Boros strongest team?

WindyNook

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When most players are fit which players are certain starters?
I had a think and got it down to
Lumley
Bola no other left back
Sporar streets ahead of the other forwards

Questions about the others who are almost certainties
Tav in central midfield but has not been played there
Paddy wouldn't say he would be first choice midfield.Aways in front of Fry and Bamba in defence?
Crooks has found his best position by accident will he continue there?
Djiksteel good right back in a 4 but not a wing back
Howson perhaps a better wing back than Djiksteel. Better than Crooks in his present position?
There are many other questions to answer about the other players which Neil has to answer.
I feel this is great news for us and bodes well for the future l'm really looking forward to the next few weeks.
Onwards and upwards Boro!
 
Maybe not enough battlers in there, I wouldn't be against Howson staying in as right back on the current form Dijksteel has shown this season, harsh on Paddy (& Jones) too. I think if all fit and playing well, this is maybe our best attacking team with players broadly in their best position, except Watmore probably. I doubt Warnock would have a starting line up without Howson and McNair if they're both available though.

--------------------------Lumley----------------------------

Dijksteel---------Bamba-------------Fry-----------Bola

------------------Payero---------Crooks---------------

-----Watmore--------Tavernier--------Hernandez---

-------------------------Sporar-------------------------
 
I like that but would Samba and Fry compliment each other, or would McNair be Samba's better partner?
Possibly!

McNair has looked more suspect in a back four in previous seasons, but that could just because he needs a more dominant 'talker' next to him to keep him inline?

I think whoever plays they'd be better with Bamba next to them guiding them through, but I doubt Sol will play every game to the end of the season.

Fry is only ahead of McNair on previous glories and rumored asking price. As I said, it is very harsh on McNair, but I did say if all fit and on form!

A decent problem to have, after the last month, I can barely remember what having defensive options/competition for places feels like 😁.
 
Maybe not enough battlers in there, I wouldn't be against Howson staying in as right back on the current form Dijksteel has shown this season, harsh on Paddy (& Jones) too. I think if all fit and playing well, this is maybe our best attacking team with players broadly in their best position, except Watmore probably. I doubt Warnock would have a starting line up without Howson and McNair if they're both available though.

--------------------------Lumley----------------------------

Dijksteel---------Bamba-------------Fry-----------Bola

------------------Payero---------Crooks---------------

-----Watmore--------Tavernier--------Hernandez---

-------------------------Sporar-------------------------
Payero in defensive midfield? Or is he vying for Tav's spot?
I think you are right about J H and PMc though
Isn't it good to have these sort of problems which means in most games we have a bench that can change a game
 
Payero in defensive midfield? Or is he vying for Tav's spot?
It's flexible depending on phase of play ;).

I think Crooks and Payero compliment each other well in the centre, it could easily switch 4-3-3........

Crooks covering ground and doing the dirty work, Payero and Tav box-to-box, supporting the attack and tracking runners. Watmore being a pest and chasing everything, Hernandez with the mazy dribbles and cut backs for Sporar to rifle home.

Absolute doddle this management lark, we'd never lose a game 🤪 .

--------------------------Lumley----------------------------

Dijksteel---------Bamba-------------Fry-----------Bola

----------Payero-------Crooks----------Tavernier---------

----Watmore-------------------------------Hernandez---
-------------------------Sporar-------------------------
 
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It's flexible depending on phase of play ;).

I think Crooks and Payero compliment each other well in the centre, it could easily switch 4-3-3........

Crooks covering ground and doing the dirty work, Payero and Tav box-to-box, supporting the attack and tracking runners.

--------------------------Lumley----------------------------

Dijksteel---------Bamba-------------Fry-----------Bola

----------Payero-------Crooks----------Tavernier---------

----Watmore-------------------------------Hernandez---
-------------------------Sporar-------------------------
The shape & atmosphete around the club is looking & feeling a lot healthier & long may it continue
 
Probably looks something like this..

-------------------Lumley-------------------
----------McNair--Bamba--Peltier---------
Tavernier--Crookes--Howson--Hernandez
-------------------Payero-------------------
---------------Sporar--Ikpeazu-------------

-------------------Daniels-------------------
----------Dijksteel--Hall--Fry---------------
--------Jones--Malley--Siliki--Bola---------
-------------------Browne-------------------
-------------Watmore--Coburn-------------

Very close though.
 
Probably looks something like this..

-------------------Lumley-------------------
----------McNair--Bamba--Peltier---------
Tavernier--Crookes--Howson--Hernandez
-------------------Payero-------------------
---------------Sporar--Ikpeazu-------------

-------------------Daniels-------------------
----------Dijksteel--Hall--Fry---------------
--------Jones--Malley--Siliki--Bola---------
-------------------Browne-------------------
-------------Watmore--Coburn-------------

Very close though.
Forgot all about Browne!
It's amazing what a couple of wins do to your confidence.
All of a sudden we look like a team that could really do something this season.
Shame l won't be there on Saturday. First day I've been vertical in a while.
Went to Tenerife had a great time did 2 day test .. negative
Bloody caught covid as soon as I got back. 10 days ends next Tuesday.
Should have vented my feeling on another thread seeing as this one is actually about footie
Give them a shout from me!
 
Forgot all about Browne!
It's amazing what a couple of wins do to your confidence.
All of a sudden we look like a team that could really do something this season.
Shame l won't be there on Saturday. First day I've been vertical in a while.
Went to Tenerife had a great time did 2 day test .. negative
Bloody caught covid as soon as I got back. 10 days ends next Tuesday.
Should have vented my feeling on another thread seeing as this one is actually about footie
Give them a shout from me!
I mean.. at least you went to Tenerife! Bliddy freezing here and my dogs won't stop farting!
 
Lumley

Dijksteel
Mcnair
Bamba
Bola

Howson
Crooks
Payero

Tav
Sporar
Hernandez


Daniels, Fry, Peltier, JLS, Jones, Watmore, Uche
 
On recent showing Uche certainly deserves to start and looking at for instance Thornaby90's selection it would be Tav who is left out for me.
 
On recent showing Uche certainly deserves to start and looking at for instance Thornaby90's selection it would be Tav who is left out for me.
Good shout..

Lumley

Dijksteel
Mcnair
Bamba
Bola

Howson
Crooks
Payero

Sporar
Uche
Hernandez

one thing it shows, when fit we actually have options going forward this season
 
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