jagfox Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Apparently we have a game tomorrow... Archibald confirms Osman is out so who fills the midfield roles? Wilson and Welsh Edwards and Welsh? Not great news as I'd think most of our good results against them recently have included Banzo and/ or Osman in the lineup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry gaz Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Osman being out is a blow, Welsh and Edwards in the middle for me. We're going have to score a few to win this one. Need Erskine to be flying for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 They don't have the tallest of defenders, so this might be a game for Pogba to start and once he's softened them up, bring on Dools and/or Azeez to run them ragged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Really looking forward to the real stuff starting. I think we've got a very good squad and we've played some good football in the League Cup. Going into this one with confidence and expect a few goals and a good game of football. With Hughes no longer being at ICT, they won't be playing kick and rush football. So all in all, should be an entertaining afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I think John Hughes is a very good manager who plays decent football most of the time. Will be interesting to see how Foran works out. He is definitely one for "passion" in the dressing room. Does any country outside UK and Ireland place such an emphasis on "passion" ignoring skill, intelligence, composure etc. GK - Cerny RB - Gordon CH - Lindsay CH - Devine LB - Booth DM - Welsh DM - Wilson RM - Lawless CM - Erskine!!!!!! LM - Amoo CF - Doolan Only area that concerns is central defence and the youth there. Bannigan, Osman and Fraser all out shows how strong our midfield will be when all fully fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) . Edited August 5, 2016 by jagfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roque Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Only area that concerns is central defence and the youth there. I think central midfield is a bigger concern than the defence right now. Statistically the difference between games when we had Osman vs the ones where we didn't last season was incredible, and I fear we'll be overrun in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Doolan Lawless - Erskine - Amoo Wilson - Welsh Booth - Lindsay - Devine - Gordon Cerny Crawford Syme Penrice McDaid Edwards Azeez Pogba Maybe start with Edwards (through the middle) instead of Amoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Maybe start with Edwards (through the middle) instead of Amoo The back four will start and I would expect Lawless and Erskine will be in attacking midfield with Doolan up top*. Reckon it'll be Welsh in the Abdul role with any two from Amoo, Wilson and Edwards. Would tho' be a bit narrow without Amoo in the starting XI. *see even without a drink I can talk like Pat Nevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodieboy Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm literally shaking my head at the prospect of playing two defensive midfielders at home against, realistically, one of the weaker teams in the league. For me, we must be more positive at home this season. We must aim to please by scoring goals and trying to excite. It's the only way I can see us having a better start this year. It would also boost rapport amongst the supporters. Cerny Gordon Devine Lindsay Booth Welsh Edwards Lawless Doolan Erskine Pogba Harsh on Wilson as I think he's coming good. But he's still a bit raw. Edwards is far more mobile and could prove to be the vital box to box player we've badly needed over the last few seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veejag Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Just send Cerny, Erskine and Doolan out. 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arch Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm literally shaking my head at the prospect of playing two defensive midfielders at home against, realistically, one of the weaker teams in the league. We regularly played three "defensive" midfielders in Banzo, Osman and Welsh last season, so at least it's an improvement. I think we have to pick Welsh and Wilson with Osman out. Edwards just doesn't offer enough protection if he was beside Welsh, who isn't overly defensive himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roque Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm literally shaking my head at the prospect of playing two defensive midfielders at home against, realistically, one of the weaker teams in the league. For me, we must be more positive at home this season. We must aim to please by scoring goals and trying to excite. It's the only way I can see us having a better start this year. It would also boost rapport amongst the supporters. Cerny Gordon Devine Lindsay Booth Welsh Edwards Lawless Doolan Erskine Pogba Harsh on Wilson as I think he's coming good. But he's still a bit raw. Edwards is far more mobile and could prove to be the vital box to box player we've badly needed over the last few seasons. Football Manager selections don't generally work in reality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I think central midfield is a bigger concern than the defence right now. Statistically the difference between games when we had Osman vs the ones where we didn't last season was incredible, and I fear we'll be overrun in midfield. Osman 'played' in the 4-1 hiding off of ICT at the end of last season. Apparently hus mind was elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Osman 'played' in the 4-1 hiding off of ICT at the end of last season. Apparently hus mind was elsewhere... There was no apparently about it - everyone who wore the shirt that day was honking and not just Abdul. New season or not, we need to turn up with a proper attitude for the job in hand tomorrow, irrespective of results so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonehJags Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I like the way oor Ziggy speaks. Its not jist what the fans want to hear either, he comes across as a leader, a fighter and a winner. He isnt a soft touch and is exactly the type of player we have missed for a few years. Hope the team can do the business the morra, cant see it being a goalless draw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) Lets hope for a really good turnout of our fans and we get to see a home victory. For those who have not been to the Betfred Cup games remember that the underground is closed if you normally get that. There is a replacement bus service so factor that in to your journey time. Edited August 5, 2016 by Fawlty Towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watties wallies Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 cerny syme devine lindsay booth gordon welsh erskine amoo doolan lawless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Cerny Gordon Devine Lindsay Booth Welsh Edwards Amoo Erskine Lawless Doolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I expected to be there but work dictates otherwise. Here's hoping for a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I agree and think we need to adopt a positive attitude if we are to advance this season. I'm literally shaking my head at the prospect of playing two defensive midfielders at home against, realistically, one of the weaker teams in the league. For me, we must be more positive at home this season. We must aim to please by scoring goals and trying to excite. It's the only way I can see us having a better start this year. It would also boost rapport amongst the supporters. Cerny Gordon Devine Lindsay Booth Welsh Edwards Lawless Doolan Erskine Pogba Harsh on Wilson as I think he's coming good. But he's still a bit raw. Edwards is far more mobile and could prove to be the vital box to box player we've badly needed over the last few seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I've far too much egg on my face from the last few seasons to start making predictions for this season. Bottom line is we've got absolutely nothing to be frightened off and every reason to look ahead with guarded optimism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Wish I could be at Firhill for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I don't really want to take away from the general direction of this thread, but Archie hasn't ruled out Osman being available. However, even if he has recovered enough to be included, I wouldn't expect him to play the full game - maybe even start on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 I am glad Archie is not risking Osman – he really needed to be fit to play last week to be in contention for today’s game. Think Archie will have a bounce game organized for him before he will play. Osman out is a huge loss for us – Not just the fact he is a very important player for us. We simply don’t have anybody that can do the job he does in our squad. Having both Osman and Cerny fit through the season will be huge for us. The other potential week point is the centre back position. Not sure how the two will cope together but they have not conceded many goals at all so far but this is a totally different test today. Cerny Gordon Devine Lindsay Booth Welsh Edwards Lawless Erskine Amoo Doolan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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