoever's fit) Barnett Dearnley Rowe McAleny The front three picks itself, other than that there's a lot of questionable positions. Playing a creative roaming player like Bahamboula in a central midfield two would usually be a bit of a risk, but with a back three, wing-backs and a holding midfielder behind him I think he'd have protection to be a big attacking threat. Ntambwe is the physical presence that we need for a game like this, I'd put him in the back three to protect the full backs/wing backs, but he could also sit in front of the defence as well if needed. I think Hamer needs dropping which is why I'd have Fage in. I'd keep Barnett in ahead of CBJ because I think he'd be up for the scrap more. That said I really think they're all much of a muchness for the wing-back roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Relegation 6 pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 If a team is on a shocking run of form or havent won a game for ages, who would you want rolling up next We’re renowned for kick starting other teams seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Closed Doors Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 46 minutes ago, tGWB said: If a team is on a shocking run of form or havent won a game for ages, who would you want rolling up next We’re renowned for kick starting other teams seasons The Dog and Duck would win at Southend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts2 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Behind Closed Doors said: The Dog and Duck would win at Southend i hope that does not come back to haunt you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behind Closed Doors Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, peanuts2 said: i hope that does not come back to haunt you I didn’t say Oldham Athletic would win at Southend...the Dog and Duck are better than us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tGWB Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 24 minutes ago, Behind Closed Doors said: The Dog and Duck would win at Southend Score prediction ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andya Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Southend win 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfootkilkenny Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Never seen Southend play but I can guarantee they have a better midfield and two better full backs than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Don't forget your preds. 7pm kick off again I think? http://owtb.trustoldham.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Neither Garrity nor Jombati featured in the match day squad on Saturday. One of the two must be our COVID positive? Or are they both injured? Either way I agree that Ntambwe, Clarke and Piergianni should be the back three. I would also be interested to see how far off a return Badan is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 5 hours ago, the_mighty_bosh said: It's already a big game at the bottom of the league. The only saving grace at the bottom of the league is that Scunny and Southend's goal difference is significantly worse than ours. And while their defences are about as bad as ours, we seem to have a much more potent frontline. We need to use that to our advantage on Tuesday and I'd go for: Lawlor Ntambwe Clarke Piergianni Fage Bahamboula Garrity (or whoever's fit) Barnett Dearnley Rowe McAleny The front three picks itself, other than that there's a lot of questionable positions. Playing a creative roaming player like Bahamboula in a central midfield two would usually be a bit of a risk, but with a back three, wing-backs and a holding midfielder behind him I think he'd have protection to be a big attacking threat. Ntambwe is the physical presence that we need for a game like this, I'd put him in the back three to protect the full backs/wing backs, but he could also sit in front of the defence as well if needed. I think Hamer needs dropping which is why I'd have Fage in. I'd keep Barnett in ahead of CBJ because I think he'd be up for the scrap more. That said I really think they're all much of a muchness for the wing-back roles. He will play 2 holding midfielders as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 5 hours ago, BP1960 said: He will play 2 holding midfielders as usual. Bar Grant, and he's more of a forward than a midfielder all our central midfielders are holding midfielders. Bahamboula could perhaps play there and the same with Keillor-Dunn. But I don't think we'd want either playing there, Keillor-Dunn is quite lightweight and Bahamboula doesn't strike me as having the defensive mindset to play Central midfield. We missed Garrity's runs into the box on Saturday, as well as his height. Anyone else who hasn't played central midfield this season, who is likely to be able to play there is quite defensive orientated. 3-4-3 with Rowe dropping deep is probably our best bet. The defensive midfielders have a bit more license to get forward that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 8 hours ago, rudemedic said: Bar Grant, and he's more of a forward than a midfielder all our central midfielders are holding midfielders. Bahamboula could perhaps play there and the same with Keillor-Dunn. But I don't think we'd want either playing there, Keillor-Dunn is quite lightweight and Bahamboula doesn't strike me as having the defensive mindset to play Central midfield. We missed Garrity's runs into the box on Saturday, as well as his height. Anyone else who hasn't played central midfield this season, who is likely to be able to play there is quite defensive orientated. 3-4-3 with Rowe dropping deep is probably our best bet. The defensive midfielders have a bit more license to get forward that way. Problem is McCalmont and Whelan have a nose bleed if crossing the half way line. As you say Garrity looks the best option. Although didnt Hamer play midfield as a youth and could add some bite in there? Also, I wonder if Barnett or Jombati could adapt? Clutching at straws really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Problem is McCalmont and Whelan have a nose bleed if crossing the half way line. As you say Garrity looks the best option. Although didnt Hamer play midfield as a youth and could add some bite in there? Also, I wonder if Barnett or Jombati could adapt? Clutching at straws really. Maouche and McCann are still available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Maouche and McCann are still available... Unattached and available are not necessarily contiguous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Lawlor is quite good with his feet, might be worth trying him in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Problem is McCalmont and Whelan have a nose bleed if crossing the half way line. As you say Garrity looks the best option. Although didnt Hamer play midfield as a youth and could add some bite in there? Also, I wonder if Barnett or Jombati could adapt? Clutching at straws really. Playing Hamer in midfield could be a disaster. His passing is atrocious and he only tries to tackle when the man has gone past him Barnet gets booked every week at full/wing back so asking him to provide "bite" in midfield wouldn't last long. Jombati may be an option but we really need someone to drive forward from midfield, a bit like Fane did on occasions last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, deyres42 said: Lawlor is quite good with his feet, might be worth trying him in midfield. The number of times he slices the ball into touch suggests otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 54 minutes ago, TheBigDog said: Maouche and McCann are still available... Isnt Maoche at Cambridge now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldham82 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Drop hamer simple been at fault for so many goals, common sense again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hamer is so bad it’s laughable. Get CBJ in at rb or play 5 at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, LightDN123 said: Hamer is so bad it’s laughable. Get CBJ in at rb or play 5 at the back. Why has he gone worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Why has he gone worse? Dino and HK are not really going to help him develop. Maybe he’s lost his way when he didn’t get the move he wanted ? Maybe he’s happy being a below average league 2 full back ? I never thought he was particularly good, technically pretty poor, never been able to defend and certainly offers nothing going forward. Can’t pass, and an over rated long throw. Nice to see the academy players come through and play for us, but he’s just not good enough. The fact we have to highlight he gets beat every game, and opposition managers highlighting him as weak says it all. But he could improve, but we don’t have the luxury or the infrastructure to allow him to unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweeperKeeper Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 39 minutes ago, BP1960 said: Why has he gone worse? Last season you could see Wheater constantly coaching him through matches, telling him where to stand. I bet Peter Clarke used to do the same. Another reason why losing those two was such a big loss. We've even got Alan Maybury coaching now, who was an international standard right back. If he can't teach him, it's a lost cause at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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