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Very good analysis guys, top notch! I think last year our managers were unfair to Jay as all of the goal scoring responsibility was put on his young shoulders. This season we have Alfie, a regular 20 goals a season man, a gem of the like that we haven't had for a VERY long time. We shouldn't forget that. IMHO Alfie has to start, as does Jay., who won't be under he same pressure to deliver by himself. The other thing not to forget is that we are in 3 competitions still, have players going away for internation duty and we'll face injuries, suspensions ans fatigue/loss of form in the New Year. We need our squad and after what happened at Charlton perhaps we need a bit more rotation. A lot of other League One teams don't have that luxury! KRO
Thank you very much for your comment Chris which is greatly appreciated. You make a good point in the amount of games we will play this season and the luxury we have in comparison to other teams. We have two top strikers to call on and in some cases in may be a case of rest and rotate rather try to shoehorn them both into every game. KRO!
What a great problem to have 😂 Every manager in the league would love to have it! It’s a long season and we will need them both. The only way is up and by the time we back to the championship this will all be sorted. Easily the best podcast out there you are the Stanno and May of the social media - well done KRO👏
Thank you very much for your comment Nigel which is greatly appreciated. We are really pleased that you enjoy our podcasts. It is a good problem to have and a very different problem from what we have been used to in the past. If Chris Davies can find a way of getting them both firing then we will score a lot of goals this season. KRO!
Stansfield would work on the left cutting in like he has done for Fulham. For me I’d go with against Lincoln is Stansfield on the left, Scott Wright on the right, Thor as the number 10 then Alfie May as the number 9.
Great discussion as always 👏 Getting the best out of Alfie and Jay is the key to pulling away and securing the title at a canter. Although I sadly can't see it happening, I have to echo your vision Gary of a 3-5-2 with both Alfie and Jay up top. They would tear up this division and what a delight that would be for the fans. We can dream... Keep up the great content guys. KRO FEA 💙
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Yes, 3-5-2 would accommodate both players but I can’t see Chris Davies changing formation given what he has done since he came to the club. KRO!
I highly doubt it 😂 Would love to know if we are on any of the players radar but I do highly doubt that as well. Thanks for the comments and kind words, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
It is a tricky one. I think the only way they can play together is with May up top and Stanno as the 10, but CD has said he wants Jay up top. There are at least two better options at number 10 than Alfie. My instinct would be to have May as an understudy to Jay, perhaps coming on as sub in the 70th minute and resting Jay from time to time. Whether Alfie would be happy with that is another thing. Two up top probably isn't going to happen. Nice channel guys, thanks for the entertainment.
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Its better for the team for only one of them to play in the starting XI. There is lots of games so rotation is the way to go IMO. But May is 10 years older and unproven in the Championship so Stansfield will start the majority of games.
Great video. I would love to see, Stansfied left, Thor 10, May 9 and I would play Laird or Wright, on the right. This would be my preferred set-up, Id play Sampsted RB.
Thank you very much for your comment Peter which is greatly appreciated. That’s what Chris Davies played against Wrexham up front and it worked really well. Wright is playing really well and he is really forcing Chris Davies’s hand to pick him in the starting line up! KRO!
Great content as always guys, it's a tough one, isn't it?? I'd probably stick with Alfie May up front and leave Stansfield behind, it's a tough one though. It's a bit confusing,if you drop Stansfield back from the 9, who are you putting as the 10 Stanno or Willumsen, or and who do you switch out on the wing?? It's a good problem to have and I'm sure CD will find the right blend.
Thank you for your comment which is greatly appreciated. It is a tough one. My preference would be to have Alfie as the no.9 with Jay out wide but Chris Davies prefers Jay as the No.9. It’s a nice problem to have and I’m sure Chris Davies will get the most out of both players. KRO!
Hi both. It was a really in depth analysis. Probably every angle covered. MHO, is that they cannot play in the same 11. However, they CAN both play in the same game. May is brought on along with the excellent Wright at 50 minutes, + a fresh left winger. I'll be happy when the Imps game is over. A draw would be acceptable. Thank you for the show.
