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Postby Sven » Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:56 am

The changes Neil Warnock could make ahead of Cardiff City’s opening home clash with Newcastle United


Monday 13th August 2018

By Jamie Kemble


Cardiff City got off to a false start in their Premier League opener on the weekend.


The Bluebirds enjoyed no such dream start to their Premier League return, with an experienced Bournemouth side brushing them aside to get their own season off to a winning start on Saturday.

Warnock’s men do have the chance to register their first points of the season in their opening home clash this weekend when they take on Newcastle United.

To do that, however, the Bluebirds boss may need to make some tactical and personnel adjustments after a handful of under par displays at the Vitality Stadium.

So what are the most likely changes ahead of the Newcastle United clash?


Zohore in – Reid out

Warnock had little choice in going without Zohore for the Cherries clash after losing the striker in the lead up to the game.

However, arguably, in Zohore’s absence, he should have gone like-for-like and played Gary Madine to ensure presence up top.

Bobby Reid, to his credit, worked hard all afternoon, but in a front three consisting of two smaller wingers, Cardiff need a focal point in between.

That’s why Zohore has to come back in this weekend if fit, and if he’s not, then Gary Madine should be called upon.


Gunnarsson in – Bamba out

If Aron Gunnarsson returns to fitness, then he simply has to play against Newcastle United this weekend.

Sol Bamba struggled in the defensive midfield role in the Championship for the most part, and unsurprisingly, he has already struggled playing there in the Premier League.

It’s not Bamba’s fault as such, he is playing out of position, but in any case, a change has to be made for Cardiff to win games in the midfield.

Warnock was a little stuck in regards to this position with Arter ineligible and Gunnarsson injured, but he should have more options this coming weekend.

Gunnarsson had an injection in his knee early last week after picking up a knock, and it’s expected he will return for this weekend.

It may seem harsh to drop Bamba after he was forced to play out of position, but with Bruno Ecuele-Manga shining at the back, he may have to be content with a spot on the bench.


Murphy in – Mendez-Laing out

This is perhaps one of the less likely changes. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing had a decent game against Bournemouth, looking the most likely to create in the first-half. So it may be a little harsh to drop him for this one.

Josh Murphy did make an impact offensively when he came on against Bournemouth, but his poor defending did factor into Cardiff conceding a second goal. That could influence Warnock’s decision.

However, if there’s one thing we learned from that Bournemouth defeat, it’s that Cardiff need to be more of a threat going forward.

We’ve seen during pre-season that Josh Murphy can offer that with his sheer pace and that may be enough for him to get the nod.

It’s also a big game for Murphy, who may have the opportunity to face his twin brother Jacob.


Arter in – Paterson out

Paterson didn’t enjoy the best of afternoons at the Vitality Stadium. There were a number of stray passes and he just struggled to settle down in a midfield that was bypassed far too often.

Granted, Cardiff’s midfield didn’t have the protection of Aron Gunnarsson, which they are used to, but they still need to be stronger.

Physical presence would have been one of the main reasons behind starting Callum Paterson, but he just didn’t do enough on Saturday.

Paterson still has a big role to play for Cardiff City this season, but for the sake of balance and control in midfield, he may find himself replaced by Harry Arter for the Newcastle clash.

Warnock could also opt to bring in Victor Camarasa in this position.


Other possibilities

Neil Warnock isn’t likely to tear his team up and start again just yet. In fact, it’s unlikely he will make all four changes mentioned above in one go – that may send a message of panic out to his players.

However, despite there being positives from the opening day defeat, you have to admit that many players didn’t do themselves justice, leaving Warnock with a number of options.

In fact, based on performances alone, there could be as many as five changes if Warnock was ruthless in his selection. Perhaps also replacing Lee Peltier with Jazz Richards.

Peltier struggled to get to grips with Bournemouth on Saturday and a Newcastle side riddled with pace will be no easier on Saturday.

Having said that, you’ve got to bring the performances into context and even the most critical of supporters should be able to offer their players some adjustment time.

This is an inexperienced Cardiff City team in Premier League terms, and these players will need time to get up to speed.

