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How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:07 pm
by bfcjg
One up front and one on bench or 4-4-2 ?
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:08 pm
by Tall Paul
It'll only be one game.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:08 pm
by Spijed
Isn't it a one game ban for a second yellow?
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:08 pm
by Diesel
Maybe a chance for Boyd to play in his best position?
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:08 pm
by nil_desperandum
It's just one game isn't it?
Edit: You're all quicker than me !!! - but at least we all agree.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:09 pm
by Man of Kent
With the same grit and determination that has put us within one point of the top ten in the Premier League and above this weekend's cup finalists, of course!
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:09 pm
by BabylonClaret
It's only 1 game . Trouble is I don't think either Gray or Vokes suit a 4-5-1
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:09 pm
by evensteadiereddie
And with Hendrick and Brady running midfield.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:10 pm
by MACCA
Same as today but we will most probably have Hendrick and Defour back. We did ok with a 4-5-1 earlier in the season.
It was bound to happen ( Barnes a red ) he has been close a few times this season. He committed 3 fouls in the first 200 seconds today!
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:11 pm
by boatshed bill
Tarkowski up front?
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:15 pm
by Lord Beamish
A Hendrick playing like a coiled spring after his three game suspension. Playing just behind both Gray and Vokes.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:16 pm
by BabylonClaret
Must have sworn at Atkinson as that yellow was our immediately after he gave the pen
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:23 pm
by Vegas Claret
We won't see much of the ball at Swansea and Gray isn't good enough to play up top on his own. Swansea have a decent amount of height in their team too so I reckon he'll play Vokes and Gray up top. Tough one next week as Barnes is a big part of how we play
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:24 pm
by Mad_tony_c
not forgetting Agyei!!!!!!!
The dream player
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:26 pm
by IanMcL
We have lots of spare midfielders
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:29 pm
by bfcjg
Thought it was a two game ban so not to bad then. Could though it be the chance to put someone from dev squad on bench ?
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:29 pm
by boatshed bill
Seriously; play Vokes on his own up front, fill the midfield and hope for a draw. i've had to do some driving today and had Swansea vs Chelsea on 5 live, Swansea are no mugs.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:32 pm
by HiroshimaClaret
Diesel wrote:Maybe a chance for Boyd to play in his best position?
Nice idea and wouldn`t mind seeing it but it will NEVER happen.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:33 pm
by Steve1956
Haven't we got a striker out on loan somewhere? Heisenberg is he called I know it begins with "H"
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:34 pm
by Vegas Claret
Biggest problem with vokes is he has zero pace so he isn't anywhere near the outlet that Barnes is. He'll play Vokes because of the height Swansea have though
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:35 pm
by Steve1956
Hennings is he still a Burnley player...recall him end of problem.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:35 pm
by HiroshimaClaret
Heaton
Lowton Keane Mee Ward
Boyd Hendrick Barton Westwood (Dyche won`t play Defour) Brady
Gray
OR (probable team)
Heaton
Lowton Keane Mee Ward
Boyd Hendrick Barton Brady
Gray Vokes
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:37 pm
by IndigoLake
I'd just replace Barnes with Vokes. We've got young Agyei on the bench as well.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:37 pm
by Rileybobs
Seeing as we player about 85 minutes with the two strikers who started the game today I'd suggest we'll play exactly the same formation at Swansea with Vokes in for Barnes and Hendrick in for Westwood.
Gives us the opportunity to bring Defour and Westwood on to change the shape if needs be.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:42 pm
by summitclaret
There are some weird ideas on here. We played a full season with 2 strikers not long ago and got promoted. Vokesy will just come in and if s striker gets injured revert 451.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:42 pm
by Lord Beamish
Steve1956 wrote:Hennings is he still a Burnley player...recall him end of problem.
There's about the same chance of me playing up front for the Clarets next week as there is of Hennings returning from his loan.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:45 pm
by HuncoatClaret
Long is another forward who we have out on loan at Bolton.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:49 pm
by Vegas Claret
I've had some time to think about this. After today I would play Mee and Tarks in defence and play keane up front !
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:54 pm
by Tinribs
Play 2 up front as usual but dont take one off with ten minutes to go.
Simple
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:54 pm
by Steve1956
Lord Beamish wrote:There's about the same chance of me playing up front for the Clarets next week as there is of Hennings returning from his loan.
So....you really are shite at football then?

Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:57 pm
by Tinribs
Play same midfield as today with Hendrick playing just behind gray
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:00 pm
by claretspice
Play the same way, Vokes up with Gray. May be time to try that again anyway as Barnes' returns have been diminishing a bit recently.
Hopefully apart from Hendrick we will also have at least one of Defour and Gudmundsson back again to add to our options too.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:07 pm
by boatshed bill
claretspice wrote:Play the same way, Vokes up with Gray. May be time to try that again anyway as Barnes' returns have been diminishing a bit recently.
Hopefully apart from Hendrick we will also have at least one of Defour and Gudmundsson back again to add to our options too.
doubt Gudmundsson will be back for the next few weeks, but Defour should be .
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:11 pm
by Colburn_Claret
Sam and Andre with Agyei on the bench. He needs the experience, even if its likely he'll only get a 5 minute cameo. Either way I'd rather have a striker on the bench than play a midfielder out of position.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:14 pm
by DAVETHEVICAR
Hendrick for Barnes
4-5-1
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:22 pm
by minnieclaret
It'll be 4-4-22. Vokes for Barnes. Hendricks best game was where he played behind Vokes but it's not gonna happen.
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 8:34 pm
by Garnerssoap
Easy - agyei on the bench or the new young lad. You've got to learn somewhere and they'll not sob in the car after
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:23 pm
by South West Claret.
Don't worry about it - just let the opposition worry about our defence

Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:24 pm
by CnBtruntru
Gingerly!
Re: How do we approach next games with only two forwards
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:09 am
by Bin Ont Turf
From the east using the M4 until you get to the A48.