Who’s up front?

[TorbayBee]

So Thiago is out for 3 games, what should be our alternative line up?
Dango did a job there for Muff very successfully, Callum does not have pace but great experience and a great finisher, Kev is great in tha air but it’s gonna be new to him.
Personally I would start with Dango and introduce Callum later. That way we keep Kev on the wing where he is best suited.

 

[LostBee]

Kev up top for me, like Watkins I think in the long run he will be a number 9.

 

[Untouchable]

Front 3 of Anthony, Dango and Kev.

I don’t think it will be anything other than this.

 

[JCMcBee]

Kev up top for me, like Watkins I think in the long run he will be a number 9.

.... You're deffo not alone with this.... could be the making of him.

 

[Leedsbee]

Callum Wilson obvs.

 

[alexcavell]

Personally I would start with Dango and introduce Callum later. That way we keep Kev on the wing where he is best suited.

Agreed, I've been fairly impressed with Ouattara when he's played upfront on his own, but not Schade (who struggles to hold the ball up).

I'd be happy for us to give Wilson a go - and obviously we didn't bring him to club with the intention of never playing him - but my concern is he won't last more than 60-70 minutes, so we'd need someone to bring off the bench, which we won't have if Ouattara and Schade are starting on the wings.

I expect we will look closely at the opposition though before deciding on our most suitable starting number 9 for each of the next three games.

 

[aslan]

I wouldn't be overly surprised to see us try two up top so we still have options off the bench.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

Kev up top for me, like Watkins I think in the long run he will be a number 9.

Will he keep his composure against Everton's giant centre backs, he was close to losing it at Brighton.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

I wouldn't be overly surprised to see us try two up top so we still have options off the bench.

Didn;t work against Sunderland.

 

[jlove]

We have, as forwards, Wilson, Schade, Ouattara and Anthony. So three to start and one to come off the bench... plus Carvalho may be fit by then.

 

[LongLostBee]

Agreed, I've been fairly impressed with Ouattara when he's played upfront on his own, but not Schade (who struggles to hold the ball up).

I'd be happy for us to give Wilson a go - and obviously we didn't bring him to club with the intention of never playing him - but my concern is he won't last more than 60-70 minutes, so we'd need someone to bring off the bench, which we won't have if Ouattara and Schade are starting on the wings.

I expect we will look closely at the opposition though before deciding on our most suitable starting number 9 for each of the next three games.

But you would have Schade (and Ouattara) on the field so you could bring on Antony for Wilson if he tires and move one of them up top.

 

[andyrew]

I'd love to think that Kev is the next Ollie, but I just don't think that he has sufficient bulk or strength required of someone looking to lead the line.

 

[aslan]

Didn;t work against Sunderland.

No, but it did work last year when dango was at AFCON

 

[B2B]

I thought he was on Second?

 

[davewfilms]

Would love to see Kev given a chance as a number 9.
Similar when we gave Watkins a chance at number 9 never looked back from that.
And supported by potter and Antony out wide and dams behind him in number 10 role.
Please

 

[Beelated]

Kevin is the first choice to take the central position in the forward line while Mr T is unavailable.

It could be the making of him if he puts in x3 solid performances against Everton, Man United and Arsenal.

Kevin up against the Everton back four who will not be shy in coming forward to do everything they can to disrupt him, especially when they have one of the best components of the ‘Dark Arts’ in Tarkowski, will mean that he will need to maintain his composure, compete and be a constant threat throughout.

And once he’s done that, he needs to repeat it against Maguire and company, closely followed by Gabriel, Konsa and friends.

Will he be able to do that? We will find out, in due course.

What we can do, however, is to play with a very fluid forward line who are constantly changing position, perhaps more often than normal, to keep the opposition from getting settled and play a more possession-based game to reduce the high ball competition.

If our appeal is successful then it might be that Kevin will only need to be used in that capacity for just the Everton game then we go back to Plan A against Man United and Arsenal. Fingers crossed.

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

Kevin is the first choice to take the central position in the forward line while Mr T is unavailable.

