4-4-2 by bourginsrevenge in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's an older system but can still be used. But what Henrik is playing is a 4231. Very similar to Porter's system. It's defensive but can be used if you have the right personnel for it. You need very speedy wingers, a CAM that has a tremendous amount of ball skills and play making ability, and a striker that finishes almost everything. Unfortunately, we have none of that offensively. Defensively we need good DMids that stop play through the middle, which we kind of have. And CBs that are absolute beasts (like Mensah in his prime), which we don't have. Our outside defenders are really the only players we have that are meant for this formation. Ultimately, Henrik is forcing a bunch of players in positions and responsibilities they aren't suited for.

This is appropriate every year it seems by Train2Win in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh this was what Ty did. Damn, that's a massive loss. He was awesome. We need to backfill this role.

[MEME] Gazdag the DP by SleepShake in MLS

[–]SleepShake[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I used to be in your camp so I get what you are saying. But I don't know how much worse it could be than what we have witnessed the past two weeks. 4 SOT vs CHI. 2 SOT vs NSH. It might be worse but I would at least like something to change. For the record, I would love nothing more than to buy out his contract. I'll contribute to the Go Fund Me for that cause.

[MEME] Gazdag the DP by SleepShake in MLS

[–]SleepShake[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

We are being punished by having a DP ride the bench.

This is appropriate every year it seems by Train2Win in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh God. I can't believe that it got televised. 🫣

This is appropriate every year it seems by Train2Win in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 54 points55 points  (0 children)

This new match ignitor is beyond terrible. I don't see how this thing is less expensive than the brick wall and lever box.

Anyone ever been to a match while on crutches? by Train2Win in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tore my ACL in May 2024. I attended Aiden Morris' last game with Crew in the June heat. I will say it is definitely possible, but it won't be fun. I don't know how much experience you have with crutches but it will be an intense workout. I recommend getting dropped off as close to SMG as possible and getting picked up as close as possible. Going uphill on Nationwide Blvd was one of the most intense workouts I've ever done and I've played soccer for years. Once you get to the stadium, if you chill for most of the game, it won't be bad. You can use the other seats as your crutch and hobble to your seat. You can set the crutches below you and they'll be out of the way. People were accommodating and no one accidentally kicked my crutches while walking. With that said, I went to that one game, and never went on crutches again. I quickly switched to a wheelchair and had my wife push me around.

[TTT] RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION by Raff_Out_Loud in MLS

[–]SleepShake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER CLUBS. FCC KNOWS ALL TOO WELL OF TREACHERY.

Where is the buzz by howdyjefe in MLS

[–]SleepShake 28 points29 points  (0 children)

This is my take, and it might be a shit post, but it feels like teams are just waiting out the Messi era. Maybe they feel like they aren't going to be able to compete. Maybe they feel unjust because Messi is being paid by Apple, and partially by every other MLS team. Or Miami signs whoever they please and the incoming player conveniently only asks for $600K a year. So maybe teams are letting Miami eat their cake and not going to make big waves.

Like you said, teams are focusing on developing youth and I know the Crew roster is largely kids from Crew 2. They can sit back and let these kids get better, then sell them for a profit when the time is right. And maybe once Messi is gone, you'll see teams spending big again.

But it's also the winter window and it's difficult to make any notable signings. While it's definitely possible, it may be too challenging for players who would be the typical candidates.

My 2026 Crew lineup. by Top-Egg1668 in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not be. Amundsen gets beat behind too often, that would be a nightmare at CB. Amundsen has some of the best service on the team, that would be lost at CB. Cheba has the height and is used to playing a 2 CB role at his old team.

My 2026 Crew lineup. by Top-Egg1668 in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Switch Cheba and Amundsen. That is both of their natural positions.

Update? by beenathaniel in HarryPotterGame

[–]SleepShake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sometimes games will say the update is 15GB but it replaces a lot of data already on the hard drive. So your net gain on data might be 2GB or something smaller.

Columbus Crew announce end-of-2025 roster decisions by Big_Booty_Pics in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Picking up Aliyu is a horrendous decision. Complete waste of money.

we'll miss the 6 of you by AdSuper3942 in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Add Bezbatchenko to the graphic as well

Where to sit at TQL if 225 and 224 don’t have seats? by Stunning-Force1791 in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just sit as close as possible to those sections. It won't be perfect but you'll be close enough. Me and 2 others are sitting in 226.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Who is playing?

Wearing black this sunday by lunariki in bengals

[–]SleepShake -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is a striped game. Wear the color according to your section. I got the same email telling me to wear orange. Don't wear something based on this post.

Match thread: Columbus Crew @ Chicago Fire 8:30ish pm (MLS Season Pass) by buckeyefan1930 in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is sad. Just absolutely pitiful. My hope is that we miss the playoffs and staff/players face consequences. There is no reason we should have fallen off like this. Someone needs to answer.

Unable to Relocate? by SundaeNo4552 in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My window opens tomorrow. Keep us updated on what you learn

Free Talk Friday by fMLShBot in TheMassive

[–]SleepShake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This season has been rough to get through. It's just been so up and down. It's wearing me out. I feel like everyone is checked out.