MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

196 posts
Old Man Andrews

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Old Man Andrews » 15 Jan 2020 10:08

SCIAG
Old Man Andrews Would play Puscas in this one, Baldock on the wing.

Agree, Ejaria is wasted on the left and Baldock doesn’t have enough to play as a lone striker. Adam has proven himself to be a viable option but let’s play everyone in their best positions.

Could also try Obita on the left but think that’s harsh on Baldock.

Think Puscas could cause Cooper a few problems, can even swap him and Baldock around throughout the game to cause a bit of confusion. Meite hasn't done enough for me recently, I'd rest him for this one.

Rafael

Gunter
Miazga
Moore
Blackett

Pele
Adam
Swift

Baldock
Puscas
Ejaria (free role)

URZZZZ
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 7279
Joined: 20 Apr 2013 18:30

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by URZZZZ » 15 Jan 2020 10:30

Old Man Andrews
SCIAG
Old Man Andrews Would play Puscas in this one, Baldock on the wing.

Agree, Ejaria is wasted on the left and Baldock doesn’t have enough to play as a lone striker. Adam has proven himself to be a viable option but let’s play everyone in their best positions.

Could also try Obita on the left but think that’s harsh on Baldock.

Think Puscas could cause Cooper a few problems, can even swap him and Baldock around throughout the game to cause a bit of confusion. Meite hasn't done enough for me recently, I'd rest him for this one.

Rafael

Gunter
Miazga
Moore
Blackett

Pele
Adam
Swift

Baldock
Puscas
Ejaria (free role)


What’s Morrison done wrong?

Old Man Andrews

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Old Man Andrews » 15 Jan 2020 10:32

URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews
SCIAG Agree, Ejaria is wasted on the left and Baldock doesn’t have enough to play as a lone striker. Adam has proven himself to be a viable option but let’s play everyone in their best positions.

Could also try Obita on the left but think that’s harsh on Baldock.

Think Puscas could cause Cooper a few problems, can even swap him and Baldock around throughout the game to cause a bit of confusion. Meite hasn't done enough for me recently, I'd rest him for this one.

Rafael

Gunter
Miazga
Moore
Blackett

Pele
Adam
Swift

Baldock
Puscas
Ejaria (free role)


What’s Morrison done wrong?

Nothing at all, I am thinking more about Miazga going man for man on Cooper for set pieces.

URZZZZ
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 7279
Joined: 20 Apr 2013 18:30

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by URZZZZ » 15 Jan 2020 11:16

Old Man Andrews
URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews Think Puscas could cause Cooper a few problems, can even swap him and Baldock around throughout the game to cause a bit of confusion. Meite hasn't done enough for me recently, I'd rest him for this one.

Rafael

Gunter
Miazga
Moore
Blackett

Pele
Adam
Swift

Baldock
Puscas
Ejaria (free role)


What’s Morrison done wrong?

Nothing at all, I am thinking more about Miazga going man for man on Cooper for set pieces.


Smith is even bigger than Cooper if he starts, I guess Moore will have to pick him up

Imperative the fullbacks cut the crosses out

Old Man Andrews

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Old Man Andrews » 15 Jan 2020 11:20

URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews
URZZZZ
What’s Morrison done wrong?

Nothing at all, I am thinking more about Miazga going man for man on Cooper for set pieces.


Smith is even bigger than Cooper if he starts, I guess Moore will have to pick him up

Imperative the fullbacks cut the crosses out

Potentially dropping Moore for Saturday then? Height isn't his strong suit. I know he is the captain before you say it so very unlikely he will get dropped.


hughsies no.1
Member
Posts: 511
Joined: 30 Sep 2004 10:50

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by hughsies no.1 » 15 Jan 2020 11:29

Only decision the manager needs to make for me (if there are no new injury worries) is to either start Puscas or Baldock.

I can see pros and cons for either - Puscas will offer a more physical presence against a tough Millwall defence - Baldock will works his socks off pressing them into mistakes.

Would be happy either way - wouldn't make any changes to the other 10 and don't see Bowen doing so either.

Stranded
Hob Nob Subscriber
Hob Nob Subscriber
Posts: 19587
Joined: 14 Apr 2004 12:42
Location: Propping up the bar in the Nags

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Stranded » 15 Jan 2020 11:35

hughsies no.1 Only decision the manager needs to make for me (if there are no new injury worries) is to either start Puscas or Baldock.

I can see pros and cons for either - Puscas will offer a more physical presence against a tough Millwall defence - Baldock will works his socks off pressing them into mistakes.