It could be the making of him if he puts in x3 solid performances against Everton, Man United and Arsenal.

Kevin up against the Everton back four who will not be shy in coming forward to do everything they can to disrupt him, especially when they have one of the best components of the ‘Dark Arts’ in Tarkowski, will mean that he will need to maintain his composure, compete and be a constant threat throughout.

And once he’s done that, he needs to repeat it against Maguire and company, closely followed by Gabriel, Konsa and friends.

Will he be able to do that? We will find out, in due course.

What we can do, however, is to play with a very fluid forward line who are constantly changing position, perhaps more often than normal, to keep the opposition from getting settled and play a more possession-based game to reduce the high ball competition.

If our appeal is successful then it might be that Kevin will only need to be used in that capacity for just the Everton game then we go back to Plan A against Man United and Arsenal. Fingers crossed.

I think maintaining his composure (with provocation) is difficult for him especially after he will be bounced around by Tarky and Co

 

[Gazza Bee]

Well hopefully this will not be required.....however should we fail in our appeal I think it might differ depending on the opponent. I'd probably play Wilson v Arsenal but Kev against Everton and Man United to exploit a lack of proper pace

 

[WARFIELD BEE]

Have we decided to appeal, very unusual for us

 

[Gazza Bee]

Have we decided to appeal, very unusual for us

Yes an appeal has/will be lodged

Brentford news: Igor Thiago to serve three-match ban after Bees appeal against red card rejected

Brentford's appeal is rejected after Igor Thiago was shown a red card during Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Brighton.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Banana]

Josh Dasilva, obviously. Either that or Igor.

 

[Kingston Bee]

Have we decided to appeal, very unusual for us

Yes i think the last time was when Norgaard got sent off at Everton. I was so sure that card would be rescinded and it was, i am not so confident with Thiago's, but have faith in the management team to be successful again, we have a resonable chance i think.

 

[Wouldbee]

The good news is we have options.

 

[lanzabee]

Will he keep his composure against Everton's giant centre backs, he was close to losing it at Brighton.

One would hope the players have been getting intense anger management therapy given recent events

 

[davewfilms]

Kevin is the first choice to take the central position in the forward line while Mr T is unavailable.

It could be the making of him if he puts in x3 solid performances against Everton, Man United and Arsenal.

Kevin up against the Everton back four who will not be shy in coming forward to do everything they can to disrupt him, especially when they have one of the best components of the ‘Dark Arts’ in Tarkowski, will mean that he will need to maintain his composure, compete and be a constant threat throughout.

And once he’s done that, he needs to repeat it against Maguire and company, closely followed by Gabriel, Konsa and friends.

Will he be able to do that? We will find out, in due course.

What we can do, however, is to play with a very fluid forward line who are constantly changing position, perhaps more often than normal, to keep the opposition from getting settled and play a more possession-based game to reduce the high ball competition.

If our appeal is successful then it might be that Kevin will only need to be used in that capacity for just the Everton game then we go back to Plan A against Man United and Arsenal. Fingers crossed.

Ball over the top from Daams for Kev to run onto and smash in the top corner will beat old jug ears

 

[shepperton bee]

Surely this situation is the reason we signed Callum Wilson ? We may have to play differently but he’s a wily old head who can give the Everton back four a different challenge to Thiago .
We will need to adapt our style a bit but that’s no bad thing a bit more possession and intricate play wouldn’t go amiss , if he can only play 65/70 swap Dango into the middle and bring on Anthony.
I just havnt seen anything in Schades previous attempts (often against lower league opposition)to suggest he’s going to suddenly become the next Ollie Watkins.

 

[Banana]

Josh Dasilva, obviously. Either that or Igor.

It's Josh

 

[Jezybee]

In the context of international call ups, only Ouattara of the forwards is on international duty this break. This gives an opportunity for Schade, Wilson and Athony to work together in training ahead of the Everton game. Wouldn’t be surprised to see these 3 start.

In the midfield positions Sangaré, Jensen, Damsgaard and Yarmoliuk all away but Lewis-Potter and Janelt around to work on some connections and fluidity with front 3.