Some of them have just played their first ever 90 minutes in this league and understandably, it was a shock to the system for around half of them.

Adjustment to the speed of the game will come for most, if not all, and Neil Warnock will be weary of that.

One defeat should not mean panic stations and while some changes are inevitable, the Bluebirds faithful shouldn’t expect any wholesale changes this weekend.
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Postby paulh_85 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:58 am

Etheridge
Pelts
Manga
Morrison
Benett

Ralls
Arter
Reid

NML
Zohore
Murphy

:ayatollah: :ayatollah:
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Postby norms76 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:02 am

paulh_85 wrote:Etheridge
Pelts
Manga
Morrison
Benett

Ralls
Arter
Reid

NML
Zohore
Murphy

:ayatollah: :ayatollah:

Richards instead of Pelts. Can’t argue with the rest.
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Postby bridgendbluebird30 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:03 am

Etheridge

Richards (a must)
Morrison
Manga/Bamba
Bennett

Arter
Reid
Ralls

Hoilett
Zohore
Murphy

Casamara off the bench.
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Postby bluebirdoct1962 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:04 am

paulh_85 wrote:Etheridge
Pelts
Manga
Morrison
Benett

Ralls
Arter
Reid

NML
Zohore
Murphy

:ayatollah: :ayatollah:

That’s the team I’d pick mate. Can’t see NW dropping Hoilett though.
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Postby 2blue2handle » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:17 am

[quote="bridgendbluebird30"]Etheridge

Richards (a must)
Morrison
Manga/Bamba
Bennett

Arter
Reid
Ralls

Hoilett
Zohore
Murphy

[quote]

That's it for me
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Postby Mr Potato » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:19 am

bridgendbluebird30 wrote:Etheridge

Richards (a must)
Morrison
Manga/Bamba
Bennett

Arter
Reid
Ralls

Hoilett
Zohore
Murphy



Casamara off the bench.



I’d start Camarasa over Ralls, I’d also start manga but that does give some good options on the bench too.
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Postby 2blue2handle » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:22 am

Mr Potato wrote:
bridgendbluebird30 wrote:Etheridge

Richards (a must)
Morrison
Manga/Bamba
Bennett

Arter
Reid
Ralls

Hoilett
Zohore
Murphy



Casamara off the bench.



I’d start Camarasa over Ralls, I’d also start manga but that does give some good options on the bench too.


Im glad someone has seen him, is he good then?
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Postby Llan_Blue » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:38 am

Etheridge

Jazz
Bamba
Morrison
Bennett

Ralls
Arter

Reid

Murphy
Zohore
Hoilett
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Postby Mr Potato » Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:01 pm

No but Ralls isn’t the player he is made out be, had he been tighter to king for the 1st goal sat they may not have scored as ever Ralls didn’t track with his man, he stood in no mans land ball watching. Ralls is awful when we don’t have possession we can’t afford that. I’d rather see Camarasa and Arter in there.
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Postby 2blue2handle » Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:07 pm

Mr Potato wrote:No but Ralls isn’t the player he is made out be, had he been tighter to king for the 1st goal sat they may not have scored as ever Ralls didn’t track with his man, he stood in no mans land ball watching. Ralls is awful when we don’t have possession we can’t afford that. I’d rather see Camarasa and Arter in there.


Fair enough, I literally have no idea how good Camarasa is at tracking players :occasion5:
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Postby Mr Potato » Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:14 pm

I don’t know how good Camarasa is either, and I don’t dislike Ralls as a player, but we can’t allow players to ghost through midfield. For me, I’d shake it up as it’s early doors, and I think Reid playing off Zahore could be lethal but it’s all in my opinion so we shall see Saturday. I suspect we will see bamba for manga and Arter in midfield.
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Postby bridgendbluebird30 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:24 pm

Casamara has a very good reputation in Spain and looking at many clips he looks very good. Haven’t seen him over 90 mins though. Likes to run at defenders, a good crosser of the ball and a decent shot. He looks better than what we have.
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Postby nubbsy » Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:04 pm

paulh_85 wrote:Etheridge
Pelts
Manga
Morrison
Benett

Ralls
Arter
Reid

NML
Zohore
Murphy

:ayatollah: :ayatollah:



Can't argue too much with that mate.
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Postby SirJimmySchoular » Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:19 pm

Sven wrote:The changes Neil Warnock could make ahead of Cardiff City’s opening home clash with Newcastle United
By Jamie Kemble

Cardiff City got off to a false start in their Premier League opener on the weekend.


