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Posted February 17, 2015 03:16 · last edited February 17, 2015 03:25

theprof wrote:

ConanTroutman wrote:

I'd like to see Krishna dropped to the bench, WeeMac pushed into the wider role, and Roly playing further forward with Lia behind. I think that might seem a bit harsh on Krishna but I think that both WeeMac and Roly have struggled to assert themselves the last couple of games and having an extra midfielder behind them will help them. Krishna is still a great option off the bench, and gives us the option to either straight swap for WeeMac or Burns or go more attacking by bringing a midfielder off.

you have to be joking? Lia playing the pivotal role in CM is daft, he has not been up to that position for years now (if ever) If you want an extra midfielder then bring in Ridenton/Hicks/Rufer they at least have youth and pace on their side.

I think you have misunderstood me if you think I'm saying Lia should be some sort of creative pivot in midfield or something - he'd be in there to tackle and screen and take some of the defensive duties away from Roly, A-Rod, and WeeMac, so they could be more adventurous. I'm not a Lia fan by any stretch but I don't think any of Ridenton, Hicks or Rufer would be better than Lia. We lack physicality at the moment anyway, and to hear it from Ernie he rates Lia as a leader on the pitch too. We've actually had some succes playing with that exact lineup already this season

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ConanTroutman edited February 17, 2015 03:25
theprof wrote:
ConanTroutman wrote:

I'd like to see Krishna dropped to the bench, WeeMac pushed into the wider role, and Roly playing further forward with Lia behind. I think that might seem a bit harsh on Krishna but I think that both WeeMac and Roly have struggled to assert themselves the last couple of games and having an extra midfielder behind them will help them. Krishna is still a great option off the bench, and gives us the option to either straight swap for WeeMac or Burns or go more attacking by bringing a midfielder off.

you have to be joking? Lia playing the pivotal role in CM is daft, he has not been up to that position for years now (if ever) If you want an extra midfielder then bring in Ridenton/Hicks/Rufer they at least have youth and pace on their side.

I think you have misunderstood me if you think I'm saying Lia should be some sort of creative pivot in midfield or something - he'd be in there to tackle and screen and take some of the defensive duties away from Roly, A-Rod, and WeeMac, so they could be more adventurous. I'm not a Lia fan by any stretch but I don't think any of Ridenton, Hicks or Rufer would be better than Lia. We lack physicality at the moment anyway, and to hear it from Ernie he rates Lia as a leader on the pitch too. We've actually had some succes playing with that exact lineup
ConanTroutman edited February 17, 2015 03:21
theprof wrote:
ConanTroutman wrote:

I'd like to see Krishna dropped to the bench, WeeMac pushed into the wider role, and Roly playing further forward with Lia behind. I think that might seem a bit harsh on Krishna but I think that both WeeMac and Roly have struggled to assert themselves the last couple of games and having an extra midfielder behind them will help them. Krishna is still a great option off the bench, and gives us the option to either straight swap for WeeMac or Burns or go more attacking by bringing a midfielder off.

you have to be joking? Lia playing the pivotal role in CM is daft, he has not been up to that position for years now (if ever) If you want an extra midfielder then bring in Ridenton/Hicks/Rufer they at least have youth and pace on their side.

I think you have misunderstood me if you think I'm saying Lia should be some sort of creative pivot in midfield or something - he'd be in there to tackle and screen and take some of the defensive duties away from Roly, A-Rod, and WeeMac, so they could be more adventurous. I'm not a Lia fan by any stretch but I don't think any of Ridenton, Hicks or Rufer would be better than Lia. We lack physicality at the moment anyway, and to hear it from Ernie he rates Lia as a leader on the pitch too.
ConanTroutman edited February 17, 2015 03:19
theprof wrote:
ConanTroutman wrote:

I'd like to see Krishna dropped to the bench, WeeMac pushed into the wider role, and Roly playing further forward with Lia behind. I think that might seem a bit harsh on Krishna but I think that both WeeMac and Roly have struggled to assert themselves the last couple of games and having an extra midfielder behind them will help them. Krishna is still a great option off the bench, and gives us the option to either straight swap for WeeMac or Burns or go more attacking by bringing a midfielder off.

you have to be joking? Lia playing the pivotal role in CM is daft, he has not been up to that position for years now (if ever) If you want an extra midfielder then bring in Ridenton/Hicks/Rufer they at least have youth and pace on their side.

I think you have misunderstood me if you think I'm saying Lia should be some sort of creative pivot in midfield or something - he'd be in there to tackle and screen and take some of the defensive duties away from Roly, A-Rod, and WeeMac, so they could be more adventurous. I'm not a Lia fan by any stretch but I don't think any of the 3 players mentioned above would be better than Lia. We lack physicality at the moment anyway, and to hear it from Ernie he rates Lia as a leader on the pitch too.