I'd look at who is available if you don't play your first team - Henderson, Solly, Johnson, Ben Haim, Fox, Cousins, Lepoint, Bulot, Gudmundsson, Vetokele, and Watt.
We only have Markovic, who won't play in front of Hendo; Gomez who could play anyway if Solly is pushed into midfield (or his knee needs a rest); Bikey could come in for Johnson? Diarra may be fit enough to play, but that may not be from the start? Harriott for Bulot and/or Wilson for Johan could happen, or Eagles for either of then, but there doesn't seem much point. And I very much doubt that Churchy will get a run out in preference to our new strike pairing. So we can hardly make many changes to rest players, unless Muldoon, Gerrard, and Ahearne-Grant also come into play?
I'd look at who is available if you don't play your first team - Henderson, Solly, Johnson, Ben Haim, Fox, Cousins, Lepoint, Bulot, Gudmundsson, Vetokele, and Watt.
We only have Markovic, who won't play in front of Hendo; Gomez who could play anyway if Solly is pushed into midfield (or his knee needs a rest); Bikey could come in for Johnson? Diarra may be fit enough to play, but that may not be from the start? Harriott for Bulot and/or Wilson for Johan could happen, or Eagles for either of then, but there doesn't seem much point. And I very much doubt that Churchy will get a run out in preference to our new strike pairing. So we can hardly make many changes to rest players, unless Muldoon, Gerrard, and Ahearne-Grant also come into play?
asking a lot of the lad after he only played yesterday.
the idea that pro players cant play Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday bugs me and the fact we played Friday would make it worse
never rest unless players are injured or just coming back from injuries
Being a bit short sighted there i think. Of course players can play that many games, but if we never rested anyone and other teams did, then we'd be at a disadvantage fitness wise right from the off.
I'd look at who is available if you don't play your first team - Henderson, Solly, Johnson, Ben Haim, Fox, Cousins, Lepoint, Bulot, Gudmundsson, Vetokele, and Watt.
We only have Markovic, who won't play in front of Hendo; Gomez who could play anyway if Solly is pushed into midfield (or his knee needs a rest); Bikey could come in for Johnson? Diarra may be fit enough to play, but that may not be from the start? Harriott for Bulot and/or Wilson for Johan could happen, or Eagles for either of then, but there doesn't seem much point. And I very much doubt that Churchy will get a run out in preference to our new strike pairing. So we can hardly make many changes to rest players, unless Muldoon, Gerrard, and Ahearne-Grant also come into play?
asking a lot of the lad after he only played yesterday.
Gomez for Solly, Can Johnson play 3 games in a week after not playing a 1st team game in a year ? (if he plays tomorrow and Sat) No one saw Two 3-0 back to back victories coming so you would like to keep the momentum going. i did want to rest Igor and Tony but the best thing maybe to play them for an hour then bring on Eagles and Aherne-Grant. I feel Huddersfield is more winnable and want to win in front of 25K
the idea that pro players cant play Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday bugs me and the fact we played Friday would make it worse
never rest unless players are injured or just coming back from injuries
Its not just fitness though, its about them getting kicked about for 90 mins. Sometimes you'll come out of a game having taken a battering and may have 2-3 day injuries.
Personally I'd go back to one up top, maybe even try out Lepoint as a target man with Eagles as an advanced midfielder in behind him. Derby wont be quite as open as our last two games defensively. We definitely have the players now to stick 3 in center mid.
With our recent two wins we've got a lovely bit of momentum to go with our confidence right now... Keep the squad the same (As I've said before you never see Solly hobbling or holding his knee or asking for the physio in any of the matches so for me he's 100% fit) and lets try and sneak the double over Derby this season.
Change the Squad and you could see that momentum disappear and we'll be right back to where we started
At the same time though you've got the likes of Eagles / Gomez / Bikey all watching from the wings at the moment and you'd like to think that if they got brought in they'd want to perform to the best of their ability (and play out of their skins) so that they can give Luzon a selection headache and prove why they shouldnt have been benched in the first place
I'd probably be inclined to make a couple of changes. Just because we're not expected to beat Derby doesnt mean we should accept a defeat and make wholesale changes. A point would be a great return. Maybe Solly out for Gomez and Bikey for Johnson.
I'd probably be inclined to make a couple of changes. Just because we're not expected to beat Derby doesnt mean we should accept a defeat and make wholesale changes. A point would be a great return. Maybe Solly out for Gomez and Bikey for Johnson.
