(4-2-3-1)

......................Trafford

Roberts....Worrall....Esteve....Pires

...............Cullen....Brownhill

Koleosho....Flemming....Anthony

........................Foster

------------------Trafford
Roberts Worrall Esteve Pires
Hannibal Brownhill Cullen Koleosho
------------------Flemming
‐--------------------Foster

Call it 4411 or 4231. Tough on Anthony, but I suspect that for an away game at Leeds, whilst Worrall in particular is getting minutes in his legs to get sharp, and the new units generally are getting to know each other, I suspect we need to start by having plenty of energy on the counter attack to allow us to sit deep at times and counter punch. Cullen Brownhill are an established unit, Hannibal can play the sort of role Vitinho played at Luton and will press well, and Flemming can both provide support to Foster (particularly with his back to goal) and also supplement the midfield if we're under pressure.

Hladky

Roberts Worrall Esteve Pires

Brownhill Cullen

Koleosho Hannibal Anthony

Foster

Hopefully Flemming and Tresor on the bench if needed to change things up

4-3-2-1

…………….Trafford

……….Roberts....Worrall....Esteve....Humphries

………….. Laurent....Cullen……Brownhill

………. Flemming....Anthony

……….Foster

Cullen and Esteve didn't go on international duties

Are they fit?

Row x wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:21 pm

Cullen and Esteve didn't go on international duties

Are they fit?

Is Flemming fit?

Row x wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:21 pm

Cullen and Esteve didn't go on international duties

Are they fit?

They were both injured but are expected to return for this Saturday's match. Given our injury recovery history though, I won't believe it until I see them announced in the line-up!

TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:28 pm

Is Flemming fit?

On the Friday we signed him Millwall fans reckoned he would have been involved in their squad that weekend after injury, presuming he has not suffered a setback over the break then he should be good to go for Saturday.

Trafford

Roberts Worrall Esteve Humphries

Brownhill Cullen

Koleosho Hannibal Anthony

Foster

Trafford

Roberts
Worrall
Esteve*
Pires

Cullen*
Brownhill

Koleosho
Hannibal
Anthony

Foster

*if fit

———————————Trafford
Roberts——Worrall————-Esteve———Humphreys
————————Cullen——Hannibal
Koleosho—————-Brownhill—————Anthony
————————————Foster

I like Pires but I’d go slightly more conservative at the back with this game due to James pace. Humphreys looked decent against Wolves I felt. Hannibal gets the nod from the start, but I’d look to bring Flemming on for him and push Brownhill deeper if we are struggling to get Foster through.

(Obviously all predicated on fitness of Esteve, Cullen and Flemming).

Can’t believe people are suggesting Fleming won’t start.

Surely one of the first names on the team sheet.

Il be very very surprised if it’s not what the OP was put.

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:07 pm

Can’t believe people are suggesting Fleming won’t start.

Surely one of the first names on the team sheet.

Il be very very surprised if it’s not what the OP was put.

He’s played 45 minutes in pre season and that’s literally it?

I’d be astonished if he’s fit enough to start let alone in a game like this one.

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:08 pm

He’s played 45 minutes in pre season and that’s literally it?

I’d be astonished if he’s fit enough to start let alone in a game like this one.

Was supposed to start for Millwall the weekend we signed him.

Two weeks of training. Not expecting fitness to be an issue

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:11 pm

Was supposed to start for Millwall the weekend we signed him.

Two weeks of training. Not expecting fitness to be an issue

One thing training and another thing making your first match appearance of the season in a high intensity game. It seems far more sensible to play Hannibal from the start and bring Flemming on surely?

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:17 pm

One thing training and another thing making your first match appearance of the season in a high intensity game. It seems far more sensible to play Hannibal from the start and bring Flemming on surely?

Personally think it’s more likely Hannibal plays alongside Brownhill with Flemming starting in the ten.

If he has to come off after 60 mins so be it.

Hladky
Roberts Worrall Esteve Pires
Cullen Brownhill
Koleosho Hannibal Anthony
Foster

If Cullen or Esteve still injured replace with Laurent & Humphries.

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:18 pm

Personally think it’s more likely Hannibal plays alongside Brownhill with Flemming starting in the ten.

If he has to come off after 60 mins so be it.

