Steven Naismith

[Furey1878]

And one of them is a winger, another one might be a winger, might not be, and the other to be fair is Barkley.

Yep, it's basically what we've seen throughout Martinez's entire time at the club... he likes to rotate the 3 players behind the striker.

Also yes Barkley is nailed onto start atm but with good reason, he's utterly boss.

 

[bluemangroup]

Arguably no one we have does though mate lol

I just think he is better used as a impact sub, that's his role at the team and sounds harsh but hatrick or not shouldn't change it

Play two wingers from the start and see the difference.

Or Kone and Lennon could work.

 

[bluestevon]

Play two wingers from the start and see the difference.

Or Kone and Lennon could work.

I'd just like to see us try something different against teams we can pretty much nail on as sitting back against us before the games even started, West Brom under Pullis will do I'm certain, no idea on Swansea as haven't seen them play this season, either way though two wingers I'd love to see us at least try it out like, only example so far was second half in the cup game though

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

With the limited skillsets we have on offer up front I would think Bobby needs to keep shuffling the pack in an attempt to offer something unexpected to the opposition. This means we will see (Over the course of the season) various CM's playing wider and even Lukaku on the wing at some point. It seems like madness and it probably is, but we don't have a boss lock picker or someone totally unpredictable.

 

[bluestevon]

With the limited skillsets we have on offer up front I would think Bobby needs to keep shuffling the pack in an attempt to offer something unexpected to the opposition. This means we will see (Over the course of the season) various CM's playing wider and even Lukaku on the wing at some point. It seems like madness and it probably is, but we don't have a boss lock picker or someone totally unpredictable.

Think Deulofeu is the definition of unpredictable mate

 

[bluemangroup]

I'd just like to see us try something different against teams we can pretty much nail on as sitting back against us before the games even started, West Brom under Pullis will do I'm certain, no idea on Swansea as haven't seen them play this season, either way though two wingers I'd love to see us at least try it out like, only example so far was second half in the cup game though

Brom seems a good game to play Kone Lennon to me. They're a more physical team and we need Kone to hold up the ball and build from. Think Swansea will allow us a bit more space so two wingers pinning fullbacks back seems a better fit.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Think Deulofeu is the definition of unpredictable mate

Unpredictable within a framework of predictability - he is a tricky winger with loads of skill but EPL defenders come up against tricky wingers every week. All I am saying is Bobby will rotate his attacking options to keep the oppo guessing. no doubt the players are not limited by talent or skills but they are all one-trick pony's to some extent

 

[bluestevon]

Unpredictable within a framework of predictability - he is a tricky winger with loads of skill but EPL defenders come up against tricky wingers every week. All I am saying is Bobby will rotate his attacking options to keep the oppo guessing. no doubt the players are not limited by talent or skills but they are all one-trick pony's to some extent

Categorising Deulofeu and I'm assuming Barkley also as one trick ponies mate, wouldn't leave very much scope amongst players who could be described as more than a one trick pony though would it?

 

[jackyboy]

Nailed on to start on Saturday I think

 

[MikeH72]

Credit where it's due like, but I'm fully expecting him to start the next few games and be considerably less effective

 

[MikeH72]

It's not just about yesterday, Niasmith was one of if not our best and most consistent player last season.

This is nonsense to be perfectly honest

 

[blue4eva77]

Really hope he doesn't start against Swansea. The performance against Chelsea was a once in a lifetime effort. Its his 15 minutes of fame. Martinez should have the marbles to understand that the level he shown against Chelsea will never be repeated.

Naismith. ABA

 

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[Deleted member 28206]

Really hope he doesn't start against Swansea. The performance against Chelsea was a once in a lifetime effort. Its his 15 minutes of fame. Martinez should have the marbles to understand that the level he shown against Chelsea will never be repeated.

Naismith. ABA

Unreal, the lad has just banged a hatrick v last seasons title winners and now warrants being benched?

 

[carolinablue232]

Unreal, the lad has just banged a hatrick v last seasons title winners and now warrants being benched?

Curious isn't it. I'd start him in the same position out left with Lennon on the right. Swans away won't be easy, and they both carry a a level of effort that isn't really matched by the other options. Bit harsh on Kone since he's done pretty well, but I think we change things up at the weekend.