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Post by jezzascfc on Oct 20, 2020 0:12:30 GMT
So does MON continue his rotation policy, especially with the potentially tougher task of Brentford coming to visit on Saturday, or does he keep faith with the majority of the team which won at Luton? I think we may start to see less rotation than before the international break, as a core of his preferred XI starts to form. Knocks, like those suffered by Campbell and Powell at the weekend, will also come into his thinking, as will the quality of the opposition and whether it is home or away. I do hope he carries on with the slightly more adventurous 343 formation, particularly at home, where we need to be on the front foot.
I can see something like:
Davies
Chester Batth Fox
Smith Thompson Clucas McClean
Brown Vokes Ince
I can see Ince coming back into his thinking now he is not going, and given another chance (particularly if Tye and Nick need time to heal). I do worry that Smith is being overplayed, but what is the alternative? Brown is not comfortable defending, and Bauer is persona non grata! Maybe Kieron Freeman, a free agent, can still sign?
We can then revert to the Luton team versus Brentford (although I'd pick Fox instead of Batth, so Collins can play on the right and Souttar in the middle).
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Post by kustokie on Oct 20, 2020 0:32:06 GMT
I can’t see him tinkering with the back three, bar injuries.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 2:01:21 GMT
So does MON continue his rotation policy, especially with the potentially tougher task of Brentford coming to visit on Saturday, or does he keep faith with the majority of the team which won at Luton? I think we may start to see less rotation than before the international break, as a core of his preferred XI starts to form. Knocks, like those suffered by Campbell and Powell at the weekend, will also come into his thinking, as will the quality of the opposition and whether it is home or away. I do hope he carries on with the slightly more adventurous 343 formation, particularly at home, where we need to be on the front foot. I can see something like: Davies Chester Batth Fox Smith Thompson Clucas McClean Brown Vokes Ince I can see Ince coming back into his thinking now he is not going, and given another chance (particularly if Tye and Nick need time to heal). I do worry that Smith is being overplayed, but what is the alternative? Brown is not comfortable defending, and Bauer is persona non grata! Maybe Kieron Freeman, a free agent, can still sign? We can then revert to the Luton team versus Brentford (although I'd pick Fox instead of Batth, so Collins can play on the right and Souttar in the middle). That'd be rather a lot of changes. This formation should suit Ince well really, Smith farther up could give him more space to go inside... Hard to imagine him ever getting 'it' back though. I imagine he will attempt to start close to the same team.
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Post by upthefud on Oct 20, 2020 2:26:34 GMT
Davies
Smith Chester Souttar Fox McClean
Mikel Clucas Thompson
Brown Fletcher
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Post by george2again on Oct 20, 2020 3:14:14 GMT
Davies Smith Chester Souttar Fox McClean Mikel Clucas Thompson Brown Fletcher Well iam seeing the names Chester and Fox popping up and not liking it. Young lads won’t tire.
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Post by george2again on Oct 20, 2020 3:17:14 GMT
Think MON needs a really positive approach to this one and attack from start. No caution needed go at them and see what we can do. More caution needed v Brentford.
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Post by Fred Merger on Oct 20, 2020 5:29:13 GMT
Davies
Batth Souttar Collins
Smith Mikel Clucas Thompson Tymon
Fletcher Brown / Campbell
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 5:40:49 GMT
If the injuries stay as is.
Davies
Collins Souttar Batth
Smith Mikel Clucas Tymon
TOB
Brown Vokes
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 5:50:54 GMT
Davies, Souttar, Collins &Tymon don't deserve to be dropped.
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Post by bgreen13 on Oct 20, 2020 5:50:55 GMT
Think the team v Luton was pretty much our best 11 but to give players a rest for the tougher game on Saturday.
