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Post by kelw on Apr 7, 2019 23:34:04 GMT
Vokes for Afobe and same team then if all fit. Williams did well when he came on so if he plays v his old club instead of Shawcross if struggling am not too concerned.
Shame Choupo Moting not available after his defensive qualities we saw this weekend
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Apr 7, 2019 23:36:52 GMT
Rightly so? He’s been instrumental in our success in the past 2 games. Why would you want to change something that is working? Instrumental is pushing it a little. No coincidence we put in one of our best performances of the season and won our first away game in 7 months in the two games he started. Also no coincidence that Allen’s and Etebo’s performances have significantly improved.
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Apr 7, 2019 23:40:10 GMT
I'm not getting why people seem to want Clucas. He's not a defender so BMI would do better at FB, especially v the Swans who use rapid wingers. As a left mid he's limited too, as many of the Swans side know pretty well. I guess they know Ashley well, but he's a solid CB, and experienced enough not to be a weak link. Agreed. Clucas’ performances have been largely pretty dour (and he’s been a bit of a prick) since singing for us.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Apr 7, 2019 23:59:10 GMT
Continuity is important when your playing well so it’s a shame we’ll likely lose a couple. Only position needs improving is the front 3. I’d go
Butland
Edwards Batth Indi Clucas
Allen Etebo Adam
Bojan
Vokes Afobe
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Post by mrcoke on Apr 8, 2019 7:17:06 GMT
Instrumental is pushing it a little. No coincidence we put in one of our best performances of the season and won our first away game in 7 months in the two games he started. Also no coincidence that Allen’s and Etebo’s performances have significantly improved. It is not just the last 2 games though is it? We have been winning in 4 of the games he was substituted, drew the ShWed game when he played 90 mins and drew when he came on and scored against Rotherham. He was picked for the Hull away match which we lost was but was our best player for 61 minutes (another penalty miss (Vokes)). Managers don't pick him because he is useless at defending. Rowett stopped using him because we were shipping too many goals, ignoring that the rest of the team were also playing poorly, but he wouldn't drop his own signings. Jones has come in and naturally started to use those players who had been playing regularly, before turning to Bojan. I think we are useless at creating chances and playing positively without him in the side. He needs to play every game now to the end of the season to get back to his best form. He could be outstanding at Championship level as Etebo is starting to prove to be. I'm not saying Bojan is the best we can do, I'm saying he is the best we have got at what he does and should be given an equal chance to the likes of McClean and Ince.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2019 7:53:26 GMT
Butland Edwards Williams/BMI Batth BMI/Clucas Ince Etebo Allen McClean/Clucas Vokes Bojan
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Post by lordb on Apr 8, 2019 10:13:09 GMT
No coincidence we put in one of our best performances of the season and won our first away game in 7 months in the two games he started. Also no coincidence that Allen’s and Etebo’s performances have significantly improved. It is not just the last 2 games though is it? We have been winning in 4 of the games he was substituted, drew the ShWed game when he played 90 mins and drew when he came on and scored against Rotherham. He was picked for the Hull away match which we lost was but was our best player for 61 minutes (another penalty miss (Vokes)). Managers don't pick him because he is useless at defending. Rowett stopped using him because we were shipping too many goals, ignoring that the rest of the team were also playing poorly, but he wouldn't drop his own signings. Jones has come in and naturally started to use those players who had been playing regularly, before turning to Bojan. I think we are useless at creating chances and playing positively without him in the side. He needs to play every game now to the end of the season to get back to his best form. He could be outstanding at Championship level as Etebo is starting to prove to be. I'm not saying Bojan is the best we can do, I'm saying he is the best we have got at what he does and should be given an equal chance to the likes of McClean and Ince. Agree however I also agree with Benji in that wouldn't start him in this game save him for Rotherham at home in Saturday. I think there could/should be several personnelchanges for the Swansea game, possibly a change of system too.
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Post by stokesupporter on Apr 8, 2019 13:02:48 GMT
A win at Swansea and we might be only 8 points behind Bristol City who occupies the last play-off spot, with 15 points still to play for. Yeah, I know... but that's still a fact though!
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Post by mermaidsal on Apr 8, 2019 13:20:22 GMT
I'm not getting why people seem to want Clucas. He's not a defender so BMI would do better at FB, especially v the Swans who use rapid wingers. As a left mid he's limited too, as many of the Swans side know pretty well. I guess they know Ashley well, but he's a solid CB, and experienced enough not to be a weak link. Agree with this - and I've actually stopped being afraid of games like this, ok we're capable of losing as well as winning but crumpling is hopefully not so likely...
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Post by JoeinOz on Apr 8, 2019 13:59:22 GMT
First double of the season coming?
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 8, 2019 14:00:22 GMT
Assuming Shawcross, Ince and Bojan will not recover from knocks in time:
Butland
Edwards Batth Martins Indi Clucas
Adam Etebo Allen
McClean Vokes Verlinden
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2019 14:10:10 GMT
Clucas to score the winner vs his old club
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Post by Veritas on Apr 8, 2019 14:35:59 GMT
Assuming Shawcross, Ince and Bojan will not recover from knocks in time: Butland Edwards Batth Martins Indi Clucas Adam Etebo Allen McClean Vokes Verlinden I expect Williams as a straight swap for Ryan and Clucas for Ince. I am not sure Bojan was injured and hope NJ goes with him and Vokes but have a feeling he will be on the bench with Verlind with Vokes and Afobe starting.