The Bluebirds enjoyed no such dream start to their Premier League return, with an experienced Bournemouth side brushing them aside to get their own season off to a winning start on Saturday.

Warnock’s men do have the chance to register their first points of the season in their opening home clash this weekend when they take on Newcastle United.

To do that, however, the Bluebirds boss may need to make some tactical and personnel adjustments after a handful of under par displays at the Vitality Stadium.

So what are the most likely changes ahead of the Newcastle United clash?


Zohore in – Reid out

Warnock had little choice in going without Zohore for the Cherries clash after losing the striker in the lead up to the game.

However, arguably, in Zohore’s absence, he should have gone like-for-like and played Gary Madine to ensure presence up top.

Bobby Reid, to his credit, worked hard all afternoon, but in a front three consisting of two smaller wingers, Cardiff need a focal point in between.

That’s why Zohore has to come back in this weekend if fit, and if he’s not, then Gary Madine should be called upon.


Gunnarsson in – Bamba out

If Aron Gunnarsson returns to fitness, then he simply has to play against Newcastle United this weekend.

Sol Bamba struggled in the defensive midfield role in the Championship for the most part, and unsurprisingly, he has already struggled playing there in the Premier League.

It’s not Bamba’s fault as such, he is playing out of position, but in any case, a change has to be made for Cardiff to win games in the midfield.

Warnock was a little stuck in regards to this position with Arter ineligible and Gunnarsson injured, but he should have more options this coming weekend.

Gunnarsson had an injection in his knee early last week after picking up a knock, and it’s expected he will return for this weekend.

It may seem harsh to drop Bamba after he was forced to play out of position, but with Bruno Ecuele-Manga shining at the back, he may have to be content with a spot on the bench.


Murphy in – Mendez-Laing out

This is perhaps one of the less likely changes. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing had a decent game against Bournemouth, looking the most likely to create in the first-half. So it may be a little harsh to drop him for this one.

Josh Murphy did make an impact offensively when he came on against Bournemouth, but his poor defending did factor into Cardiff conceding a second goal. That could influence Warnock’s decision.

However, if there’s one thing we learned from that Bournemouth defeat, it’s that Cardiff need to be more of a threat going forward.

We’ve seen during pre-season that Josh Murphy can offer that with his sheer pace and that may be enough for him to get the nod.

It’s also a big game for Murphy, who may have the opportunity to face his twin brother Jacob.


Arter in – Paterson out

Paterson didn’t enjoy the best of afternoons at the Vitality Stadium. There were a number of stray passes and he just struggled to settle down in a midfield that was bypassed far too often.

Granted, Cardiff’s midfield didn’t have the protection of Aron Gunnarsson, which they are used to, but they still need to be stronger.

Physical presence would have been one of the main reasons behind starting Callum Paterson, but he just didn’t do enough on Saturday.

Paterson still has a big role to play for Cardiff City this season, but for the sake of balance and control in midfield, he may find himself replaced by Harry Arter for the Newcastle clash.

Warnock could also opt to bring in Victor Camarasa in this position.


Other possibilities

Neil Warnock isn’t likely to tear his team up and start again just yet. In fact, it’s unlikely he will make all four changes mentioned above in one go – that may send a message of panic out to his players.

However, despite there being positives from the opening day defeat, you have to admit that many players didn’t do themselves justice, leaving Warnock with a number of options.

In fact, based on performances alone, there could be as many as five changes if Warnock was ruthless in his selection. Perhaps also replacing Lee Peltier with Jazz Richards.

Peltier struggled to get to grips with Bournemouth on Saturday and a Newcastle side riddled with pace will be no easier on Saturday.

