francobaresi
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The line-ups in this thread make me feel physically sick
You’d think so but there’s a staggering amount more than picking the line up as a manager.Nah don't be daft. Stick those three on a field with 8 other competent bodies and you've got top half, regardless of the manager.
Just slice the oranges at half time and make sure to wash the kit with Pele's favourite fabric softener and jobs a good'n.
Sure.. send him to fairytale land cause no one can afford himYou all need to take Ronaldo out of your line ups because no signings and he is off if reports are to be believed.
You'd think a Chelsea fan would know a thing or two about loans by now.He can’t go back there now
I think this would be the first 11. Not great but steady. No proven back up at all either really.De Gea
Dalot
Varane
Maguire
Shaw
McTominay
Fred
Bruno
Sancho
Ronaldo
Rashford
with players like Mejbri getting mins from bench.
Christ that makes for grim readingDe Gea
Dalot
Varane
Maguire
Shaw
McTominay
Fred
Bruno
Sancho
Ronaldo
Rashford
with players like Mejbri getting mins from bench.
Ralf R "almost" did that. But he actually did pick our best players and they still played crap.I would go the opposite and pick the worst side i could and consistantly slag off the glazers for not backing me and the shitty way the club is run in my interviews. I might get to 3 games before they sacked me, but i would hope the bad press would shame them into selling up. Longshot, but just maybe.
Stop assessing the players just solely on their performances last season. The same group got 2nd the previous season. Its obvious that there were external issues causing the performances to be that bad, which is why ETH wants to re-assess and work with the existing squad instead of throwing all of them out. Players are human beings after all and not everybody is blessed with a strong mentality like C.Ronaldo. Besides, we still have the academy talents who are yet to feature.Without transfers I’d send sympathies to Ten Hag then run a book next season… Who will give Utd the biggest battering?
I'm not sure i agree. I think you are over stating the impact of managers. We could have no manager and should still be getting top 10 just by the players working it out themselvesThe point's that if ETH would get as low as 6th with that team (and is regarded as a world class manager with years of experience at the top level of the sport), you'd be a lot more than potentially 4 or 5 places behind him.
Ayye fair enough, I'm sure you're right.You’d think so but there’s a staggering amount more than picking the line up as a manager.
Don’t read too much into my post ….i was being sarcasticStop assessing the players just solely on their performances last season. The same group got 2nd the previous season. Its obvious that there were external issues causing the performances to be that bad, which is why ETH wants to re-assess and work with the existing squad instead of throwing all of them out. Players are human beings after all and not everybody is blessed with a strong mentality like C.Ronaldo. Besides, we still have the academy talents who are yet to feature.
Take a look at Liverpool the season before last season. They were closer to 7th until a late push (Klopp made a mistake pushing Fabinho into defence when he could have changed the formation to make it more balanced) . The same team (with Konate added) pushed City all the way this season. Performances for the same team can change depending on the circumstances, so do not be surprised if we suddenly see a upturn in performances from the same group this coming season.
Sarcasm?I'm not sure i agree. I think you are over stating the impact of managers. We could have no manager and should still be getting top 10 just by the players working it out themselves
You got me hahaDon’t read too much into my post ….i was being sarcastic
This is all very sensible. You might have to become fan manager in one of the scenarios I just postedA- ETH will have to change his ideology completely. If he goes with high line and an attacking minded/hardworking football then he'll end up like Rangnick. This team is built around counter attacking football
B- We would need all hands in deck so we shouldn't even contemplate sending anyone on loan.
I'd go with the following team
----------DDG-----------
AWB-Maguire--Varane--Shaw
----------Garner----Fred-------------
Bruno-------VDB---------Sancho
-----------------Ronaldo----------------
McFred can't be played together as we only have 2 DMs. Defence should be as solid as possible (ie AWB/Shaw instead of Telles/Dalot). We should flood CM with as many players as possible (thus Bruno as a right sided midfielder and VDB as no 10/ CM) and lets hope that Ronaldo score as many goals as possible.
Sense detectedStop assessing the players just solely on their performances last season. The same group got 2nd the previous season. Its obvious that there were external issues causing the performances to be that bad, which is why ETH wants to re-assess and work with the existing squad instead of throwing all of them out. Players are human beings after all and not everybody is blessed with a strong mentality like C.Ronaldo. Besides, we still have the academy talents who are yet to feature.
Take a look at Liverpool the season before last season. They were closer to 7th until a late push (Klopp made a mistake pushing Fabinho into defence when he could have changed the formation to make it more balanced) . The same team (with Konate added) pushed City all the way this season. Performances for the same team can change depending on the circumstances, so do not be surprised if we suddenly see a upturn in performances from the same group this coming season.
If Henderson goes to Forrest on loan then Garner can't go to ForrestThat awkward moment everyone’s picking Garner, only for him to go back to Forest on loan.
Bruno and Sancho as wingbacks???I would play a 3-5-2 diamond. It will be the best type of balance.
Ronaldo Rashford
VDB
Sancho McTominay Bruno
Garner
Maguire Varane Lindelof
De Gea
Here I am thinking Bruno can't play in the #10 because he's a liability on the ball and here you are wanting to play him in the #6 where he will have even more of the ball and dictate playDDG
AWB - Lindelof - Varane - Shaw - Telles
Bruno
Donny - Fred
Ronaldo - Sancho
Sancho the freedom to move to either wing, Donny to do this hole player thing. Bruno to play build up and stop playing shadow striker. Fred to help out wherever. AWB and Telles try to cross after through balls by Bruno, but otherwise they should just run back and don't get too creative. Ronaldo do his striker thingie and perhaps be creative if Donny, Fred and Sancho are seen in the center. But not too creative. But Bruno has to stay disciplined and make the play from back there if no one comes.
Bonus: I think 6th, but if I have to reflect on my football management experience and such, I'd say a solid top 20 position.