| Midfield for Boro 06:25 - Oct 14 with 2741 views | Len_Brennan |
I wonder if McKenna might consider starting Nunez alongside Matusiwa for the Boro game on Friday. Hackney & Morris have been getting plenty of plaudits for how good a partnership they are, so maybe the extra bite of Nunez in there from the start may be worth considering for this one.
The other advantage of that call would be to free up Cajuste as a possible starter in the central #10 role, where he could drop deep when required. With Szmodics reportedly in a boot this week (Blue Monday), having missed 2 World Cup qualifiers for Ireland, he certainly won't be available to start, & Akpom yet to establish himself as a starter in that role, it may be a good chance to look at Cajuste, who has touch, ball carrying ability & vision to be very effective as the link between midfield & the centre forward. Akpom can come on after 60/65 minutes, while Taylor, fresh from signing his new contract, will be looking for some match time he's unlikely to get otherwise.
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| Midfield for Boro on 07:01 - Oct 14 with 2352 views | Nutkins_Return |
Cajuste isn't a 10 so that definitely won't happen IMO.
I expect he will keep Cajuste in and rotate Nunez as the starter for midweek games now they will be coming thick and fast. Also probably more sense to have Nunez start in the home game. | |
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| Midfield for Boro on 07:13 - Oct 14 with 2322 views | NthQldITFC |
I can see what you mean with Cajuste's ball-carrying ability being a serious threat further forward, but I don't think he could high press in the way we need our 10 to, not for 60 minutes anyway.
When Hirst is closing down a centre back with the ball I can't see Cajuste doing the longest chase repeatedly closing down the other centre back like Szmodics does, whilst Billy and Sandra are closing down the fullbacks. |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 07:14 - Oct 14 with 2312 views | homer_123 |
Nunez isn't anymore likely to tackle than Cajuste. Nunez is a ball playing CM, like Cajuste.
If you want more 'bite', Taylor is the better option. |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 07:29 - Oct 14 with 2238 views | WolfieAtTheBack |
| Midfield for Boro on 07:01 - Oct 14 by Nutkins_Return |
Cajuste isn't a 10 so that definitely won't happen IMO.
I expect he will keep Cajuste in and rotate Nunez as the starter for midweek games now they will be coming thick and fast. Also probably more sense to have Nunez start in the home game. |
I strongly disagree. Cajuste has the ability to bring others in to play with his vision. He does not just have to run around and chase down balls when IN possession.
Plus he played #'10 for Napoli which is a good start.
In saying this there are so many good players for each position it is a win win for most of the parts. | | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 07:45 - Oct 14 with 2171 views | Kieran_Knows |
I can see similar changes like to Bristol City away game.
Palmer
Furlong O’Shea Greaves Davis
Matusiwa Nunez
McAteer Akpom Clarke
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| Midfield for Boro on 08:18 - Oct 14 with 2045 views | Bluemike31 |
The Boro fans on their forum reckon Hackney has been awful last few games. | | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 08:19 - Oct 14 with 2042 views | DarkBrandon |
When was the last time McKenna played a player in an unexpected position?
He often changes the way we play, the specific players, or their responsibilities.
But playing a player out-of-position (other than covering for injury)?
I can’t think of a single example, although there are probably some/several. [Post edited 14 Oct 8:20]
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| Midfield for Boro on 08:23 - Oct 14 with 2000 views | homer_123 |
| Midfield for Boro on 08:19 - Oct 14 by DarkBrandon |
When was the last time McKenna played a player in an unexpected position?
He often changes the way we play, the specific players, or their responsibilities.
But playing a player out-of-position (other than covering for injury)?
I can’t think of a single example, although there are probably some/several. [Post edited 14 Oct 8:20]
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And I would go as far as to say, that is no bad thing. | |
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| Midfield for Boro on 09:35 - Oct 14 with 1764 views | Guthrum |
If Szmodics isn't available, I'd be more interested in putting Humphreys in that position (probably as the sub, with Akpom starting). He has played an advanced attacking midfielder role before - and scored.
Keep the Cajuste/Nunez setup as it is. |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 09:38 - Oct 14 with 1742 views | baxterbasics |
| Midfield for Boro on 08:18 - Oct 14 by Bluemike31 |
The Boro fans on their forum reckon Hackney has been awful last few games. |
Possibly because he doesn't want to be there now his head has been turned? |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 09:40 - Oct 14 with 1724 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Midfield for Boro on 07:45 - Oct 14 by Kieran_Knows |
I can see similar changes like to Bristol City away game.
Palmer
Furlong O’Shea Greaves Davis
Matusiwa Nunez
McAteer Akpom Clarke
Ivan |
I hope not.
Boro away will be one of our toughest games of the season. Play the same team as last game unless there are injuries. Rotate vs Charlton. |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 09:50 - Oct 14 with 1679 views | DarkBrandon |
| Midfield for Boro on 08:23 - Oct 14 by homer_123 |
And I would go as far as to say, that is no bad thing. |
Interesting isn’t it?
Many of the great managers of yesteryear were famous for looking at a striker and thinking they’d make good full backs (or whatever). Seems to happen less and less these days and with McKenna - as far as I can recall - basically never. | | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 10:12 - Oct 14 with 1600 views | homer_123 |
| Midfield for Boro on 09:50 - Oct 14 by DarkBrandon |
Interesting isn’t it?
Many of the great managers of yesteryear were famous for looking at a striker and thinking they’d make good full backs (or whatever). Seems to happen less and less these days and with McKenna - as far as I can recall - basically never. |
Generally done at a younger age. It's actually part of player development now (much more than it used to be), as youngsters, players don't have 'positions' as such, as they move through the age groups, they typically have two positions but eventually settle on one main one.
