Starting eleven against Doncaster

[garethjamesuk]

Id go 4-4-1-1

Ankergren
Calderon
Painter
Greer
Dunk
Noone
Buckley
Bridcutt
Dicker
Barnes
Mackell Smith

subs Hoskins, Vincelot, Lua Lua, Sparrow, Cook, Brezavan, Forster Caskey

 

[garethjamesuk]

Id go 4-4-1-1

Ankergren
Calderon
Painter
Greer
Dunk
Noone
Buckley
Bridcutt
Dicker
Barnes
Mackell Smith

subs Hoskins, Vincelot, Lua Lua, Sparrow, Cook, Brezavan, Forster Caskey

Just thought id say it does look sooo much better doesnt it our squad, with players like Hoskins, Lua Lua on the bench who really should be starting with players such as El abd, Elphick, Bergkamp, Taricco, Rodgers. and any other new signings to come into the reckoning.
Just feel our defence is by far our weakest position, i think our midfield especially on wing is very strong

 

[SockMonster]

Considering the squad as it stands today, seems to be at present certain players are definite starters, with a few others very likely, leaving a few spots up for grabs. I see it as follows:
(Using the old fashioned numbering!)

1. Ankergren (Definite)
2. Calderon (definite)
3. Painter (Definite)
4. Bridcutt (Likely)
5. Greer (Definite)
6. Dunk (Possible but this position could see a new player/loan)
7. Buckley (Possible..basically for Doncaster must be two from three between LuaLua, Buckley and Noone....be happy whoever starts)
8. Hoskins (Definite)
9. Mackail-Smith (Definite)
10. Dicker (Possible...another position very much up for grabs)
11. Lua Lua (possible...see 7 above)

So seems one central defensive position and one midfield spot are most debatable positions aside from the debate about which winger/wingers to start. Thoughts?

 

[Locky]

Considering the squad as it stands today, seems to be at present certain players are definite starters, with a few others very likely, leaving a few spots up for grabs. I see it as follows:
(Using the old fashioned numbering!)

1. Ankergren (Definite)
2. Calderon (definite)
3. Painter (Definite)
4. Bridcutt (Likely)
5. Greer (Definite)
6. Dunk (Possible but this position could see a new player/loan)
7. Buckley (Possible..basically for Doncaster must be two from three between LuaLua, Buckley and Noone....be happy whoever starts)
8. Hoskins (Definite)
9. Mackail-Smith (Definite)
10. Dicker (Possible...another position very much up for grabs)
11. Lua Lua (possible...see 7 above)

So seems one central defensive position and one midfield spot are most debatable positions aside from the debate about which winger/wingers to start. Thoughts?

Interesting that you have Hoskins down as a definate who scored 17 league 1 goals last year whilst Barnes scored 20 from I think less starts.

 

[BrickTamland]

Interesting that you have Hoskins down as a definate who scored 17 league 1 goals last year whilst Barnes scored 20 from I think less starts.

Difference being Barnes was in a promoted side playing good, confident football and creating a lot of chances and Hoskins, well, he wasn't.

 

[Locky]

Difference being Barnes was in a promoted side playing good, confident football and creating a lot of chances and Hoskins, well, he wasn't.

I agree, I just think it wont be a definate that Hoskins plays.
Depending what happens pre season it could well turn out to be Barnes playing alongside CMS

 

[BrickTamland]

I agree, I just think it wont be a definate that Hoskins plays.
Depending what happens pre season it could well turn out to be Barnes playing alongside CMS

Of course, anything could happen, even getting in another striker!!

