Dean Smith - Confirmed

[mr underhill]

his team selections and tactics have become as rigid as Bruce's were. Time to mix it up Dean, starting  Friday.

[ChicagoLion]

It’s not really desirable but I’d be playing Elmo on the right wing at the moment, at least he can put a decent crosss in.
Albert and El Ghazi look like creating nothing.

I’m amazed at how poor Adomah has been.

For a long time now, he looks like he does not give a fuck.
He really needs moving on.

[AVH87]

What's frustrating me on the really poor run we are on is Smith not trying something different. Exactly the same formation every week, I expected him to be more innovative than Bruce and managers of that ilk.

I also think some of his selections and subs have shown a bit of a fear of losing rather than going all out for the win. Clearly Kodjia is more of a goal threat than Adomah but gets overlooked again yesterday. Jedinak on for McGinn at 0-0 with 10 mins left including the lengthy stoppage time, I know there aren't loads of options but surely if you are going all out to win it's Davis?

[Ads]

It's not been the same formation. We've played 4231 the past two games.

[ChicagoLion]

I agree I just hope that fear is not getting the better of him.

[AVH87]

It’s not really desirable but I’d be playing Elmo on the right wing at the moment, at least he can put a decent crosss in.
Albert and El Ghazi look like creating nothing.

I’m amazed at how poor Adomah has been.

I'm surprised at how many people lump ElGhazy in the same category as Adomah.

Tammy had two great chances yesterday, both courtesy of ElGhazy.

[AVH87]

It's not been the same formation. We've played 4231 the past two games.

I've only seen the highlights yesterday but the web is saying a 4-1-4-1 rather than the usual 4-3-3 but I can't see such a subtle change making the difference. Needs to be braver.

[Ads]

We've had Hourihane deep and McGinn advanced.

[Risso]

We've had Hourihane deep and McGinn advanced.

It doesn't really matter where you play Hourihane though does it?

[ChicagoLion]

He seems stuck on starting Hourihane and Albert.

[Clampy]

He seems stuck on starting Hourihane and Albert.

Who do you play instead?

[Ian.]

He seems stuck on starting Hourihane and Albert.

Who do you play instead?

Ain’t this the same fella who has notched a fair few goals and many assists?

[wittonwarrior]

I think its fair to say Deano has a free hand this season, the next window however is crucial as it will define where we are heading and it could go either way.  Have written this season off.  I am 100% behind Dean Smith but am realistic to know he doesn't have a  5 year  window like a certain former manager thinks he's got at Sheff Wed to get things right.

[Richard E]

He seems stuck on starting Hourihane and Albert.

Who do you play instead?

Could try Green instead of Albert, although personally I’m not convinced that’s an upgrade.

[Toronto Villa]

Green isn’t fit so it’s moot. He doesn’t have to play two wingers. That would be a start. Play Kodjia up front