Hi both , willumsen must play , he opens games up and is very strong , I see may as a poacher ,he just turns up ,he,s a natural, Stansfield has to work hard to create , i think Davies has got to coach them into playing a formation , it will happen ,be nice to score first aswell
Thank you for your comment Tony which is greatly appreciated. Willumsson at no. 10 for me as well. It does create a problem with where to play Alfie if Chris Davies stick with Jay at No.9. KRO!
I don't agree that Stansfield has to work hard to create. He has scored different types of goals. He has a lot more in his locker with regards to different types of goals from what we've seen from May and Stansfield in a Blues shirt. Stansfield is one for the more audacious but his goals against Wrexham prove that he has a strikers instinct too. I really hope that Chris Davies can find a way of both players playing more often than not in the same team. KRO 💙
I still believe we're strong enough to play a 4-3-1-2. Leonard in the 3 with Paik and Tomoki, Thor in the 10 role. This leaves Jay and Alfie as the 2 strikers. To put our top strikers on the pitch together should be a no brainer. Just the same as finding a spot for Leonard. Nice problem to have, rotate Scott Wright and the others in depending upon opponent and score on the day. To have Stansfield and May in duel forward roles will have opponents horrified. Thor and the other midfielders can shoot outside also. KRO
YES!👍 Alfie May No:9 & Jay Stansfield No:10 Thor Willumsson to stay off RW & the in-behind role to accommodate a proper winger such as Scott Wright, he was historically an advancing CD and Thor has freedom of the park & pitch whenever he plays anyway! 🏴KRO!
Thank you for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Scott Wright has really played himself into contention. He makes a real impact when he comes on and perhaps deserves a starting place? KRO!
I don't see that we need to have a definitive role for either of them? I think it's really early days to be drawing any firm conclusions yet and would like to allow them more time to develop. I'd keep the formation as it is, but allow May and Stansfield to maybe interchange or swap positions, depending on the in-game situation. Anyway, great episode as always and as someone else has said in this thread it's a very nice 'problem' to have!
Thank you for your comment which is greatly appreciated. We are pleased you enjoyed the podcast. It is a good problem to have and hopefully we will see both players firing very soon! KRO!
There comes a time when you have enough depth and quality in the squad that it's possible to change formation. With the attacking players we have it's got to be 4-3-3 with Stansfield on the left and May in the centre.
@BCFCRoyalBlue CD must know that's its a balance between consistency & discipline and creativity & risk. He is better taking the risks and increasing creativity at this point of the season than the end when we're going to need a good run in to make automatic promotion.
Seems to be a popular opinion that Stansfield starts and May comes off the bench. I would rather this than May forced into the 10 and not have it work, KRO! :)
😆 haha! In some ways, it's actually a great problem to have. When was the last time we had such quality and depth in positions that we were talking about the ways to get the most out of our players... Thanks Richard, KRO! :)
@BCFCRoyalBlue I thought I'd go with a comical angle as a cover-up to I have no idea what to do 🤣🤣 You're absolutely right. It's definitely a lovely problem to have. So many comments on here make a good argument as to what is the best thing to do to how you solve a problem like Stansfield and May (I can think of worse problems 🤣🤣). I particularly enjoyed your Burke and Hogan chat. What we'd give to have them both back 🤣🤣 All joking aside. May is at his best when playing number 9. Stansfield, I think could play 9, 10 or wide left or right he's that good, and he would produce. Just look at where he played for Fulham against us and the problems he caused and the goal he scored. Willumsson is best in the number 10 role, so if we're playing all 3, that's how we get them all in. Luckily, it's for Chris Davies to solve this wonderful problem. There's always the concept of squad rotation. I think if you spend the money we have on Stansfield then he's going to start more often than not by some distance. KRO 💙
IMO May needs to play up top Jay needs to play out wide I would play him on the right side and then move Willum back to the AMC/10. No Queston about it Stansfield is very effective has an Inside forward cutting in that's in his own words his best and fevered poison. He played there for Fullum and played there in the cup game V us gave us a hard time and scored. I can see this happening once Laird is back because Laird will push up filling the space that Stansfield leaves when he cuts inside at the moment neither TGH nor Sampsted can do that effectively Because they both just want to cross the ball and not hold it up Laird will hold it up and what for forward movement allowing for cover at the back to stop counter attacks. Ther is no time to get that cover if the RWB is just crossing from the byline it would leave a gaping hole. And for that reason, Willum is being played on the right but that creates this problem with where you play Stansfield. So, let's see what happens when Laird is fit. KRO SOTV FEA
Really good point mate, thank you for sharing this. I forgot how much Laird changes things. As you say, Stanno played there in the cup 4 days before we signed him and he scored from there 😆 KRO! :)
There's too many games to expect the same front line to play all of them, especially when CD expects them to chase everything. These means using one as an understudy/supersub or change and adapt the formation depending on the opposition. 4-3-1-2 with Willumson sitting in behind the front pair might work against some teams, but this takes out your wingers. I would rather play the wide men to start, moving to the two up front if we end up chasing a result. KRO
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. As you point out it might be more productive to rest and rotate rather than shoehorn both into the starting line up. Either was it is nice to have the problem of having many good players! KRO!
