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Post by Lakeland Potter on Dec 29, 2020 19:08:02 GMT
What the hell is with rushing Allen back in for Cousins, who's been doing great? Is MON star-struck or something? Cousins must be absolutely knackered the amount of games he’s played of late I'm pretty sure that's the reason. Didn't he say in interview yesterday that the returning players gave him the chance to let some of those who have held the line the chance of a rest? |
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Post by lordb on Dec 29, 2020 19:08:07 GMT
I think it's a balanced side
Up to Stoke to use it right.
Crosses into Vokes, Brown and Powell pushing right up.
And of course take chances.
Until we have another bone fide left back and until we can get a decent forward in its where we at.
Expecting a win myself
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 19:09:00 GMT
Nursing his injury, I'd imagine. He played against better judgment for 1½ game last week, it was probably too much, as the teamsheet indicates. So it makes sense to replace him with Vokes for the only reason that the other alternative is no one! Selecting Vokes on his merits makes no sense, but do you play a game without a central striker? His presence could open spacee for other players to exploit. |
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Post by chigstoke on Dec 29, 2020 19:09:15 GMT
Really can't understand starting the fat controller up front.
EDIT: Fletchers Knee has flared up again.
God we need a better alternative than Vokes.
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Post by lordb on Dec 29, 2020 19:09:17 GMT
I just fail to understand how after considering previous performances or the quality he has that any manager would select Vokes to play from the start of any game. Notts Forest will be pleased to see his name on the team sheet. His confidence level is nil, his pace and movement is very poor. I hope he isn't the penalty taker tonight! If Fletcher is injured I would still search for an alternative. Powell up top, he can do it. However he is better playing where he is. |
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Post by Ron on Dec 29, 2020 19:09:19 GMT
What does teachers pet Brown have to do to get dropped?
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Post by FullerMagic on Dec 29, 2020 19:09:27 GMT
Fair enough on Cousins. He needs a rest.
But the fact Vokes is next cab off the rank up front is one hell of an indictment. MON, I'm sure, would prefer to wash his hands of him. But needs must.
And the fact we've got to play a back 5 because we have no left-back really is frustrating
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Post by boskampsflaps on Dec 29, 2020 19:09:43 GMT
Why has cousins been dropped? Bloody Vokes. Binary game coming up. I'm hoping its just needing a rest, anything more would be a massive worry. |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Dec 29, 2020 19:10:11 GMT
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Post by StatesideStokie on Dec 29, 2020 19:10:22 GMT
No Cousins is a strange one, and Vokes up front is worrying.
And then there is Joe Allen. Really hope I’m proven wrong, but I just don’t see how he’s walking straight back into the side. I still dont know what he’s supposed to be. He lacks the discipline to play as a defensive midfielder, and doesn’t have the creativity to be useful as a more attacking force. His main attribute is his energy, but it usually results in chaos. Interesting to see how he looks after such a long lay-off, but I really don’t think he brings anything to the side.
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Post by somersetstokie on Dec 29, 2020 19:10:23 GMT
With Vokes possibly being a bit of a Beast, maybe he'll come alive for tonight's Full Moon.
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Post by northernstokie on Dec 29, 2020 19:10:26 GMT
I think it's a balanced side Up to Stoke to use it right. Crosses into Vokes, Brown and Powell pushing right up. And of course take chances. Until we have another bone fide left back and until we can get a decent forward in its where we at. Expecting a win myself I think that's the way he's thinking. They are probably going to defend so get plenty of crosses in and hope vokes gets a few on his head |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Dec 29, 2020 19:11:05 GMT
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Post by lordb on Dec 29, 2020 19:11:16 GMT
What does teachers pet Brown have to do to get dropped? Played well v Cov did he not and set the goal up v Spurs He's had some very poor games but not the last two. |
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Dec 29, 2020 19:11:17 GMT
Vokes brace tonight, if we get the balls in to the box.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 19:11:26 GMT
I just fail to understand how after considering previous performances or the quality he has that any manager would select Vokes to play from the start of any game. Notts Forest will be pleased to see his name on the team sheet. His confidence level is nil, his pace and movement is very poor. I hope he isn't the penalty taker tonight! If Fletcher is injured I would still search for an alternative. And what alternative did you find? |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Dec 29, 2020 19:12:07 GMT
