Ten Caat Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Surely Hoban won't be risked on a plastic pitch? I think we will be more cautious and go 4 at the back. So Logan to replace Hoban, Consi to left back and probably Taylor in for one of the midfielders. I'd guess at Kennedy but if not him then Wright, with Watkins left to his own devices up top. Link to comment
Tord31 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, sooth_stander said: Maybe but will be the same starting 11, I think. Appears they are shite defensively so let’s have a go at them. We seem to be more of a counter attacking side now anyway which should suit us on Thursday. IF we get thru this one, then I’d expect to see McGeouch come in for Wright for the Lisbon game: I disagree on same XI. I think we'll play 4231 Link to comment
SupportmeansSUPPORT Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 59 minutes ago, StandFree1982 said: Why not? We've played the same formation in the last 3 games. Hernandez hasn't featured in the last 4 games, and wasn't even on the bench against Killie. If its correct that Viking play 433/451 with 2 quick, tricky wingers I think its highly unlikely we will play a back 3. I don't think we would want our central defenders getting pulled out there where they may get exposed or alternatively our wing backs are faced with a 2 on 1 with a full back and a winger both possibly running at Kennedy and Hayes. Also the 3 central defenders could be left to pick up one central striker. In the last games we have played teams who were also playing 3 at the back and McInnes likes to match up with that system. I think we will see a 451 and it will depend on how highly McInnes rates Viking as to whether he goes more attacking by playing Hayes at left back with Hedges ahead or if he is more apprehensive he will play Considine at left back with Hayes ahead of him. Lewis Logan, Hoban, McKenna, Considine or Hayes. McCrorie, Ferguson, Kennedy, Wright , Hayes or Hedges Wright Watkins Link to comment
sooth_stander Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: Surely Hoban won't be risked on a plastic pitch? I think we will be more cautious and go 4 at the back. So Logan to replace Hoban, Consi to left back and probably Taylor in for one of the midfielders. I'd guess at Kennedy but if not him then Wright, with Watkins left to his own devices up top. Will be interesting to see phit the manager does on thursday. But whereas we used to think "GAAAADS" whenever a back 3 was deployed, now I'd be thinking similiarly if we went to a back 4, which included Taylor at CB and Consi at LB Link to comment
BitWait Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 In the last games we have played teams who were also playing 3 at the back and McInnes likes to match up with that system Should we not be playing our best system and letting them match up to it ? Take the front foot and smash them. 2 Link to comment
GDON21 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Hoban won't start on the plastic pitch. Can see McCrorie dropping back and McGeouch coming in to the midfield. Wouldn't surprise me to see Logan or Taylor start either though. Viking been on a good run of form recently so will be a tough match. Sporting Lisbon going to be without 7 first team players for the next game and will have only played one competitive game since the end of July. Link to comment
ericblack4boss Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What's the difference this season with a back 3, previously it had been a Fucking shambles. Don't get me wrong I've always been an advocate of a back 3 I've always maintained if the opposition play 1 striker then a back 3 should suffice as long as you have hard workinf wing backs Link to comment
afc1903mad Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Quick question for those who might know better. For the VirtualST logon, I cannot view through my smartTV, so have to watch it on a tablet / computer. I tried screen mirroring it but then seemed to get some lag issues. So the question is, Can the Red TV be viewed on SmartTV's? Link to comment
sheepcrooky Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, ericblack4boss said: What's the difference this season with a back 3, previously it had been a Fucking shambles. Don't get me wrong I've always been an advocate of a back 3 I've always maintained if the opposition play 1 striker then a back 3 should suffice as long as you have hard workinf wing backs Because in the past, we have played Logan and Considine as wing backs , who prove no threat at all going forward. Kennedy and Hayes in there make a huge difference. 1 Link to comment
