julienbrellier Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 There´s been a lot of talk about how good the squad is on here and rightly so. In terms of depth it may be as good as I´ve seen, but who would you start against Livi this weekend in what is another crucial game to maintain our momentum. I think there are a number of formations we could opt for and given his calibre I would be trying to ensure Clare gets a start in his favoured position of attacking midfield. I want to see us go with a 3-4-2-1 with the following players: Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Clare Uche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garuccio Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Like the look of that team but depends on Clares fitness levels OP team that is Edited September 19, 2018 by Robbo-Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Has Clare had a pre-season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, julienbrellier said: There´s been a lot of talk about how good the squad is on here and rightly so. In terms of depth it may be as good as I´ve seen, but who would you start against Livi this weekend in what is another crucial game to maintain our momentum. I think there are a number of formations we could opt for and given his calibre I would be trying to ensure Clare gets a start in his favoured position of attacking midfield. I want to see us go with a 3-4-2-1 with the following players: Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Clare Uche Clare won't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18Jambo_dave74 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Mitchell Morrison Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu MacLean Subs: Doyle, Dikamona, Garuccio, Djoum, Bozanic, Clare, Wighton. Without knowing where exactly we intend to play Clare and what his fitness is like, I'd put him on the bench for Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Mitchell Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu MacLean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, julienbrellier said: There´s been a lot of talk about how good the squad is on here and rightly so. In terms of depth it may be as good as I´ve seen, but who would you start against Livi this weekend in what is another crucial game to maintain our momentum. I think there are a number of formations we could opt for and given his calibre I would be trying to ensure Clare gets a start in his favoured position of attacking midfield. I want to see us go with a 3-4-2-1 with the following players: Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Clare Uche Lucky Griffiths is not at Hearts. Starting Clare immediately having not played a game for 6 months would be seen as a "kick in the teeth" by him... I think we have to temper expectations of Clare. He's young and inexperienced still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Was just thinking about this. Not sure If Clare can play a wing role or if he's strictly a CAM, but I was trying to fit him in without dropping anyone too 'important'. Morrison drew the short straw, which is fairly understandable compared to everyone else. I can see the argument for dropping Djoum, but only because Lee and Haring are key players. That said, I think we should be trying to get Djoum back in the starting 11 consistently, as i think that'll prove the strongest midfield combination over time. Edit: this isn't strictly for the livi game as i'm not sure of Clare's fitness levels, but it's an idea nonetheless. Edited September 19, 2018 by PhoenixHearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Mitchell Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu MacLean Good team that. The guile of MacLean and Naismith could be needed if they park the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We_are_the_Hearts Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Good team that. The guile of MacLean and Naismith could be needed if they park the bus. Yip MacLeans link up and clever play will be ideal for this fixture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, We_are_the_Hearts said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Mitchell Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu MacLean That's a good team - lacks width a bit so maybe Morrison instead of Mclean or coming on for him ater if needed. Great to have so many options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I'd imagine Livingston will leave just one man up (if that). Suspect we'll go with a four in that case, with the full backs attacking and leaving the CBs to pick up their one striker. I like McLean in these games because he has the guile to unlock a packed defence. Zlamal Souttar Dunne Smith Garuccio Haring Djoum Mitchell Naismith McLean Ikpeazu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Zlamal Smith souttar dunne garrucio haring Naismith Lee Mitchell ikpeazu MacLean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garuccio Haring Lee Naismith (drifts about and causes mayhem) MacLean Uche Mitchell (winger) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, DG_HMFC said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garuccio Haring Lee Naismith (drifts about and causes mayhem) MacLean Uche Mitchell (winger) 14 minutes ago, DG_HMFC said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garuccio Haring Lee Naismith (drifts about and causes mayhem) MacLean Uche Mitchell (winger) This not one player has put a foot wrong naismith on the right comes inside anyway and drifts allowing Smith to get wider on the right with garuccio overlapping mitchell on the other side with McLean and uche upfront McLean drops deep and asks for the ball to link up with the big man uche 4-0 hearts. Edited September 19, 2018 by Bongo 1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 As close to the team that has been winning as possible. Nothing needs changing so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Same team as Motherwell bar MacLean in for Djoum and have Mitchell and Morrison pushed further up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 47 minutes ago, BigAlim said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garuccio Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu Mitchell This for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Dufner Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 31 minutes ago, Cut The Crap said: I'd imagine Livingston will leave just one man up (if that). Suspect we'll go with a four in that