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There has been some talk here about what formation we will line up in under Bilic. While interesting to see, I think the style of football we will play is of more interest and, dare I say it, of more importance.
With so many different teams playing, and some of our games not even televised or on extremely crappy streams, it's not been easy to predict how our first 11 will play. But a couple of the warm-up games did give a hint of what we might see in the PL.
The first half at home to Astra (before Collins's sending off, and Enner's injury ruined the game), and the game at Norwich, where a large number of 'first 11' players were on the pitch at the same time, gave us some idea.
It seems clear that the keepers and back 4 have been asked to try to find mid-fielders with shorter passing, rather than by-passing them too often. It seems the whole side have been asked to improve their movement, and to try to play at a higher tempo. A few players (Ginge for one) have yet to have these ideas sink in, and it will probably take a few games to play this way consistently, and especially play this way successfully!
I hope all this is not wishful thinking on my part, because these are all things I have been screaming out to see for a long while now. The game today against Arsenal will be a very difficult game in which to instigate these changes. COYI!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking at our opening fixtures the first 3 away game are Arse,Poo & Citeh....and our first 4 home games are bankable with two newly promoted sides in the mix.
So how many points should we be aiming for come the onset of autumn (Oct.), I'd think 12 at the minimum, but after that the book is open as to how we progress. Ideally the magic 40 mark will be reached over the Xmas break giving us a nice clear chance at some domestic silverware. So all I want for Xmas is 40 points and a decent day out at Wembley for my birthday in the New Year.

Disappointing but now we have to concentrate on the premier league. The players we have bought will make a difference but we still need a bit of quality to come in plus move out a couple. What do people think are the plus and minuses of our team at the moment. For me Nolan looks out of touch with the game now and should go and I'm not impressed with Jarvis or Miaga who just doesn't look interested. The wages we would save by moving those 3 out would free up money and should give us enough to bring in one or two decent improvements but who would take them. Thoughts please gentleman.