Team v Palace (home)

[Brentford fan tv yt]

For this game we should revert back to 4-3-3 but these are the 2 lineups depending if we go 5-3-2 or 4-3-3
Raya
Roerslev Ajer Pinnock Mee Henry
Dasilva Norgaard Jensen
Toney Mbeumo

Raya
Roerslev Pinnock Mee Henry
Dasilva Norgaard Jensen
Wissa Toney Mbeumo

If Toney is injured Wissa and Mbeumo forward 2 or Schade comes in and Wissa moves to the middle in a 4-3-3. Would also like to see Hickey come on around the 60th minute to gain the sharpness he needs.

 

[James30]

As where at home I would revert back to 433 so I would go for.

Raya

Hickey Pinnock Mee Henry
Norgaard Jensen Dasilva
Mbeumo Toney Schade

 

[Bangor Bee]

4-3-3 should fit the bill for this type of game, but I do think we have some issues with it, i.e. Pinnock having to play on the right unless Ajer plays, Wissa not being best suited to playing wide left, and the Toney - Mbeumo partnership not functioning quite as well.

 

[James30]

4-3-3 should fit the bill for this type of game, but I do think we have some issues with it, i.e. Pinnock having to play on the right unless Ajer plays, Wissa not being best suited to playing wide left, and the Toney - Mbeumo partnership not functioning quite as well.

I think Pinnock has done really well on the right and in the middle of a 3 he clears everything and rarely missed a header, that’s why I would go for Schade as I just think wissas best position is down the middle

 

[Wooburn Bee]

For this game we should revert back to 4-3-3 but these are the 2 lineups depending if we go 5-3-2 or 4-3-3
Raya
Roerslev Ajer Pinnock Mee Henry
Dasilva Norgaard Jensen
Toney Mbeumo

Raya
Roerslev Pinnock Mee Henry
Dasilva Norgaard Jensen
Wissa Toney Mbeumo

If Toney is injured Wissa and Mbeumo forward 2 or Schade comes in and Wissa moves to the middle in a 4-3-3. Would also like to see Hickey come on around the 60th minute to gain the sharpness he needs.

Assuming no injuries suspect be one of those two teams and most likely the 4-4-4 formation. Wissa is starting to adapt to that left attack role although I agree Toney and Mbeumo partnership works best as a two up front (when closer together).

 

[badgerbee]

Assuming no injuries suspect be one of those two teams and most likely the 4-4-4 formation. Wissa is starting to adapt to that left attack role although I agree Toney and Mbeumo partnership works best as a two up front (when closer together).

If we get away with that, the Arsenal conspiracy theorists will go into meltdown!!! ?

 

[Wooburn Bee]

If we get away with that, the Arsenal conspiracy theorists will go into meltdown!!! ?

Good point! Ok the 4-3-3 formation!

 

[BFC1997]

It seems likely that we will revert to 4-3-3 being as we have a largely fit squad and are at home to a team that are likely not to be able to dominate the ball.

So unless there are any fresh injury concerns, I suspect it will just be the usual dilemma of:

- Hickey vs Ajer vs Roerslev for RB
- Janelt vs Dasilva for CM

I continue to see shouts for Schade instead of Wissa but I don’t think that’s very likely at all tbh.

Here is what I’d go with:



Extremely harsh on Roerslev, Janelt and Ajer but what a nice problem to have.

 

[Untouchable]

It seems likely that we will revert to 4-3-3 being as we have a largely fit squad and are at home to a team that are likely not to be able to dominate the ball.

So unless there are any fresh injury concerns, I suspect it will just be the usual dilemma of:

- Hickey vs Ajer vs Roerslev for RB
- Janelt vs Dasilva for CM

I continue to see shouts for Schade instead of Wissa but I don’t think that’s very likely at all tbh.

Here is what I’d go with:

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Extremely harsh on Roerslev, Janelt and Ajer but what a nice problem to have.

I’ll go with this too.

 

[Bee(h)Iver]

It seems likely that we will revert to 4-3-3 being as we have a largely fit squad and are at home to a team that are likely not to be able to dominate the ball.

So unless there are any fresh injury concerns, I suspect it will just be the usual dilemma of:

- Hickey vs Ajer vs Roerslev for RB
- Janelt vs Dasilva for CM

I continue to see shouts for Schade instead of Wissa but I don’t think that’s very likely at all tbh.

Here is what I’d go with:

View attachment 37850

Extremely harsh on Roerslev, Janelt and Ajer but what a nice problem to have.

