Re point 3 I would drop Naismith/Vrancic/Sti epermann and

would play Tettey and Reed as a two behind an attacking midfield trio of Wes, Maddison and Murphy with Oliveira (if fit) as the lone striker.

I like Reed and he looks a tidy player but he's quite small and not as athletic as Tettey. I therefore feel we look a bit exposed having him as the only defensive midfielder. Plus Tetts is ok in the air which should help defensively as well.

Just my opinion though.

Posted By: Jim on August 23rd 2017 at 09:33:41

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Foo observations from the highlights (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 23, 09:02:26
- Also think Tettey start alongside Reed, good solid player. (n/m) (NCFC) - BINMEN8R, Aug 23, 10:48:53
  - It's a difficult one... (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Aug 23, 11:13:38
    - Away from home we need to be more solid so I'd play them both (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 23, 11:58:59
- They missed one or two shocking defense lapses but overall... (NCFC) - John in Texas, Aug 23, 10:12:39
  - Naismith is a puzzle. His main drawback is his pace - never seen an attacking player so (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Aug 23, 10:36:07
    - Robert Snograss (n/m) (NCFC) - Brom, Aug 23, 11:14:45
- 4. How did Marley do as the Lone Fwd? From my feed he looked competent in the role (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Aug 23, 09:28:05
  - Clearly not a striker (n/m) (NCFC) - Steve in Holland, Aug 23, 18:25:51
  - Some positional shiteness, I thought. (NCFC) - APB, Aug 23, 09:30:39
    - I'm warming to him, based solely on the fact he is mediocre but tries hard. (n/m) (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Aug 23, 09:41:33
      - Bit harsh to judge someone as mediocre so soon... (NCFC) - loz, Aug 23, 09:42:36
        
        He didn't play for us last season, mate (n/m) (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Aug 23, 09:44:34
        
        Exactly he played for a side that created... (NCFC) - loz, Aug 23, 09:45:45
        
        I'm not interested in Barnsley 2016-17 season review, mate (n/m) (NCFC) - MIKEWALKER, Aug 23, 10:37:03
        
        VMT (n/m) (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Aug 23, 11:56:56
        
        (Ahem, fewer chances - OM are you around?) (n/m) (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 23, 10:00:51
        
        I can not believe they're moaning! ^^^ Tremendous effort loz (n/m) (NCFC) - Tombs, Aug 23, 11:12:52
    - Seems a useful squad player to me, useful to have as cover for all the front 4 positions (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 23, 09:35:06
      - Good to stretch a game when we need pace... (NCFC) - loz, Aug 23, 09:38:33
- Tettey played ok and certainly better in midfield than Naismith (NCFC) - ruudyforcity, Aug 23, 09:20:01
  - We all thought Naismith was poor. (NCFC) - APB, Aug 23, 09:33:54
    - He really was a panic buy who's gone on, to well prove - just that. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 23, 11:04:58
      - I think 90% plus of us offofonhere wanted him - Now 90% plus of us don't! (n/m) (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Aug 23, 11:08:06
        
        Yup, agree with that too!! :) (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Aug 23, 11:17:51
- Ok, I was there. (NCFC) - APB, Aug 23, 09:17:51
  - Re point 3 I would drop Naismith/Vrancic/Stiepermann and (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 23, 09:33:41
    - We only need two DMs because our back 4 is fragile, and if we play 2 DMs we sacrifice too (NCFC) - Higher Wrather, Aug 23, 09:58:34
      - Stiepermann in for Husband if you ask me. (NCFC) - APB, Aug 23, 10:20:05
    - Well, Naismith. Yeah, he's not on it at the moment based on the last couple of games. (NCFC) - APB, Aug 23, 09:42:18
      - They might but i wouldn't play either ahead of Wes, Maddison or Murphy and (NCFC) - Jim, Aug 23, 09:46:23
        
        How can Vrancic get used to the pace and physicality of English football (NCFC) - Bravo win or die, Aug 23, 10:05:42
        
        Vrancic should play at the expense of at least one of those ... (NCFC) - loz, Aug 23, 10:09:36
    - Be Interesting what happens after the window ... (NCFC) - loz, Aug 23, 09:40:25
- Just hope we start to see a more settled 11... (NCFC) - loz, Aug 23, 09:08:41

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