Hi guys. I think it’s the opportunity cost of playing both. They play off the work of others and if they’re both playing then that’s one less creator. So that’s my theory. In practice it’s the opportunity to play Willumsson and Wright that is the question. And I’d prefer them both to play presently. Willumsson is wasted away from the centre. I watched his first half for Iceland the other night. He was completely ineffectual despite working his socks off. He needs to be central to enable him to play to his strengths. And Wright merits a run at inside right which relies on the no2 bombing on. Which ours do! Great podcast giving fans the chance to have some fun in these discussion 😀
Completely agree about Willumson, he is far superior at #10 than out wide. Also, agree that it's only a matter of time until Wright gets his chance. Thanks for commenting and the interesting points, we really appreciate it, KRO! :)
How very dare you!! Scott hogan was of a superior quality. He was head and shoulders above any other striker we have had in the past. Now, admittedly, I am blind but in this day and age, you must not disregard my point! I think the answer is jay on the right and may 9. They way we attack jay would not need to play winger as TGH or laird push on so would be like 2 9's up front. May loves playing for us so I doubt he ain't happy at all. It will work, in Davies we trust. KRO Lads and keep up the good work.
Haha! That first part 😆😆 Throw Ollie Burke into the mix and you have yourself a solid striker partnership. Interesting point and suggestion that I know a few have spoken about with Jay on the right. As you say, we trust CD to get the right mix and balance, KRO mate :)
I genuinely believe may gives you more goals as the no.9 over stansfield, it’s a hard one because he’s not gona bench stanno due to the price we paid for him but I rate both of them especially at this level and I hope Davies can make it work
It really is a tricky one mate. It's great that we finally have these problems and I know Davies will make this all come together and get it working, KRO! :)
You guys wont admit it but and did not ask the question. Is it the best 11 with May and Stansfield on the pitch together? No it isn't and you are trying to force it to work. Can it work yes in league 1 but not the best 11 where for me best 11 up front is Thor 10, May or Stansfield in 9, Scott Wright on right and hanson or anderson on left. I think Davies will be forced to have May as a bench player for Stansfield but it may cause a problem in the dressing room.
Changing the subject but did any one see Wagner on the news last night,saying the investment in the new ground may well depend on improved transport links,and we all know how broke the council is.Just a tad worrying
Thanks Paul, appreciate the comment mate :) I saw the comments but they didn't overly worry me to be honest. I do get why people interpreted it in that way but for me this is just about putting pressure on the government and making sure we can get that infrastructure in place as he will be securing jobs and investing £3 billion etc. As we know governments can be useless so I think he is just hitting his message home. Could be completely wrong btw but this is how I took it, KRO! :)
In my humble opinion WW in the ten may in the 9 and jay out wide, if not then I don’t see the problem in rotating the two in the number 9 role, rest one one week rest the other the next, or something a long them lines
I feel sorry for Alfie, he did nothing wrong to lose that 9 position, stansfield should have been made to wait and played him as a 10 or a winger until May went through a dry spell. Mays game has suffered because of it.
