Kevin Mirallas

Tubey · August 17, 2012

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

SKY SPORTS NEWS LAD

Holian9 · August 17, 2012

Kay20 said:
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.

I agree with every word you said.

I've never been this excited before a premier league start.

Connor · August 17, 2012

Kay20 said:
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.

Dont do this to me.
Dont.
We're ****ing Boss though.

Azzurri · August 17, 2012

I just developed a social life, have we signed him yet?

bluejock · August 17, 2012

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

#skysportsnews

LTblue · August 17, 2012

I'M EXCITED ABOUT THIS SEASON NOW EVERYONE!

CahillsCornerFlag · August 17, 2012

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

Its why he's after Adam, so that when Nev retires we can still have someone in midfield to moan about.

chrissyjack · August 17, 2012

It was on SSN earlier. On that Breaking News banner that runs along the bottom of the screen

parkendkev · August 17, 2012

Pleased a player with pace is actually looking like he's going to sign ? Looking forward to see some silky fast skills from him

I can just see it now, the ball drops to him on the edge of our penalty area, we have a chance of a quick breakaway, he races down the wing, beats three players and gets to the corner of the oppositions penalty area, looks up to see who to pass to, then alarmingly looks back and sees the rest of our team have just reached the half way line ???

Bigmaclad · August 17, 2012

bluejock said:
#skysportsnews

Tubey said:
SKY SPORTS NEWS LAD

Cheers lads!

Bigmaclad · August 17, 2012

chrissyjack said:
It was on SSN earlier. On that Breaking News banner that runs along the bottom of the screen

Normally that banner and Everton spells bad news

Mogsy_Efc · August 17, 2012

Free Chang for everyone! Still buzzin' off this.

Tubey · August 17, 2012

Mogsy_Efc said:
Free Chang for everyone! Still buzzin' off this.

No thanks, tastes like fizzy piss.

Allezfan · August 17, 2012

parkendkev said:
Pleased a player with pace is actually looking like he's going to sign ? Looking forward to see some silky fast skills from him I can just see it now, the ball drops to him on the edge of our penalty area, we have a chance of a quick breakaway, he races down the wing, beats three players and gets to the corner of the oppositions penalty area, looks up to see who to pass to, then alarmingly looks back and sees the rest of our team have just reached the half way line ???

Ha, probably too true.

Seamus Colemole · August 17, 2012

Only 2 problems with Kays post : injuries and Moyes playing out of form players, players out of position and liking to keep a regular team with few changes (until we have to go to the rs before playing the mighty Sunderland) and use of cautious deep defensive lying tactics.

And thats not a dig at Moyes its based on his history of doing it so best to keep the excitement down for your own benefit.

Sorry guys.