Would be happy either way - wouldn't make any changes to the other 10 and don't see Bowen doing so either.


My view - start Baldock to stretch the defenders and knacker them out - bring Puscas on with 30 mins to go to hopefully do some damage against tired defenders.

User avatar
Vision
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 5054
Joined: 15 Apr 2004 20:53

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Vision » 15 Jan 2020 12:08

SCIAG
Old Man Andrews Would play Puscas in this one, Baldock on the wing.

Agree, Ejaria is wasted on the left and Baldock doesn’t have enough to play as a lone striker. Adam has proven himself to be a viable option but let’s play everyone in their best positions.

Could also try Obita on the left but think that’s harsh on Baldock.


Is Ejaria wasted on the left? One of the significant factors in our recent run of form (specifically the outstanding away wins at Preston and Fulham) is his link up with Blackett on the left. He's created plenty of chances from out there as well as making crucial interceptions defensively at times. Not to mention that it's allowed us to play both Adam and Swift centrally.

With Joao out it may mean we change the formation and I wouldn't recommend having him as an out and out left winger but in what is ostensively the 4-2-3-1 system we've mostly been playing, he's more than played his part in my opinion.

User avatar
NewCorkSeth
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 9519
Joined: 05 Jul 2013 00:17
Location: Wherever Nameless may be.

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by NewCorkSeth » 15 Jan 2020 12:11

Vision
SCIAG
Old Man Andrews Would play Puscas in this one, Baldock on the wing.

Agree, Ejaria is wasted on the left and Baldock doesn’t have enough to play as a lone striker. Adam has proven himself to be a viable option but let’s play everyone in their best positions.

Could also try Obita on the left but think that’s harsh on Baldock.


Is Ejaria wasted on the left? One of the significant factors in our recent run of form (specifically the outstanding away wins at Preston and Fulham) is his link up with Blackett on the left. He's created plenty of chances from out there as well as making crucial interceptions defensively at times. Not to mention that it's allowed us to play both Adam and Swift centrally.

With Joao out it may mean we change the formation and I wouldn't recommend having him as an out and out left winger but in what is ostensively the 4-2-3-1 system we've mostly been playing, he's more than played his part in my opinion.

The answer is: he isnt. He has been invaluable on the left.


WestYorksRoyal
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 5393
Joined: 15 Apr 2019 19:16

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by WestYorksRoyal » 15 Jan 2020 12:18

I'd go same as last time but with Puscas up front. He's got more to his game than simply being a poacher.

If, after a couple of games, we find it doesn't quite work with Joao then maybe we go back to 352 with Puscas and Baldock. But for now, 451 has been very effective and I don't think we should ditch it yet.

User avatar
Tails
Hob Nob Regular
Posts: 3418
Joined: 09 Dec 2005 18:29
Location: Kennington

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Tails » 15 Jan 2020 12:25

Old Man Andrews
Tails IN! For this.

Bringing the missus to her first game (she’s Irish).

Be a sport and dress her up in West Ham gear old bean.


She has said she’ll probably try start a rendition of I’m forever blowing bubbles....

Having said that, she’s a north side Dubliner so I’d probably back her chances.

User avatar
NewCorkSeth
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 9519
Joined: 05 Jul 2013 00:17
Location: Wherever Nameless may be.

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by NewCorkSeth » 15 Jan 2020 12:31

Tails
Old Man Andrews
Tails IN! For this.

Bringing the missus to her first game (she’s Irish).

Be a sport and dress her up in West Ham gear old bean.


She has said she’ll probably try start a rendition of I’m forever blowing bubbles....

Having said that, she’s a north side Dubliner so I’d probably back her chances.

Picked a real winner there.. Ballymun?

URZZZZ
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 7279
Joined: 20 Apr 2013 18:30

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by URZZZZ » 15 Jan 2020 12:32

Old Man Andrews
URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews Nothing at all, I am thinking more about Miazga going man for man on Cooper for set pieces.


Smith is even bigger than Cooper if he starts, I guess Moore will have to pick him up

Imperative the fullbacks cut the crosses out

Potentially dropping Moore for Saturday then? Height isn't his strong suit. I know he is the captain before you say it so very unlikely he will get dropped.


Perhaps but I've always gone with the mantra,"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

One legitimate goal conceded in six games almost makes it impossible for Bowen to change anyone without it being enforced


User avatar
Tails
Hob Nob Regular
Posts: 3418
Joined: 09 Dec 2005 18:29
Location: Kennington

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Tails » 15 Jan 2020 12:41

NewCorkSeth
Tails
Old Man Andrews Be a sport and dress her up in West Ham gear old bean.