Don't know if the Heatmap master can separate the screens for Alfie May before/after Jay's arrival ? My opinion is that their joint effectiveness is less than the sum of the parts but that a change in formation to 352 is unlikely unless we are forced to do so
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. I agree, I can’t see Chris Davies changing formation so he will need to try to maximise both within the current system. KRO!
I agree that Willumsen should be 10. Stansfield can play both 8 and 9. As I see it, May can only play 9 (forget about him as a creative midfielder). So it's got to be: Stansfield 8, May up top, WW as 10. It's a problem...but what a luxury problem! Keep Right On...
Great chat but Stansfield number 9 he is a finisher all day every day. May is now a rotation player sadly but that’s the way it goes. We have such a strong team and so many games to play. KRO
May is a great goalscorer at this level. He was the top scorer for 2 seasons in a row and showed us what he can do by scoring 5 already this season. We're just trying to gauge what the most effective way to utilise them both is, KRO! :)
Thank you for your comment Frank which is greatly appreciated. Early days for Dykes but he will be down the pecking order with Stansfield and May in the team. Willumsson has to be no.10 for me. KRO!
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Of course you are right Scotty was our top scorer for a number of seasons. Good luck to him at MK Dons! KRO!
It's alfie for me . I'll throw something out there that a lot of fans wont like, but i dont think we needed jay , we over payed and i feel he has disrupted the flow of the team KRO.
Thank you for your comment Paul which is greatly appreciated. Alfie has been less effective since Jay arrived but I hope Chris Davies can find a way of getting both players firing! KRO!
That was my argument r8ght from the very start, worry about the championship if and when we get there, as good as Jay is, and he is an excellent young player. But we could have got 2 or 3 really good players for his reputed transfer fee. And no whichever way you juggle it around they can't effectively play in the same side without one of thems game suffering.
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Very good analysis guys, top notch!
I think last year our managers were unfair to Jay as all of the goal scoring responsibility was put on his young shoulders. This season we have Alfie, a regular 20 goals a season man, a gem of the like that we haven't had for a VERY long time. We shouldn't forget that. IMHO Alfie has to start, as does Jay., who won't be under he same pressure to deliver by himself. The other thing not to forget is that we are in 3 competitions still, have players going away for internation duty and we'll face injuries, suspensions ans fatigue/loss of form in the New Year. We need our squad and after what happened at Charlton perhaps we need a bit more rotation. A lot of other League One teams don't have that luxury! KRO
Thank you very much for your comment Chris which is greatly appreciated. You make a good point in the amount of games we will play this season and the luxury we have in comparison to other teams. We have two top strikers to call on and in some cases in may be a case of rest and rotate rather try to shoehorn them both into every game. KRO!
What a great problem to have 😂 Every manager in the league would love to have it! It’s a long season and we will need them both. The only way is up and by the time we back to the championship this will all be sorted. Easily the best podcast out there you are the Stanno and May of the social media - well done KRO👏
Thank you very much for your comment Nigel which is greatly appreciated. We are really pleased that you enjoy our podcasts.
It is a good problem to have and a very different problem from what we have been used to in the past. If Chris Davies can find a way of getting them both firing then we will score a lot of goals this season. KRO!
May has to be our out-and-out striker. Stanno in a free role out wide and drifting inside.
Thanks for commenting mate we really appreciate it, KRO! :)
I agree
easily best blues podcast with no disrespect to others of course, just proper detailed analysis. cheers kro
Thanks mate, greatly appreciated. We are happy you enjoy the podcast, KRO! :)
Stansfield would work on the left cutting in like he has done for Fulham. For me I’d go with against Lincoln is Stansfield on the left, Scott Wright on the right, Thor as the number 10 then Alfie May as the number 9.
Thank you for your comment which is greatly appreciated. That sounds like a good option. That would work for me! KRO!
