The Midfield

[Salsa Party Animal]

I wonder how long would it take to see whole midfield to gel with Jedihak, Hourihane, Thor, Lanbury and Grealish and Albert.

[Keeno]

I wonder if hourihane and Lansbury could play together in a two? Too attacking?

Otherwise I'm still not sure if Jedinak plus either of them will cover enough ground

I'd like to see a three of Jedinak holding with two of the more box-to-box style players i.e. Henri/Hourihane/BB ahead of them. Powerful, dynamic, runs from deep. What that might mean for no. 10s like Grealish is unclear. May have to move wider.

[BOB MANSFIELD]

...yes, but albert doesn't use gel.

[Matt Collins]

I agree that midfield three seems very strong on paper

But we'd need the wide players to be genuine attacking threats and score goals therwise it's too defensive for home games at least

And as you say not sure what it would mean for grealish

[footyskillz]

I wonder if hourihane and Lansbury could play together in a two? Too attacking?

Otherwise I'm still not sure if Jedinak plus either of them will cover enough ground

I'd like to see a three of Jedinak holding with two of the more box-to-box style players i.e. Henri/Hourihane/BB ahead of them. Powerful, dynamic, runs from deep. What that might mean for no. 10s like Grealish is unclear. May have to move wider.

I like this.  But will discuss and debate the merits of Jedinak and how less necessary he needed with the 3 coming in. I feel he can be used perhaps in away or tougher matches but these 3 new signings will add all the midfield injection of dynamism, tackling movement and goals needed.
One of main issues I have with Jedinak is his poor passing.

[footyskillz]

    Outfield-

     Chester.            Baker
                Jedinak
      Hooray Lansbury BB
Adomah.                 Amavi
        Ayew
                      Kodjia

[brian green]

That's Henri Lansbury, not Hooray Henri Lansbury.

[Keeno]

    Outfield-

     Chester.            Baker
                Jedinak
      Hooray Lansbury BB
Adomah.                 Amavi
        Ayew
                      Kodjia

I mean I would LOVE to see this.. But I think Pep/Poch tactics are a bit beyond Brucie

[footyskillz]

That's Henri Lansbury, not Hooray Henri Lansbury.

Very good BG !
Ita quite something that addresses midfield issue on in one window really excited and heaven help Brentford. 
People have reasoned and hoped , perhaps the latter,  some team will have a heavy defeat inflicted upon them .

I like to see several drubbings ensue and really hope corners and set plays as well as open play be goals and shots occurring.  Hooray all round

[supertom]

I agree that midfield three seems very strong on paper

But we'd need the wide players to be genuine attacking threats and score goals therwise it's too defensive for home games at least

And as you say not sure what it would mean for grealish

I think Grealish is more than capable of playing on the left. I think in this league it'll be easier to fit him there, than as a conventional number 10. I think he's got to work hard to earn his place in the side now. I want Bruce, now he has a midfield to settle on a 4-3-3

I think a midfield 3 is definitely the way to go. Jedinak can come in as and when we require extra steal, but I think there will be some games where we could probably sacrifice him and go with the three newboys.

[footyskillz]

    Outfield-

     Chester.            Baker
                Jedinak
      Hooray Lansbury BB
Adomah.                 Amavi
        Ayew
                      Kodjia

I mean I would LOVE to see this.. But I think Pep/Poch tactics are a bit beyond Brucie

Where would you stand on midfield/outfield positions.
I had toyed with gemma Lucy lansbury as the man off the striker and hourihane left middle bb were adomah is.

 Bree Chester Baker Amavi
BB Jedinak Hourihane Grealish
         Lansbury
                    Kodija

[tomd2103]

I agree that midfield three seems very strong on paper

But we'd need the wide players to be genuine attacking threats and score goals therwise it's too defensive for home games at least

And as you say not sure what it would mean for grealish

I think Grealish is more than capable of playing on the left. I think in this league it'll be easier to fit him there, than as a conventional number 10. I think he's got to work hard to earn his place in the side now. I want Bruce, now he has a midfield to settle on a 4-3-3

I think a midfield 3 is definitely the way to go. Jedinak can come in as and when we require extra steal, but I think there will be some games where we could probably sacrifice him and go with the three newboys.