Having said that, you’ve got to bring the performances into context and even the most critical of supporters should be able to offer their players some adjustment time.

This is an inexperienced Cardiff City team in Premier League terms, and these players will need time to get up to speed.

Some of them have just played their first ever 90 minutes in this league and understandably, it was a shock to the system for around half of them.

Adjustment to the speed of the game will come for most, if not all, and Neil Warnock will be weary of that.

One defeat should not mean panic stations and while some changes are inevitable, the Bluebirds faithful shouldn’t expect any wholesale changes this weekend.



No offence but I'm glad you're not picking the team ! We'd lose 5-0.
Not going to address all those whacky suggestions, but it's more about playing people in the right position than dropping them, which is possible if Mr Arter is ready and Ken is fit. Then Sol Bamba won't have to play in midfield and Bobby Reid won't have to try and replace a tall ariel target man.
What you're suggesting would be a complete abandonment of the entire shape and strategy we play.
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Postby stickywicket » Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:20 pm

We havnt signed Victor to siton the bench.Hw will force his self int the starting lineup
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Postby BlueMoon1974 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:38 pm

Ertherie
Bennett
Morrison
Cunnigham
Ralls
Artaeta
Camarasa
Reid
Murphy
Zomura
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Postby CP25Bluebird » Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:00 pm

Mr Potato wrote:No but Ralls isn’t the player he is made out be, had he been tighter to king for the 1st goal sat they may not have scored as ever Ralls didn’t track with his man, he stood in no mans land ball watching. Ralls is awful when we don’t have possession we can’t afford that. I’d rather see Camarasa and Arter in there.


You can't just blame ralls for the first goal, if Bamba had tracked Fraser he could've stopped him from being on his own in the box. I haven't seen camarasa play so no idea what he'd be like but i don't think dropping ralls is the solution he's been solid for us over the last year.

Team i'd select
Etheridge
Richards
Bamba
Morrison
Bennett
Ralls
Paterson
Arter
Murphy
Hoilett
Zohore

I'd see how the game goes and then could look to take off one of the midfielders and push reid into the number 10 role if we needed a goal or if we're ahead save Zohore and bring reid on
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Postby Mr Potato » Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:20 pm

he is there to disrupt midfield play not let people ghost past him! It’s poor to ball watch like he does
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Postby CP25Bluebird » Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:50 pm

Mr Potato wrote:he is there to disrupt midfield play not let people ghost past him! It’s poor to ball watch like he does


Ralls is the creative one of the midfield 3? Bamba is the one to disrupt the midfield play allowing Ralls and Paterson to be the more attack minded players.
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Postby dogfound » Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:56 pm

Mr Potato wrote:he is there to disrupt midfield play not let people ghost past him! It’s poor to ball watch like he does



he has his attributes and i think last season was his best for us but i agree reading the game defensively dont seem to be natural to him.
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Postby piledriver64 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:07 pm

I think playing Ralls as one of the "holding" midfielders this season could prove to be an issue defensively. I just don't think he has the pace/mobility to play there in the Prem unless we're playing with 3 CBs. No doubting his workrate but that alone will not do it.

I'm not necessarily saying he shouldn't be in the XI but Gunnarrsson or Camarasa alongside Arter may be a better pairing in there and, if NW thinks he needs Ralls as a continuity player, then he can play just in front of them.

I hope I'm wrong but I think Ralls may struggle to retain his place purely down to his lack of pace which can get cruelly exposed at this level. We'll see, but to a certain extent I think a lot depends on whether Camarasa is a success of not as he may be the one to provide the forward thrust if he's good enough for this level.

Ralls will play on Saturday I'm sure but it will be interesting if NW has a look at the new guy after an hour or so to see what he can give us.
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Postby Juventus Blue » Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:21 pm

paulh_85 wrote:Etheridge
Pelts
Manga
Morrison
Benett

Ralls
Arter
Reid

NML
Zohore
Murphy

:ayatollah: :ayatollah:

I’d go with that except I’d put Jazz in for Peltier
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Postby Mr Potato » Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:22 pm

Ralls will learn I don’t dislike him, but he is to distracted by the ball not his man if that makes sense
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Postby Sven » Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:29 pm

SirJimmySchoular wrote:
Sven wrote:The changes Neil Warnock could make ahead of Cardiff City’s opening home clash with Newcastle United
By Jamie Kemble

Cardiff City got off to a false start in their Premier League opener on the weekend.