This!

 

[sonofabee]

It seems likely that we will revert to 4-3-3 being as we have a largely fit squad and are at home to a team that are likely not to be able to dominate the ball.

So unless there are any fresh injury concerns, I suspect it will just be the usual dilemma of:

- Hickey vs Ajer vs Roerslev for RB
- Janelt vs Dasilva for CM

I continue to see shouts for Schade instead of Wissa but I don’t think that’s very likely at all tbh.

Here is what I’d go with:

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Extremely harsh on Roerslev, Janelt and Ajer but what a nice problem to have.

I’d be tempted to start with this team as well, question might be is Hickey match fit and ready for a real test against Zaha?

 

[TOXIC BEE]

I’d be tempted to start with this team as well, question might be is Hickey match fit and ready for a real test against Zaha?

Zaha is injured

 

[TOXIC BEE]

Same as Southampton:

Raya
Hickey Pinnock Mee Henry
Dasilva Norgaard Jensen
Mbeumo Toney Wissa

Would prefer Schade to Wissa on the left but don’t think there’s any chance of that happening.

 

[sonofabee]

Same as Southampton:

Raya
Hickey Pinnock Mee Henry
Dasilva Norgaard Jensen
Mbeumo Toney Wissa

Would prefer Schade to Wissa on the left but don’t think there’s any chance of that happening.

Schade has plenty of time, why rush him when we’re in such good form ?

 

[Wooburn Bee]

Schade has plenty of time, why rush him when we’re in such good form ?

And not sure can drop Roerslev after Saturday although I get the argument Hickey may be preferred option defensively at right back as opposed to right wing back.
Good news is we have options in several positions and players playing and competing for the shirt!

 

[upnorthbee]

It seems likely that we will revert to 4-3-3 being as we have a largely fit squad and are at home to a team that are likely not to be able to dominate the ball.

So unless there are any fresh injury concerns, I suspect it will just be the usual dilemma of:

- Hickey vs Ajer vs Roerslev for RB
- Janelt vs Dasilva for CM

I continue to see shouts for Schade instead of Wissa but I don’t think that’s very likely at all tbh.

Here is what I’d go with:

View attachment 37850

Extremely harsh on Roerslev, Janelt and Ajer but what a nice problem to have.

I'm 99.9% sure this will be the line up

 

[W5BeesFan]

I'm 99.9% sure this will be the line up

So 0.1% sure it won't be...some doubt there.

 

[upnorthbee]

So 0.1% sure it won't be...some doubt there.

Toney could be injured lol

 

[sonofabee]

And not sure can drop Roerslev after Saturday although I get the argument Hickey may be preferred option defensively at right back as opposed to right wing back.
Good news is we have options in several positions and players playing and competing for the shirt!

Agree, I posted similar elsewhere ?

 

[James30]

Zaha is injured

That’s good news he’s there best player

 

[Gazza Bee]

I suspect it will be very similar to the team v Saints, hopefully Zaha is still out for them.

Raya
Henry
Pinnock
Mee
Hickey
Norgaard
Dasilva
Jensen
Wissa/Schade
Mbuemo
Toney

I'd like to see Schade get some minutes from the start soon now that we will be in the division next season - Wissa for me performs best off the bench for 30 mins if he is wide left

 

[nathanbee]

It seems likely that we will revert to 4-3-3 being as we have a largely fit squad and are at home to a team that are likely not to be able to dominate the ball.

So unless there are any fresh injury concerns, I suspect it will just be the usual dilemma of:

- Hickey vs Ajer vs Roerslev for RB
- Janelt vs Dasilva for CM

I continue to see shouts for Schade instead of Wissa but I don’t think that’s very likely at all tbh.

Here is what I’d go with:

View attachment 37850

Extremely harsh on Roerslev, Janelt and Ajer but what a nice problem to have.

Surprised it’s taken 8 posts to get to the most obvious line up.

 

[Brentford77]

I’d bet good money on a 433 with Hickey replacing Roerslev. Hickey was out of gas after an hour vs. saints and was unlikely to stand the pace at the emirates. But this is another good opportunity to get minutes in his legs and as wonderful as Mads has been, let’s not kid ourselves that the club regard him as above Hickey

 

[nick logan]

I suspect it will be very similar to the team v Saints, hopefully Zaha is still out for them.