afc1903mad Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 I don't see McInnes playing a different formation. If Viking are 4-3-3- / 4-5-1, he'll not want to be outnumbered in midfield, so reckon he will keep our 3-4-2-1 formation. Both Hedges and Wright did well defensively when called upon last game, despite them being our main players behind Watkins. his plan should be that we force them back with our strength of player quality (Hayes / Wright down the left, Kennedy / Hedges down the right). That should be enough to keep their wide men / full backs on their toes. My team lineup (considering protecting Hoban on the plastic pitch) .......................Lewis ........Taylor McKenna Considine Kennedy ................................Hayes ..............Ferguson McCrorie Hedges .................................Wright ....................Watkins Given McCrorie also took a couple of knocks, I'd even consider putting him on the bench for McGeouch to save him for Sunday. Depends on how confident DM is for beating Viking Having the interchangeability and movement from the midfield / strikers should be able to open up opportunities on Thursday. I feel an early COME ON YOU REDS! coming on 1 Link to comment
pocrawred Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, afc1903mad said: Quick question for those who might know better. For the VirtualST logon, I cannot view through my smartTV, so have to watch it on a tablet / computer. I tried screen mirroring it but then seemed to get some lag issues. So the question is, Can the Red TV be viewed on SmartTV's? Same for me. I just hard wire the ipad to smart tv and no issues. 1 Link to comment
afc1903mad Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, pocrawred said: Same for me. I just hard wire the ipad to smart tv and no issues. Ok, I'll get a new adapter and do that. I have a Lightning to HDMI adapter but not for the new USB-C connection Link to comment
muttonhumper Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, afc1903mad said: Quick question for those who might know better. For the VirtualST logon, I cannot view through my smartTV, so have to watch it on a tablet / computer. I tried screen mirroring it but then seemed to get some lag issues. So the question is, Can the Red TV be viewed on SmartTV's? I've watched RedTV through smart TVs. Just through internet browser, chrome, firefox or IE. Though normally much less hassle just to extend via HDMI cable from laptop. Or mirror from tablet. Link to comment
Simply Red Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Just now, muttonhumper said: Or mirror from tablet. Loved The Beat Link to comment
The Cockney Don Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Simply Red said: Loved The Beat Hate bobbies. Link to comment
Simply Red Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Just now, The Cockney Don said: Hate bobbies. Stinko swears by them Link to comment
NEM Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 50 minutes ago, SupportmeansSUPPORT said: If its correct that Viking play 433/451 with 2 quick, tricky wingers I think its highly unlikely we will play a back 3. I don't think we would want our central defenders getting pulled out there where they may get exposed or alternatively our wing backs are faced with a 2 on 1 with a full back and a winger both possibly running at Kennedy and Hayes. Also the 3 central defenders could be left to pick up one central striker. In the last games we have played teams who were also playing 3 at the back and McInnes likes to match up with that system. I think we will see a 451 and it will depend on how highly McInnes rates Viking as to whether he goes more attacking by playing Hayes at left back with Hedges ahead or if he is more apprehensive he will play Considine at left back with Hayes ahead of him. Lewis Logan, Hoban, McKenna, Considine or Hayes. McCrorie, Ferguson, Kennedy, Wright , Hayes or Hedges Wright Watkins Bad enough when our manager shits his pants and starts "matching up to the opposition" never mind fans joining in. Let the tinpot Noggie cunts worry about us. we've been playing well the past few weeks, why change it? 5 Link to comment
Simply Red Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 minute ago, NEM said: Bad enough when our manager shits his pants and starts "matching up to the opposition" never mind fans joining in. Let the tinpot Noggie cunts worry about us. we've been playing well the past few weeks, why change it? ^This Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 hour ago, SupportmeansSUPPORT said: If its correct that Viking play 433/451 with 2 quick, tricky wingers I think its highly unlikely we will play a back 3. I don't think we would want our central defenders getting pulled out there where they may get exposed or alternatively our wing backs are faced with a 2 on 1 with a full back and a winger both possibly running at Kennedy and Hayes. Also the 3 central defenders could be left to pick up one central striker. In the last games we have played teams who were also playing 3 at the back and McInnes likes to match up with that system. I think we will see a 451 and it will depend on how highly McInnes rates Viking as to whether he goes more attacking by playing Hayes at left back with Hedges ahead or if he is more apprehensive he will play Considine at left back with Hayes ahead of him. Lewis Logan, Hoban, McKenna, Considine or Hayes. McCrorie, Ferguson, Kennedy, Wright , Hayes or Hedges Wright Watkins I can't see us playing with 12 men and using Wright in two positions. 1 Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, StandFree1982 said: I can't see us playing with 10 men and using Wright in two positions. Or 12 men... Link to comment