The Bluebirds enjoyed no such dream start to their Premier League return, with an experienced Bournemouth side brushing them aside to get their own season off to a winning start on Saturday.

Warnock’s men do have the chance to register their first points of the season in their opening home clash this weekend when they take on Newcastle United.

To do that, however, the Bluebirds boss may need to make some tactical and personnel adjustments after a handful of under par displays at the Vitality Stadium.

So what are the most likely changes ahead of the Newcastle United clash?


Zohore in – Reid out

Warnock had little choice in going without Zohore for the Cherries clash after losing the striker in the lead up to the game.

However, arguably, in Zohore’s absence, he should have gone like-for-like and played Gary Madine to ensure presence up top.

Bobby Reid, to his credit, worked hard all afternoon, but in a front three consisting of two smaller wingers, Cardiff need a focal point in between.

That’s why Zohore has to come back in this weekend if fit, and if he’s not, then Gary Madine should be called upon.


Gunnarsson in – Bamba out

If Aron Gunnarsson returns to fitness, then he simply has to play against Newcastle United this weekend.

Sol Bamba struggled in the defensive midfield role in the Championship for the most part, and unsurprisingly, he has already struggled playing there in the Premier League.

It’s not Bamba’s fault as such, he is playing out of position, but in any case, a change has to be made for Cardiff to win games in the midfield.

Warnock was a little stuck in regards to this position with Arter ineligible and Gunnarsson injured, but he should have more options this coming weekend.

Gunnarsson had an injection in his knee early last week after picking up a knock, and it’s expected he will return for this weekend.

It may seem harsh to drop Bamba after he was forced to play out of position, but with Bruno Ecuele-Manga shining at the back, he may have to be content with a spot on the bench.


Murphy in – Mendez-Laing out

This is perhaps one of the less likely changes. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing had a decent game against Bournemouth, looking the most likely to create in the first-half. So it may be a little harsh to drop him for this one.

Josh Murphy did make an impact offensively when he came on against Bournemouth, but his poor defending did factor into Cardiff conceding a second goal. That could influence Warnock’s decision.

However, if there’s one thing we learned from that Bournemouth defeat, it’s that Cardiff need to be more of a threat going forward.

We’ve seen during pre-season that Josh Murphy can offer that with his sheer pace and that may be enough for him to get the nod.

It’s also a big game for Murphy, who may have the opportunity to face his twin brother Jacob.


Arter in – Paterson out

Paterson didn’t enjoy the best of afternoons at the Vitality Stadium. There were a number of stray passes and he just struggled to settle down in a midfield that was bypassed far too often.

Granted, Cardiff’s midfield didn’t have the protection of Aron Gunnarsson, which they are used to, but they still need to be stronger.

Physical presence would have been one of the main reasons behind starting Callum Paterson, but he just didn’t do enough on Saturday.

Paterson still has a big role to play for Cardiff City this season, but for the sake of balance and control in midfield, he may find himself replaced by Harry Arter for the Newcastle clash.

Warnock could also opt to bring in Victor Camarasa in this position.


Other possibilities

Neil Warnock isn’t likely to tear his team up and start again just yet. In fact, it’s unlikely he will make all four changes mentioned above in one go – that may send a message of panic out to his players.

However, despite there being positives from the opening day defeat, you have to admit that many players didn’t do themselves justice, leaving Warnock with a number of options.

In fact, based on performances alone, there could be as many as five changes if Warnock was ruthless in his selection. Perhaps also replacing Lee Peltier with Jazz Richards.

Peltier struggled to get to grips with Bournemouth on Saturday and a Newcastle side riddled with pace will be no easier on Saturday.

Having said that, you’ve got to bring the performances into context and even the most critical of supporters should be able to offer their players some adjustment time.

