I don't think a 100% JFK would get in our side barring injuries. Hope he signs for another two years though. Doubt we will get Beliek or Cullen back.
I hate to say it but for the experience Id have Jake ahead of Lapslie on the bench for the Play-Offs or even Fosu as feel that JFC is the best goalscoring No.10 we have
I don't think a 100% JFK would get in our side barring injuries. Hope he signs for another two years though. Doubt we will get Beliek or Cullen back.
I hate to say it but for the experience Id have Jake ahead of Lapslie on the bench for the Play-Offs or even Fosu as feel that JFC is the best goalscoring No.10 we have
Agreed, our bench is quite defensive, on Saturday we had a replacement diamond with Dijksteel, Pratley, Lapslie and Reeves.
Ideal bench for the play offs for me would be Maxwell, Dijksteel, Pearce, Pratley, JFC, Fosu and Parker. Covers all bases and does show a reasonable squad that a decent left back, Reeves, Lapslie and Marshall can’t get on the bench.
I don't think a 100% JFK would get in our side barring injuries. Hope he signs for another two years though. Doubt we will get Beliek or Cullen back.
I hate to say it but for the experience Id have Jake ahead of Lapslie on the bench for the Play-Offs or even Fosu as feel that JFC is the best goalscoring No.10 we have
Agreed, our bench is quite defensive, on Saturday we had a replacement diamond with Dijksteel, Pratley, Lapslie and Reeves.
Ideal bench for the play offs for me would be Maxwell, Dijksteel, Pearce, Pratley, JFC, Fosu and Parker. Covers all bases and does show a reasonable squad that a decent left back, Reeves, Lapslie and Marshall can’t get on the bench.
I'd have Reeves ahead of Fosu on that bench; although even Ben seems to be out of favour in a way at the moment
Be even more surprised if he isnt utilised over this Easter Period
I don't think Ben is out of favour as such - it is just we have arguably the four best midfielders in the league playing. It is good to know we have decent players like Reeves and Lapslie that can come in and do a job when needed. They are very important members of our squad.
I don't think a 100% JFK would get in our side barring injuries. Hope he signs for another two years though. Doubt we will get Beliek or Cullen back.
I hate to say it but for the experience Id have Jake ahead of Lapslie on the bench for the Play-Offs or even Fosu as feel that JFC is the best goalscoring No.10 we have
Agreed, our bench is quite defensive, on Saturday we had a replacement diamond with Dijksteel, Pratley, Lapslie and Reeves.
Ideal bench for the play offs for me would be Maxwell, Dijksteel, Pearce, Pratley, JFC, Fosu and Parker. Covers all bases and does show a reasonable squad that a decent left back, Reeves, Lapslie and Marshall can’t get on the bench.
I'd have Reeves ahead of Fosu on that bench; although even Ben seems to be out of favour in a way at the moment
Be even more surprised if he isnt utilised over this Easter Period
Fosu gives us something that nobody else can, but I accept he has been woeful all season.
Reeves and JFC offer similar so don’t see the point in both being on the bench. Hence why not having JFC available isn’t as crucial as I thought it would be, although never a bad thing to have that extra option.
I don't think Ben is out of favour as such - it is just we have arguably the four best midfielders in the league playing. It is good to know we have decent players like Reeves and Lapslie that can come in and do a job when needed. They are very important members of our squad.
I just found it strange how he wasnt used from the bench against either Wycombe or Luton
I guess though looking at both it wasnt the time to call upon him; i.e. Wycombe we were backs against the wall whilst Luton the game was won - Just at times think Ben is quite a good option in midfield for his defensive duties too
If we are having difficulty breaking teams down Fosu is a good weapon to have available. But we are showing that we are very strong without him. I am very happy we have a player like Reeves on the bench. Your back up players are very important.
We have probably the best midfield in this division,with adequate cover on the bench,no point in JFC trying to come back this season,get him fit for next year when quite likely some of our present players will be gone.
I don't think Ben is out of favour as such - it is just we have arguably the four best midfielders in the league playing. It is good to know we have decent players like Reeves and Lapslie that can come in and do a job when needed. They are very important members of our squad.
I just found it strange how he wasnt used from the bench against either Wycombe or Luton
I guess though looking at both it wasnt the time to call upon him; i.e. Wycombe we were backs against the wall whilst Luton the game was won - Just at times think Ben is quite a good option in midfield for his defensive duties too
I was surprised Lapslie came on ahead of Reeves, but he was clearly asked to do a specific job, which was to run around harrying the Luton players which he did very well
Reeves was a bit unlucky not to come on, he's been playing a bit deeper this season and has more defensive qualities than say Williams
Great to see him get 45 mins of football in. Expect he’ll be on the bench for the last couple of games of the season and then the playoffs if we are involved.
It will be harsh on Lapslie and Dijksteel but I’d like to see JFC and Page on the bench for those important games
Great to see him get 45 mins of football in. Expect he’ll be on the bench for the last couple of games of the season and then the playoffs if we are involved.
