Nottingham Forest - Millwall

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

To be played on September 25th 2021.

At the world famous City Ground.

Lick off is at 3pm.

[ozzyten10]

We really have had the agricultural matches front loaded at home haven’t we? Cardiff played rugby, Middlesbrough we were warnocked and now Millwall with our nemesis Matt Smith.
Looking at their squad though they do have some quality- hard, tough game!

[Strawberry Avenger]

If Forest are ever going to get out of this league, they have to deal with the agricultural matches.

These sides play to their strengths (muck and nettles) and have some good players.

Millwall. Another 'tough' game. Expect no mercy from Matt Smith and Jed Wallace two players are exactly the kind Forest could do with to toughen up their side.

It's where, recruitment, for me, has us 'short' of a couple of robust players in CM and up front. That's something for the new manager (coach) to think about.

SA.

[Portchester Tricky]

Talking of robust midfielders, Ojeda looks like a unit. If he was recruited to meet the criteria laid down by statistics, he may be just what we need to combat the agricultural teams.
Shame that Samba Sow was a biscuit. Nobody liked playing against him. Can't think of the solution to a " unit " up front, until the January window.
Unfortunately the Academy is not producing players with that physicality or presence.

[Strawberry Avenger]

Talking of robust midfielders, Ojeda looks like a unit. If he was recruited to meet the criteria laid down by statistics, he may be just what we need to combat the agricultural teams.
Shame that Samba Sow was a biscuit. Nobody liked playing against him. Can't think of the solution to a " unit " up front, until the January window.
Unfortunately the Academy is not producing players with that physicality or presence.

You're spot on, Portchester.

We've yet to see what Oj' brings.  But alot of SA player can be very robust.  That's alright by me.  Yates might have some competition for his place.

Samba.  When fit.  Devastating destroyer.  Like the Death Star approaching 'that planet.'  His weak link was fitness.  You can't have a player only available for half a year each year.  Pity, a 'fit' Sow alongside Yates for the 1st four games?  And we don't lose those games in my view.

Aye.  Up front.  That's going to be a January thing in all likelihood.

Interesting about the Academy.  Noted.  Perhaps some of the other Academy watchers can chime in.  I wonder if 'data' recruitment includes the physicality stats you associated with Cardiff (Land of the Giants) and Millwalls?

But we did produce Worrall and Brereton.  Relatively big lads.  But as a general rule we seem to have quite wiry individuals with the emphasis on character and talent.

SA.

[McDurban]

Talking of robust midfielders, Ojeda looks like a unit. If he was recruited to meet the criteria laid down by statistics, he may be just what we need to combat the agricultural teams.
Shame that Samba Sow was a biscuit. Nobody liked playing against him. Can't think of the solution to a " unit " up front, until the January window.
Unfortunately the Academy is not producing players with that physicality or presence.

I'm hoping he will be available, at least on the bench.
Nice introduction to English football v Millwall.
I'm not sure what the quarantine requirements are over there.

[Mcforest]

Millwall currently sit 17th in the championship with only one win so far this season. As a team they play a 3-4-2-1 formation that prefers to attack from the right hand side of the pitch and will attempt crosses often. So far this season Millwall has been presenting a consistent first eleven but a few players are suffering a few slight injuries already due to the aggressive tactics they employ.

Playing a high line press has allowed Millwall to win the ball back in dangerous areas of the pitch this season and this has also combined into a high chance creation for the Lions. Most of the chances created are long to medium range from central positions. Despite this high chance creation ratio Millwall have found scoring difficult netting only 8 times so far this season.

Millwall have shown they are a resilient team that is strong coming back from losing positions to take a spoil of the points, however do struggle and sit back against teams when taking the lead first.

Millwall’s top scorer and best rated player so far this season is defender Murray Wallace who has scored 2 goals due to Millwall’s Very Strong ability in aerial duels and Attacking set pieces.

Millwall has found if difficult with teams who play with pace this season as it keeps their wing backs pegged back in a 5 across defence situation. When this happens they are no longer able to dominate the midfield or carry out the high press.

[Strawberry Avenger]

Millwall currently sit 17th in the championship with only one win so far this season. As a team they play a 3-4-2-1 formation that prefers to attack from the right hand side of the pitch and will attempt crosses often. So far this season Millwall has been presenting a consistent first eleven but a few players are suffering a few slight injuries already due to the aggressive tactics they employ.

Playing a high line press has allowed Millwall to win the ball back in dangerous areas of the pitch this season and this has also combined into a high chance creation for the Lions. Most of the chances created are long to medium range from central positions. Despite this high chance creation ratio Millwall have found scoring difficult netting only 8 times so far this season.

Millwall have shown they are a resilient team that is strong coming back from losing positions to take a spoil of the points, however do struggle and sit back against teams when taking the lead first.

Millwall’s top scorer and best rated player so far this season is defender Murray Wallace who has scored 2 goals due to Millwall’s Very Strong ability in aerial duels and Attacking set pieces.

Millwall has found if difficult with teams who play with pace this season as it keeps their wing backs pegged back in a 5 across defence situation. When this happens they are no longer able to dominate the midfield or carry out the high press.

Interesting.  Wonder if Cooper will go 3-4-2-1/3-4-3 to keep them pegged back.

Having 3 CHs will suit Forest v Millwall?  Extra bit of 'beast' in defence.  (Added to our defence, hopefully our wingbacks can stop their source of crosses and hit them hard with pace on the counter?).  And 3 in attack much more for Millwall to think about.

Perhaps a similar approach to the one we had vs Huddersfield? With the new aggressive higher press?

Be nice if we can dominate the ball as per Cooper's intention.

SA.

[Username]

To be played on September 25th 2021.

At the world famous City Ground.

Lick off is at 3pm.

I do enjoy a good lick off  :D

[Strawberry Avenger]

To be played on September 25th 2021.

At the world famous City Ground.

Lick off is at 3pm.

:s

SA. :huh:

Maybe Steve's football will be so good it will take yer eye out. Forest fans have alot of pent up verve and style football demand.

[Dog and Bear]

To be played on September 25th 2021.

At the world famous City Ground.

Lick off is at 3pm.

I do enjoy a good lick off  :D

At least it is a L and not a D :D

[Strawberry Avenger]

To be played on September 25th 2021.

At the world famous City Ground.

Lick off is at 3pm.

I do enjoy a good lick off  :D

At least it is a L and not a D :D

...hmm.  Yeah..   :shy: .

I'll never be able to think of 'kick off' in quite the same way again.

SA.