This is an inexperienced Cardiff City team in Premier League terms, and these players will need time to get up to speed.

Some of them have just played their first ever 90 minutes in this league and understandably, it was a shock to the system for around half of them.

Adjustment to the speed of the game will come for most, if not all, and Neil Warnock will be weary of that.

One defeat should not mean panic stations and while some changes are inevitable, the Bluebirds faithful shouldn’t expect any wholesale changes this weekend.



No offence but I'm glad you're not picking the team ! We'd lose 5-0.
Not going to address all those whacky suggestions, but it's more about playing people in the right position than dropping them, which is possible if Mr Arter is ready and Ken is fit. Then Sol Bamba won't have to play in midfield and Bobby Reid won't have to try and replace a tall ariel target man.
What you're suggesting would be a complete abandonment of the entire shape and strategy we play.


No offence taken but I think you need to read the OP properly! :thumbright: :ayatollah:
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Postby Tonteg Bluebird » Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:10 pm

Mr Potato wrote:No but Ralls isn’t the player he is made out be, had he been tighter to king for the 1st goal sat they may not have scored as ever Ralls didn’t track with his man, he stood in no mans land ball watching. Ralls is awful when we don’t have possession we can’t afford that. I’d rather see Camarasa and Arter in there.


I thought it was Bamba who didn't get back into position for their first goal? To me, it looked like Fraser continued his run after passing it to Wilson and Bamba let him go, then Bamba failed to get back into position to stop Wilson's pull back.
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Postby Milkybarkid » Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:15 pm

Mr Potato wrote:No but Ralls isn’t the player he is made out be, had he been tighter to king for the 1st goal sat they may not have scored as ever Ralls didn’t track with his man, he stood in no mans land ball watching. Ralls is awful when we don’t have possession we can’t afford that. I’d rather see Camarasa and Arter in there.

From the footage on tv it was Bamber who lost the man and did not track back
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Re: CHANGES IMMINENT AHEAD OF NEWCASTLE GAME?

Postby Nickoblue23 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:41 pm

Etheridge

Bennett
Bamba
Morrison
Jazz

Gunnerson/Camarasa
Arter
Ralls

Murphy
Reid
Hoilett

Pelts nowhere near the 1st team! Way off the pace just like Betis!!
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Re: CHANGES IMMINENT AHEAD OF NEWCASTLE GAME?

Postby Tonteg Bluebird » Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:47 pm

Milkybarkid wrote:
Mr Potato wrote:No but Ralls isn’t the player he is made out be, had he been tighter to king for the 1st goal sat they may not have scored as ever Ralls didn’t track with his man, he stood in no mans land ball watching. Ralls is awful when we don’t have possession we can’t afford that. I’d rather see Camarasa and Arter in there.

From the footage on tv it was Bamber who lost the man and did not track back


Just watched the goal again and we're both spot on. It was 100% Bamba's fault. Very disappointing because Bamba should have been able to see the danger and he still had plenty of time to get back goal side of Fraser. Unfortunately, Sol just ball watched and allowed Fraser to stay in front of him for a simple finish.

How Mr Potato is inexplicably blaming Ralls for that goal is beyond me!
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Re: CHANGES IMMINENT AHEAD OF NEWCASTLE GAME?

Postby Mr Potato » Mon Aug 13, 2018 7:04 pm

Watch it again! When king picks the ball up Ralls is yards away he watches King start running Ralls then starts but realising he done for pace 2 passes later it’s in the net!! I am not explicitly blaming Ralls but Ralls is a centre midfielder Patterson plays our 10 Ralls and bamba play the break up roll, you can’t break up what you are watching. Ralls doesn’t even go to press king, and is too far away from him. This is a break through the heart of our midfield. It’s not the first time, and bamba isn’t a midfielder anyway. A change however is needed. And as long as Ralls sits in that roll we will concede as he watched the game go by him. Ralls is never afforded the criticism he deserves on here and I don’t know why. Real Betis played through us with ease and we let it go as they are a top 6 la liga side, and yes Ralls did the same that game a number of times.
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