wendyredredrobin Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Getting a bit thin on the ground now with all the injuries. COD will be out for a while and Jack Hunt got a nasty gash on the weekend, so may be doubtful too. I would have tipped Fam to start, but he looks so much more effective from the bench. No creative players left in midfield with Weimann, Walsh, Patto and COD crocked and Eliason sold. We will need to to get a couple in during the window. I get the feeling that one or two of the youngsters might get a start tonight. Another 3 points would be welcome and I fancy us for another scrappy 1-0 or 2-1 steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Mapps>Vyner/Hunt & Massengo>COD if they are not fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Getting a bit thin on the ground now with all the injuries. COD will be out for a while and Jack Hunt got a nasty gash on the weekend, so may be doubtful too. I would have tipped Fam to start, but he looks so much more effective from the bench. No creative players left in midfield with Weimann, Walsh, Patto and COD crocked and Eliason sold. We will need to to get a couple in during the window. I get the feeling that one or two of the youngsters might get a start tonight. Another 3 points would be welcome and I fancy us for another scrappy 1-0 or 2-1 steal. I think Fam will start especially after the glorious strike the other day. A couple of youngsters will play a part and it would be interesting to see how they go. Unfortunately i only see a lucky 1-1 scrappy draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 13 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Getting a bit thin on the ground now with all the injuries. COD will be out for a while and Jack Hunt got a nasty gash on the weekend, so may be doubtful too. I would have tipped Fam to start, but he looks so much more effective from the bench. No creative players left in midfield with Weimann, Walsh, Patto and COD crocked and Eliason sold. We will need to to get a couple in during the window. I get the feeling that one or two of the youngsters might get a start tonight. Another 3 points would be welcome and I fancy us for another scrappy 1-0 or 2-1 steal. DH said on Saturday Fam only had half an hour in him due to a groin strain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said: DH said on Saturday Fam only had half an hour in him due to a groin strain. Fams goal was glorious. Gees I wish i had a groin strain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Bentley Hunt Mariappa Kalas Rowe Nagy Bakinson Massengo Odowda Martin Diedhiou Bit iffy on Odowda cause of his injury but Holden might start with this. Scraping bare bones with that side as only real sub to bring on is Semenyowho imo is better coming off the bench anyway and Wells who is out of form atm. Not a lot of mobility up front but we have to deal with what we got. Creative Midfielder, winger and Striker needed in Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Tonight’s line up is a complete mystery given all the knocks and injuries City have. I expect Bentley to start tho................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Apart from the longer term injuries, we are waiting on COD, Hunt, Vyner and Fam, who was only risked for 20 minutes the other day. It could be; Bentley Moore - Mariappa - Kalas - Rowe Bakinson - Nagy - HNM Wells - Martin - Semenyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 5 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said: Creative Midfielder, winger and Striker needed in Jan I don't see any chance we spend , we have a big squad and to add 3 more (unless we lose some) isn't going to happen. Creative MF, we are waiting on Paterson, Williams and Walsh. Whatever the ins and outs of contracts and injuries , when those are fit we have what? 8 CMF's. Winger, we haven't played with a winger under Holden so I don't see us signing one now. Striker, we have 4. Unless Fam goes we won't sign another. I see maybe a centre back if Mariappa goes and the return of Mawson and Baker is much, and I mean much longer than expected. I'm not sure we would sign many if it was a normal season, but reduced income along with players due back over the next 4-6 weeks I don't see any coming in, unless there are first teasers leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Assuming Vyner, Hunt and COD out, Holden could go: Bentley Mariappa | Moore | Kalas | Rowe Edwards | Bakinson | Nagy | Semenyo Diedhiou | Martin I prefer Semenyo on the left. Hopefully Fam can get through an hour. Bench of: O’Leary | Massengo | Wells and the kids. Personally I think Hunt will be ok, and Vyner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 It`s almost certain Martin will start reading the interview with him on the OS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Sounds like we're down to the walking wounded, but I shouldn't add insult to our injuries. Forget the Casuals; we're now the Casualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Whoever we put out, DH needs to motivate them and ensure that we start getting first to the ball. We've been second to too many of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 2 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Getting a bit thin on the ground now with all the injuries. COD will be out for a while and Jack Hunt got a nasty gash on the weekend, so may be doubtful too. I would have tipped Fam to start, but he looks so much more effective from the bench. No creative players left in midfield with Weimann, Walsh, Patto and COD crocked and Eliason sold. We will need to to get a couple in during the window. I get the feeling that one or two of the youngsters might get a start tonight. Another 3 points would be welcome and I fancy us for another scrappy 1-0 or 2-1 steal. I do hope you are right. But Luton play with a bit of fire and determination, the qualities we lack. I think we will be lucky to get a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Just now, Redrascal2 said: I do hope you are right. But Luton play with a bit of fire and determination, the qualities we lack. I think we will be lucky to get a draw. Hope you're wrong, but I'm still trying to be optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassomylord Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Bentley Mariappa vyner kalas Rowe Hunt nagy Bakinson semenyo Martin Wells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 I`m looking at this game (and Brentford) as games to just get through with as little damage done as possible. It`s the cup after that before PNE at home on the 16th so we have a chance to regroup a bit. I`d be OK with one or two points and no more injuries TBH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, 1960maaan said: I don't see any chance we spend , we have a big squad and to add 3 more (unless we lose some) isn't going to happen. Creative MF, we are waiting on Paterson, Williams and Walsh. Whatever the ins and outs of contracts and injuries , when those are fit we have what? 8 CMF's. Winger, we haven't played with a winger under