cufcwill
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Favourite CUFC player: Wes Hoolahan
Favourite CUFC match: Newcastle (a)
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Post by cufcwill on Mar 7, 2024 11:39:52 GMT
I hope Ahadme returns first because he has the height and physicality upfront for the high balls we tend to end up doing. He’s our best back to goal player. Okenabirhie is a great taker of chances but unfortunately aren’t currently creating enough chances for me for him to start ahead of Ahadme and alongside Taylor. It will be interesting to see how much the two play when they return. I think the set up that seemed to be in place earlier in the season with Ahadme starting and then Okenabirhie coming off the bench is the best way to use them. As you say Fejiri is a great taker of chances so he works well towards the end of games where it's a bit more chaotic in the box and he'd do well to get onto a loose ball, also reduces his time on the pitch and chance of injury. With Taylor though I'm not sure if the two will be used alongside him or just coming off the bench, I think Ahadme could be a good partner for Taylor so would like to see that if possible.
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Post by cesarowicz on Mar 7, 2024 11:53:37 GMT
He was also supposed to be this month, although we've not had an update on him since earlyish Feb. He'd been involved in training for a while & some practice matches. Guess if we've not been told he's had another setback it's probably OK? I seem to remember Harris saying he’d had a week off possibly with some sort of issue around that point.
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Matt Phillips
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Post by Matt Phillips on Mar 7, 2024 12:25:33 GMT
He was also supposed to be this month, although we've not had an update on him since earlyish Feb. He'd been involved in training for a while & some practice matches. Guess if we've not been told he's had another setback it's probably OK? I seem to remember Harris saying he’d had a week off possibly with some sort of issue around that point. Was back on the operating table/in the hospital again last week so I imagine a further problem/something else needed sorting sadly..
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Post by El Goodo on Mar 7, 2024 13:30:54 GMT
Is his 4th career-ender an actual career-ender?
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danielcufc
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Post by danielcufc on Mar 7, 2024 15:31:24 GMT
No mention of Thomas being injured/doubtful...
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danielcufc
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Post by danielcufc on Mar 7, 2024 15:34:56 GMT
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danielcufc
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Post by danielcufc on Mar 7, 2024 16:15:14 GMT
Full Monk-ference
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imp566
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Post by imp566 on Mar 7, 2024 16:59:48 GMT
Getting a really positive vibe from that, definitely looking to use our strengths, rather than be overly concerned with the opposition and their formation/tactics/personnel. No preconceived ideas about the team, happy to look at youth if he considers them good enough. Give the players confidence to go out and perform.
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malotru
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Post by malotru on Mar 7, 2024 17:00:34 GMT
Am looking forward to see his midfield choices, particularly in the centre.
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Post by btb on Mar 7, 2024 17:03:40 GMT
Am looking forward to see his midfield choices, particularly in the centre. Prepare for meltdown after Digby and Cousins are in the team
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Post by danielcufc on Mar 7, 2024 17:21:19 GMT
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Post by danielcufc on Mar 7, 2024 17:27:17 GMT
Am looking forward to see his midfield choices, particularly in the centre. Unless he decides to throw Hoddle in, then its going to be Digby/Cousins or Thomas unless he's injured. With the squad assembled last summer there is a lack of creativity. There's no real 'no 10' to link the play like Wes used to so its a forward like Lankester or Kachunga there. GM isn't going to be able to do much with the available personnel other than to quote him clarity and belief. Got to hope for the 'bounce' with this lot playing for their futures again and that he does his first job and keeps us in league 1. Got to hope that Lyle Taylor can give us a lift and keeps his head for the next few weeks.
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Post by unclemike78 on Mar 7, 2024 17:28:39 GMT
Smart or tracksuit?....vote now
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cufcwill
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Favourite CUFC player: Wes Hoolahan
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Post by cufcwill on Mar 7, 2024 17:32:15 GMT
Smart or tracksuit?....vote now I'm feeling tracksuit during the week while the players are training before going smart on matchdays. Not a full suit, probably shirt and jumper, might be a tracksuit jumper though. Similar to how Bonner dressed, but with his slight differences, so that he can go full on tactical reinvention next season but keep some continuity from the past in the form of his outfits.
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Post by El Goodo on Mar 7, 2024 17:33:23 GMT
Am looking forward to see his midfield choices, particularly in the centre. Unless he decides to throw Hoddle in, then its going to be Digby/Cousins or Thomas unless he's injured. With the squad assembled last summer there is a lack of creativity. There's no real 'no 10' to link the play like Wes used to so its a forward like Lankester or Kachunga there. GM isn't going to be able to do much with the available personnel other than to quote him clarity and belief. Got to hope for the 'bounce' with this lot playing for their futures again and that he does his first job and keeps us in league 1. Got to hope that Lyle Taylor can give us a lift and keeps his head for the next few weeks. I think actually we'll probably line up with 3 in the middle, judging by his comments about the numbers in the middle being light. Stevens
Bennett Bennett Morrison Andrew
Thomas/May Cousins Digby
Kaikai Taylor Brophy Would be my guess.
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