case, with the full backs attacking and leaving the CBs to pick up their one striker. I like McLean in these games because he has the guile to unlock a packed defence. Zlamal Souttar Dunne Smith Garuccio Haring Djoum Mitchell Naismith McLean Ikpeazu Looks spot on to me, would beat Livingston easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, Cut The Crap said: I'd imagine Livingston will leave just one man up (if that). Suspect we'll go with a four in that case, with the full backs attacking and leaving the CBs to pick up their one striker. I like McLean in these games because he has the guile to unlock a packed defence. Zlamal Souttar Dunne Smith Garuccio Haring Djoum Mitchell Naismith McLean Ikpeazu Nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo poet Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I think we may go 3 at the back but the options are endless. The reason being, we need to try and win and open them up so in comes MacLean out goes Smith. I don't think you can drop Lee so he stays in alongside Djoum who needs to get match fit and these games are bread and butter for this. You really feel for the players. not only not making the pitch, but not making the bench too such are our options. The team below can change shape, diamond or have width with Naismith and Mitchell out wide. Bobby Dikamona Souttar Dunne Mitchell Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Uche MacLean subs Doyle, Clare, Smith, Garuccio, Morrison, Bozanic, Wighton. Levein may not go with a 4 at the back though, so perhaps with 2 centre halves picking up their lone striker and we remove Dikamona and replace with Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 38 minutes ago, Cut The Crap said: I'd imagine Livingston will leave just one man up (if that). Suspect we'll go with a four in that case, with the full backs attacking and leaving the CBs to pick up their one striker. I like McLean in these games because he has the guile to unlock a packed defence. Zlamal Souttar Dunne Smith Garuccio Haring Djoum Mitchell Naismith McLean Ikpeazu Mitchell at left back and Lee in Mitchell's place in midfield for me. Tough on Garuccio but I'd leave him out for this one. Great to have so many options though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 42 minutes ago, Cut The Crap said: I'd imagine Livingston will leave just one man up (if that). Suspect we'll go with a four in that case, with the full backs attacking and leaving the CBs to pick up their one striker. I like McLean in these games because he has the guile to unlock a packed defence. Zlamal Souttar Dunne Smith Garuccio Haring Djoum Mitchell Naismith McLean Ikpeazu Only one change from this - Lee for Djoum. Lee's set pieces are a massive asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 41 minutes ago, King prawn said: Zlamal Smith souttar dunne garrucio haring Naismith Lee Mitchell ikpeazu MacLean Would be mine also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Same team as win v St Mirren. Thought Garrucio and Mitchell was a good combination and caused all sorts of problems. Zlamal Smith. Souttar. Dunne. Garrucio Lee. Haring. Naismith. McLean. Mitchell. Ikpeazu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, julienbrellier said: There´s been a lot of talk about how good the squad is on here and rightly so. In terms of depth it may be as good as I´ve seen, but who would you start against Livi this weekend in what is another crucial game to maintain our momentum. I think there are a number of formations we could opt for and given his calibre I would be trying to ensure Clare gets a start in his favoured position of attacking midfield. I want to see us go with a 3-4-2-1 with the following players: Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Clare Uche think its really unfair on Garrucio not to start him. He's done nothing to be dropped. Morrison to start on the bench, Clare to be benched as well, bring him on second half. Same team vs St Mirren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, PhoenixHearts said: Was just thinking about this. Not sure If Clare can play a wing role or if he's strictly a CAM, but I was trying to fit him in without dropping anyone too 'important'. Morrison drew the short straw, which is fairly understandable compared to everyone else. I can see the argument for dropping Djoum, but only because Lee and Haring are key players. That said, I think we should be trying to get Djoum back in the starting 11 consistently, as i think that'll prove the strongest midfield combination over time. Edit: this isn't strictly for the livi game as i'm not sure of Clare's fitness levels, but it's an idea nonetheless. Where did you get the format and figures to do those line ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Rudolf said: Mitchell at left back and Lee in Mitchell's place in midfield for me. Tough on Garuccio but I'd leave him out for this one. Great to have so many options though. Fantastic to have such a strong squad - and we still have the big striker to come in January! This will put us in good sted when the injuries and suspensions come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, BigAlim said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garuccio Djoum Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, 18Jambo_dave74 said: Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Mitchell Morrison Haring Lee Naismith Ikpeazu MacLean Subs: Doyle, Dikamona, Garuccio, Djoum, Bozanic, Clare, Wighton. Without knowing where exactly we intend to play Clare and what his fitness is like, I'd put him on the bench for Saturday. Barring unknown injuries I'll be very surprised if this isn't the starting 11 on Saturday. I think MacLean will continue to come in for home games against most sides and for me Djoum is the most likely to make way currently. Bench gives us lots of options if Livvy are proving a hard nut to crack. Suspect we would then make a couple of changes for the Motherwell cup match. Edited September 19, 2018 by magicTs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturalOrder74 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 What a team, I like Morrison breaking into this starting 11 and I'd love to see more of Garuccio So exited for Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: think its really unfair on Garrucio not to start him. He's done nothing to be dropped. Morrison to start on the bench, Clare to be benched as well, bring him on second half. Same team vs St Mirren Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Mitchell