I don’t see Hannibal and Brownhill complimenting each other much as a 2. Both box to box, like to press high and a bit untidy with the ball. A more natural Cullen replacement (if not fit) seems to be Laurent. I’m confident Hannibal will start this one for his tenacity alongside Foster. Flemming, Sarmiento and potentially Tresòr look like real options from the bench.

colne-claret wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 7:22 pm

Hladky
Roberts Worrall Esteve Pires
Cullen Brownhill
Koleosho Hannibal Anthony
Foster

If Cullen or Esteve still injured replace with Laurent & Humphries.

This but would start Humphries at left back over Pires

Trafford

Roberts*
Worrall
Esteve
Humphries

Cullen
Brownhill
Hannibal

Anthony
Foster
Koleosho

Humphreys

Whilst it's tough to get him in, can't believe so many are over looking Sarmiento. Great problems to have I guess.

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:52 pm

Trafford

Roberts
Worrall
Esteve*
Pires

Cullen*
Brownhill

Koleosho
Hannibal
Anthony

Foster

*if fit

That's the line up I would go with assuming everyone is fit

Humphreys and Laurent as options to protect a lead/point - Flemming and Sermiento if we are chasing a goal

Expect at least one of Agyei or Tresor to be on the bench

Assuming Roberts hurt tonight then

Trafford
Humphreys Worrall Esteve Pires
Brownhill Laurent Hannibal
Koleosho Foster Jordan

Hopefully Esteve is fit, otherwise sadly Egan Riley in defence (RB) and Humphreys to partner Worrall.

Assuming Roberts and Esteve are unavailable:

Trafford,
Egan-Riley, Worrall, Humphreys, Pires,
Hannibal, Laurent,
Koleosho, Brownhill, Anthony,
Foster

I really think Laurent will start on Saturday, big,strong, physical presence. Decent passer too.

Fleming off the bench along with the beginning of the long awaited Tresorection.

Trafford
Roberts Worrall Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Hannibal Koleosho
Foster

Get Hannibal to run himself into the ground for 60 mins, then bring Flemming on if fit for an attacking option. Brownhill could come in for Cullen if he isn’t fit enough to start. Then if Foster isn’t working, Flemming up top with Sarmiento in the 10.

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 4:46 pm

(4-2-3-1)

......................Trafford

Roberts....Worrall....Esteve....Pires

...............Cullen....Brownhill

Koleosho....Flemming....Anthony

........................Foster

My team exactly, however they're doubts over Cullen,Esteve and now Roberts,so if all are missing, Humphreys,CJ and Laurent will replace

mybloodisclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:32 pm

Whilst it's tough to get him in, can't believe so many are over looking Sarmiento. Great problems to have I guess.

He's been back in South America playing for Ecuador hasn't he? Might not land back until late Wednesday/Thursday morning.

Trafford

Roberts* - Worrall - Esteve - Pires

Brownhill - Cullen**

Koleosho - Hannibal - Anthony

Foster

* Humphreys

** Laurent

If the game was at home then Flemming would be in from the start, but off the bench on Saturday.

Sarmiento and Flemming off the bench is pretty exciting on Saturday!

No sign of Koleosho in the Italy u21s tonight or the other night.

Trafford

Roberts Worrall Esteve Humphries

Laurent Cullen Hannibal Brownhill

Foster Koleosho

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:48 pm

No sign of Koleosho in the Italy u21s tonight or the other night.

Too busy signing a new contract

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 10, 2024 7:02 pm

Too busy signing a new contract

Looks that way

I dont think i could trust Egan Riley after his last outing

Roberts must be a big doubt after being subbed so early by Wales.

Trafford
Humphrey’s, Worrall, Egan, Pires
Laurent, Brownhill
Koleosho, Flemming, Anthony
Foster

This is the team I’m expecting to play given injuries.

Hannibal was known as a "firey" element at Birmingham. Whilst we want players who are not going to tart around, we know refs give cards for fun. I suspect he won't play 90 minutes too often despite his ability. Flemming is a very different player I believe. The main thing is SP has quite a few options.

This is why we really should've kept Vitinho -

He could have easily slotted in at right back or gone to a back three and had him at right wing back.

i expect Flemming will be on the bench to start.