 

[Withdean11]

Casper

Calde
Greer
Dunk/new signing
Painter

Lua Lua
Dicker/new signing
Bridcutt
Noone

Hoskins
CMS

 

[Dirty Dave]

It's looking good isn't it. I can't remember the last time I felt confident and happy with our current squad with still 3 weeks until the start of the season

 

[Marshy]

Ankergren

Calderon
Greer
New CB
Painter

Dicker
Bridcutt

Buckley
Hoskins
Lua-lua/Noone

Mackail-Smith

 

[Albion 4ever]

GK: Ankergren

RB: Calderon
CB: Dunk
CB: Greer
LB: Painter

CM: Bridcutt
CM: Dicker

Lua Lua, Buckley, Noone floating behind

FW: Mackail-Smith

Subs:
GK: Brezovan
DF: Cook
FB: Vincelot
MF: Forster-Caskey
MF: Sparrow
FW: Barnes
FW: Hoskins

 

[WhingForPresident]

Ankers
Calde
Greer
New CB
Painter
Noone
Bridcutt
Dicker
Buckley
Hoskins
CMS

Subs:
Lua-Lua- When bought on against tired legs after an hour or so, will tear the place apart
Breadvan
Barnes
Dunk
Vincelot
Sparrow
Bergy

 

[Sergei Gotsmanov]

New signings aside the only thing that worries me slightly is the lack of height. A midfield of Kaz, Noone, Dicker & Liam is very short and CMS, Hoskins & Barnes arent that all either. Buckley is a 6 footer so for me that gives him the nod. Otherwise we only have GG and a 2nd centre back with a bit of height. How big are Vincelot and Damour?

 

[Withdean11]

New signings aside the only thing that worries me slightly is the lack of height. A midfield of Kaz, Noone, Dicker & Liam is very short and CMS, Hoskins & Barnes arent that all either. Buckley is a 6 footer so for me that gives him the nod. Otherwise we only have GG and a 2nd centre back with a bit of height. How big are Vincelot and Damour?

Gary Dicker is over 6ft, i saw him in town a few months back and he is a fair bit taller than me (I'm 6ft)

 

[osgood]

Considering the squad as it stands today, seems to be at present certain players are definite starters, with a few others very likely, leaving a few spots up for grabs. I see it as follows:
(Using the old fashioned numbering!)

1. Ankergren (Definite)
2. Calderon (definite)
3. Painter (Definite)
4. Bridcutt (Likely)
5. Greer (Definite)
6. Dunk (Possible but this position could see a new player/loan)
7. Buckley (Possible..basically for Doncaster must be two from three between LuaLua, Buckley and Noone....be happy whoever starts)
8. Hoskins (Definite)
9. Mackail-Smith (Definite)
10. Dicker (Possible...another position very much up for grabs)
11. Lua Lua (possible...see 7 above)

So seems one central defensive position and one midfield spot are most debatable positions aside from the debate about which winger/wingers to start. Thoughts?

looks good and about right to me...

 

[Sam Ovett]

New signings aside the only thing that worries me slightly is the lack of height. A midfield of Kaz, Noone, Dicker & Liam is very short and CMS, Hoskins & Barnes arent that all either. Buckley is a 6 footer so for me that gives him the nod. Otherwise we only have GG and a 2nd centre back with a bit of height. How big are Vincelot and Damour?

Vincelot is 5' 10" I believe, but very very good in the air
Damour is 5' 11" according to Wiki - I so so so so so hope we sign him!

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

3 people have Barnes starting? didn't he score in each of the last 4 games of the season or something. What exactly has he done to deserve being dropped?

He may not have cost us 1 milion pounds like others, but I'm pretty sure he's worth more than that.

I think starting XI will be:

Ankergren
Calderon, Greer, Dunk (or new CB), Painter
Buckley, Bridcutt, Sparrow (or new CM), Noone
CMS, Barnes

 

[SULLY COULDNT SHOOT]

Whoever ı pick it wont be the starting eleven... we still need to get the defence sorted.

 

[Rugrat]

we still need to get the defence sorted.

Agree this - done a great job in MF and Up front .. with similar quality FB and CB it'll be complete imo

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Whoever ı pick it wont be the starting eleven... we still need to get the defence sorted.

Agree this - done a great job in MF and Up front .. with similar quality FB and CB it'll be complete imo

There was me thinking Gus Poyet has spent the best part of 18 months getting the defence sorted, making it one of the meanest in the country.

IMO we have the back-up FB's in place, just need a back-up CB to replace Tunnicliffe.