just.reading
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Charlton have just changed their manager and immediately beat a Plymouth side who had only lost once since November.
They’ll beat us too.
Crooks and Grimes together in centre midfield is a tried and tested failure that Jimbo seemingly can’t wait to repeat.
They beat Plymouth yes, but had only won once in their previous 8 games. Is Harry Kewell going to have an immediate impact? It's a surprise appointment IMO and probably just another man through the revolving door at the Valley (until new owners come in). On paper yes they should beat us, but I really think we will cause an upset tomorrow.
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The Rauldinho
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Correct . Something has to change otherwise the results will stay the same . Start by someone else taking free kicks because Grimes is woeful at it . Play Ariyibiand Berto wide where they should be and Long back up front . For me , I would play McWilliams as well . Don’t change and we will be down by the end of Easter effectively
Keeping the three at the back or reverting to 4-4-2?
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Keeping the three at the back or reverting to 4-4-2?
For me , it’s the three mate because Bunney can only operate as a wing back and he won’t play Buchanan . Also , we are more creative this way . People may say Moloney is a weakness there but I think he has played well in the two games I have seen in that position ( I didn’t go to Fleetwood though ) and is absolutely fine there . Long is our best striker and he has to play him , preferably alongside VV in a two .
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bri77
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I'd like to see Long and Luccassen. Big Kev looks like he could be a useful player.
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The Rauldinho
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For me , it’s the three mate because Bunney can only operate as a wing back and he won’t play Buchanan . Also , we are more creative this way . People may say Moloney is a weakness there but I think he has played well in the two games I have seen in that position ( I didn’t go to Fleetwood though ) and is absolutely fine there . Long is our best striker and he has to play him , preferably alongside VV in a two .
So just one central midfielder? Would certainly be attacking, something like: R'OD Moloney Ash Turnbull Facey Bunney McWilliams Berto Ariyibi VV Long
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Snow Dive Larry
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Didn't Jimmy have a short spell at Charlton in his playing days? Apologies if already mentioned.
I agree that Kewell is a strange appointment...by the basis that they chose him they could well have asked Jimmy himself!
I'm going for a belting 3-2 win...ever the optimist.
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So just one central midfielder? Would certainly be attacking, something like:
R'OD
Moloney Ash Turnbull
Facey Bunney
McWilliams Berto Ariyibi
VV Long
That's basically the formation we played away at Posh last season when we got humped. I agree on getting Berto and Ariyibi on the pitch together in advanced postions. So if we go 3 at the back play them behind a lone striker. If we go 4 at the back play them wide with 2 up front. Unpopular opinion time: IMO Bunney could play left back in a 4 but we would need to defend/press higher as a team. There is no point playing an attacking full back in a team that aims to sit deep, hold it's shape and be tactically disciplined. Especially when he has only been a defender for a year. He did ok in his early games for us but it is like he's had the attacking side of his game coached out of him.
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I'd like to see Long and Luccassen. Big Kev looks like he could be a useful player.
Agree with this also be good to see hilarious and ayribi on either flank. Let's go for it!
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just.reading
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R'OD
Moloney Taylor Turnbull
Facey Bunney Crooks McWilliams
Hilda Ariyibi
Long
Same formation as England. I don't believe for a second that will be the line-up!
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The Rauldinho
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R'OD
Moloney Taylor Turnbull
Facey Bunney Crooks McWilliams
Hilda Grimes Ariyibi
Long Same formation as England. I don't believe for a second that will be the line-up!
This would be good to see, despite the fact I think Lucky deserves another start.
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EssTeeFree
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R'OD
Moloney Taylor Turnbull
Facey Bunney Crooks McWilliams
Hilda Grimes Ariyibi
Long
Same formation as England. I don't believe for a second that will be the line-up!
I know Jimmy has put out some weird and wonderful line-ups this season but I think even he would struggle to pick a team with 12 players in it
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Glastonbury Cobbler
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I know Jimmy has put out some weird and wonderful line-ups this season but I think even he would struggle to pick a team with 12 players in it Might be our best chance of winning 😂😂
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Wolvo
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I agree on getting Berto and Ariyibi on the pitch together in advanced postions. So if we go 3 at the back play them behind a lone striker. If we go 4 at the back play them wide with 2 up front.
Chelsea, Tottenham and now England are all enjoying this formation. I really enjoy the style of play it brings... plenty of creativity in the right places, and defensively sound through the middle. Definitely need a Van Veen type striker to link up the two 'forwards' in my opinion though.
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The Rauldinho
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I know Jimmy has put out some weird and wonderful line-ups this season but I think even he would struggle to pick a team with 12 players in it Didn't even notice!
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EssTeeFree
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Chelsea, Tottenham and now England are all enjoying this formation. I really enjoy the style of play it brings... plenty of creativity in the right places, and defensively sound through the middle. Definitely need a Van Veen type striker to link up the two 'forwards' in my opinion though.
Agree 100%. Can be a nightmare to play against if the movement of the 2 behind the striker is good as well. Keeping 3 at the back and having width from the wing-backs is a plus as well
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just.reading
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Didn't even notice! No wonder it looked so good
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just.reading
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R'OD
Moloney Taylor Turnbull
Facey Bunney Crooks McWilliams
Hilda Ariyibi
Long
Same formation as England. I don't believe for a second that will be the line-up!
There, amended!
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Gaston
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Grimes - please rest him this weekend and see how we get on.
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Hugs and Kisses xoxox
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everbrite
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R'OD
Moloney Taylor Turnbull
Facey Bunney Crooks McWilliams
Hilda Ariyibi
Long
Same formation as England. I don't believe for a second that will be the line-up!
I think you are one of the first to include Crooks; that formation looks ok although vV and Poole are notable omissions.
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2020 Grand National S/S 3rd Place
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just.reading
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I think you are one of the first to include Crooks; that formation looks ok although vV and Poole are notable omissions.
Crooks is a funny one; when he's playing well he is excellent. But he goes missing quite a bit too. I'd forgotten about Poole; is he match fit after being left out of the squad for so long?? KVV is certainly not fit enough currently.
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