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Post by wearepremierleague on Apr 8, 2019 15:42:48 GMT
Butland Edwards Batth Indi Clucas Allen Etebo Ince Bojan Verlinden Vokes
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Post by jezzascfc on Apr 8, 2019 15:53:37 GMT
Clucas to score the winner vs his old club That would be very confusing for the poor lamb - I mean, which set of supporters would he "shush" afterwards?
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Apr 8, 2019 16:19:45 GMT
Clucas to score the winner vs his old club That would be very confusing for the poor lamb - I mean, which set of supporters would he "shush" afterwards? One middle finger to his lips the other middle finger held up in the air. All bases covered 🤣
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Post by gingerninja on Apr 8, 2019 16:27:26 GMT
This will be a really good test for us. I would very much liken our defence to that of Middlesboro, solid but susceptible to pace & movement. Swansea have both so we will have to get on top early and get them back tracking. Will be a good guide to how adaptable we are at dealing with all types of play.
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Post by boskampsflaps on Apr 8, 2019 18:30:56 GMT
Instrumental is pushing it a little. No coincidence we put in one of our best performances of the season and won our first away game in 7 months in the two games he started. Also no coincidence that Allen’s and Etebo’s performances have significantly improved. I'd put it down as much to team shape/set up than I would to how well Bojans playing.
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Post by scfcno1fan on Apr 8, 2019 19:00:03 GMT
Not sure how much trouble we’ll cause them attacking wise.
Either way should be a close game.
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Apr 8, 2019 20:28:31 GMT
Agree and rightly so I’d go Butland Edwards. Williams baht Indi Diouf Etebo Allen clucas Adam / afoebe Volkes Rightly so? He’s been instrumental in our success in the past 2 games. Why would you want to change something that is working? Think he will be better suited to opening up Rotherham and he’ll struggle with a three game week
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Post by JoeinOz on Apr 8, 2019 23:18:30 GMT
Rightly so? He’s been instrumental in our success in the past 2 games. Why would you want to change something that is working? Think he will be better suited to opening up Rotherham and he’ll struggle with a three game week If that's the case I'd play him at swansea and rest him on Satdee.
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Post by misii30 on Apr 9, 2019 12:46:56 GMT
No coincidence we put in one of our best performances of the season and won our first away game in 7 months in the two games he started. Also no coincidence that Allen’s and Etebo’s performances have significantly improved. I'd put it down as much to team shape/set up than I would to how well Bojans playing. Team shape is a huge reason for the improvement. 4-2-3-1 suits our players really well but we shouldn't underestimate how important Bojan is for that formation. 4-2-3-1 and Bojan seem to get the best out of each other. Another reason is that Jones has managed to do the unthinkable and make Joe Allen able to play in a 2-man midfield without going awol every few minutes. He and Etebo complement each other really well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 13:13:40 GMT
I'd go with .............Jack............ Edwards..Batth...Indi..Clucas ........Etebo.....Allen...... ..............Adam........... ..Bojan......Vokes..Verlinden I've lost patience with McClean his effort is decent but his crossing is truly dreadful. Give young Verlinden a go now that we're safe. We're not mathematically safe just yet, although we could achieve that if we win tonight and other teams lose. All the same, I quite like your choices, but as Bojan is not a right winger, and on the basis how relatively speaking well he's done in the 10 spot plus the manner in which his presence has inspired Etebo to come out of his shell, I would rearrange things a little and then ponder which role Verlinden should play. I'd return Adam to play where he did before his injury, knowing full well that he doesn't really have a defensive mind. So that means a lot of running will be required of Allen, but hey that's just exactly what he was born for, and Etebo. As for Verlinden, I'd be very happy to see him in the team again, but he's not exactly a striker. However if he is to be a part of our diamond collection, he must be able to adapt, so why not try tonight in a freer role, not quite alongside Bojan nor Vokes but a free role, not an orthodox winger. Wide positions will be taken by Clucas and Edwards anyway. They too will be running a lot. By all means, position Thibo wide when we start an attack, but be prepared to come inside and pick up second balls, hopefully knocked down by Vokes. If this is asking too much of him, Afobe can come on, as early as the start of the second half. Butland - Tom, Batth, Indi, Clucas - Adam - Etebo, Allen - Bojan - Thibo/Afobe - Vokes.
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Post by kelw on Apr 9, 2019 14:34:51 GMT
That would be very confusing for the poor lamb - I mean, which set of supporters would he "shush" afterwards? One middle finger to his lips the other middle finger held up in the air. All bases covered 🤣 To be fair he isn't the first to do that. Some of the abuse our own players get has obviously been noted by the players.
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Apr 9, 2019 15:01:28 GMT
I’m down here already, working from the Swansea office today (Marriott hotel bar) come on Stoke !
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Post by toppercorner on Apr 9, 2019 17:11:29 GMT
do we have any injuries / others missing in action?
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Apr 9, 2019 17:26:43 GMT
Got a feeling in my Widge there will be goals in this game tonight,4 or more.
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Post by neddy on Apr 9, 2019 17:37:25 GMT
Big game tonight to assess progress....they still have something to play for and we have injuries....how good are we......we shall see?
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Apr 9, 2019 17:37:36 GMT
Got a feeling in my Widge there will be goals in this game tonight,4 or more. All for Stoke.
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Post by scfcwebby on Apr 9, 2019 17:48:02 GMT
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