Fair enough on Cousins. He needs a rest. But the fact Vokes is next cab off the rank up front is one hell of an indictment. MON, I'm sure, would prefer to wash his hands of him. But needs must. And the fact we've got to play a back 5 because we have no left-back really is frustrating We don’t have to either if that though. He’s choosing to. There are viable alternatives that yeah are unorthodox but that are better than this. I still can’t get my around Thompson playing though. The bloke is stealing a leaving. |
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Post by lordb on Dec 29, 2020 19:12:31 GMT
No Cousins is a strange one, and Vokes up front is worrying. And then there is Joe Allen. Really hope I’m proven wrong, but I just don’t see how he’s walking straight back into the side. I still dont know what he’s supposed to be. He lacks the discipline to play as a defensive midfielder, and doesn’t have the creativity to be useful as a more attacking force. His main attribute is his energy, but it usually results in chaos. Interesting to see how he looks after such a long lay-off, but I really don’t think he brings anything to the side. Thompson will 'sit' you'd think Allen job is to move the play away from our goal towards their goal quickly without simply hoofing it. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Dec 29, 2020 19:12:33 GMT
No Cousins is a strange one, and Vokes up front is worrying. And then there is Joe Allen. Really hope I’m proven wrong, but I just don’t see how he’s walking straight back into the side. I still dont know what he’s supposed to be. He lacks the discipline to play as a defensive midfielder, and doesn’t have the creativity to be useful as a more attacking force. His main attribute is his energy, but it usually results in chaos. Interesting to see how he looks after such a long lay-off, but I really don’t think he brings anything to the side. MON thinks Allen is the best player at the club and has openly stated as much so its no surprise he's been rushed back. |
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Post by jarhead on Dec 29, 2020 19:12:41 GMT
Going for the draw again. Lovely. This should be Drab again!!! Hoping for 0-0!!! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Dec 29, 2020 19:13:01 GMT
We are where we are. If we play 2 up front, Vokes is only ever a Fletcher niggle/resting away from a start - and we have to flog Brown to death.
Reinforcements needed urgently
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Post by bayernoatcake on Dec 29, 2020 19:13:07 GMT
Bar Grabban that’s a dreadful look side isn’t it. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Dec 29, 2020 19:13:31 GMT
No Cousins is a strange one, and Vokes up front is worrying. And then there is Joe Allen. Really hope I’m proven wrong, but I just don’t see how he’s walking straight back into the side. I still dont know what he’s supposed to be. He lacks the discipline to play as a defensive midfielder, and doesn’t have the creativity to be useful as a more attacking force. His main attribute is his energy, but it usually results in chaos. Interesting to see how he looks after such a long lay-off, but I really don’t think he brings anything to the side. Thompson will 'sit' you'd think Allen job is to move the play away from our goal towards their goal quickly without simply hoofing it. Thompson can’t defend. |
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Post by rambo61 on Dec 29, 2020 19:13:32 GMT
Swollen knee apparently!! |
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Post by Linx on Dec 29, 2020 19:13:38 GMT
Fletcher would be a better impact sub than Vokes, so it’s probably the right way round. It would if Fletcher was on the bench I haven’t seen the bench. In which case, I’m surprised Fletcher isn’t on it. |
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Post by chamberlain on Dec 29, 2020 19:13:41 GMT
Time to release the wardrobe
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Dec 29, 2020 19:14:17 GMT
Not a fan though of that selection though I get players get tired. Really not a fan of Thompson. Just don’t know what he brings to the table. Cousin is a far better CM.
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Post by y_oh_y_delilah on Dec 29, 2020 19:14:19 GMT
Vokes brace tonight, if we get the balls in to the box. I’d have his balls in a box in a heartbeat. |
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Post by boskampsflaps on Dec 29, 2020 19:14:41 GMT
No Cousins is a strange one, and Vokes up front is worrying. And then there is Joe Allen. Really hope I’m proven wrong, but I just don’t see how he’s walking straight back into the side. I still dont know what he’s supposed to be. He lacks the discipline to play as a defensive midfielder, and doesn’t have the creativity to be useful as a more attacking force. His main attribute is his energy, but it usually results in chaos. Interesting to see how he looks after such a long lay-off, but I really don’t think he brings anything to the side. Thompson will 'sit' you'd think Allen job is to move the play away from our goal towards their goal quickly without simply hoofing it.We haven't really tried that most of the season so why would we suddenly start now And Thompson sitting is laughable, if they're clever enough they're going to have a field day carving through that midfield. |
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Post by mickstupp on Dec 29, 2020 19:14:49 GMT
What a fucking dreadful looking line up that is.
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