I agree, I've said the same. I would definitely do this 💯
Great podcast guys keep it up always enjoy watching this podcast
Thanks Luke, really appreciate the kind words mate :)
Enjoyed the episode agreed with a lot you both said about may and Stanfield KRO
Thank you Derek, really appreciate the comment and kind words, KRO! :)
Great discussion as always 👏
Getting the best out of Alfie and Jay is the key to pulling away and securing the title at a canter.
Although I sadly can't see it happening, I have to echo your vision Gary of a 3-5-2 with both Alfie and Jay up top.
They would tear up this division and what a delight that would be for the fans.
We can dream...
Keep up the great content guys. KRO FEA 💙
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Yes, 3-5-2 would accommodate both players but I can’t see Chris Davies changing formation given what he has done since he came to the club. KRO!
Do you think Chris Davies watches your videos? I wouldn't be surprised if some blues players watch it from time to time.
Great analysis.
I highly doubt it 😂
Would love to know if we are on any of the players radar but I do highly doubt that as well. Thanks for the comments and kind words, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
It is a tricky one. I think the only way they can play together is with May up top and Stanno as the 10, but CD has said he wants Jay up top. There are at least two better options at number 10 than Alfie. My instinct would be to have May as an understudy to Jay, perhaps coming on as sub in the 70th minute and resting Jay from time to time. Whether Alfie would be happy with that is another thing. Two up top probably isn't going to happen. Nice channel guys, thanks for the entertainment.
Really interesting points Paul. Thank you for sharing and for the kind words, we are glad you enjoy our channel and content, KRO! :)
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Thanks very much Paul, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
Its better for the team for only one of them to play in the starting XI. There is lots of games so rotation is the way to go IMO. But May is 10 years older and unproven in the Championship so Stansfield will start the majority of games.
Thanks Steve, greatly appreciated and you raise and interesting point, KRO! :)
Thor has to be number 10, he's brilliant.
Thank you for your comment Ashley which is greatly appreciated. Completely agree, which is a dilemma in terms of where does he play Alfie? KRO!
Great video. I would love to see, Stansfied left, Thor 10, May 9 and I would play Laird or Wright, on the right. This would be my preferred set-up, Id play Sampsted RB.
Thank you very much for your comment Peter which is greatly appreciated. That’s what Chris Davies played against Wrexham up front and it worked really well. Wright is playing really well and he is really forcing Chris Davies’s hand to pick him in the starting line up! KRO!
Great content as always guys, it's a tough one, isn't it?? I'd probably stick with Alfie May up front and leave Stansfield behind, it's a tough one though. It's a bit confusing,if you drop Stansfield back from the 9, who are you putting as the 10 Stanno or Willumsen, or and who do you switch out on the wing?? It's a good problem to have and I'm sure CD will find the right blend.
Thank you for your comment which is greatly appreciated. It is a tough one. My preference would be to have Alfie as the no.9 with Jay out wide but Chris Davies prefers Jay as the No.9. It’s a nice problem to have and I’m sure Chris Davies will get the most out of both players. KRO!
Hi both. It was a really in depth analysis. Probably every angle covered. MHO, is that they cannot play in the same 11. However, they CAN both play in the same game. May is brought on along with the excellent Wright at 50 minutes, + a fresh left winger.
I'll be happy when the Imps game is over. A draw would be acceptable. Thank you for the show.
Thanks for commenting and the interesting insight mate, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
Hi both , willumsen must play , he opens games up and is very strong , I see may as a poacher ,he just turns up ,he,s a natural, Stansfield has to work hard to create , i think Davies has got to coach them into playing a formation , it will happen ,be nice to score first aswell
Thank you for your comment Tony which is greatly appreciated. Willumsson at no. 10 for me as well. It does create a problem with where to play Alfie if Chris Davies stick with Jay at No.9. KRO!
I don't agree that Stansfield has to work hard to create. He has scored different types of goals. He has a lot more in his locker with regards to different types of goals from what we've seen from May and Stansfield in a Blues shirt.
Stansfield is one for the more audacious but his goals against Wrexham prove that he has a strikers instinct too.
I really hope that Chris Davies can find a way of both players playing more often than not in the same team.
