15 Sep 2025 12:44:03
Just a thought, but with so much concern over our lack of a decent striker, given the depth of talent on our bench, could we not play with a false nine and shuffle the pack to allow this?
15 Sep 2025 14:21:50
So who would you play as a false 9?
15 Sep 2025 15:05:02
They were both that bad against Villa, I would be up for this tbh.
Lets face it. Beto or Barry against Van Dijk and Konate will be childs play. They are apparently strikers who thrive off the physical battle but will be comfortable to handle.
Dibling played there for Saints last season a few times and Ndiaye did for Sheff U in a very physical league.
At least they would both make intelligent runs in behind. They have pace and ability on the ball. Slide Ndiaye in where Barry was the other day and he puts Mings on his arse and slots it home.
Would love to see Rohl come in the centre against Liverpool. Thought defensively and energy-wise he was a clear improvement on Tim when he came on.
15 Sep 2025 15:32:34
Beto bullied VVD and Konate last time out Bluenose.
15 Sep 2025 16:07:44
Davey won’t play Beto against Liverpool on Saturday surely to goodness.
15 Sep 2025 16:27:38
100% Beto starts if fit. Ok people slating him but against Liverpool last game out he was immense.
ATM he is the best we have, I as a supporter will actually support him, even the "freak" Haaland misses chances galore including 2 very good chances yesterday.
15 Sep 2025 17:07:00
Didn’t Beto score in the derby last season?
15 Sep 2025 17:26:28
Exactly JB and played key part in Tarks equaliser.
As well as being a handful at Anfield, Saturdays game will carry a lot of emotions especially with memories of Jota getting the winner.
{Ed025's Note - i think we have been playing with a false 9 all season, you cant get a more false 9 than Beto and Barry imo.. :)
15 Sep 2025 17:37:18
Far as I can remember he had 1 of his better games against them lot, he works hard and many fans want hard working players, yeah he’s not great but he’s best we got, give the guy a break.
15 Sep 2025 17:46:21
Your dead right there Ed mate, reading that Davey may play Dibling as a false no 9 on Sat.
15 Sep 2025 18:46:24
Beto is cra9 but 100% he starts if fit. Baz is a million miles away and one for future. Why oh why didn't we get Vardy? False 9 talk is so everton, just as the world reverts back to up and at em football, our lot want Spain 2008 got to chuckle.
15 Sep 2025 20:28:17
Remind me where is Vardy playing now?
15 Sep 2025 21:12:20
Beto bullied van duck in the last derby.
15 Sep 2025 22:27:08
I reckon he’ll play Beto but he has to make subs earlier if it’s not working.
16 Sep 2025 04:52:35
I'd play Dibling as a false 9. He has the ability to do the role easily.
We spent good money on Barry and it seems a very odd signing considering our desperation for a striker. I definitely would've signed Vardy instead.
It's a massive test against the squatters but I reckon our attack will leave them dizzy.
UTFT IMWT NSNO.