Official Matchday 18 - Forest v Bournemouth - 3pm Saturday 23rd December

[sammy the snake]

If I were the person doing the music today I wouldn't play Depeche Mode when we win. Time to retire that song. Keep it as a happy memory of the Steve Cooper era.

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Is it the marks and Spencer advert?.. every time that comes on. Bastards

 

[sammy the snake]

Perhaps a different Depeche Mode track, more suited to the current situation?
Master and Servant, Everything Counts or Enjoy the Silence would all work.

Enjoy the silence is Klopps at Anfield judging by his comments recently re their atmosphere

 

[Raymondo Ponte']

C O M E O N Y O U R E D S !​

 

[youreds1986]

I think we will see Montiel, Wood and Sangare in the XI

Likely 5 at the back.

I just hope we see a bit more of a plan and purpose when we have possession. If we see players showing for the ball that's the main improvement we need.

 

[REDDERS78]

I think we will see Montiel, Wood and Sangare in the XI

Likely 5 at the back.

I just hope we see a bit more of a plan and purpose when we have possession. If we see players showing for the ball that's the main improvement we need.

A few have said Montiel, not sure why. Not saying he shouldnt start its just a name that keeps cropping up.

Certainly be interesting to see who he picks.

 

[youreds1986]

A few have said Montiel, not sure why. Not saying he shouldnt start its just a name that keeps cropping up.

Certainly be interesting to see who he picks.

He's got a strong pedigree and with a clean slate just feels like someone we would probably want to see before we decide whether to continue the loan in January.

It would be harsh on Neco, though.

 

[Rockabilly]

I’ve kept well away from most of the threads on here as I was still grieving. It was still too raw.

Got all of that Cooper sadness out my system now. Time to move on. Time for all us fans to get behind our new manager.

COME ON YOU MIGHTY REDS!!!!!

 

[REDDERS78]

I’ve kept well away from most of the threads on here as I was still grieving. It was still too raw.

Got all of that Cooper sadness out my system now. Time to move on. Time for all us fans to get behind our new manager.

COME ON YOU MIGHTY REDS!!!!!

Same mate.

Thats the thing, its done, its finished so we can either move on or sit crying like little bitches. The show must go on.

YOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU REDS.

 

[congo_red_49]

Thats the thing, its done, its finished so we can either move on or sit crying like little bitches. The show must go on.

Or the third option, treat it all like a big joke.

 

[Rockabilly]

Same mate.

Thats the thing, its done, its finished so we can either move on or sit crying like little bitches. The show must go on.

YOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU REDS.

Absolutely.

YOU REDS!!!!

 

[Est.1865]

I think we will see Montiel, Wood and Sangare in the XI

Likely 5 at the back.

I just hope we see a bit more of a plan and purpose when we have possession. If we see players showing for the ball that's the main improvement we need.

I’m wondering about McKenna as well. But Montiel would also be an interesting call.

We’re too soft, or have been, That’s about to change.

 

[congo_red_49]

I’m wondering about McKenna as well. But Montiel would also be an interesting call.

We’re too soft, or have been, That’s about to change.

Has McKenna returned to first team training? I’ve seen pictures of Joe, but not Scott.

 

[REDDERS78]

Or the third option, treat it all like a big joke.

This is no laughing matter Congo, very very serious.

 

[Est.1865]

Has McKenna returned to first team training? I’ve seen pictures of Joe, but not Scott.

Good point, from what I had read it said they were both back, or I think that’s what it said. Could be wrong though.

 

[Est.1865]

I’d also throw the suggestion out about Murillo ? Without doubt been a revelation this season. But he’s very raw isn’t he. There are some clear defensive frailties, but he’s been a highlight compared to others.

but…does Nuno continue to take the bad/raw with the good. Or does he go for experience initially?

 

[Gyros Peter]

I'm my head the agreements with the loan players will have already been sorted, though I guess a change in manager might mean that can be re-evaluated if next moves aren't already arranged...

As I've said before I expect the loans to be let go, regardless of quality, due to the managers preference of working with a smaller squad. Expect McKenna to be sorted to go too so dont expect a way back for him.

I'm more expecting a return of Sangare (unless his groin injury was real) and Dominguez, and wonder if he will set up around Wood up top or use Morgan as the falsey.

Probably most sensible to box that midfield and keep tighter/compact - imagine Nuno will have started with defensive shape first so I'm guessing it will be Wood, with two of MGW, Dominguez or Danilo playing off him, but no place for wingers with Elanga used later on.

It will be very interesting to see that lineup...

 

[Gyros Peter]

Mr Gyros, if you dont mid......

Pete is fine.

 

[youreds1986]

I’d also throw the suggestion out about Murillo ? Without doubt been a revelation this season. But he’s very raw isn’t he. There are some clear defensive frailties, but he’s been a highlight compared to others.

but…does Nuno continue to take the bad/raw with the good. Or does he go for experience initially?

Could see a potential for him moving to LWB for a while?

Get a solid three in the middle and let Murillo loose on the left side? Given our lack of real quality there.

 

[youreds1986]

I'm my head the agreements with the loan players will have already been sorted, though I guess a change in manager might mean that can be re-evaluated if next moves aren't already arranged...

As I've said before I expect the loans to be let go, regardless of quality, due to the managers preference of working with a smaller squad. Expect McKenna to be sorted to go too so dont expect a way back for him.

I'm more expecting a return of Sangare (unless his groin injury was real) and Dominguez, and wonder if he will set up around Wood up top or use Morgan as the falsey.

Probably most sensible to box that midfield and keep tighter/compact - imagine Nuno will have started with defensive shape first so I'm guessing it will be Wood, with two of MGW, Dominguez or Danilo playing off him, but no place for wingers with Elanga used later on.

It will be very interesting to see that lineup...

The box is most likely, I agree. And it's when we have looked our best, I'd argue.

Sangare, Dominguez, Danillo and MGW behind Wood would be my guess. With wing backs given real licence to break.

 

[YellowBelly Red]

Could be a mobile phone melt down at 2.01pm this afternoon!

 

[REDDERS78]

I’d also throw the suggestion out about Murillo ? Without doubt been a revelation this season. But he’s very raw isn’t he. There are some clear defensive frailties, but he’s been a highlight compared to others.

but…does Nuno continue to take the bad/raw with the good. Or does he go for experience initially?

Good point.

I think Murilo is the sort of player you let make the odd mistake and build a back line around. He's young, raw and brilliant. Let him learn on the job I say, he has a very very bright future and nulifying him at this point would not be my call personally.

 

[Est.1865]

Could see a potential for him moving to LWB for a while?

Get a solid three in the middle and let Murillo loose on the left side? Given our lack of real quality there.

Yep I think that is a potential option, I can see Nuno looking for a new LWB solution.

 

[Omar Devone Little]

Could see a potential for him moving to LWB for a while?

Get a solid three in the middle and let Murillo loose on the left side? Given our lack of real quality there.

I think Murillo has all the attributes to make a cracking marauding LWB. Maybe it's because he reminds me of Roberto Carlos but I just think he'd be good there.

In a similar way I reckon Danilo would make a great RWB too. He has a bit more to learn positionally but the raw ingredients are there IMO.

 

[REDDERS78]

Pete is fine.

I set you up nicely in fairness.....

 

[Est.1865]

Good point.

I think Murilo is the sort of player you let make the odd mistake and build a back line around. He's young, raw and brilliant. Let him learn on the job I say, he has a very very bright future and nulifying him at this point would not be my call personally.

Would be a big call. Either way, I would assume defensive stability is the priority, whatever he does.