KRO 💙
I still believe we're strong enough to play a 4-3-1-2. Leonard in the 3 with Paik and Tomoki, Thor in the 10 role. This leaves Jay and Alfie as the 2 strikers. To put our top strikers on the pitch together should be a no brainer. Just the same as finding a spot for Leonard. Nice problem to have, rotate Scott Wright and the others in depending upon opponent and score on the day. To have Stansfield and May in duel forward roles will have opponents horrified. Thor and the other midfielders can shoot outside also. KRO
A few people have suggested 4-3-2-1. Interesting comment mate and good food for thought. Thanks for commenting, we really appreciate it, KRO! :)
YES!👍 Alfie May No:9 & Jay Stansfield No:10 Thor Willumsson to stay off RW & the in-behind role to accommodate a proper winger such as Scott Wright, he was historically an advancing CD and Thor has freedom of the park & pitch whenever he plays anyway! 🏴KRO!
Thank you for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Scott Wright has really played himself into contention. He makes a real impact when he comes on and perhaps deserves a starting place? KRO!
May is our best number 9 , chris davis has to be ruthless ,to keep the balance of the team ..kro
Thanks David, really appreciate the comment. May is just that out and out goalscorer isn't he. Difficult one to balance, KRO! :)
May holds the ball up better and Jay can play magically of him
Thanks for commenting, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
I don't see that we need to have a definitive role for either of them? I think it's really early days to be drawing any firm conclusions yet and would like to allow them more time to develop. I'd keep the formation as it is, but allow May and Stansfield to maybe interchange or swap positions, depending on the in-game situation. Anyway, great episode as always and as someone else has said in this thread it's a very nice 'problem' to have!
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It is a good problem to have and hopefully we will see both players firing very soon! KRO!
There comes a time when you have enough depth and quality in the squad that it's possible to change formation. With the attacking players we have it's got to be 4-3-3 with Stansfield on the left and May in the centre.
Thanks for the insight and suggestion mate, greatly appreciated. I do wonder if it's ever crossed CD mind to change formation. KRO! :)
@BCFCRoyalBlue CD must know that's its a balance between consistency & discipline and creativity & risk. He is better taking the risks and increasing creativity at this point of the season than the end when we're going to need a good run in to make automatic promotion.
Jay to start games Alfie to finish . Scot Wright to come and play on the right Willumson in the hole that’s my opinion .
Seems to be a popular opinion that Stansfield starts and May comes off the bench. I would rather this than May forced into the 10 and not have it work, KRO! :)
Well.... that clears that up 🤣🤣
KRO 💙
😆 haha! In some ways, it's actually a great problem to have. When was the last time we had such quality and depth in positions that we were talking about the ways to get the most out of our players...
Thanks Richard, KRO! :)
@BCFCRoyalBlue I thought I'd go with a comical angle as a cover-up to I have no idea what to do 🤣🤣
You're absolutely right. It's definitely a lovely problem to have. So many comments on here make a good argument as to what is the best thing to do to how you solve a problem like Stansfield and May (I can think of worse problems 🤣🤣).
I particularly enjoyed your Burke and Hogan chat. What we'd give to have them both back 🤣🤣
All joking aside. May is at his best when playing number 9. Stansfield, I think could play 9, 10 or wide left or right he's that good, and he would produce. Just look at where he played for Fulham against us and the problems he caused and the goal he scored.
Willumsson is best in the number 10 role, so if we're playing all 3, that's how we get them all in.
Luckily, it's for Chris Davies to solve this wonderful problem.
There's always the concept of squad rotation. I think if you spend the money we have on Stansfield then he's going to start more often than not by some distance.
KRO 💙
IMO May needs to play up top Jay needs to play out wide I would play him on the right side and then move Willum back to the AMC/10. No Queston about it Stansfield is very effective has an Inside forward cutting in that's in his own words his best and fevered poison. He played there for Fullum and played there in the cup game V us gave us a hard time and scored. I can see this happening once Laird is back because Laird will push up filling the space that Stansfield leaves when he cuts inside at the moment neither TGH nor Sampsted can do that effectively Because they both just want to cross the ball and not hold it up Laird will hold it up and what for forward movement allowing for cover at the back to stop counter attacks. Ther is no time to get that cover if the RWB is just crossing from the byline it would leave a gaping hole. And for that reason, Willum is being played on the right but that creates this problem with where you play Stansfield. So, let's see what happens when Laird is fit.