She has said she’ll probably try start a rendition of I’m forever blowing bubbles....

Having said that, she’s a north side Dubliner so I’d probably back her chances.

Picked a real winner there.. Ballymun?


:lol: Santry, to be specific.

Stranded
Hob Nob Subscriber
Hob Nob Subscriber
Posts: 19587
Joined: 14 Apr 2004 12:42
Location: Propping up the bar in the Nags

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Stranded » 15 Jan 2020 13:02

URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews
URZZZZ
Smith is even bigger than Cooper if he starts, I guess Moore will have to pick him up

Imperative the fullbacks cut the crosses out

Potentially dropping Moore for Saturday then? Height isn't his strong suit. I know he is the captain before you say it so very unlikely he will get dropped.


Perhaps but I've always gone with the mantra,"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

One legitimate goal conceded in six games almost makes it impossible for Bowen to change anyone without it being enforced


We have the 5th best defence in the league at the moment - after the Brum game we were only 10th best. The defence is working at the mo and should not be changed unless someone is injured IMHO.

Old Man Andrews

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Old Man Andrews » 15 Jan 2020 13:04

Stranded
URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews Potentially dropping Moore for Saturday then? Height isn't his strong suit. I know he is the captain before you say it so very unlikely he will get dropped.


Perhaps but I've always gone with the mantra,"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

One legitimate goal conceded in six games almost makes it impossible for Bowen to change anyone without it being enforced


We have the 5th best defence in the league at the moment - after the Brum game we were only 10th best. The defence is working at the mo and should not be changed unless someone is injured IMHO.

Would 100% agree but I think Millwall represent a unique threat in the Championship in terms of their height and physicality, there is nobody quite like them. I don't expect Bowen to change the defence but I think pairing Miazga and Morrison for this game may be a good idea.

User avatar
Sutekh
Hob Nob Super-Addict
Posts: 18386
Joined: 12 Feb 2014 14:05
Location: Undiscovered pyramid somewhere in Egypt

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Sutekh » 15 Jan 2020 13:41

URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews
SCIAG Agree, Ejaria is wasted on the left and Baldock doesn’t have enough to play as a lone striker. Adam has proven himself to be a viable option but let’s play everyone in their best positions.

Could also try Obita on the left but think that’s harsh on Baldock.

Think Puscas could cause Cooper a few problems, can even swap him and Baldock around throughout the game to cause a bit of confusion. Meite hasn't done enough for me recently, I'd rest him for this one.

Rafael

Gunter
Miazga
Moore
Blackett

Pele
Adam
Swift

Baldock
Puscas
Ejaria (free role)


What’s Morrison done wrong?



The other question to ask is why Miazga was not involved v Blackpool as that answer may indicate a change in line up or formation at Millwall

User avatar
Platypuss
Hob Nob Moderator
Posts: 8203
Joined: 14 Apr 2004 21:46
Location: No one cares about your creative hub, so get your fukcin' hedge cut

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Platypuss » 15 Jan 2020 13:59

Puscas will be exactly what Cooper likes.
Baldock will be everything he hates.

URZZZZ
Hob Nob Addict
Posts: 7279
Joined: 20 Apr 2013 18:30

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by URZZZZ » 15 Jan 2020 14:00

Sutekh
URZZZZ
Old Man Andrews Think Puscas could cause Cooper a few problems, can even swap him and Baldock around throughout the game to cause a bit of confusion. Meite hasn't done enough for me recently, I'd rest him for this one.

Rafael

Gunter
Miazga
Moore
Blackett

Pele
Adam
Swift

Baldock
Puscas
Ejaria (free role)


What’s Morrison done wrong?



The other question to ask is why Miazga was not involved v Blackpool as that answer may indicate a change in line up or formation at Millwall


None of the local press really seems to have picked up on Miazga's absense

Westwood52
Hob Nob Regular
Posts: 1083
Joined: 08 Oct 2010 16:46

Re: MATCHWATCH : Millwall (a) sponsored by Eamon Dunphy

by Westwood52 » 15 Jan 2020 16:39

I note a lot of “selectors “ have ,left out Meite ?

How on earth did Millwall reach such dizzy heights ?

196 posts

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot], Jammy Dodger, Royality creeps In, Snowball, WestYorksRoyal and 409 guests

It is currently 28 Mar 2024 19:58