Rudy T Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) With 2 new signings and Souttar and Uche back there’s a number of options for the team! If Uche and Vanecek are going to be a 2 upfront we’ll need width to get the ball into them from wide I'd go 3-5-2, something like... Doyle Smith Berra Souttar Morrison Harring Lee Naismith Mitchell Uche Vanecek of course that means Djoum Bozanic Dicamona Shaunessy Gaurrico Godhino Cochrane MacDonald McLean Clare Mulraney Zamal et al miss out and not all of them can get on the bench either...it’s some squad when they’re all fit! Edited January 9, 2019 by Rudy T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Wouldn’t have Garrucio ahead of Mitchell at the moment. Not by a long way. If CL decides to play Vanacek and Uche at the same time with Naismith floating, he’ll keep a rigid central midfield. Probs a back 4 letting and allowing the full backs to get forward when they can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Decent lineup but Naismith needs to be behind the 2 strikers not in midfield. Also think smith is good as wing back. Mitchell, again, not sure he deserves to be in the starting 11 unless he ups his game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyK82 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Wouldn’t have Garrucio ahead of Mitchell at the moment. Not by a long way. If CL decides to play Vanacek and Uche at the same time with Naismith floating, he’ll keep a rigid central midfield. Probs a back 4 letting and allowing the full backs to get forward when they can. Do you mean you wouldn’t have Mitchell ahead of Garruchio? The latter has been excellent at LB when called upon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 21 minutes ago, Absolute Scenes said: Decent lineup but Naismith needs to be behind the 2 strikers not in midfield. Also think smith is good as wing back. Mitchell, again, not sure he deserves to be in the starting 11 unless he ups his game Yes I wasn’t too sure with Mitchell pace and width got him the nod, also I think Burns may get a shot there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Weir Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 If we have plans to go with a back 3 then we need to seriously improve both wing back positions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, MattyK82 said: Do you mean you wouldn’t have Mitchell ahead of Garruchio? The latter has been excellent at LB when called upon. Would imagine so. One has been solid and one has been utter toley this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) I don’t think he will play both Uche and Vanacek most games. I’d guess when he comes back Uche will be on the bench as long as Vanacek is playing well. Swap garuccio and Djoum into the op for Uche and Mitchell would be my guess for the default team with 2 up front reserved for the easier games like St Mirren, Dundee and Hibs Edited January 9, 2019 by scott herbertson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb1874 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Doyle Smith Souttar Berra Haring Morrison Lee Garuccio Naismith Uche Vanecek No starting place for: Zamal, Dikamona, Shaunessy, Godhino, Djoum, Bozanic, Cochrane, MacDonald, McLean, Clare, Mulraney Edited January 9, 2019 by cb1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaths17 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 32 minutes ago, cb1874 said: Doyle Smith Souttar Berra Haring Morrison Lee Garuccio Naismith Uche Vanecek No starting place for: Zamal, Dikamona, Shaunessy, Godhino, Djoum, Bozanic, Cochrane, MacDonald, McLean, Clare, Mulraney replacing vanecek with mclean berra with dunne was the line up that took us top at the start of season and with everyone fit I see no reason that we wont revert to this with vanecek in for mclean and berra back for dunne, which to me looks an improvement on quality from what levein had us playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, MattyK82 said: Do you mean you wouldn’t have Mitchell ahead of Garruchio? The latter has been excellent at LB when called upon. Sorry, typo there. Garrucio ahead of Mitchell by a mile just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambo85 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Garrucio is our starting left back just now with Bobby as back up. Id send Mitchell back to Man U now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Dikamona Souttar Berra Smith Haring Ben Lee Clare Naismith Uche vanecek I would do that with haring and Naismith moving up and dropping back so we don't get swamped in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Herbert said: Dikamona Souttar Berra Smith Haring Ben Lee Clare Naismith Uche vanecek I would do that with haring and Naismith moving up and dropping back so we don't get swamped in midfield. Think we might need a goalkeeper in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 9 minutes ago, Lambo85 said: Garrucio is our starting left back just now with Bobby as back up. Id send Mitchell back to Man U now. I’d rather we kept Mitchell and see how he reacts to being dropped. Maybe give him the boot up the erchie that he sorely needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Herbert said: Dikamona Souttar Berra Smith Haring Ben Lee Clare Naismith Uche vanecek I would do that with haring and Naismith moving up and dropping back so we don't get swamped in midfield. Nae keeper? Now that’s just arrogant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Dino Velvet said: Think we might need a goalkeeper in there. Nah, If we outscore everyone then were good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaObua Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 keeper Berra Souttar Leeds Loanee Smith Haring Djoum Naismith Garuccio Big Mental Dave Uche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Corner Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Uche and Souttar are miles off playing are they not? They didn't even travel to spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The above it assuming big Davie V is a player! If not then I'd replace him with Clare and stick Naismith further up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNic Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Would love Morrison to start