KRO SOTV FEA
Really good point mate, thank you for sharing this. I forgot how much Laird changes things. As you say, Stanno played there in the cup 4 days before we signed him and he scored from there 😆
KRO! :)
There's too many games to expect the same front line to play all of them, especially when CD expects them to chase everything. These means using one as an understudy/supersub or change and adapt the formation depending on the opposition. 4-3-1-2 with Willumson sitting in behind the front pair might work against some teams, but this takes out your wingers. I would rather play the wide men to start, moving to the two up front if we end up chasing a result. KRO
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. As you point out it might be more productive to rest and rotate rather than shoehorn both into the starting line up. Either was it is nice to have the problem of having many good players! KRO!
Hi guys. I think it’s the opportunity cost of playing both. They play off the work of others and if they’re both playing then that’s one less creator. So that’s my theory. In practice it’s the opportunity to play Willumsson and Wright that is the question. And I’d prefer them both to play presently. Willumsson is wasted away from the centre. I watched his first half for Iceland the other night. He was completely ineffectual despite working his socks off. He needs to be central to enable him to play to his strengths. And Wright merits a run at inside right which relies on the no2 bombing on. Which ours do! Great podcast giving fans the chance to have some fun in these discussion 😀
Completely agree about Willumson, he is far superior at #10 than out wide. Also, agree that it's only a matter of time until Wright gets his chance. Thanks for commenting and the interesting points, we really appreciate it, KRO! :)
How very dare you!! Scott hogan was of a superior quality. He was head and shoulders above any other striker we have had in the past. Now, admittedly, I am blind but in this day and age, you must not disregard my point!
I think the answer is jay on the right and may 9. They way we attack jay would not need to play winger as TGH or laird push on so would be like 2 9's up front.
May loves playing for us so I doubt he ain't happy at all. It will work, in Davies we trust.
KRO Lads and keep up the good work.
Haha! That first part 😆😆
Throw Ollie Burke into the mix and you have yourself a solid striker partnership. Interesting point and suggestion that I know a few have spoken about with Jay on the right. As you say, we trust CD to get the right mix and balance, KRO mate :)
@@BCFCRoyalBlue thought you'd like that. It will sort itself out. Great problems to have! We're a proper club now.
I genuinely believe may gives you more goals as the no.9 over stansfield, it’s a hard one because he’s not gona bench stanno due to the price we paid for him but I rate both of them especially at this level and I hope Davies can make it work
It really is a tricky one mate. It's great that we finally have these problems and I know Davies will make this all come together and get it working, KRO! :)
Stanno on the left like he was for Fulham, Alfie down the middle , Simples
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. KRO!
You guys wont admit it but and did not ask the question. Is it the best 11 with May and Stansfield on the pitch together? No it isn't and you are trying to force it to work. Can it work yes in league 1 but not the best 11 where for me best 11 up front is Thor 10, May or Stansfield in 9, Scott Wright on right and hanson or anderson on left. I think Davies will be forced to have May as a bench player for Stansfield but it may cause a problem in the dressing room.
