Kevin Mirallas

[LTblue]

FAP...that is all.

 

[Bigmaclad]

Going through his medical this weekend, will most likely be an EFC player.

Cheers pal, have we had a bid accepted then?

 

[TheFinnFan]

A beacon of light is Finners. As always.

is right mate. round on me

 

[toffeejack]

My cats breath smells like cat food

no jokes here, but mine does too

 

[Caudy]

Would be class if he signed in time for united and we play out a 5-5 draw with him and Van Persi scoring hat-tricks, and a Jeli double for the sake of my fantasy team

 

[tim-cahill-legend]

Would be class if he signed in time for united and we play out a 5-5 draw with him and Van Persi scoring hat-tricks, and a Jeli double for the sake of my fantasy team

today was the cut off no chance he can play monday now

 

[D_Murph]

if we sign **ck face adams, on the back of this cat, i'll moan like [Poor language removed]!

 

[Pat's Van]

no chance will arsenal move for fellaini

oh FFS

 

[evertorial]

i think its ok that mirallas and whoever else wont be playing in the man utd game. we normally get good results against the bigger teams when we play our hard working players and while i'm not discounting mirallas' work rate, i know that stevie naismith is renound for being a hard working player so he may be a better choice for this kind of game anyway. I also think we should use jags and heitinga in this game as Utd dont have too much of an aerial threat upfront.

------------------Howard----------------

Hibbert---Jagielka----------Heitinga-----Baines

-------------------Gibson------------------

Naismith----Osman---------Fellaini-------Pienaar


-------------------Jelavic---------------------

 

[DanEFC92]

This news will be dampened if Barkley goes/Adam comes in too.

 

[cbell]

spunked

 

[Kay20]

Okay, I'm kinda sorta really really really really really excited now. Why?

We suddenly have depth. Not only depth to change the team weekly to our opponent and have a strategy based on opponent, but also because we have depth for the FA Cup.

What I mean:

Jelavic - Naismith
Pienaar - Fellaini - Gibson/Osman - Mirallas
Baines - Jags/Distin - Heitinga - Hibbert
Howard

Options:
1) Naismith/Mirallas can play striker or RM, alternate depending on who works best with Jelavic
2) Jags/Distin/Heitinga, alternate between them. Then add Duffy.
3) A 4-4-2!!!!!!!!!!!!
4) Play Osman and Gibson as appropriate.

Then when Landon comes in January, even more options!

Jelavic - Naismith
LD - Fellaini - Pienaar - Mirallas
Baines - Jags/Distin - Heitinga - Hibbert
Howard

Admire the creativity in that line-up for just a second.

Just look at it.

1) LD/Naismith/Mirallas/Pienaar can all interchange.
2) Bring in Gibson as appropriate. Bring in Osman as appropriate.
3) The pace on the squad suddenly has a huge uptick. We actually stand a chance of countering with that formation.

This makes me feel so much better about a few things:
1) Changing players around to avoid injuries. On average ALL of the players listed above (minus Duffy) will be starting XI. Why? We have enough games to make active subs and get players rest. This means fewer injuries from players constantly playing leading to a drop off in performance over Xmas and a dire situation heading into spring. Injuries happen. This gives us the opportunity to not skip a beat.

2) Having a well rested and active/fast team. Now all of a sudden you have depth to play with and it leads to people getting more rest and you having a great squad at all times.

3) The ability to change your squad depending on your opponent. Need more of a container against Man City? Play Gibson. Need more creativity? Play the above lineup against Stoke. Again, these aren't enough players to create a consistency problem - on average you'll know who you are playing with. But it gives you depth.

4) Creates competition for spots and hopefully some inspired play. Also lets you evaluate players' best positions.

5) We can compete both in league play and the FA Cup. Then when we make Europa (or higher) next year, also retains depth.

I have never been so excited about this team.

Can't wait for Monday.

 

[Kay20]

Cheers pal, have we had a bid accepted then?

Looks like it, yes. Course, it's not done until the fat lady sings. Looks like beginning of next week. Maybe revealed during the game?

 

[Tubey]

Kay20, you do know Neville will start in midfield. Moyes popcorns like a pro, remember that.

 

[Bigmaclad]

Looks like it, yes. Course, it's not done until the fat lady sings. Looks like beginning of next week. Maybe revealed during the game?

That'd be likely.. I can't find anything on the OS, where have people heard all this news?