Raya
Henry
Pinnock
Mee
Hickey
Norgaard
Dasilva
Jensen
Wissa/Schade
Mbuemo
Toney

I'd like to see Schade get some minutes from the start soon now that we will be in the division next season - Wissa for me performs best off the bench for 30 mins if he is wide left

Zaha out til march apparently

 

[Wooburn Bee]

I’d bet good money on a 433 with Hickey replacing Roerslev. Hickey was out of gas after an hour vs. saints and was unlikely to stand the pace at the emirates. But this is another good opportunity to get minutes in his legs and as wonderful as Mads has been, let’s not kid ourselves that the club regard him as above Hickey

Possible for the moment Roerslev plays rwb and hickey rb so all depends on formation who plays. We do need to give Hickey minutes though to bring him up to full speed.

 

[wibs]

Dont know if its been mentioned but if we beat Palace and Fulham and Brighton draw with each other , we go up to 6th!

 

[KenCootesNephew]

Zaha is injured

Gutted !
This was going to be my first opportunity to abuse him in person.

 

[wibs]

Gutted !
This was going to be my first opportunity to abuse him in person.

fair play to him for agreeing to let you abuse him on Zoom in the past.

 

[Mr Cynical]

And not sure can drop Roerslev after Saturday although I get the argument Hickey may be preferred option defensively at right back as opposed to right wing back.
Good news is we have options in several positions and players playing and competing for the shirt!

I don't think he's necessarily the preferred 'defensive' option in a 4-3-3. I think it's more the attacking side that gets him the nod in that formation and his greater mobility.

 

[Les Beeavinu]

How odd that I will turn up thinking we're favourites to win for the 3rd home game in a row. Honestly never thought I'd be thinking like that.

 

[Brentford77]

How odd that I will turn up thinking we're favourites to win for the 3rd home game in a row. Honestly never thought I'd be thinking like that.

Same here. And I have an awful premonition it may be a case of pride goes before the fall. We all know our unbeaten run won’t last forever. And it shouldn’t end this Sat. But.
Watched the extended highlights of Brighton home which was a great reminder of how slim the margins are. DR kept us in it at times that evening! Anyway, enough doom and gloom. Let’s go get em Bees

 

[Les Beeavinu]

Same here. And I have an awful premonition it may be a case of pride goes before the fall. We all know our unbeaten run won’t last forever. And it shouldn’t end this Sat. But.
Watched the extended highlights of Brighton home which was a great reminder of how slim the margins are. DR kept us in it at times that evening! Anyway, enough doom and gloom. Let’s go get em Bees

Old school Brentford thinking like me. Not sure I'll ever shake it

 

[Brentford77]

Old school Brentford thinking like me. Not sure I'll ever shake it

Nope. As my wife says, ‘it’s being so miserable that keeps me going’! ?

 

[Untouchable]

Old school Brentford thinking like me. Not sure I'll ever shake it

Then add in that we are top of the 6 game form table, undefeated in this time, 11 goals scored and only 2 conceded.

Conversely Palace are second bottom of the 6 game form table. No wins and only 3 goals scored. Zaha is injured too.

What could possibly go wrong.

 

[PGH_Bee]

Palace are a mediocre team, but every team is strong in the Premier league. Even missing their biggest threat, have to come out with a killer mentality and plan to push for goals aggressively.
Raya
Hickey-Pinnock-Mee-Henry
Dasilva-Norgaard-Jensen
Mbeumo-Toney-Schade

Think that using both Schade and Mbeumo's pace for flick on and through balls will be key. I prefer Wissa coming on later than starting due to his playstyle, too.

 

[Wooburn Bee]

Palace are a mediocre team, but every team is strong in the Premier league. Even missing their biggest threat, have to come out with a killer mentality and plan to push for goals aggressively.
Raya
Hickey-Pinnock-Mee-Henry
Dasilva-Norgaard-Jensen
Mbeumo-Toney-Schade

Think that using both Schade and Mbeumo's pace for flick on and through balls will be key. I prefer Wissa coming on later than starting due to his playstyle, too.

All three games we have played Palace in Premier League have been close, fiercely fought affairs, and no reason to think this game will be any different. In fact iver the three games from my recollection Palace shaded them. Ok now without Zaha and Gallagher but still we need to be on our A game, and the crowd really need to get behind team from get go.

 

[Bumbling fool]

4-3-3 seems inevitable in a home game against a struggling team outside the big 6 while we're in flying form, and hickey is our best RB in a 4

From Edmund Bracks piece on the website it sounds like we have to worry more about their defence than their attack, so Josh gets the 2nd 8 slot.

