Team V Swansea as it stands...

4-2-3-1

Dave
Raf
Jones
Evans
Shaw
Carrick
Ander
Mata
Waz
Janoozay
Rvp.

Originally Posted by rogieop

4-2-3-1

Dave
Raf
Jones
Evans
Shaw
Carrick
Ander
Mata
Waz
Janoozay
Rvp.

This.

Still hope we can find a place for Kaggers though.

4-3-3

De Gea

Rafael---Jones---Evans---Shaw

Carrick
Herrera----------Mata

Rooney---Van Persie---J@&%!aj

3-4-3

De Gea

Smalling---Jones---Evans

Rafael---Carrick---Herrera---Shaw

Mata

Rooney------Van Persie

I see these formations and the thing that strikes me most is that for me, as it stands at the end of last season Smalling is a far more accomplished centre half than Jones. I think both will benefit hugely from better coaching but Smalling was good in the centre at times last year.

I honestly think that having a World Class coaching staff will make our squad look much much better even without the new faces. I reckon we'll walk the league.

Originally Posted by ChairmanMao

I see these formations and the thing that strikes me most is that for me, as it stands at the end of last season Smalling is a far more accomplished centre half than Jones. I think both will benefit hugely from better coaching but Smalling was good in the centre at times last year.

I honestly think that having a World Class coaching staff will make our squad look much much better even without the new faces. I reckon we'll walk the league.

Smalling was £#%&!ing woeful last season. He had an appalling season all in all.

hmmm....not comfortable with Smalling either. Jones marginally better but would prefer Evans and a new CH.

anyone who doesn't rate smalling is a £#%&!wit. he's the best defender at the club (and for england, as if it matters). he needs stability and to be played in position.... which is not right back.

Jones and Smalling both need a run in central defence tbf but Smalling needs to stop nodding off and leaving his post and Jones, well, he is a bit mental and needs to do less charging around and concentrate on his positioning a bit more. Possibly a bit harsh to be too critical of either given the way they've been used so far but still feel it's a bit risky to put both in together though.

I'd be very surprised if a centre back doesn't come in. Losing Vidic and Rio is a major blow and there's not a £#%&!ing chance van Gaal will put his faith in a Jones / Evans / Smalling defence.

Be more interesting to see what he does with the position behind the front line because for me, Mata, Kagawa, Rooney, Welbeck and Januzaj are too many players considering we've no European football.

Originally Posted by Denis Irwell

Jones and Smalling both need a run in central defence tbf but Smalling needs to stop nodding off and leaving his post and Jones, well, he is a bit mental and needs to do less charging around and concentrate on his positioning a bit more. Possibly a bit harsh to be too critical of either given the way they've been used so far but still feel it's a bit risky to put both in together though.

oh, right... smalling shouldn't leave his post, but you prefer evans. mr £#%&!ing out of position dopey £#%&!wit evans? not to mention reckless tackles and being bullied by anyone with a tan.

smalling's positional sense is fine.

Originally Posted by kid napper

Provided we don't sign another player :

De Gea
Smalling Evans
Rafael Jones Shaw
Herrera Mata
Januzaj Rooney
RVP

DDG

Rafael
Hummels
Jones
Shaw

Hererra
Vidal

Sanchez
Mata
Janujaz

RVP

Based on us signing hummels vidal and sanchez obvs

Originally Posted by Ginners

DDG

Rafael
Hummels
Jones
Shaw

Hererra
Vidal

Sanchez
Mata
Janujaz

RVP

Based on us signing hummels vidal and sanchez obvs

stick to losing money on the nags pal.

Originally Posted by believe

stick to losing money on the nags pal.

Dat team tho

Originally Posted by Ginners

Dat team tho

no rooney = no good. Rooney will be the best player in Europe this season.

Originally Posted by believe

no rooney = no good. Rooney will be the best player in Europe this season.

stick to being a big eared fad dieting bag of utter shite pal

Originally Posted by Ginners

stick to being a big eared fad dieting bag of utter shite pal

De Gea

Rafael---Jones---Evans---Shaw

Carrick

Herrera----------Cleverley


Mata---Van Persie---Januzaj

De Gea
Rafael - Jones - Smalling - Evra
Herrera - Carrick
Mata - Rooney - Januzaj
RvP-