having a better end product as he could be a great asset for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Clare before Morrison IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Nae keeper? Now that’s just arrogant That comment actually did make me lol. Nice one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Soapy and Uche will be out for a while yet. Maybe back doing some fitness work soon but I don’t see either playing until Feb and we don’t need to rush them as we’ve got plenty cover. So for Livi and Dundee if fit and able. Doyle Clevid Smith Berra Morrison Djoum Haring Garuccio Lee. Naisy Vanecek Possibly Shaughnessy In for Haring if he’s not fully recovered from his Hernia op. I’d like to see Olly Lee playing in that more advanced position where he doesn’t have to worry too much about defending and can effect the game in more attacking areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Locke Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Seen that haring will be out for 4 weeks so will need to do without him for Livi and other league games this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Doyle Smith Souttar Berra Garuccio Morrison Haring Lee Mitchell Naismith Vanecek/Uche Quite difficult to leave some good player out the starting XI, but all of a sudden we look to have a strong group again. My team is picked on the back of Levein's comments about needing crosses into the box for DV to flourish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Haring will be out for 4-6 weeks so forget him until mid February at least. Let's not mess with a hernia problem and give him time to heal and get fitness back up to scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1986 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, AndyNic said: No width in that team. CL is on record saying we need to get crosses in the box to get the best out of DV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, DH1986 said: No width in that team. CL is on record saying we need to get crosses in the box to get the best out of DV. Garrucio and smith are both decent a team getting forward but we need at least one winger there you’re right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Pretty sure Naismith has a suspension to serve at some point, for the three January games Haring, Uche and Souttar won't be ready either, for those games I'd look at: Doyle Dikamona Smith Berra Brandon Shaughnessy Lee Garuccio Djoum Vanecek Naismith With MacLean coming in for the game Naismith misses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Doyle Dikamona Souttar Berra Smith Haring Cochrane Garuccio Naismith Uche MacLean* Have only seen highlights of Vanecek and whilst he does look good, anybody can look good on YouTube so I’d go with the front 3 that was good at the start. Personally, I much prefer Smith in the sweeper role but can’t see Levein playing Morrison at wing back, Brandon is just back from injury and Godinho is a bit hot and cold. Which is why the apparent interest of Cadden makes sense as he can play wing back. I’m not against Smith playing wing back though and could see him on the right with Dikamona and Shaughnessy competing from that 3rd spot at centre half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campbell Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The brilliant thing about the squad we have its j think we could play 3 maybe even 4 shapes very well. I do think we need to find and away formation and home formation at home I would like to see is go with width so either 3-4-1-2 or a 5-3-2 away from hone I think we need to play narrow and dominate the middle of the park so maybe 4-4-2 diamond or a 5-3-1-1 im not 100% sure if personnel for these teams but I think a spine of Doyle (for now) berra Souttar, Haring, Naismith and Vanecek (or uche) is key midfield we can rota based on opponents form etc and defence I think will be the same with confidence hopefully coming back to a few players and the return of a few from injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18Jambo_dave74 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Doyle Smith Souttar Berra Garuccio Morrison Lee Haring Naismith Vanecek Ikpeazu With everybody fit I would go with this team as its quite close to the team and shape that we started the season with. We could change systems quite easily during the match with this team as well. Doyle has the jersey at the moment so would start. I think that Djoum is probably a better player than Lee but the Lee + Haring partnership was excellent at the start of the season, plus Lee offers a threat from set pieces and shooting from distance. Morrison's form majorly dipped but I think there's signs that he is picking up again - having Vanecek, Ikpeazu and Naismith getting in to the box will help him be able to pick players out with his crosses. We should go back to being very threatening from set pieces with Souttar, Berra, Haring, Ikpeazu and Vanecek in the team. Shaughnessy looks like he could be a threat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Rudy T said: With 2 new signings and Souttar and Uche back there’s a number of options for the team! If Uche and Vanecek are going to be a 2 upfront we’ll need width to get the ball into them from wide I'd go 3-5-2, something like... Doyle Smith Berra Souttar Morrison Harring Lee Naismith Mitchell Uche Vanecek of course that means Djoum Bozanic Dicamona Shaunessy Gaurrico Godhino Cochrane MacDonald McLean Clare Mulraney Zamal et al miss out and not all of them can get on the bench either...it’s some squad when they’re all fit! Morrison won’t be at wing back anytime soon and we never have everyone fit either. Souttar and Uche not back til February. Team for Livi Doyle Smith Shaughnessy Berra Garuccio Morrison/Clare Lee Bozanic Djoum Naismith Vanacek IF everyone’s fit Doyle Smith Souttar Berra Garuccio Morrison/Clare Djoum Haring Naismith Uche Vanacek CL prefers 442 but might go to 352 depending on who we are playing and personnel available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 hours ago, BelgeJambo said: Clare before Morrison IMO Not for me - if we are going to play Uche and Janecek up top, then we need a wide man in the team. CL has said today that Janecek loves to attack balls played