2022/23 Sean Dyche

[maccavennie]

Harsh that given 2 of the 3 draws were against Spurs when down to 10 men for 35 minutes and Chelsea away.

Harsh, yes but it's the reality of the situation.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

I think after seeing Coleman exposed by the long diagonal switch last week he will be trepidatious about putting Patterson in there who does have a tendency to press forward.
After watching his masterclass on 4-4-2 some time ago I was struck by the notion that he outlined this as a key issue. Not that we have been playing 4-4-2 but he still expects his back four to move from side to side on the pitch and this can leave that FB exposed.
So Godfrey offers him a more defensive RB with good strength and pace.
Also on recent comments and tactics I think he sees Onana as best equipped to fill Doucoure's role which would open up space for Garner and the famously rhythmic Garner - Gana - Onana midfield trio. It would be interesting to see that triangle in the middle with Gana and Garner at the base.

My guess:
Pickford
Godfrey - Keane - Tarkowski - Mykolenko
Iwobi - Gana - Garner - McNeil
Onana
DCL

if things go to an hour and DCL is slowing bring on Gray to run them about or move Iwobi into Onana's slot and bring on Gray out wide with Onana making way

 

[andy4efc]

I think after seeing Coleman exposed by the long diagonal switch last week he will be trepidatious about putting Patterson in there who does have a tendency to press forward.
After watching his masterclass on 4-4-2 some time ago I was struck by the notion that he outlined this as a key issue. Not that we have been playing 4-4-2 but he still expects his back four to move from side to side on the pitch and this can leave that FB exposed.
So Godfrey offers him a more defensive RB with good strength and pace.
Also on recent comments and tactics I think he sees Onana as best equipped to fill Doucoure's role which would open up space for Garner and the famously rhythmic Garner - Gana - Onana midfield trio. It would be interesting to see that triangle in the middle with Gana and Garner at the base.

My guess:
Pickford
Godfrey - Keane - Tarkowski - Mykolenko
Iwobi - Gana - Garner - McNeil
Onana
DCL

if things go to an hour and DCL is slowing bring on Gray to run them about or move Iwobi into Onana's slot and bring on Gray out wide with Onana making way

With how cautious they've been with DCL's recovery, I cant envisage him starting tomorrow. Can see the same team as you but with Gray starting and DCL off the bench.

 

[davek]

Harsh, yes but it's the reality of the situation.

Well a win is way better than a draw. But only losing once in 5 games is also good morale-wise. We all know that this team can spiral downwards all too easily. I think that's what Dyche brings you: consistency. Not a run of back-to-back wins, but no collapse either. That should be enough to see us over the line.

 

[maccavennie]

Well a win is way better than a draw. But only losing once in 5 games is also good morale-wise. We all know that this team can spiral downwards all too easily. I think that's what Dyche brings you: consistency. Not a run of back-to-back wins, but no collapse either. That should be enough to see us over the line.

Let's hope so, starting with 3 points tomorrow

 

[matty1878]

Let's hope so, starting with 3 points tomorrow

if we win tomorrow we have a massive chance to stay up

lose and it’s game over

 

[Ring master]

if we win tomorrow we have a massive chance to stay up

lose and it’s game over

It's not, same way as if we win, its not auto us staying up, but like you say it helps - to many people go way OTT both ways if we win or if we lose

 

[matty1878]

It's not, same way as if we win, its not auto us staying up, but like you say it helps - to many people go way OTT both ways if we win or if we lose

erm a win is worth 3 points and it’s needed

games are running out so it’s got to be a win it it is over

 

[Ring master]

erm a win is worth 3 points and it’s needed

games are running out so it’s got to be a win it it is over

I know a win is 3points lol, what are you on about, lose and we are down your saying, and a win helps as i said - A win wont auto mean we are safe like some have been acting like - IE win or lose people go OTT the top both way - turning themselves in to raving lunatics

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

if we win tomorrow we have a massive chance to stay up

lose and it’s game over

I love your giddy optimism M!

 

[Carlito]

I think after seeing Coleman exposed by the long diagonal switch last week he will be trepidatious about putting Patterson in there who does have a tendency to press forward.
After watching his masterclass on 4-4-2 some time ago I was struck by the notion that he outlined this as a key issue. Not that we have been playing 4-4-2 but he still expects his back four to move from side to side on the pitch and this can leave that FB exposed.
So Godfrey offers him a more defensive RB with good strength and pace.
Also on recent comments and tactics I think he sees Onana as best equipped to fill Doucoure's role which would open up space for Garner and the famously rhythmic Garner - Gana - Onana midfield trio. It would be interesting to see that triangle in the middle with Gana and Garner at the base.

My guess:
Pickford
Godfrey - Keane - Tarkowski - Mykolenko
Iwobi - Gana - Garner - McNeil
Onana
DCL

if things go to an hour and DCL is slowing bring on Gray to run them about or move Iwobi into Onana's slot and bring on Gray out wide with Onana making way

I can't think of another player looking more vulnerable to a long diagonal than Godfrey last week.

It was like he'd never played 11-a-side before.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Hey guys we need a reset

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

well.... a draw at the weekend keeps us 17th - one place above the drop zone, where we are now. A win potentially moves us up to 15th on GD assuming Leeds (RS-H) and Bournmouth(Spurs-A) dont pick up points. It would also mean we are 3 points above the relegation zone.
A draw could also see us back in the relegation zone if Forest(Manu-H) or Leicester (City-A) win (which is unlikely for all in the bottom 3 this weekend.) Soton host Palace btw but cant get out of the relegation zone even with 3 points.

I guess at the end of the weekend the different scenario's are not dramatically different but I would suggest by seasons end the margins will be much finer. So the 3 points tomorrow really matter.

 

[Bluedyhell]

Well a win is way better than a draw. But only losing once in 5 games is also good morale-wise. We all know that this team can spiral downwards all too easily. I think that's what Dyche brings you: consistency. Not a run of back-to-back wins, but no collapse either. That should be enough to see us over the line.

Spot on.

 

[Glasshalffull]

I think after seeing Coleman exposed by the long diagonal switch last week he will be trepidatious about putting Patterson in there who does have a tendency to press forward.
After watching his masterclass on 4-4-2 some time ago I was struck by the notion that he outlined this as a key issue. Not that we have been playing 4-4-2 but he still expects his back four to move from side to side on the pitch and this can leave that FB exposed.
So Godfrey offers him a more defensive RB with good strength and pace.
Also on recent comments and tactics I think he sees Onana as best equipped to fill Doucoure's role which would open up space for Garner and the famously rhythmic Garner - Gana - Onana midfield trio. It would be interesting to see that triangle in the middle with Gana and Garner at the base.

My guess:
Pickford
Godfrey - Keane - Tarkowski - Mykolenko
Iwobi - Gana - Garner - McNeil
Onana
DCL

if things go to an hour and DCL is slowing bring on Gray to run them about or move Iwobi into Onana's slot and bring on Gray out wide with Onana making way

I've always been keen to master the long, diagonal, switch, myself. The ladies seem to like it a LOT.