I like the sound of playing schade on the left so he can get his first start and using wissa as an impact sub. But I think Schade would have to show a bit more promise of the bench before he could earn that start. Maybe today's the day he does that.

Every other spot is locked down by the usual suspects.

I'd like to see Pontus come on for mee if we're well ahead, I've missed the skip and I'd be curious to see if having pinnock LCB and Pontus RCB has any advantages re footedness etc

Klp damsgaard schade I always want to see get minutes

Not the right game for an Onyeka return tactically, but like Pontus a cameo when we're ahead would be nice. Imo Baptiste only gets a sniff if we're changing out the whole midfield cos they're knackered or injured or something.

I actually don't wanna see any b teamers on the bench this time, just cos we're having a hard enough time getting all our senior squad in.

 

[bexleybee]

Zaha out

 

[James30]

Zaha out

This is good news ?

 

[cliffbee]

It seems pretty obvious we'll switch to back 4 and Wissa will replace Ajer. I think choosing between Roerslev and Hickey is tough, and I didn't think I'd be saying that 6 months ago. IMO Roerslev is our second most improved player this season after Jensen.

 

[londondude]

Raya
Hickey Mee Pinnock Henry
Jensen Norgaard DaSilva
Mbeumo Toney Wissa

 

[Untouchable]

Zaha definitely out tomorrow.

 

[Untouchable]

 

[Mr Cynical]

?

 

[Mr Cynical]

Pretty much picks itself this one. Only question marks are Roerslev/Hickey and Wissa/Schade. I think as we'll want to be more positive in this one we'll opt for Hickey and Wissa will likely get the nod though I'd love to see Schade get a start and show what he can do as I don't think Wissa's entirely comfortable as a winger.

Raya. Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Norgaard, Jensen, DaSilva, Schade, Toney, Mbeumo

Subs: Cox, Ajer, Roerslev, Janelt, Damsgaard, Wissa, KLP, Yarmoliuk

 

[Bumbling fool]

Pretty much picks itself this one. Only question marks are Roerslev/Hickey and Wissa/Schade. I think as we'll want to be more positive in this one we'll opt for Hickey and Wissa will likely get the nod though I'd love to see Schade get a start and show what he can do as I don't think Wissa's entirely comfortable as a winger.

Raya. Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Norgaard, Jensen, DaSilva, Schade, Toney, Mbeumo

Subs: Cox, Ajer, Roerslev, Janelt, Damsgaard, Wissa, KLP, Yarmoliuk

I agree with Josh over vita but I wouldn't say that aspect of the team picks itself, there's nothing to split them quality wise for me it's only a question of whether we want to emphasise defence or offence.

What's your thinking with Yarmoliuk over Baptiste on the bench? I think we might want more reliable cover than damsgaard for the 2nd 8 role in case the games tight and Jensen gets knackered or knocked.

 

[Indian Bee]

I agree with Josh over vita but I wouldn't say that aspect of the team picks itself, there's nothing to split them quality wise for me it's only a question of whether we want to emphasise defence or offence.

What's your thinking with Yarmoliuk over Baptiste on the bench? I think we might want more reliable cover than damsgaard for the 2nd 8 role in case the games tight and Jensen gets knackered or knocked.

Josh was superb against Southampton and was unlucky to have missed out last weekend but understandable when playing the then league leaders away. I'll be surprised if we don't go back to a 433 and Josh not starting.

 

[Wooburn Bee]

Josh was superb against Southampton and was unlucky to have missed out last weekend but understandable when playing the then league leaders away. I'll be surprised if we don't go back to a 433 and Josh not starting.

I think that is most likely and just a case of Hickey or Roerslev at right back.

 

[JosephBFC]

Pretty much picks itself this one. Only question marks are Roerslev/Hickey and Wissa/Schade. I think as we'll want to be more positive in this one we'll opt for Hickey and Wissa will likely get the nod though I'd love to see Schade get a start and show what he can do as I don't think Wissa's entirely comfortable as a winger.

Raya. Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Norgaard, Jensen, DaSilva, Schade, Toney, Mbeumo

Subs: Cox, Ajer, Roerslev, Janelt, Damsgaard, Wissa, KLP, Yarmoliuk

Yarmoliuk isn’t going to be on the bench over Zanka, Baptiste, Ghoddos

 

[Indian Bee]

I think that is most likely and just a case of Hickey or Roerslev at right back.

yep and it's a good dilemma for TF to have.