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ernest said:
As I said at the beginning of this thread I think the crucial thing about tomorrow is that we get back to the basic shape that suits us best and then stick with it - that has to be the lesson from the last few weeks. If we do that then I can see the point of not starting with one or two players who might be automatic selections for a league game. Browne who is just back from injury is the obvious example. Robinson might be another though I see no evidence that he is fatigued. Certainly if we do not start Browne then we have to start both Pearson and Ledson to give us enough ball-winning capability - frankly it ought to be the case for every match we play that we start with at least two of those three. If we do have both Pearson and Ledson as defensive midfielders then I would be more tempted to play Barker, Johnson and Harrop in front of them. I am still not convinced by the idea of Burke in a central role - the place he actually looked good in pre-season was on the left - though in truth the point about that 4.2.3.1 formation is that that midfield 3 is very fluid with players interchanging with each other. Pearson should start to get some game time ahead of the resumption of league games. Storey must start if he is fit.
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I can’t remember the game but I’m sure Burke was substituted from a wide position having constantly left his full back exposed. For me he is a number 10 or a second forward in a 4-4-2.
If Browne has had a calf strain he should be rested for Saturday.
 
Yoowell said:
I can’t remember the game but I’m sure Burke was substituted from a wide position having constantly left his full back exposed. For me he is a number 10 or a second forward in a 4-4-2.
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If Burke does not tackle back from a 'wide' midfield position why should it be any better to play him more centrally? If that is a weakness then it has to be coached out of him.
 
ernest said:
If Burke does not tackle back from a 'wide' midfield position why should it be any better to play him more centrally? If that is a weakness then it has to be coached out of him.
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Anyone playing centrally in front of Ledson & Pearson may not need to make too many tackles?
 
ernest said:
If Burke does not tackle back from a 'wide' midfield position why should it be any better to play him more centrally? If that is a weakness then it has to be coached out of him.
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It’s not about tackling. That’s an old fashioned approach.

He gets dragged inside, and he lefts the opposition full back roam forward at ease off the back of it. Leaving Fisher exposed and in tricky 2v1 situations - Stoke’s 1st goal being the most obvious example.

It’s got very little to do with actual tackling, positionally, he’s in places that he shouldn’t be.
 
Ando60 said:
I cant see too many people bothering on Tuesday night....... It really is a meaningless game.

The sooner we get out of that cup the sooner we can start focussing on our league form..

I wont even be following the game on here.......
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I agree the crowd will be small, but I hope it's the towel-throwers that stay away, as it will make for a less critical atmosphere
 
ernest said:
Right now we all are.
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Well, whatever.

But Burke being a liability defensively has nothing to do with his tackling ability. He’s a natural number 10 so he gets dragged 10 yards too wide, leaving the full back an easy run forward, heaping pressure on Fisher.

His positioning can definitely be coached and improved but he’s 25 now and he’s probably got a lot bad habit tactically, similar to Horgan. I’d like to see him in the number 10 rather than on the right.
 
Tuesday
Is now a very important match because it is where we have to put out a side that reflects our best possible set of options and which can hopefully make the selection for the next and succeeding matches more successful - it could be the pivot point for the season. Any idea of a 'second string' side has to be junked.

I agree with you ernest. I'm looking forward to seeing with who AN decides is up for this one. Barker and Nmecha (if fit) must surely have spent enough time understanding what AN wants (and getting up to the required standards of fitness to execute the script?) and both should start in my opinion.
 
I seem to remember that Hughes can play centre back so why not try him there with Earl at left wing back? I'm already a big fan of Storey so if fit he should play.
 
kingpne said:
Crazy stat to be fair. No doubt has something to do with Assombalonga playing over Hugill.
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Only 22nd out of 24 last season as well to be fair. Since Pulis came in they've generally played good stuff, AN said as much in his presser today.

Hugill gives them a good option as well and if I was them I’d go long to him tomorrow night, I’d back him to bully any of our centre backs at the moment.
 
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