I'm sure I'll get shouted down for this, but I'd play Llera there. Semedo is just as likely to get skinned if he plays left back. Not sure Solly is ready for a game this big - we saw how Waggy struggled in the home game. Llera is a left footed defender, surely this makes him the best candidate?
[cite]Posted By: OhsouthLondon[/cite] Like Weasel Wagstaff i am sure he has talent but in this league the size and strength stand out above skill.
Which is why the best player in this division last season was Delph (5 ft 9) and this year it's probably Hoolahan (5 ft 6). Bailey (5 ft 10) would be in there as well.
Semedo LB, bring Spring in in the Semedo role. Solly too inexperienced and right footed
Spring has the needed experience and has generally played well this season when called upon. Not sure if we could rely on Racon not to gte overpowered.
How can people level the "right footed" criticism at Solly and not even mention it when considering Semedo!? I don't recall Semedo EVER kicking the ball with his left peg.
[cite]Posted By: cafcdan18[/cite]Semedo LB, bring Spring in in the Semedo role. Solly too inexperienced and right footed
Spring has the needed experience and has generally played well this season when called upon. Not sure if we could rely on Racon not to gte overpowered.
I wouldn't play Solly there either. He looks a great little talent but playing him out of position could give his confidence a battering and set him back. He looked nervous and out of his depth when he came on for Basey at Bristol Rovers, who targeted him very quickly.
I wouldn't put him in a similar situation, in a hostile atmosphere like there's gonna be at The New Den.
Semedo at LB and Spring into the centre sounds about right. Or what about playing Sam Sodje in the defensive midfielder role??
[cite]Posted By: Parky[/cite]We've got a few options within the squad so we'll probably go with what we've got, Kelly is back in training and has made himself availabe but we'll assess everyone in training on Friday. Miguel Llera can play left-back as can Chris Solly. Chris is a very good player, he never lets anyone down
From OS: Another player leaving the club is Elliot Omozusi. The defender spent time with the Addicks on loan from Fulham earlier this term and had continued training with Charlton, but Parkinson confirmed on Thursday: "Elliot is not with us anymore."
Lose lose situation for Parky though. Play him and he gets skinned etc then "Why play an injured player", don't play him and whoever plays there gets skinned "Why not take a chance on Youga if he's declared himself fit"
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That's a big loss, effectively three left backs out for the season or the best part of it
Bollocks
My only worry is that we need him in the middle, Racon will get owned by a snappy physical midfield.
Weasel Wagstaff...nice one fella.....NOT!!
I'm sure I'll get shouted down for this, but I'd play Llera there. Semedo is just as likely to get skinned if he plays left back. Not sure Solly is ready for a game this big - we saw how Waggy struggled in the home game. Llera is a left footed defender, surely this makes him the best candidate?
Gotta be Semedo for me - with Reidy helping out too.
Ever get the feeling it's not meant to be.......
Which is why the best player in this division last season was Delph (5 ft 9) and this year it's probably Hoolahan (5 ft 6). Bailey (5 ft 10) would be in there as well.
Spring has the needed experience and has generally played well this season when called upon. Not sure if we could rely on Racon not to gte overpowered.
He also scored against Palace...
I wouldn't put him in a similar situation, in a hostile atmosphere like there's gonna be at The New Den.
Semedo at LB and Spring into the centre sounds about right.
Or what about playing Sam Sodje in the defensive midfielder role??
Is this true? Has he even played a reserve game?
EDIT: Just seen WSS' post. I'd be concerned about him lasting 90 minutes though but i'd rather an hour of Youga there than Solly/Semedo there.
Another player leaving the club is Elliot Omozusi. The defender spent time with the Addicks on loan from Fulham earlier this term and had continued training with Charlton, but Parkinson confirmed on Thursday: "Elliot is not with us anymore."
I'd be worried about him making a stupid tackle in the heat of the moment in midfield.
I'd put Llera left back, that way Semedo can do the business in midfield.
Lose lose situation for Parky though. Play him and he gets skinned etc then "Why play an injured player", don't play him and whoever plays there gets skinned "Why not take a chance on Youga if he's declared himself fit"