It will be harsh on Lapslie and Dijksteel but I’d like to see JFC and Page on the bench for those important games
Jake wont be ready yet... He'll need at least two more games before being ready for the First-Team
You'd hope those games can be found too as someone said that today was the last day of the U23 regular season
I don't think Ben is out of favour as such - it is just we have arguably the four best midfielders in the league playing. It is good to know we have decent players like Reeves and Lapslie that can come in and do a job when needed. They are very important members of our squad.
I just found it strange how he wasnt used from the bench against either Wycombe or Luton
I guess though looking at both it wasnt the time to call upon him; i.e. Wycombe we were backs against the wall whilst Luton the game was won - Just at times think Ben is quite a good option in midfield for his defensive duties too
I was surprised Lapslie came on ahead of Reeves, but he was clearly asked to do a specific job, which was to run around harrying the Luton players which he did very well
Reeves was a bit unlucky not to come on, he's been playing a bit deeper this season and has more defensive qualities than say Williams
Lapslie was like a puppy on speed hemming in those two Luton players to the North East corner when he came on and eating up valuable time.
Bowyer's most obvious weakness is handing over the initiative when we're ahead. If Pratley comes on in the playoff final it's pretty much open season on us getting attacked. I sincerely hope he doesn't do it under any circumstances except if we're there goals up, and in that case I'd say there are still better options
I don't think Ben is out of favour as such - it is just we have arguably the four best midfielders in the league playing. It is good to know we have decent players like Reeves and Lapslie that can come in and do a job when needed. They are very important members of our squad.
I just found it strange how he wasnt used from the bench against either Wycombe or Luton
I guess though looking at both it wasnt the time to call upon him; i.e. Wycombe we were backs against the wall whilst Luton the game was won - Just at times think Ben is quite a good option in midfield for his defensive duties too
I was surprised Lapslie came on ahead of Reeves, but he was clearly asked to do a specific job, which was to run around harrying the Luton players which he did very well
Reeves was a bit unlucky not to come on, he's been playing a bit deeper this season and has more defensive qualities than say Williams
Lapslie was like a puppy on speed hemming in those two Luton players to the North East corner when he came on and eating up valuable time.
Reeves wouldn't have done that.
Different players Len.
Ever since I saw George Lapslie play against Brentford in that youth final, he's as fit as a butchers dog but could he have scored the 3 goals that Reeves got in home matches at the valley this season ?
As crap as Pratley is most of the time, we might need that old-head in midfield to see out a play off final
Personally would prefer either the ability of JFC or the energy of Lapslie. Never enjoy seeing Pratley come on.
I think the phrase is horses for courses. Bowyer will decide who is best to bring on in a given situation and we ought to have seen enough to trust him.
As crap as Pratley is most of the time, we might need that old-head in midfield to see out a play off final
Personally would prefer either the ability of JFC or the energy of Lapslie. Never enjoy seeing Pratley come on.
I think the phrase is horses for courses. Bowyer will decide who is best to bring on in a given situation and we ought to have seen enough to trust him.
Had a dream last night Forster-Casket got the winner in the playoff final
That would be class.
He seems a top bloke and despite all he's gone through, I'm sure he wouldn't mind that being his only contribution!
Stranger things have happened and that's exactly the kind of stories that sport throws up...
John Robinson came on as a sub in the 98 playoff final after a long layoff with a hairline fracture of the leg and contributed by scoring a penalty in the shootout
Had a dream last night Forster-Casket got the winner in the playoff final
That would be class.
He seems a top bloke and despite all he's gone through, I'm sure he wouldn't mind that being his only contribution!
Stranger things have happened and that's exactly the kind of stories that sport throws up...
John Robinson came on as a sub in the 98 playoff final after a long layoff with a hairline fracture of the leg and contributed by scoring a penalty in the shootout
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Ideal bench for the play offs for me would be Maxwell, Dijksteel, Pearce, Pratley, JFC, Fosu and Parker. Covers all bases and does show a reasonable squad that a decent left back, Reeves, Lapslie and Marshall can’t get on the bench.
Be even more surprised if he isnt utilised over this Easter Period
Reeves and JFC offer similar so don’t see the point in both being on the bench. Hence why not having JFC available isn’t as crucial as I thought it would be, although never a bad thing to have that extra option.
I guess though looking at both it wasnt the time to call upon him; i.e. Wycombe we were backs against the wall whilst Luton the game was won - Just at times think Ben is quite a good option in midfield for his defensive duties too
Reeves was a bit unlucky not to come on, he's been playing a bit deeper this season and has more defensive qualities than say Williams
It will be harsh on Lapslie and Dijksteel but I’d like to see JFC and Page on the bench for those important games
You'd hope those games can be found too as someone said that today was the last day of the U23 regular season
Reeves wouldn't have done that.
Ever since I saw George Lapslie play against Brentford in that youth final, he's as fit as a butchers dog but could he have scored the 3 goals that Reeves got in home matches at the valley this season ?
He seems a top bloke and despite all he's gone through, I'm sure he wouldn't mind that being his only contribution!
Stranger things have happened and that's exactly the kind of stories that sport throws up...
About a football team
Forster-Caskey scored the winning goal..