Holden so I don't see us signing one now. Striker, we have 4. Unless Fam goes we won't sign another. I see maybe a centre back if Mariappa goes and the return of Mawson and Baker is much, and I mean much longer than expected. I'm not sure we would sign many if it was a normal season, but reduced income along with players due back over the next 4-6 weeks I don't see any coming in, unless there are first teasers leaving. I can see a loan coming in to replace Williams. It’s brutal but we have to forget him right now. He can’t help us and neither can Walsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Hope you're wrong, but I'm still trying to be optimistic. So do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 Stats wise we are pretty evenly matched. Similar home form to us - Similar form to us generally. A win for them will bring them within 3 of us. They don’t score or concede loads. I’m going for a draw, 1-1, possibly 0-0 - which I’d be happy enough with. If either team nick it, it will be by one goal, 1-0 or 2-1 either way. If it’s us, that will depend largely on whose fit after the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Lanterne Rouge said: It`s almost certain Martin will start reading the interview with him on the OS He is so lucky to keep his place..been really poor last few games...to me he looks unfit, slow and overweight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Assuming Vyner, Hunt and COD out, Holden could go: Bentley Mariappa | Moore | Kalas | Rowe Edwards | Bakinson | Nagy | Semenyo Diedhiou | Martin I prefer Semenyo on the left. Hopefully Fam can get through an hour. Bench of: O’Leary | Massengo | Wells and the kids. Personally I think Hunt will be ok, and Vyner. I would replace Martin with Bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Top Robin said: He is so lucky to keep his place..been really poor last few games...to me he looks unfit, slow and overweight. Agree, until Saturday, when I thought he had a good game and much more like he was earlier this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: I can see a loan coming in to replace Williams. It’s brutal but we have to forget him right now. He can’t help us and neither can Walsh. Just seen this from the Exiled Robin on FB; Quotes from Bristol Live on injuries and loanees “Joe Williams, I'm not too sure. He's had a few little setbacks along the way and fingers crossed we can get him back before the end of the season," (doesn’t sound hopeful that we will ) Nathan Baker and Alfie Mawson *may* be back to join the Robins later on in January and Jamie Paterson will be assessed on how he responds to his hip rehabilitation work. Bristol Live understands that City are also leaning towards recalling Cameron Pring from Portsmouth, with Jay Dasilva ruled out for several months with his shin injury. Marley Watkins having returned from Aberdeen albeit carrying a hamstring injury that means he may not be fit until March, the Robins do already have another attacking midfielder in the ranks. Sounds like we can forget Williams for the season, not even a mention of Walsh so I would think the same for now. No others until some time in Feb, bit of a farce now. Pring back for cover at LB/LWB , with no time set for Paterson I would expect Palmer back too. Opi ? With that in mind, a loan is possible, though who? Jan is a difficult time any year, but this year? I would guess that we will extend Mariappa until the end of the season, I'd love Benkovic but I don't see it. We are possibly down to the last standing across the back 4 and our last 3 CMF, loans are probably needed. CMF presence would be good, hard to find though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 26 minutes ago, Top Robin said: to me he looks unfit, slow and overweight He is not a ‘ Bobby Reid’ that is certain and , like Wells, I don’t believe that we are playing him to his strengths. You can also imagine that, at his age, he didn’t think he’d be playing every game, twice a week and be expected to run around like a four legged chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 It appears that Vyner & COD are both out, Jack Hunt for all the flak he takes on here, is a tough old character & has played before this season having had stitches in his ankle, so my hunch is that he will again. If Famara really is unable to play more than half an hour, we basically have 11 senior* outfield players left for 10 places. My hunch is; Bentley Hunt Mariappa Kalas Rowe Nagy Bakinson HNM Semenyo Martin Wells With Max O’Leary, Fam, Taylor Moore & a collection of the U23s on the bench. The only other combination would see Moore come in to a back 3/5 with presumably Semenyo on the bench or to replace Hunt if he’s missing too. Take a draw right now. *With Massengo 19 & Semenyo 20 & Bakinson hardly experienced at this level, it is stretching it a bit to even call them senior pros, but they are in comparison to the vast majority of the subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Alessandro said: A win for them will bring them within 3 of us. Crikey. A sobering thought, that, considering how poor they were at AG last season, and the fact they were in the Conference for five seasons very recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Davefevs said: Assuming Vyner, Hunt and COD out, Holden could go: Bentley Mariappa | Moore | Kalas | Rowe Edwards | Bakinson | Nagy | Semenyo Diedhiou | Martin I prefer Semenyo on the left. Hopefully Fam can get through an hour. Bench of: O’Leary | Massengo | Wells and the kids. Personally I think Hunt will be ok, and Vyner. Sorry Dave Semenyo on the left hand side of a 4-4-2 is a no from me . I would revert back to 3-5-2 tonight because of the injuries. If fit I would go Bentley Vyner. Kalas. Mariappa Hunt. Rowe Bakinson Massengo Nagy Diedhiou. Semenyo If COD is fit play him we’re I put Nagy and put Nagy we’re massengo is . I personally feel Nagy has a lot to offer in an attacking capacity . Not in as much as playing him in the Paterson role but further forward. Something like that anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 4 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: Getting a bit thin on the ground now with all the injuries. COD will be out for a while and Jack Hunt got a nasty gash on the weekend, so may be doubtful too. I would have tipped Fam to start, but he looks so much more effective from the bench. No creative players left in midfield with Weimann, Walsh, Patto and COD crocked and Eliason sold. We will need to to get a couple in during the window. I get the feeling that one or two of the youngsters might get a start tonight. Another 3 points would be welcome and I fancy us for another scrappy 1-0 or 2-1 steal. It's been a while since I've seen a nasty gash.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: You can also imagine that, at his age, he didn’t think he’d be playing every game, twice a week and be expected to run around like a four legged chicken. Over-dosed on the medication again Major? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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