Haring Lee Djoum Naismith Ikpeazu Mclean If we are winning, do as before and bring on Dikamona. If we are not, we can bring on Morrison. He’s had 2-3 games but you don’t want a young player starting every week. Edited September 19, 2018 by BigC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Dunno if people agree but would maybe like too see Anthony McDonald come on second half man what a team we have still to get the likes of cochrane and McDonald with brandon and godinho involved too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musemic Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, julienbrellier said: There´s been a lot of talk about how good the squad is on here and rightly so. In terms of depth it may be as good as I´ve seen, but who would you start against Livi this weekend in what is another crucial game to maintain our momentum. I think there are a number of formations we could opt for and given his calibre I would be trying to ensure Clare gets a start in his favoured position of attacking midfield. I want to see us go with a 3-4-2-1 with the following players: Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Clare Uche Given his calibre??. According to wiki he's only played 38 first team games, mainly in D1 or D2 down south and only scored 3 goals, yet you, and others are wanting him shoe-horned into a team that's unbeaten this season. Like every other fan, I hope he's the real deal but he has to earn his place in the side. I'm sure CL will think this way too. I'd expect him to be on the bench for the next couple of weeks at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Bozanic clare morrison Wighton, And the positives about all the young players I mentioned above playing with the likes of naismith McLean hughes berra they know to put in a performance to earn the respect from the older heads and playing with an older head will only improve there game sorry but I love Craig Edited September 19, 2018 by Bongo 1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 23 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: think its really unfair on Garrucio not to start him. He's done nothing to be dropped. Morrison to start on the bench, Clare to be benched as well, bring him on second half. Same team vs St Mirren 15 minutes ago, Bongo 1874 said: Correct. Garuccio didn't play at Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo 1874 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, magicTs said: Garuccio didn't play at Motherwell. I know just think he will start as we set up differently away from home McLean got dropped too think he will come back into the team and we will play two up top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, PhoenixHearts said: Was just thinking about this. Not sure If Clare can play a wing role or if he's strictly a CAM, but I was trying to fit him in without dropping anyone too 'important'. Morrison drew the short straw, which is fairly understandable compared to everyone else. I can see the argument for dropping Djoum, but only because Lee and Haring are key players. That said, I think we should be trying to get Djoum back in the starting 11 consistently, as i think that'll prove the strongest midfield combination over time. He seems to be fairly versatile, had played on the right and left of midfield as well as in central roles, has even played right back. I kind of think Levein maybe sees him as a box to box midfielder (I think that's what he hoped Ryan Edwards would do for us). However, it's good that he is versatile as it gives us even more options to adjust formation during a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, Bongo 1874 said: I know just think he will start as we set up differently away from home McLean got dropped too think he will come back into the team and we will play two up top. Definitely agree about MacLean. Be very interesting to see what CL does in relation to Morrison, Garuccio, Djoum and Clare. Looks like 2 from 4 to me with the latter probably least likely to start immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I don’t think we need Haring, Djoum and Lee in against Livingston. Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garrucio Naismith Lee Haring Mitchell MacLean Uche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixHearts Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 56 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: Where did you get the format and figures to do those line ups? Just saved all the squad images from the Hearts website and played around with them on Corel. Made a few extra possible lineups: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 This one please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocam2325 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 hours ago, julienbrellier said: There´s been a lot of talk about how good the squad is on here and rightly so. In terms of depth it may be as good as I´ve seen, but who would you start against Livi this weekend in what is another crucial game to maintain our momentum. I think there are a number of formations we could opt for and given his calibre I would be trying to ensure Clare gets a start in his favoured position of attacking midfield. I want to see us go with a 3-4-2-1 with the following players: Bobby Smith Souttar Dunne Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Clare Uche Clare shoudn't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambopilms Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I think Djoum will be rested for midweek. Maclean should start for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSK Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Zlamal Smith Souttar Dunne Garrucio Naismith Lee Haring Mitchell MacLean Uche Subs: Doyle, Dikamona, Bozanic, Djoum, Clare, Morrison, Wighton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptainkevman Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I would get McLean in there, and Clare on the bench but just look at them options!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Bit of a mind **** this. Way too many toys to play with. 3 2 3 2 formation? Bob Soaps Jimmy D Dikamona Haring Djoum Lee Naismith Demi McLean Ikpeazu Doyle Bozanic Smith Garuccio Wighton Clare Morrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Has the OP set us up in the new ‘fish formation’ that is the new trend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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