Take Ashley Cole - was a striker/ winger initially, up until teens and then moved to full back during his youth phase. | |
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| Midfield for Boro on 10:16 - Oct 14 with 1569 views | TractorJack |
Don't agree with the idea of Cajuste at 10. His biggest strength is carrying the ball from deep |  | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 10:21 - Oct 14 with 1512 views | MattinLondon |
| Midfield for Boro on 09:50 - Oct 14 by DarkBrandon |
Interesting isn’t it?
Many of the great managers of yesteryear were famous for looking at a striker and thinking they’d make good full backs (or whatever). Seems to happen less and less these days and with McKenna - as far as I can recall - basically never. |
But that tended to be at a time when squads weren’t as big. And so out of necessity a midfielder had to play up front etc. In the lower leagues, it probably still happens all of the time. |  | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 10:22 - Oct 14 with 1507 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Midfield for Boro on 09:40 - Oct 14 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
I hope not.
Boro away will be one of our toughest games of the season. Play the same team as last game unless there are injuries. Rotate vs Charlton. |
Agree, it's going to be tough. They've only conceded 1 goal at home, but then have only scored 4.
And we have only scored 2 away.
Can't see it being a high scoring game! |  | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 10:22 - Oct 14 with 1505 views | DarkBrandon |
| Midfield for Boro on 10:12 - Oct 14 by homer_123 |
Generally done at a younger age. It's actually part of player development now (much more than it used to be), as youngsters, players don't have 'positions' as such, as they move through the age groups, they typically have two positions but eventually settle on one main one.
Take Ashley Cole - was a striker/ winger initially, up until teens and then moved to full back during his youth phase. |
Makes sense.
Hence why I generally dismiss “play player A in position B” suggestions these days. | | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 11:07 - Oct 14 with 1333 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Midfield for Boro on 08:19 - Oct 14 by DarkBrandon |
When was the last time McKenna played a player in an unexpected position?
He often changes the way we play, the specific players, or their responsibilities.
But playing a player out-of-position (other than covering for injury)?
I can’t think of a single example, although there are probably some/several. [Post edited 14 Oct 8:20]
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Hutchinson as a 10 when he'd always been an inverted forward
Sammy s on the left
Johnson as a winger
Akpom as a 10
Harry C as a cm. ( was unexpected lol)
Wolfy as a rb
Greaves as a lb
Obv reasons behind them all but they're the ones i can think of |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 12:46 - Oct 14 with 1113 views | Everydayblue |
Cajuste and Azor for me....
Nunez done a bit of travelling and been away from his Town team mates for most of the break..
Think a lot of KM's Bristol selection, had the Nodge game, at home, in mind. And it definitely paid off...
This time though. I think we'll go strong at Boro'... Beat them and we sit 3rd in the league.
So square pegs in square holes for me. No tinkering with our midfield.
I'm not reading much into Szmodivs protective boot either... Might just be on show to satisfy FAI. After he dropped out of their squad..?
I'm really hoping for 3pts.. Before the "not winning away", becomes a thing.
We haven't gone flat out yet.. Lots of players srtill to peak... But we are improving week on week. We are looking good... If current form players can keep it going. And the likes of Nunez, Hirst, Azon, Akpom , Egelli, can step up a notch. It's going to be beautiful... | | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 13:00 - Oct 14 with 1072 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Midfield for Boro on 09:35 - Oct 14 by Guthrum |
If Szmodics isn't available, I'd be more interested in putting Humphreys in that position (probably as the sub, with Akpom starting). He has played an advanced attacking midfielder role before - and scored.
Keep the Cajuste/Nunez setup as it is. |
Im not sure Humphreys will ever get a proper chance. |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 13:04 - Oct 14 with 1047 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Midfield for Boro on 07:14 - Oct 14 by homer_123 |
Nunez isn't anymore likely to tackle than Cajuste. Nunez is a ball playing CM, like Cajuste.
If you want more 'bite', Taylor is the better option. |
We bought Taylor as an attacking midfielder and sometimes use him as a 10. Just because he lacks the silky skills of Nunez and Cajuste doesn't make him a better tackler. |  |
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| Midfield for Boro on 13:10 - Oct 14 with 1026 views | homer_123 |
| Midfield for Boro on 13:04 - Oct 14 by GlasgowBlue |
We bought Taylor as an attacking midfielder and sometimes use him as a 10. Just because he lacks the silky skills of Nunez and Cajuste doesn't make him a better tackler. |
Did I say tackler? I think I said 'bite' GB. | |
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| Midfield for Boro on 13:36 - Oct 14 with 928 views | gsoly |
Nunez has more bite than Cajuste? I think you're the first person I've seen suggest that.
Matusiwa and Cajuste are our powerhouse pairing. The only way we win the midfield battle up there is if these two walk all over Hackney and Morris.
Of allll the games this season, this is probably one I'd say least suits Nunez! |  | | |
| Midfield for Boro on 13:37 - Oct 14 with 925 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Midfield for Boro on 10:22 - Oct 14 by ElderGrizzly |
Agree, it's going to be tough. They've only conceded 1 goal at home, but then have only scored 4.
And we have only scored 2 away.
Can't see it being a high scoring game! |
5-4 Ipswich.
Azon all 5 | |
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| Midfield for Boro on 15:22 - Oct 14 with 774 views | ParisBlue |
There's a chance Morris doesn't play Friday.
USA are due to play Australia in Colorado early weds morning uk time. If he's selected for that, then unlikely he'll play on Friday. |  |
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