Thanks for commenting, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
Spot on
It’s not about satisfying individual egos it’s about fielding the strongest team
They'll work it out francis and latchford did
Great point that mate. Thanks for commenting, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
Alfie on the bench, Williamson No10 with Wright behind Jay. Alfie can come on to replace Jay at 60-70 mins if things need changing up
Thanks for the insight and suggestion mate, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
Changing the subject but did any one see Wagner on the news last night,saying the investment in the new ground may well depend on improved transport links,and we all know how broke the council is.Just a tad worrying
Thanks Paul, appreciate the comment mate :)
I saw the comments but they didn't overly worry me to be honest. I do get why people interpreted it in that way but for me this is just about putting pressure on the government and making sure we can get that infrastructure in place as he will be securing jobs and investing £3 billion etc. As we know governments can be useless so I think he is just hitting his message home. Could be completely wrong btw but this is how I took it, KRO! :)
In my humble opinion WW in the ten may in the 9 and jay out wide, if not then I don’t see the problem in rotating the two in the number 9 role, rest one one week rest the other the next, or something a long them lines
Thanks for commenting mate, greatly appreciated, KRO! :)
Have a feeling that when Luke Harris gets fit again May might find himself coming off the bench a lot
Thanks Charley and I completely forgot about Luke Harris, the depth we have this year is just ridiculous, KRO! 😆: )
I feel sorry for Alfie, he did nothing wrong to lose that 9 position, stansfield should have been made to wait and played him as a 10 or a winger until May went through a dry spell. Mays game has suffered because of it.
Interesting points mate and thank you for sharing. We really appreciate it, KRO! :)
Don't know if the Heatmap master can separate the screens for Alfie May before/after Jay's arrival ?
My opinion is that their joint effectiveness is less than the sum of the parts but that a change in formation to 352 is unlikely unless we are forced to do so
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. I agree, I can’t see Chris Davies changing formation so he will need to try to maximise both within the current system. KRO!
I agree that Willumsen should be 10. Stansfield can play both 8 and 9. As I see it, May can only play 9 (forget about him as a creative midfielder). So it's got to be: Stansfield 8, May up top, WW as 10. It's a problem...but what a luxury problem! Keep Right On...
Thanks, Phil, interesting points. Totally agree that it's great to have squad depth where we can have this conversation and problem, KRO! 😆
Great chat but Stansfield number 9 he is a finisher all day every day.
May is now a rotation player sadly but that’s the way it goes.
We have such a strong team and so many games to play. KRO
Fair points Donna 😊
Thank you for commenting and engaging with the channel, we really appreciated it, KRO!
just switch to a 442 ,play em both up front 😂
i need to stop commenting before the end of the podcast,i noticed you covered this point right after my posting lol
Thank you for your comment Ant which is greatly appreciated. Yes, I suggested 3-5-2 although I doubt Chris Davies will change system! KRO!
Stanno as 10, Alfie at 9
Thanks for commenting we really appreciate it and many fans have commented this as well, KRO! :)
What lovely dilemmas to have though
Absolutely Carl! Not had these problems for many years now 🤣
KRO! :)
why do we have to play May ???
May is a great goalscorer at this level. He was the top scorer for 2 seasons in a row and showed us what he can do by scoring 5 already this season. We're just trying to gauge what the most effective way to utilise them both is, KRO! :)
Probably because he’s our top goal scorer so far. And the fact he has been league 1 top goal scorer for the three last seasons.
Don't rate Dykes yet. Give him time to settle in. If he is not contributing more by Christmas - get rid. Stansfield no. 10.
Thank you for your comment Frank which is greatly appreciated. Early days for Dykes but he will be down the pecking order with Stansfield and May in the team. Willumsson has to be no.10 for me. KRO!
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Thank you for your comment David which is greatly appreciated. KRO!
Can you lay off super scotty hogan 😂 he's found he's level now in league two
Thank you very much for your comment which is greatly appreciated. Of course you are right Scotty was our top scorer for a number of seasons. Good luck to him at MK Dons! KRO!
@@BCFCRoyalBlue shame he didn't put much effort it when the going got tough
It's alfie for me . I'll throw something out there that a lot of fans wont like, but i dont think we needed jay , we over payed and i feel he has disrupted the flow of the team KRO.
Thank you for your comment Paul which is greatly appreciated. Alfie has been less effective since Jay arrived but I hope Chris Davies can find a way of getting both players firing! KRO!
That was my argument r8ght from the very start, worry about the championship if and when we get there, as good as Jay is, and he is an excellent young player. But we could have got 2 or 3 really good players for his reputed transfer fee. And no whichever way you juggle it around they can't effectively play in the same side without one of thems game suffering.