I expect us to beat Derby. Already beaten them and face them with a better team full of confidence,
I'd probably be inclined to make a couple of changes. Just because we're not expected to beat Derby doesnt mean we should accept a defeat and make wholesale changes. A point would be a great return. Maybe Solly out for Gomez and Bikey for Johnson.
I expect us to beat Derby. Already beaten them and face them with a better team full of confidence,
You are very much a glass full with a nice head where i'm a shattered glass and has any one got any super glue.
i love your optimism Absurd, i raise my glass and .....oh shit it had'n't set
Thanks to our 2 wins, there's no pressure on us. By contrast, Derby need the win as the fight for automatic will be titanic. Hopefully we can exploit this...
I'd probably be inclined to make a couple of changes. Just because we're not expected to beat Derby doesnt mean we should accept a defeat and make wholesale changes. A point would be a great return. Maybe Solly out for Gomez and Bikey for Johnson.
I expect us to beat Derby. Already beaten them and face them with a better team full of confidence,
It's a difficult one this, trying to balance keeping the momentum going with giving key players rest for an arguably more winnable game against Huddesfield.
I'm sorry paulie but I don't agree with you on the issue of players being able to play 3 games in a week. Where as I believe that they could physically complete games I do think at such a high level of sport where the small percentages can make a huge difference a rested player is more likely to make an impact.
So have we concluded that Buyens is actually not suspended as no mention of it has come from the club?
Ask Cawley if he travelled to Derby, then we will know
Is he not suspended under the 10 card rule ?
Someone mentioned that as he had 2 bookings and a red card in one game, the second yellow did not count, never heard of this myself, but someone, somewhere will know
So have we concluded that Buyens is actually not suspended as no mention of it has come from the club?
Ask Cawley if he travelled to Derby, then we will know
Is he not suspended under the 10 card rule ?
Someone mentioned that as he had 2 bookings and a red card in one game, the second yellow did not count, never heard of this myself, but someone, somewhere will know
Buyens missed the next game after the red card, so only one yellow card is carried on to the overall total for the season
So after the season we have had we finally get a settled team/formation etc and we actually look like a good footballing team for once and people want to change it around. Are you mental! Maybe while we're at it we can give cousins another go on the left or Harriott up front.
Keep the same team Derby are going to attack us tonight, keep them quiet for a bit and catch them on the counter.
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and the fact we played Friday would make it worse
never rest unless players are injured or just coming back from injuries
We only have Markovic, who won't play in front of Hendo; Gomez who could play anyway if Solly is pushed into midfield (or his knee needs a rest); Bikey could come in for Johnson? Diarra may be fit enough to play, but that may not be from the start? Harriott for Bulot and/or Wilson for Johan could happen, or Eagles for either of then, but there doesn't seem much point. And I very much doubt that Churchy will get a run out in preference to our new strike pairing. So we can hardly make many changes to rest players, unless Muldoon, Gerrard, and Ahearne-Grant also come into play?
Being a bit short sighted there i think. Of course players can play that many games, but if we never rested anyone and other teams did, then we'd be at a disadvantage fitness wise right from the off.
Need to win it to keep our promotion run going.
No one saw Two 3-0 back to back victories coming so you would like to keep the momentum going. i did want to rest Igor and Tony but the best thing maybe to play them for an hour then bring on Eagles and Aherne-Grant.
I feel Huddersfield is more winnable and want to win in front of 25K
Personally I'd go back to one up top, maybe even try out Lepoint as a target man with Eagles as an advanced midfielder in behind him. Derby wont be quite as open as our last two games defensively. We definitely have the players now to stick 3 in center mid.
Change the Squad and you could see that momentum disappear and we'll be right back to where we started
At the same time though you've got the likes of Eagles / Gomez / Bikey all watching from the wings at the moment and you'd like to think that if they got brought in they'd want to perform to the best of their ability (and play out of their skins) so that they can give Luzon a selection headache and prove why they shouldnt have been benched in the first place
Who'd be a Football Manager
i love your optimism Absurd, i raise my glass and .....oh shit it had'n't set
I'm sorry paulie but I don't agree with you on the issue of players being able to play 3 games in a week. Where as I believe that they could physically complete games I do think at such a high level of sport where the small percentages can make a huge difference a rested player is more likely to make an impact.
so only one yellow card is carried on to the overall total for the season
Keep the same team Derby are going to attack us tonight, keep them quiet for a bit and catch them on the counter.