Some interesting questions posed by these new signings.  Will Lansbury play in the 'number 10' role with the other two new signings a bit deeper?  Will all three be incorporated along with Jedinak?  Will we see a different formation to fit those players in - a diamond perhaps?

I still think Kodjia looks better when he has a strike partner rather than playing up front on his own.

[Keeno]

    Outfield-

     Chester.            Baker
                Jedinak
      Hooray Lansbury BB
Adomah.                 Amavi
        Ayew
                      Kodjia

I mean I would LOVE to see this.. But I think Pep/Poch tactics are a bit beyond Brucie

Where would you stand on midfield/outfield positions.
I had toyed with gemma Lucy lansbury as the man off the striker and hourihane left middle bb were adomah is.

 Bree Chester Baker Amavi
BB Jedinak Hourihane Grealish
         Lansbury
                    Kodija

From what I saw of him v PNE I'm not sure Lansbury will be mobile enough behind Kodjia to serve him in that role. Would much prefer him making well-timed, occasional runs from slightly deeper as he did a few times in the first half.

Could maybe try a diamond, but would have to see how good Bree is to play that - and I'd honestly be against trying to accommodate ALL of the new signings in one system. Hopefully will be able to rotate out BB/Lansbury/Grealish as needed in a standard 4-2-3-1 depending on standard of team, home/away etc.


I like the back three with Jedi in the centre idea though but may upset the good partnership we've got there at the moment - Bruce did like a 3 at Hull for quite a while.

[footyskillz]

I agree that midfield three seems very strong on paper

But we'd need the wide players to be genuine attacking threats and score goals therwise it's too defensive for home games at least

And as you say not sure what it would mean for grealish

I think Grealish is more than capable of playing on the left. I think in this league it'll be easier to fit him there, than as a conventional number 10. I think he's got to work hard to earn his place in the side now. I want Bruce, now he has a midfield to settle on a 4-3-3

I think a midfield 3 is definitely the way to go. Jedinak can come in as and when we require extra steal, but I think there will be some games where we could probably sacrifice him and go with the three newboys.

Some interesting questions posed by these new signings.  Will Lansbury play in the 'number 10' role with the other two new signings a bit deeper?  Will all three be incorporated along with Jedinak?  Will we see a different formation to fit those players in - a diamond perhaps?

I still think Kodjia looks better when he has a strike partner rather than playing up front on his own.

hey tom good questions. 
Can I ask what would your formation and outfield 10 be ?
And therefore do you personally feel all 3 new midfielders should start?
Who would you play alongside kodija in a two up front as youre  thinking and stating he is best suited to a 2.
Yours intriguingly FS

[West Derby Villan]

    Outfield-

     Chester.            Baker
                Jedinak
      Hooray Lansbury BB
Adomah.                 Amavi
        Ayew
                      Kodjia

I mean I would LOVE to see this.. But I think Pep/Poch tactics are a bit beyond Brucie

Where would you stand on midfield/outfield positions.
I had toyed with gemma Lucy lansbury as the man off the striker and hourihane left middle bb were adomah is.

 Bree Chester Baker Amavi
BB Jedinak Hourihane Grealish
         Lansbury
                    Kodija

From what I saw of him v PNE I'm not sure Lansbury will be mobile enough behind Kodjia to serve him in that role. Would much prefer him making well-timed, occasional runs from slightly deeper as he did a few times in the first half.

Could maybe try a diamond, but would have to see how good Bree is to play that - and I'd honestly be against trying to accommodate ALL of the new signings in one system. Hopefully will be able to rotate out BB/Lansbury/Grealish as needed in a standard 4-2-3-1 depending on standard of team, home/away etc.


I like the back three with Jedi in the centre idea though but may upset the good partnership we've got there at the moment - Bruce did like a 3 at Hull for quite a while.

Think SB has been quoted as a 4-4-2 believer