thats trueQuote:
Originally Posted by City123
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thats trueQuote:
Originally Posted by City123
Ampadu starting in a 2-man midfield vs Sampdoria (4-2-3-1)
Well, a five man midfield maybe - fair play, you’ve remained very loyal to Ampadu. If I had to guess, I think he’ll spend his career as a Premier League quality player, which will be good for Wales, but it’s going to be viewed as a disappointment bearing in mind all of the hype around five years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I only mentioned it because we are short of a midfielder for the Austria game.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Did everyone come through unscathed yesterday? Ramsey's playing now and Bale (if picked) later.
I’d play Ampadu in midfield on Thursday, but I think he’ll be part of a back three with Rodon and Davies - think we’ll see Allen and Morrell together in what will be quite a cautious selection, but that’s me, as usual, getting more pessimistic as the kick off of a big match gets closer - Page’s recent selections have been pretty positive, so he may opt for more of the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I thought Morrell was out?Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/...n-wales-squad/
Not seen or head anything to indicate any injury problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Undercoverinwurzelland
Think they’ve changed the rules and he’s no longer suspended.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
From Pompey website on 16 March:Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Joe Morrell has been called up by Wales for the latest round of international fixtures.
The Pompey midfielder is suspended for their World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria on Thursday, March 24.
He will, however, be available for a friendly match the following Tuesday, with the opponents yet to be confirmed.
Fair enough, I’m sure I heard somewhere that the system regarding suspensions had been changed, I must have been wrong. That increases the chances of Ampadu playing in midfield then I reckon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I still think he'll be a top class player, only 21 and over 50 top flight appearances and 31 caps for his country. If the next few months go to plan then he'll have been a crucial part of qualifying for and playing in a European Championship and World Cup at just 22. Chelsea's issues could well see him become a feature in their side next season as Christensen, Rudiger and Azpilicueta are all out of contractQuote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Barring something catastrophic Ampadu is probably going to break the caps record for Wales and go down as one of our greatest ever
I think all bookings were erased, but maybe not the suspensions?Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
That must be it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I think he has struggled with some growth related issues in the past. Hope he leaves Chelsea though :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by City123
Ampadu completed 90 mins & Ramsey subbed after 83 mins.
Brennan Johnson up next, it will be interesting to see how he does against Liverpool.
Seeing James Chester midweek its not odd at all. He was seriously bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
Bale didn’t even make the Real bench this evening and just landed in Cardiff airport, hopefully not injured although who knows how fit he is. Can’t see him starting Thursday tbh.
I think Bale will start. Not sure what the team or formation will be though.
I would go
Wayne Hennessey
Neco Williams
Joe Rodon
Chris Mepham
Ben Davies
Ethan Ampadu
Joe Allen
Aaron Ramsey
Dan James
Brennan Johnson
Gareth Bale
Page may play Davies at centre back as part of a back three. Will Connor Roberts or Harry Wilson start? Will Johnson start?
Will be a back 5 I reckonQuote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
Hennessey
C.Roberts
Mepham
Rodon
Davies
N.Williams
Allen
Ampadu
James
Ramsey
Bale
Wilson may start ahead of Bale though
I prefer this line-up. With Johnson in the team, you don't need Roberts bombing forward every 5 minutes. If the full-backs do go forward, Ampadu is pretty good at dropping into the backline. Saying that, I think it's going to be 3 at the back :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
My preferred line-up and formation.
Wayne Hennessey(Note: Johnson & James are both good at tracking back when required).
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Neco Williams - Chris Mepham - Joe Rodon - Ben Davies
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Joe Allen - Ethan Ampadu
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Brennan Johnson - Aaron Ramsey - Dan James
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Gareth Bale
There's absolutely no way Bale doesn't start
Yep. Just his presence on the pitch matters. Besides if Bale doesn’t start due to lack of matches nor should Hennessey or Rodon. Bale can probably give 60/70 minutes which hopefully will be enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
How does Brennan Johnson get to play for Wales?
Glad he is as he's a good player
If that is the side we would still have the likes of Harry Wilson, Conor Roberts, Sorba Thomas and Rabbi Motondo as bench options. Not bad considering Ward, Moore, Brooks and Roberts are missing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
Welsh relatives on his mother’s side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks
I do like this, only thing I'd not sure of is if Wilson or Johnson would be the best impact sub, no one would want Johnson coming on after 70 mins and running at themQuote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I chose that line-up and formation because it is very flexible. You can easily go 4-4-1-1 with Johnson & James dropping back, or transition into 3-4-2-1 with either Davis or Ampadu in a back 3, plus there is the attacking depth down the flanks with Williams, Johnson, Davies & James.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
I was watching Johnson this evening and he is very good defensively, and he can break from deep.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
Think Page may start with Wilson as the more experienced player. What I like about the squad is the pace that a number of players have.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
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Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I was thinking exactly this. You could also go 4-1-4-1 as well with Ampadu as the single CDM. We have plenty of pace there too.
Yeah, Total Football if they are coached properly :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
I’m not sure total football and Chris Mepham go hand in hand.:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
I might have got a bit carried away there :biggrin: Is it just me, or is he getting worse as he gets older? I remember he was quite good when he first signed for Bournemouth, but seemed to lose confidence after a few mistakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pearcey3
I’d give serious thought to leaving one or both of Bale and Ramsey and then probably pick them. Would also pick Connor Roberts (Ben Davies is more use at centreback these days) and Harry Wilson - think Johnson will be a sub.
I'd go with this team:
Wayne Hennessey
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Connor Roberts - Joe Rodon - Ben Davies - Neco Williams
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Joe Allen - Ethan Ampadu
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Harry Wilson - Aaron Ramsey - Dan James
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Gareth Bale
Still think Tom Lawrence is hugely hard done by
Brennan Johnson is already better than Harry Wilson IMO. Tom Lawrence has been out of favour since the car crash if I remember correctly?Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox
I disagree, I have high hopes for Brennan Johnson, but Harry Wilson is a better player at this moment in timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Wales-Bales
Wouldn’t be surprised if this was the starting line up. Agree about Lawrence too.Quote:
Originally Posted by delmbox