Davies
Collins Baath Chester
Browne Thompson clucas Maclean
Campbell Vokes Powell
Should be enough for Barnsley
Gives Souttar, mikeland
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Post by lordb on Oct 20, 2020 7:23:37 GMT
Davies, Souttar, Collins &Tymon don't deserve to be dropped. We play again at the weekend Whoever comes out of the side should expect to be back in for that one 5,6 changes is probably too many But 2 or 3 is to be expected with 3 game weeks Can't see unchanged sides weekend to midweek games very often
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Post by unknown182 on Oct 20, 2020 7:25:53 GMT
We need to keep the same back line. The more they play together the better our defence will be. One of our downfalls in recent years is constantly tinkering and swapping players for no reason.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 7:29:44 GMT
So does MON continue his rotation policy, especially with the potentially tougher task of Brentford coming to visit on Saturday, or does he keep faith with the majority of the team which won at Luton? I think we may start to see less rotation than before the international break, as a core of his preferred XI starts to form. Knocks, like those suffered by Campbell and Powell at the weekend, will also come into his thinking, as will the quality of the opposition and whether it is home or away. I do hope he carries on with the slightly more adventurous 343 formation, particularly at home, where we need to be on the front foot. I can see something like: Davies Chester Batth Fox Smith Thompson Clucas McClean Brown Vokes Ince I can see Ince coming back into his thinking now he is not going, and given another chance (particularly if Tye and Nick need time to heal). I do worry that Smith is being overplayed, but what is the alternative? Brown is not comfortable defending, and Bauer is persona non grata! Maybe Kieron Freeman, a free agent, can still sign? We can then revert to the Luton team versus Brentford (although I'd pick Fox instead of Batth, so Collins can play on the right and Souttar in the middle). 7 changes from a team that has just got a good win away? That would be absolutely ludicrous, and I would seriously question the managers sanity if he did that unless injuries meant that he had to. Collins and Souttar will be riding the crest of a wave and on cloud 9 after keeping a clean sheet and getting the victor. If both are fit then both start. Campbell and fletcher started to link up well and produced the quality that put us on our way. Again, if both are fit you start them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 7:33:07 GMT
We need to come out tomorrow the way we come out the 2nd half at Luton. Wingbacks pushing on and us pressing the play
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Post by shrewspotter on Oct 20, 2020 7:38:41 GMT
Bearing in mind we have games coming thick and fast I think a few changes maybe happen
Can see TOB, Thompson, Brown and Chester ( maybe even Vokes) playing for Campbell, Clucas and Powell albeit the only change I’d really want to see is Thompson in for Clucas
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Post by robwahlmann on Oct 20, 2020 7:42:22 GMT
....................Davies................. .........Souttar....Batth.....Collins.......... Smith........Thompson....Clucas..........Tymon Campbell...........Fletcher..............Powell Subs: Gunn, Chester, Mikel, TOB, Brown, Vokes, Ince. I doubt Campbell and Powell will be ready after the knocks, but if they are ready I'd certainly play them both. Maybe I'd try Thopson instead of Mikel then to give him a needed rest too. Fox doesn't seem to be fit, but both Campbell and Poweel seem to be so I'll make some changes!
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Oct 20, 2020 7:44:34 GMT
I'm sure the players will press much more than they did in the first half against Luton. Whatever you say about Luton, they had a good start to the season and they will have been eager to give their manager a win against his previous club. Barnsley are almost the exact opposite - a club which was fortunate to survive last season and which has started badly this season.
So we will be on the front foot from the first whistle. On the other hand I can imagine that we will be faced with 2 banks of four defensively and we will need guile as well as energy to beat them. I'd stick with something close to the team which started against Luton although I'd be tempted to put a left footer on the left of the back 3 (if we have anyone fit) and put Thompson in place of Clucas because of his more incisive passing and better dead ball kicking.
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Post by mattythestokie on Oct 20, 2020 7:48:47 GMT
Bearing in mind we have games coming thick and fast I think a few changes maybe happen Can see TOB, Thompson, Brown and Chester ( maybe even Vokes) playing for Campbell, Clucas and Powell albeit the only change I’d really want to see is Thompson in for Clucas Campbell definitely one who you’d think will be rotated a lot in these times due to his seemingly natural low fitness levels.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 7:49:01 GMT
I'm sure the players will press much more than they did in the first half against Luton. Whatever you say about Luton, they had a good start to the season and they will have been eager to give their manager a win against his previous club. Barnsley are almost the exact opposite - a club which was fortunate to survive last season and which has started badly this season. So we will be on the front foot from the first whistle. On the other hand I can imagine that we will be faced with 2 banks of four defensively and we will need guile as well as energy to beat them. I'd stick with something close to the team which started against Luton although I'd be tempted to put a left footer on the left of the back 3 (if we have anyone fit) and put Thompson in place of Clucas because of his more incisive passing and better dead ball kicking. Lindsay's your man.
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Oct 20, 2020 7:51:41 GMT
I'm sure the players will press much more than they did in the first half against Luton. Whatever you say about Luton, they had a good start to the season and they will have been eager to give their manager a win against his previous club. Barnsley are almost the exact opposite - a club which was fortunate to survive last season and which has started badly this season. So we will be on the front foot from the first whistle. On the other hand I can imagine that we will be faced with 2 banks of four defensively and we will need guile as well as energy to beat them. I'd stick with something close to the team which started against Luton although I'd be tempted to put a left footer on the left of the back 3 (if we have anyone fit) and put Thompson in place of Clucas because of his more incisive passing and better dead ball kicking. Lindsay's your man. I would certainly like to see Lindsay alongside Souttar and Collins. I have a feeling he was written off too early by many.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 7:52:13 GMT
Bearing in mind we have games coming thick and fast I think a few changes maybe happen Can see TOB, Thompson, Brown and Chester ( maybe even Vokes) playing for Campbell, Clucas and Powell albeit the only change I’d really want to see is Thompson in for Clucas I like how you're substituting 4, maybe even 5, for 3 players. With 13 players on the pitch we shall surely be unbeatable.
