Day Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, B4ev6is said: Same keeper Same back four We could have selby at left side of midfield and max bird right side shinnie sitting behind them. Play macgoldic and knight togather upfront if not dobbin or ozzlair. That's only 10 in a 4-3-2 formation. The same back four would include Sibley at left back as that's where he's been playing recently. Knight is also definitely not a striker, would be wasted up top. But going back to your team, not entirely sure what Shinnie behind Bird and Sibley really offers. Why wouldn't you want Bird behind Knight and Sibley for example. Even Thompson would do everything Shinnie can. When we're limited by what transfer activity we can do, it would be a bizarre choice to bring in. LazloW, derbydaz22, Carnero and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, David said: That's only 10 in a 4-3-2 formation. Also the same back four would include Sibley at left back as that's where he's been playing recently. Knight is also definitely not a striker, would be wasted up top. But going back to your team, not entirely sure what Shinnie behind Bird and Sibley really offers. Why wouldn't you want Bird behind Knight and Sibley for example. Even Thompson would do everything Shinnie can. When we're limited by what transfer activity we can do, it would be a bizarre choice to bring in. Think outside the box Leicester Ram, derbydaz22, Boycie and 5 others 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, B4ev6is said: Think outside the box Why not think square pegs in square holes? BathRam72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black ('n' White) Sheep Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I just get the feeling 3 at the back is what PW will be looking at long-term... We're good in midfield IMO... Maybe need someone with something a bit different up front. So probably a quick RWB, quick LWB, relatively quick CB and a CF (in that priority order). Whether all that is doable under our current business plan remains to be seen though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, David said: Why not think square pegs in square holes? Who would expect knight to be playing upfront no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydaz22 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, B4ev6is said: Who would expect knight to be playing upfront no one. Especially Knight as he’s not and never will be a striker MackworthRamIsGod and Carnero 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, derbydaz22 said: Especially Knight as he’s not and never will be a striker Not a winger or wing back either ? derbydaz22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, B4ev6is said: Who would expect knight to be playing upfront no one. Nobody would expect Wildsmith right wing either, but doesn't mean it's a great idea. We've got Paul Warne, not Cilla Black screeching surprise surprise on the touchline. Olton Ram, Jimbo Ram, GB SPORTS and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Right back - top priority. Centre forward - would be nice to have options. Left back - maybe. Not convinced Sibley is really a long term option there and he obviously doesn't fancy Roberts - so he might look around for something. RoyMac5 and Day 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Daly Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, B4ev6is said: Same keeper Same back four We could have selby at left side of midfield and max bird right side shinnie sitting behind them. Play macgoldic and knight togather upfront if not dobbin or ozzlair. Selby would keep it nice and tight out on that left side. Give nothing away, a very tactical player Hans Datdo-Dishes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gerry Daly said: Selby would keep it nice and tight out on that left side. Give nothing away, a very tactical player The jester from Derby…. Ilkestonian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich3478 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Black ('n' White) Sheep said: I just get the feeling 3 at the back is what PW will be looking at long-term... We're good in midfield IMO... Maybe need someone with something a bit different up front. So probably a quick RWB, quick LWB, relatively quick CB and a CF (in that priority order). Whether all that is doable under our current business plan remains to be seen though! I hope not, we look awful playing it. Every team I watching playing it struggles as well. Spurs and Chelsea both pretty dour. we need a left back and right back though, striker too! Winger if being greedy. don’t see the point in cb or can cover personally. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Rich3478 said: I hope not, we look awful playing it. Every team I watching playing it struggles as well. Spurs and Chelsea both pretty dour. we need a left back and right back though, striker too! Winger if being greedy. don’t see the point in cb or can cover personally. If we get another left back in what happens to Roberts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 To be fair to @B4ev6is nobody would ever have had Sibley as our left back before the season kicked off. That hasn't worked out too bad. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram@Lincoln Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, B4ev6is said: Think outside the box So as @David has said, in your ideal world we would start with only 9 players? With Sibley covering both left back and left midfield. Call me stupid, but I'd prefer 11 players starting and playing in their best/specialist positions. I appreciate that we're Intergalactic Champions in your fantasy world, but we really need to play with 11 players at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, Ram@Lincoln said: So as @David has said, in your ideal world we would start with only 9 players? With Sibley covering both left back and left midfield. Call me stupid, but I'd prefer 11 players starting and playing in their best/specialist positions. I appreciate that we're Intergalactic Champions in your fantasy world, but we really need to play with 11 players at the very least. Let’s stop this bullying of B4 please. No need , I am sure you are aware that he has difficulties. However he is an enthusiastic Rams fan and a valued member of this board and I think your snide comments go too far Caerphilly Ram, Phoenix, Miggins and 15 others 9 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich3478 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, Jimbo Ram said: If we get another left back in what happens to Roberts? He can go back?! Not a bad player but he’s not going to play centre back. If he can’t get in over sibley at left back then he’s probably not what we need. Could use the loan spot better. And he could go somewhere and get minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaskye Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, Reggie Greenwood said: Let’s stop this bullying of B4 please. No need , I am sure you are aware that he has difficulties. However he is an enthusiastic Rams fan and a valued member of this board and I think your snide comments go too far I completely agree. B4 has a valid point about Shinnie who loved playing for Derby. He would also bring some goals, something the current midfield are not doing, particularly Bird who plays every game. IslandExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, alfaskye said: I completely agree. B4 has a valid point about Shinnie who loved playing for Derby. He would also bring some goals, something the current midfield are not doing, particularly Bird who plays every game. Shinnie is not a goal scoring midfielder, 6 goals in 3 years whilst with us last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, David said: Shinnie is not a goal scoring midfielder, 6 goals in 3 years whilst with us last. With stats like that, have we considered Wildsmith up top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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