Dons79 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, StandFree1982 said: I can't see us playing with 10 men and using Wright in two positions. I can’t see us playing somebody you claimed to play for us either, fucking mcrorie? Who the fuck is that stand free?, you support the club but can’t spell our most in form player. 4 Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Just now, Dons79 said: I can’t see us playing somebody you claimed to play for us either, fucking mcrorie? Who the fuck is that stand free?, you support the club but can’t spell our most in form player. Did you forget your meds this morning mate? 1 1 Link to comment
StandFree1982 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: Or 12 men... Good point! 1 Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Millertime said: it wasn't that though, was it? It was yet another whine about the Glasgow two having preferential treatment It shouldn't bother you, just makes you look like you have an inferiority complex I couldn’t give a monkeys what you think though. 2 1 Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Derek might out think himself here. Perceived wisdom in football is if you’re up against a 4-3-3 with two wide men, you play a back 4. We’ve been successful with a 3-4-2-1. He might, as Supportmeanssupport suggested, play a 4-2-3-1 if so; Lewis Logan Hoban McKenna Considine Ferguson McCrorie Kennedy Wright Hayes Watkins Personally I’d stick with the 3-4-2-1 as it’s not as if Hoban or Considine aren’t used to getting dragged wide into full back positions if absolutely necessary although that should be Kennedy & Hayes first of all. Lewis Hoban McKenna Considine Kennedy Ferguson McCrorie Hayes Hedges Wright Watkins 1 Link to comment
Tord31 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 43 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Derek might out think himself here. Perceived wisdom in football is if you’re up against a 4-3-3 with two wide men, you play a back 4. We’ve been successful with a 3-4-2-1. He might, as Supportmeanssupport suggested, play a 4-2-3-1 if so; Lewis Logan Hoban McKenna Considine Ferguson McCrorie Kennedy Wright Hayes Watkins Personally I’d stick with the 3-4-2-1 as it’s not as if Hoban or Considine aren’t used to getting dragged wide into full back positions if absolutely necessary although that should be Kennedy & Hayes first of all. Lewis Hoban McKenna Considine Kennedy Ferguson McCrorie Hayes Hedges Wright Watkins Your first team is just a bit more solid. I think it's more likely to be close to that. Link to comment
pocrawred Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Looks like our chances of beating viking have improved slightly! They have been forced to play their third keeper! https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/sport/viking-fk-hit-by-keeper-injury-crisis-ahead-of-euro-clash-with-aberdeen/?utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR20WAsPF8zgCyLfFUG006jNX24m62brLcivNlWXqZxMZo1RSk6nOcJAivU Link to comment
Andy_123 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 54 minutes ago, WesthillWanderersFC said: Derek might out think himself here. This should be most peoples concern. Keep the team as is and try to take the game to them. If we can’t beat a team like Viking playing to our strengths, then we’re dreaming if we think we can make the groups. Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Millertime said: You should I'm pointing out a serious flaw of yours - zero gallusness Why would I care what an anonymous nobody on a forum that I will never meet thinks? And gallusness is a ridiculous word. 1 Link to comment
WesthillWanderersFC Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Andy_123 said: This should be most peoples concern. Keep the team as is and try to take the game to them. If we can’t beat a team like Viking playing to our strengths, then we’re dreaming if we think we can make the groups. Agree totally. It’s the toughest draw we could’ve got but failure here would be another black mark in McInnes European record Link to comment
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