Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen

[Ajja]

I recall us commenting how high up the park Devlin was later in the game, sometimes ahead of the leading striker but that could say as much about where Nisbet ended up being forced to play. 

[Panda]

5 hours ago, RicoS321 said:

 I was certain it was a back three.

 

5 hours ago, Jute said:

At the game it looked like a 4 to me 

I don't know who is right as I was only half watching it. But here's the average positions if these help (these are for the full 90, there's not a breakdown of first half/second half)

With McIntyre on:-

With Nilsen on (seemed to play in a various similar position to McIntyre):-

I don't know how accurate it is. 

[Ajja]

Looks like a spot the difference game that. For the record, other than 26 becoming 6, I failed to find anything. 

[Panda]

37 minutes ago, Ajja said:

Looks like a spot the difference game that. For the record, other than 26 becoming 6, I failed to find anything. 

There are no changes, it's the same image but with Nilsen in place of McIntyre. Like I said  - it's the average positions for the full 90.

I don't know how accurate it is though (source was Opta) and I don't have a breakdown for first/second half.

A heat map (I should have posted that) shows Nilsen was going forward a lot more than Molloy, and Milne covering the space, so that perhaps gives the impression of a three. 

[MDred]

Anyone know any pubs in Funchal Madeira that would show the game tomorrow? any exiled Dandy pub owners here?

[tlg1903]

Armstrong is back in squad for tomorrow according to Leven.  

[Panda]

55 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

Armstrong is back in squad for tomorrow according to Leven.  

I dunno if I'd start him. I think Olusanya and Nisbet do manage to cause a wee bit of havoc together if played as a front two, which I think we've been trying to do (looking more closely at the average positions v Dundee United). It's like we're 4-3-3 out of possession but a 3-1-4-2 in possession.

 

[TheDonbytheDee]

I'd keep Armstrong on the bench, but a good option to come on.

I don't think we'll create much, but we need to take any chances that do come our way.

We need big performances from our defence and midfielders today. 

It would be brilliant to derail their season this afternoon.

Get it done Dons

COYR

 

[Jute]

Suppose have to think about this one now. With the injury to McIntyre we are going to have to make a change at the back. Thought Nilsen played okay on Tuesday but think it it’s more likely that we will see Frame coming in at left back and Molloy moving to central defence. I would play Armstrong ahead of Olusanya but suspect I am in the minority. Thought we created very little on Tuesday and can see that continuing today. Hearts have a fair number of injuries so not at their best but expect them to have to much for us. 
 

In

Bus across the capital to pub

Away end

Pub possibly before full time. 
 

2-0 no dons scorer

 

[TheDonbytheDee]

9 minutes ago, Jute said:

Suppose have to think about this one now. With the injury to McIntyre we are going to have to make a change at the back. Thought Nilsen played okay on Tuesday but think it it’s more likely that we will see Frame coming in at left back and Molloy moving to central defence. I would play Armstrong ahead of Olusanya but suspect I am in the minority. Thought we created very little on Tuesday and can see that continuing today. Hearts have a fair number of injuries so not at their best but expect them to have to much for us. 
 

In

Bus across the capital to pub

Away end

Pub possibly before full time. 
 

2-0 no dons scorer

 

A back line of Devlin, Milne, Molloy and Frame, really gives me the fear.

Think we need an experienced head at the back and Nilsen it has to be for me. Maybe go three at the back, with Frame LWB

Not exactly ideal though.

 

[Ajja]

Armstrong has been very passive in games I’ve seen him in. Looks like he needs others to battle around him and he’s not had that. In a three with Geiger or Shinnie where Cameron is doing the running he might get more opportunity to create. 
 

We need to exploit their right side as they are vulnerable there but if we don’t play Topi I can’t see how we do that. 

[RicoS321]

21 minutes ago, Ajja said:

Armstrong has been very passive in games I’ve seen him in. Looks like he needs others to battle around him and he’s not had that. In a three with Geiger or Shinnie where Cameron is doing the running he might get more opportunity to create. 
 

We need to exploit their right side as they are vulnerable there but if we don’t play Topi I can’t see how we do that. 

Armstrong is only suitable against teams like Livingston if he's playing number 8. He basically needs to be where Cameron is or not playing. There's probably a way to fit him into one of the wide roles if we're playing a back four. Probably best off the bench at the moment though.