This is the team I am predicting Eddie Howe will name for Saturday’s match against Watford. It has four changes from the 1-0 defeat against Cambridge in the FA Cup.
New boy Chris Wood comes straight into the team to lead the line. He is accompanied by Allan Saint-Maximin and Ryan Fraser, who keep their places, in a front three. Jacob Murphy makes way for Wood despite playing well last weekend.
Joelinton continues in his new midfield role. He is again accompanied by Jonjo Shelvey. Joe Willock returns to the starting eleven after an underwhelming cameo against Cambridge. Sean Longstaff misses out after an ineffective performance last Saturday.
Kieran Trippier gets his second start after making his debut. Hopefully, he can get deliveries into the box that Wood can get on the end of. He was excellent down the right on Saturday.
Jamaal Lascelles returns to the starting eleven. The captain missed out in the FA Cup. Fabian Schar retains his place though Howe has limited options at center-back. The duo are probably his favored pairing until any new signings come in.
Paul Dummett makes his season debut at left-back. He made the bench last weekend. The 30-year-old won’t provide what Matt Ritchie does going forward but is a massive upgrade defensively. Dummy will hope to impress with Jamal Lewis getting close to returning.
I have Martin Dubravka in goal. Though I am not convinced he is available. The only goalkeeper featured in the recent training images is Mark Gillespie. If Martin is fit, he’ll get the start with Karl Darlow apparently still out.
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31 comments so far
Darnik
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Comment #1First
Bambams
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Comment #2Recovery starts tomorrow chaps, 3 points!
Darnik
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:01 PM
Comment #3Ohhh yet again he nails it
(running man dance)
lesh
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:02 PM
Comment #4Carltoon, Bettys
What in earth are you talking about suggesting I’m against free speech? I, like others reacted to racist comments some months ago – is that what you’re referring to?
Or perhaps you’re associating me with TDS’s thoughts on posting links? As far as I’m concerned, folk are free to post what they like and that includes links. They’re mostly pap but nevertheless of interest.
For clarity of understanding, what I have wondered, is how anyone has nowt better to do with his time than seek out and post links virtually all day, every day. But that’s up to him to do as he sees fit.
As it is bettysbollocks prerogative to do whatever and spout whatever tripe he wishes. Bettys, I’m sure you’ll continue to raise your glass to whatever suits you.
And Carltoon, as it’s not like you to jump to conclusions, I can only assume you’ve taken Bettysbollocks’ mischief as gospel – he’s clearly had a few drinks!
Darnik
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #5Can you please post it again I’m a tad tiddly lol cheers in advance Micky
Regan
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #6TTb&WA..
Jesus mate…you could stretch a caftan..
😳
WLtoon
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:03 PM
Comment #7Has anyone got this marque signing sorted in their head yet.
I`m going for Ousmene Dembele.
Long shot ?
WLtoon
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #8Hope Dummett does get a start, il`e feel far for comfortable with him in defence .
Ace50
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #9If Dummett isn’t quite fit, you could go 3-5-2 (or 1-1)
Krafth Lascelles Schar
Trippier Fraser
Shelvey
Longstaff Joelinton
Maxi
Wood
Romford mag
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #10Darnik
https://www.nufcblog.com/my-account/edit-profile/
lesh
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #11Carltoon
I hope you enjoy the match and hope you have a good day and get home safely.
WLtoon
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:05 PM
Comment #12Where you been Bambams, you ok fella?
Darnik
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:08 PM
Comment #13Cheers Rom sporting my new retro shirt bought by my manure supporting step son
Ace50
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:10 PM
Comment #14Actually, could play Ritchie as left wing back
Darnik
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:11 PM
Comment #15Ace
At wing back yes as full back hmmm
Regan
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:12 PM
Comment #16Bit of class there darnik lad..
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:12 PM
Comment #17Bambams,
It will hopefully be the toons rise from the ashes and out the bottom 3 come 1700hrs tomorrow. I’m very confident it will be the case. Then more signings next week.
The blogs recovery is kicking in also seeing good posters such as yourself back on 😉
TTB@W ARMY
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:12 PM
Comment #18Yeah I was putting on my speedos at the time and was waiting for an appropriate moment.
I have lost a couple of lbs since then.
Regan you want some.
🙂
TTB@W ARMY
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:13 PM
Comment #19FtC and Darnik aka the Mitchell brothers.
Lol.
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:14 PM
Comment #20Ace50
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:04 PM
Comment #9
Like that team. I don’t think Dummet will come straight in so soon after a long lay off. He needs a few sub appearances to ease him back otherwise he could get injured again. But that team you’ve posted looks decent.
beermonkey
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:15 PM
Comment #21Bam bams
We were only taking about you last night
And here you are
WLtoon
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Comment #22Ritchie is one of Howe`s favourites, i think he will start
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Comment #23TTB
aye the follicly challenged brothers. 😀
Regan
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Comment #24TTB&W army..
Do I want some……
Hell no mate…foot that lark..
😳
Darnik
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:19 PM
Comment #25Ttb&w
Don’t foot with the baldys lol
Apparently we’re more virile… God I hope not grandchild no 4 arrived Wednesday I can’t afford anymore kids lol
NY Mag
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:22 PM
Comment #26TTB,
That avatar, oh dear…..
What’s that characters name from Austin Powers again 😀
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Comment #27TTB
Just realised who your Avatar is. It’s Bad Manners “lip up fatty fatty, lip up fatty fatty reggae” lol
That’s just took me back to the west end boys club 😉
Fenham to Chalfont
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:24 PM
Comment #28Think NY nailed that one haha
Dr. Ed Harrison
Jan 14, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Comment #29At least on paper, this looks a strong side – wonder if Dummett is fit enough to play tomorrow?
We must win this game!
Toonarmy of Frogs
Jan 14, 2022 at 10:25 PM
Comment #30Decent team that Neil.
Don’t want Ritchie anywhere near the starting 11. He’s too reckless. Attracts cards like a magnet. And has been mostly naff.
Having said that I’m really looking forward to this game.
Moonraker15
Jan 15, 2022 at 8:50 AM
Comment #31TTB
You need ironing mate!
Lol nice one!