wendyredredrobin Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 How might things look after the weekend? If we beat Blackburn and Preston lose at Luton, we would find ourselves 6th. On the other hand, if Blackburn were to win along with Millwall, Cardiff and Swansea, we would find ourselves down to 11th. This game really is more than a 6 pointer for both sides. Swansea play at Boro and Millwall host Derby. Both very winable games, whilst Cardiff have a much tougher task hosting Leeds on Sunday. Blackburn would leapfrog us too. Hopeful for us though as we have a fully fit squad, except perhaps Andi Weimann and they are still missing the influential Bradley Dack. With 5 substitutes also being available, the depth of our squad may be telling having an incredibly strong bench. The only thing left will be to predict the team, lineup and formation and I have to admit, I really have no idea how Lee is going to approach this. Really looking forward to the game on TV though and hope to be bouncing around the living room by 4.45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 They are missing Dack but they may have a useful replacement in Holtby. Feel he's a player who I'm surprised is at Blackburn but in Dack's absence he's a key creative presence for them. Us having a fully fit squad is good- very big game indeed, Millwall-Derby both have chance of playoffs too, perhaps trey will take points off each other- draw there would feel ideal while of course we get the win. I think as well as our squad being all but fit, didn't realise fully the issues Blackburn have at LB. Cunningham joined on loan- injured for season. Williams- Injured I believe. Bell- Quite possibly injured. If it ends up with Downing at LB, that is an area to target for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 This is how things could look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Would love to see Afobe starting, but due to the length of his layoff and lack of gametime, I would expect him to appear at around the 60 minute mark (along with Palmer, perhaps). I would also like to see Maenpaa between the sticks, though it must be a 50/50 call between him and Bentley. Kalas and Baker centre backs and Hunt and DaSilva on the flanks would be my first back four unless he goes with a 5, but that would only leave room for 3 in the middle which has to include Smith and Nagy. Who plays out wide and who plays up top remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, wendyredredrobin said: Would love to see Afobe starting, but due to the length of his layoff and lack of gametime, I would expect him to appear at around the 60 minute mark (along with Palmer, perhaps). I would also like to see Maenpaa between the sticks, though it must be a 50/50 call between him and Bentley. Kalas and Baker centre backs and Hunt and DaSilva on the flanks would be my first back four unless he goes with a 5, but that would only leave room for 3 in the middle which has to include Smith and Nagy. Who plays out wide and who plays up top remains to be seen. He is prob as ready to play as the rest of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted June 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, Super said: He is prob as ready to play as the rest of them. Fair point, I agree, but I try to think in terms of how LJ thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Dack missed the game at AG and it didn't do them any harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Holtby is a good replacement for Dack- he is the most similar in their squad in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 12 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: I would also like to see Maenpaa between the sticks, though it must be a 50/50 call between him and Bentley. I’d say it’ll 100% be Bents even though, like you, I’d pick Maenpaa. I think he inspires more confidence in the defence - Bentley has too many mistakes in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 14 hours ago, hodge said: This is how things could look Great chart how or where was that created? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Prutton predicting we'll win 2-0. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifford Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 I think we’ll see some odd results this weekend across the league. It’ll take a couple of weeks for teams to get back into the swing of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: Great chart how or where was that created? Experimental361.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Shaun Taylor said: Great chart how or where was that created? 25 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Experimental361.com They use xG, albeit not Opta based xG, their xG has us bottom of the league!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Taylor Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: They use xG, albeit not Opta based xG, their xG has us bottom of the league!!! Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoliCyder Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 16 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Fair point, I agree, but I try to think in terms of how LJ thinks. Good luck with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 3 hours ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Prutton predicting we'll win 2-0. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing. That's a good thing, mate, winning 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Cardiff beating Leeds at HT and pushing us down to 10th. You'd back Leeds to at least nick a draw, but currently the challenge ahead of us is expanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
77 punk Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 cardiff equal points with preston and one behind goal difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 The difference in Cardiff’s organisation and motivation is frightening, sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Cardiff and Swansea will fight out that 6th place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I'll find it much more palatable if Cardiff get 6th than all the other smaller clubs we are limping against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Horrible to watch but unlike us, seem to have a plan and some sort of organisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrongagain Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 On 19/06/2020 at 07:04, CyderInACan said: I’d say it’ll 100% be Bents even though, like you, I’d pick Maenpaa. I think he inspires more confidence in the defence - Bentley has too many mistakes in him. Like having James back, got the name but not in the game! LJ playing favourites again, just look at the starting 11 - perfectly reflecting the worst lineups from before the lockdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 1 hour ago, dave36 said: Like having James back, got the name but not in the game! LJ playing favourites again, just look at the starting 11 - perfectly reflecting the worst lineups from before the lockdown! Soooo frustrating eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 On 19/06/2020 at 07:04, CyderInACan said: I’d say it’ll 100% be Bents even though, like you, I’d pick Maenpaa. I think he inspires more confidence in the defence - Bentley has too many mistakes in him. Mystic Reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Mystic Reg. I wish I'd been proved wrong, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: I wish I'd been proved wrong, mind. You're not the only one! I still can't believe how poor that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: You're not the only one! I still can't believe how poor that was. I know - all the positive noise leading up to the game too - if that was the result of all that preparation then we'd just may as well not bloody bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 18:15, wendyredredrobin said: How might things look after the weekend? If we beat Blackburn and Preston lose at Luton, we would find ourselves 6th. On the other hand, if Blackburn were to win along with Millwall, Cardiff and Swansea, we would find ourselves down to 11th. This game really is more than a 6 pointer for both sides. Swansea play at Boro and Millwall host Derby. Both very winable games, whilst Cardiff have a much tougher task hosting Leeds on Sunday. Blackburn would leapfrog us too. Hopeful for us though as we have a fully fit squad, except perhaps Andi Weimann and they are still missing the influential Bradley Dack. With 5 substitutes also being available, the depth of our squad may be telling having an incredibly strong bench. The only thing left will be to predict the team, lineup and formation and I have to admit, I really have no idea how Lee is going to approach this. Really looking forward to the game on TV though and hope to be bouncing around the living room by 4.45. :laugh: i bet you wish you could rewrite this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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