into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Big games (old firm, Hibs, Aberdeen away) Doyle Berra Smith Dikamona Haring Morrison Bozanic Lee Djoum Vanecek Naismith Everyone else: Doyle Souttar Shaughnessy Berra Smith Djoum Haring Lee Mitchell Vanecek Naismith (Rotating Uche when he's fit again) Fair play to Levein he has built an interesting squad. I can see us having an excellent 2nd part of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Not for me - if we are going to play Uche and Janecek up top, then we need a wide man in the team. CL has said today that Janecek loves to attack balls played into the box. I heard his interview and I do admire Morrison as a player but he can be posted missing in some games and I think Clare is getting better and better and with more experience also Edited January 9, 2019 by BelgeJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, BelgeJambo said: I heard his interview and I do admire Morrison as a player but he can be posted missing on some games and I think Clare is getting better and better with more experience also Clare hasn’t played that many games in his career so he is not that experienced, and although he is getting better he has a long way to go to get to the level suggested by the hype. I do not see Clare as a winger who can whip the ball into Janecek - Morrison is more than capable of doing that IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Cruickshank for Scotland said: Clare hasn’t played that many games in his career so he is not that experienced, and although he is getting better he has a long way to go to get to the level suggested by the hype. I do not see Clare as a winger who can whip the ball into Janecek - Morrison is more than capable of doing that IMO. You might be right and Morrrison’s end product is slowly improving we need to replicate on the left side also mitchell needs to up his game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bubblebeard Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Really difficult to name a preferred XI, much as it was the past couple of months. Only difference being that three weeks ago it was because confidence was shot and a number of our key players were out injured. In three weeks time it will hopefully be difficult as all the top boys are back and we are firing on all cylinders. Know which I prefer. The prospect of DV living up to the hype and playing up top alongside Uche with Naismith in support is outstanding. Compare that to a hernia-thwarted Haring and Morrison in the home derby. The vermin got very lucky personnel-wise in that game. Hope they are preparing for an absolute lengthing in the follow up match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Gimme: Bobby/ Doyle Smith Clevid Souttar Berra Garuccio Haring Lee Naismith Uche Vanecek Only formation that gets all our best players on the park. However, can see Naismith and Vanecek being our preferred pairing whilst Uche recovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zicoinexile Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Who the **** is Janacek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomgoose Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 We have so many options - I can see us swapping between 352 and some variation of 451 a lot. We tend to go for a back 3 when the opposition lines up that way. Really could do with a proper LW - would like Mitchell getting a stint there, still hoping Mulraney to click but I won't hold my breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 7 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Morrison won’t be at wing back anytime soon and we never have everyone fit either. Souttar and Uche not back til February. Team for Livi Doyle Smith Shaughnessy Berra Garuccio Morrison/Clare Lee Bozanic Djoum Naismith Vanacek IF everyone’s fit Doyle Smith Souttar Berra Garuccio Morrison/Clare Djoum Haring Naismith Uche Vanacek CL prefers 442 but might go to 352 depending on who we are playing and personnel available. Souttar could be back for Livi game. It was more about when we do have more or less a full squad, Will Uche and Vanecek play in a 2 if they do we need width. I guess the thread highlights how many options we have when we have a fit squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthefox Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, zicoinexile said: Who the **** is Janacek? Just what I was ? I can’t keep up do we know anything about him? Edited January 9, 2019 by feedthefox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 hours ago, BelgeJambo said: You might be right and Morrrison’s end product is slowly improving we need to replicate on the left side also mitchell needs to up his game Unfortunately Mitchell has been a massive disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rudy T said: Souttar could be back for Livi game. It was more about when we do have more or less a full squad, Will Uche and Vanecek play in a 2 if they do we need width. I guess the thread highlights how many options we have when we have a fit squad. Levein reckons he will, Souttar isn’t fit enough to go to Spain so it would seem a bit risky to play him in a must win cup game. As I said we’ve not had a fully fit squad for years, I’m not sure if anyone ever does in modern day football. If we play those two up front CL will play one winger and expect width from the full backs, and only at home I reckon. We signed 20 players so we should have options, problem is as November/December showed some aren’t up to it. Edited January 9, 2019 by Pasquale for King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I think Levein will try to revert to the style and formation we started the season so well with, so wouldn’t be surprised to see Mclean and Vanecek tested as a front two while Uche’s out, with Naismith just behind them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxfee Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Think starting 11 against Livi will be interesting. Probably no haring, Souttar or uche. But we have Vanecek in. Possible 3, 5 1,1 or maybe a 4, 5, 1. Using Naismith and McLean to link with Vanecek looks good on paper. Love having options - seems ages since we have had this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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