So, now that the window is closed, what do people think is our best starting line up?

 

Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Seve - Mulgrew

 

Smith - Kerr - McDonald - Aluko

 

Wright - Miller

 

 

As much as I/we haven't seen him much I still think Wright will do a good job for us.

Langfield

 

Diamond Considine Severin Mulgrew

 

J Smith Kerr McDonald Aluko

 

Mackie Miller

 

I think Considine's early season form means he shouldnt be dropped when Diamond returns

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Considine - Mulgrew

 

Smith - Seve - McDonald - Aluko

 

              Mackie - Miller

 

Just don't trust Seve in defence and expect him to start picking up again now that he will actually have to put up a fight for a place in midfield. Reckon Wright looks like nothing more than a fucking liability so far, so sticking with Dazzling!

 

Langfield

 

Diamond Considine Severin Mulgrew

 

J Smith Kerr McDonald Aluko

 

Mackie Miller

 

I think Considine's early season form means he shouldnt be dropped when Diamond returns

 

 

Diamond is usually a nightmare when at RB.

 

Clangers

 

Foster Seve Diamond Mulgrew

 

J. Smith Kerr McDonald Aluko

 

Wright Miller

As much as I/we haven't seen him much I still think Wright will do a good job for us.

 

I don't understand that reasoning, what are you basing it on? 

 

I think this is the 11 that JC will start with if everyone's available to him.

 

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Severin - Mulgrew

 

Smith - Kerr - McDonald - Aluko

 

              Mackie - Miller

 

However, I'd quite like to see us play a 4-5-1, now that we've got two good wide players and a couple of good sitting players, just to see how we get on.

 

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Considine - Mulgrew

 

                Kerr - Seve

 

      Smith - McDonald - Aluko

 

                    Miller

 

Only problem with this formation is that we're relying heavily on the 11 that are starting, as they're all ideal for the position they'd play in.  A 4-4-2 enables us to chop and change players with very little difference.

Langfield

Foster Diamond Considine Mulgrew

Young Kerr McDonald Aluko

Miller Mackie

Langfield

 

Foster, Diamond, Considine, Mulgrew

 

McDonald, Kerr, Severin, Aluko

 

Miller, Smith

langfield

 

Diamond Considine Severin Mulgrew

 

Foster McDonald Kerr Aluko

 

Miller Smith

 

 

langfield

 

Diamond Considine Severin Mulgrew

 

Foster McDonald Kerr Aluko

 

Miller Smith

 

 

 

Possibly the worst right hand side we could possibly ask for.

Langfield

 

Hodgkiss  Diamond  Severin  Mulgrew

 

Smith    Kerr    McDonald  Aluko

 

Mackie    Miller

 

However, I'd quite like to see us play a 4-5-1, now that we've got two good wide players and a couple of good sitting players, just to see how we get on.

 

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Considine - Mulgrew

 

                 Kerr - Seve

 

       Smith - McDonald - Aluko

 

                    Miller

 

Only problem with this formation is that we're relying heavily on the 11 that are starting, as they're all ideal for the position they'd play in.  A 4-4-2 enables us to chop and change players with very little difference.

 

Yep i like that, its flexible as well though cos if needs be seve can drop to defence and we can play 541 or if mulgrew and foster move forward 343

Yep i like that, its flexible as well though cos if needs be seve can drop to defence and we can play 541 or if mulgrew and foster move forward 343

 

Sounds very tombola-esq

 

Like it though!

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Considine - Mulgrew

 

                Kerr - Seve

 

      Smith - McDonald - Aluko

 

                    Miller

 

 

 

I don't understand that reasoning, what are you basing it on? 

 

I think this is the 11 that JC will start with if everyone's available to him.

 

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Severin - Mulgrew

 

Smith - Kerr - McDonald - Aluko

 

              Mackie - Miller

 

However, I'd quite like to see us play a 4-5-1, now that we've got two good wide players and a couple of good sitting players, just to see how we get on.

 

                  Langfield

 

Foster - Diamond - Considine - Mulgrew

 

                 Kerr - Seve

 

       Smith - McDonald - Aluko

 

                    Miller

 

Only problem with this formation is that we're relying heavily on the 11 that are starting, as they're all ideal for the position they'd play in.  A 4-4-2 enables us to chop and change players with very little difference.

 

And this is why you are a barman, and JC is a football manager. 

And this is why you are a barman, and JC is a football manager. 

 

Coming from the girl who's put a player she's probably never seen play in her first 11, that's rich. 

 

In saying that, I don't think JC's seen him play either. 

Coming from the girl who's put a player she's probably never seen play in her first 11, that's rich. 

 

I may not have seen him play, but I have seen Foster play!

Given JC paid 75-100k I would assume Wright will start when fit. The SPL shows that being a big strapping forwards tend to be successful - JVOH, Boyd, Hartson, Killen at Hibs did well etc. and Wright seems to be a big, hard working pain in the arse that will pressure defenses. I think he's got pace and also shows that he'll be quite an intimidating player to play against. We've been quite lightweight up top for a long time that I think he'll do a good job for us. Mackie has had years (too many??) to solidify a starting spot and while he has pace and works hard he lacks the skill, finishing ability, and consistency to be the regular starter in my opinion.

Given JC paid 75-100k I would assume Wright will start when fit. The SPL shows that being a big strapping forwards tend to be successful - JVOH, Boyd, Hartson, Killen at Hibs did well etc. and Wright seems to be a big, hard working pain in the arse that will pressure defenses. I think he's got pace and also shows that he'll be quite an intimidating player to play against. We've been quite lightweight up top for a long time that I think he'll do a good job for us. Mackie has had years (too many??) to solidify a starting spot and while he has pace and works hard he lacks the skill, finishing ability, and consistency to be the regular starter in my opinion.

 

All lazy bastards but good finishers

Regarding formation, while many of you come up with creative suggestions, and I agree a 4-5-1 may suit our players with more freedom/creativity allowed to Aluka and Jamie, it won't happen. JC is a 442 or 352 man and that's what he'll do. 451 may just be too radical or forward thinking!!

Big physical players can cause problems and the fact that he also has the work ethic (going by what I've heard) he may just do a job. As for being a finisher, time will tell. Mackie isn't a finisher and when you pay money for a srtiker you have to assume he'll play.

Just what the fuck have you guys been on that think Zander should be at RB?

Bearing in mind, half our support won't be happy if we play 1 up front!

Despite the frothing at the mouth that has surrounded Aluko's signing I suspect he will not be deployed in as many games as you might think.

Despite the frothing at the mouth that has surrounded Aluko's signing I suspect he will not be deployed in as many games as you might think.

 

Yeah, I think he'll be used sparingly, certainly won't be starting every week. Would imagine he'll start more games at Pittodrie than away matches.

he'll start far more games this season than last....as he is actually our player now, and theres a future in it!!! Him and walker suffered last season, due to the fact they were just loan players, and jimmy new he'd be losing them at the end of the season anyway.....

Langfield

 

Foster, Diamond, Considine, Mulgrew

 

McDonald, Kerr, Severin, Aluko

 

Miller, Smith

 

That or the 4-5-1

Smith can play on the wing. His crosses are about as good as Foster's. So....

 

                Langfield

 

Foster  Diamond  Considine  Mulgrew

 

                  Seve

Young                                  Aluko

                  Smith

 

            Miller        Mackie

 

Thinking Wright needs a couple of games under his belt to get his fitness up. He's just back from injury so once he bangs in a few providing the strikers aren't scoring he'll replace Miller.