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Post by shrewspotter on Oct 20, 2020 8:15:37 GMT
Bearing in mind we have games coming thick and fast I think a few changes maybe happen Can see TOB, Thompson, Brown and Chester ( maybe even Vokes) playing for Campbell, Clucas and Powell albeit the only change I’d really want to see is Thompson in for Clucas I like how you're substituting 4, maybe even 5, for 3 players. With 13 players on the pitch we shall surely be unbeatable. it’s the way forward my mate
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Post by homer32 on Oct 20, 2020 8:16:18 GMT
These next 2 games are on paper ‘Home’ games but we are seeing that home advantage has almost disappeared these days.I feel that all games are all on neutral grounds now. Both Barnsley and Brentford will come and look to win the game and MON will make small changes to the side accordingly with slight niggles and rotation.Fletch and Powell won’t play against Barnsley so that will need changing our formation.Be delighted with 4 Pts from the next 2 games but l reckon a win and a loss and the win could be from either game!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 9:43:46 GMT
I like how you're substituting 4, maybe even 5, for 3 players. With 13 players on the pitch we shall surely be unbeatable. it’s the way forward my mate That notwithstanding substituting Powell with Chester is either a case of unfathomable genius or just plain stupidity...
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Oct 20, 2020 9:53:09 GMT
So does MON continue his rotation policy, especially with the potentially tougher task of Brentford coming to visit on Saturday, or does he keep faith with the majority of the team which won at Luton? I think we may start to see less rotation than before the international break, as a core of his preferred XI starts to form. Knocks, like those suffered by Campbell and Powell at the weekend, will also come into his thinking, as will the quality of the opposition and whether it is home or away. I do hope he carries on with the slightly more adventurous 343 formation, particularly at home, where we need to be on the front foot. I can see something like: Davies Chester Batth Fox Smith Thompson Clucas McClean Brown Vokes Ince I can see Ince coming back into his thinking now he is not going, and given another chance (particularly if Tye and Nick need time to heal). I do worry that Smith is being overplayed, but what is the alternative? Brown is not comfortable defending, and Bauer is persona non grata! Maybe Kieron Freeman, a free agent, can still sign? We can then revert to the Luton team versus Brentford (although I'd pick Fox instead of Batth, so Collins can play on the right and Souttar in the middle). Way too many changes even for a losing team let alone one that won. Although there are quite a few games coming up the players have just come back from an international break so tiredness really shouldn't be a concern at the moment, Brown for Campbell and TOB for Powell based on injuries. We need to establish a core who know each others game - especially at the back and we can use the cup to experiment. If it ain't broke...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 10:01:12 GMT
Davies, Souttar, Collins &Tymon don't deserve to be dropped. We play again at the weekend Whoever comes out of the side should expect to be back in for that one 5,6 changes is probably too many But 2 or 3 is to be expected with 3 game weeks Can't see unchanged sides weekend to midweek games very often Top players would want to play every game, I can understand a break after a prolonged run, but not being able to play Saturday - Wednesday when you’re in your early 20’s isn’t great considering it’s your job
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Post by thestatusquo on Oct 20, 2020 10:54:29 GMT
We play again at the weekend Whoever comes out of the side should expect to be back in for that one 5,6 changes is probably too many But 2 or 3 is to be expected with 3 game weeks Can't see unchanged sides weekend to midweek games very often Top players would want to play every game, I can understand a break after a prolonged run, but not being able to play Saturday - Wednesday when you’re in your early 20’s isn’t great considering it’s your job After one particular bad winter when the pitches were unusable we played 4 games in a week and worked full time too !
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Post by jezzascfc on Oct 20, 2020 11:34:13 GMT
I was trying to second guess MON, not choose the team I'd play, which would be at least 9 of those who started v Luton, injuries permitting.
He has rotated extensively so far this season, and the heavy workload we have until Christmas and beyond suggests he will continue to do so, given the large squad at his disposal.
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Post by lordb on Oct 20, 2020 12:56:47 GMT
I would certainly like to see Lindsay alongside Souttar and Collins. I have a feeling he was written off too early by many. When's the last time he played? January? With no reserve team football anymore extremely difficult for players to come in out from the cold and perform.
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Post by lordb on Oct 20, 2020 12:59:41 GMT
We play again at the weekend Whoever comes out of the side should expect to be back in for that one 5,6 changes is probably too many But 2 or 3 is to be expected with 3 game weeks Can't see unchanged sides weekend to midweek games very often Top players would want to play every game, I can understand a break after a prolonged run, but not being able to play Saturday - Wednesday when you’re in your early 20’s isn’t great considering it’s your job So why do Pep,Klopp e.t c routinely rotate? Of course they can play however if you want the best performance playing the same XI Saturday, Wednesday, Saturday probably isn't going to work very often. As I say mass changes...no. 2 or 3 though is to be expected Then depends on injuries.
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