RicoS321

Shearer, Mixu, Booth and Jess had over sixty in the league between them in 92-93. Mental. Don't remember the pens stat though.

For all the tedious shite we hear about JT "being backed", and big player budgets/spending a lot of money, we only had three signings on the pitch yesterday, and one of those is a loanee. The return has been exceptionally poor this summer, as expected. The sporting director and Mowbray only now joining has set us back a huge amount, and that has to be shouldered by Cormack. A total false economy spending a load of cash when you don't have the system in place.

3-5-2, 3-3-2-2, or 3-4-1-2. We played a 3-5-2 against Motherwell, with Karlsson and Lazetic central, but we quickly shifted back to the 3-4-3 because the midfield struggled (that was the game that Armstrong looked knackered anyway). In my opinion, the 3-1-4-2, with Clarkson (or Polvara if we must) sitting in front of the defence, with two in front would work nicely. Similarly, two sitting, with Armstrong ahead would work fine too. I'd argue that none of these work particularly well with Karlsson in the side, but I find it bizarre that we haven't tried any of these options when looking for something to change a game, instead insisting that Nisbet comes on as a lone striker in abject failure, every single time.

He'd have been a slightly better match winner if he hadn't missed the original header! As he did in the first half too. In fact, if you go through their chances, there was probably only one created from a good move (the lad on the left getting deep into our box before being crowded out). Milne got caught under the long ball in either half, Knoester did similar in the second, losing a ball he seemed to have under control, and then Devlin tried a difficult pass back instead of just clearing it for a throw. The rest of their opportunities came from set pieces (albeit there were maybe a couple of good moves to win corners).

Maybe if you would write bigger, then Thelin might hear you.

A good performance, without a standout player. Everyone worked hard, and we were disciplined throughout, generally speaking. I'd probably give Armstrong the man of the match for us, as he was the one that seemed most assured. Jensen was good too, and the back three and keeper each had a dodgy moment, but survived. Midfield worked hard, and closed the spaces very well, but Polvara got caught in possession too many times, and both were weak in the tackle. They were a decent team, but with the spine of their side missing, didn't really cause us many issues. It didn't feel like we were one ahead playing against the top side in the league. There are several sides in this league that will beat them with those players, or equivalent, missing. A deserved victory for the first half certainly. The subs were an abomination again. It felt like a preseason friendly, with half the team changed in the space of five minutes. It was unfair on the players coming on, as well as being high risk. The subs should have started around the hour mark, when players (Lobban, Polvara, Lazetic) began to fail. We looked all over the shop, unsurprisingly, with Clarkson especially looking bamboozled playing on the left fucking wing (almost like he's attempting to teach him a lesson, or just generally alienate him). Anyway, a very good win, and another clean sheet.

It's one player, in a position that nobody has claimed. If he's willing to be a squad player, who waits for injury to get his chance, then get him along. The dirty English prick.

Just play a 3-5-2. Or a 3-1-4-2, or 3-3-2-2. Plenty of options to retain 3 central midfielders. We'll be playing a 3-4-3, with only two in midfield today.

Perfect opportunity to play two up front, but we stick with it. Disappointing. Guessing it's Aouchiche and Polvara playing central, with Armstrong hanging around the right hand side up front. Or switch Armstrong and Aouchiche, which wouldn't be good. He might try the 3-5-2 with Keskinen alongside Lazetic. Shinnie and Armstrong struggled last time out with that setup, as part of a 3 in midfield, but I don't see Aouchiche having an issue with it, and Armstrong will be fit again I'm guessing. I think it'll be the 3-4-3 though, with Armstrong out of position.

It's quite impressive losing a head that size.

I'd go with @Panda's suggested lineup, but I'd take Knoesters out and play Knoester, plus I'd take Karlsson out and start with the front two.

Aye, I think he's thrown in Shankland and Devlin as both doubtful, which suggests the two you mention probably are out.

Remember, McInnes loves to talk about players being doubtful, only for them to miraculously appear in the starting lineup with fuck all wrong with them.

I like the fact that Knoesters has joined the ranks of yer Tescos and yer ASDAs.