southvillekiddy Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Calculus said: Agreed, seems likely - which means Cotts will bring him on about 4 minuites into injury time... This practice does seem to show a vindictive streak in our manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 He had tons of experience in a certain type of role. We put him in a different type of role, and frankly he was awful. Swindon played him in his normal role, and it looks like he did well. Who would have thought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Rather have Osborne back!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 42 minutes ago, Cider red said: Rather have Osborne back!! Not much chance if that though, but most would agree . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 3 hours ago, swindon fan said: Wouldn't be surprised if a new loan is arranged or even a permanent signing. However, Power's a grade A knobhead so he'll probably go for cheap one-legged replacement We know, we witnessed his antics last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 2 hours ago, Iron Man said: Can't wait for him to be in the left side of our back 3. 2 hours ago, cityexile said: He had tons of experience in a certain type of role. We put him in a different type of role, and frankly he was awful. Swindon played him in his normal role, and it looks like he did well. Who would have thought it. Spot on, right side CB in a 2, right side CB in a 3, or RB in a 4. I do have some sympathy for him. Looked an astute signing on paper at the time. Played 100+ games at this level too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 4 hours ago, cottsciderarmy said: Well that's another we can't field on Saturday then. Currently we have 17 players registered for Saturday and one of them is injured and another hasn't played a first team match. Will we even be able to name 7 subs ! If we name 7 subs on Saturday, won't we get kicked out the competition anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Moore is going back and El Abd is our player. Are any posters here the same ones criticising letting GC go to Preston before we had a replacement..? We all know El Abd isn't going to be anything more than emergency cover and will be on his way if/when we sign someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 4 hours ago, samo II said: Play the kids; we're on a hiding to nothing going up against a WBA side that have looked handy in the Premier League, and who'll have not one but two first team players back and available after suspension. I'm not usually the blanky pessimistic type, but with what is an important and likely tough match against PNE the following Tuesday, and none of our seemingly nailed on starters having had less than 80 mins of game time every match over Christmas, I think that to play the full first team would be complete madness. Let's be smart; rest our essential players, and let the kids/second string take the weight, and perhaps even show us something. Worst case scenario we lost heavily, and not exactly likely we wouldn't do that anyway right now, considering how our last three away matches went. I may be wrong, so shoot me if I'am, but under the rules haven't clubs got to play at least 8 players from the previous game. Or is it the JPT I'am thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calculus Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 6 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I may be wrong, so shoot me if I'am, but under the rules haven't clubs got to play at least 8 players from the previous game. Or is it the JPT I'am thinking of? I hope we don't just play the kids. If we're trying to attract players in the window us getting completely stuffed by the baggies isn't going to help. If won't do the kids any good either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 15 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I may be wrong, so shoot me if I'am, but under the rules haven't clubs got to play at least 8 players from the previous game. Or is it the JPT I'am thinking of? I think there may be some rule. But I doubt we'd have the players to make that many changes anyway. As long as we rest as many as we can from those we see starting against Preston, and don't get sanctioned, I say play whoever we have - a cup run would be fun, but I highly doubt with the limited squad we have, and the form we are in, that it is likely or indeed welcomed by the club right now. 9 minutes ago, Calculus said: I hope we don't just play the kids. If we're trying to attract players in the window us getting completely stuffed by the baggies isn't going to help. If won't do the kids any good either. Being beaten by WBA isn't the problem we'll have bringing in players; our league position and the fact we are getting trashed on a regular basis by teams at our own level is a bigger issue. One half decent showing against WBA, followed by a loss to PNE because some of our regulars haven't had a rest all winter will be far more damaging to this club than losing that match. I hope we win everytime we go out on the pitch, and I'll be doing the same for the WBA game. But I just think head has to fuel heart right now, and the prospect of 3 league points is far, far more important than what happens at the Hawthorns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 5 hours ago, samo II said: Play the kids; we're on a hiding to nothing going up against a WBA side that have looked handy in the Premier League, and who'll have not one but two first team players back and available after suspension. I'm not usually the blanky pessimistic type, but with what is an important and likely tough match against PNE the following Tuesday, and none of our seemingly nailed on starters having had less than 80 mins of game time every match over Christmas, I think that to play the full first team would be complete madness. Let's be smart; rest our essential players, and let the kids/second string take the weight, and perhaps even show us something. Worst case scenario we lost heavily, and not exactly likely we wouldn't do that anyway right now, considering how our last three away matches went. People said the same before we deservedly beat Palace under SOD. Agree PNE is a far more important game though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 18 minutes ago, City169 said: People said the same before we deservedly beat Palace under SOD. Agree PNE is a far more important game though. That's fair. Think both WBA are comparatively better and us comparatively worse just now, though. And I'd also say we had a deeper squad at that time. I hope we catch them by surprise, and they give us a reason to smile. But the idea of Salamon Rondon attacking our back line doesn't fill me with hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 minute ago, samo II said: That's fair. Think both WBA are comparatively better and us comparatively worse just now, though. And I'd also say we had a deeper squad at that time. I hope we catch them by surprise, and they give us a reason to smile. But the idea of Salamon Rondon attacking our back line doesn't fill me with hope. Depends what team they put out of course but I always think teams like WBA take the cup a lot more seriously than the so-called big teams. It`s a competition they have a realistic chance of winning and if they do, it`s a way into Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 39 minutes ago, samo II said: That's fair. Think both WBA are comparatively better and us comparatively worse just now, though. And I'd also say we had a deeper squad at that time. I hope we catch them by surprise, and they give us a reason to smile. But the idea of Salamon Rondon attacking our back line doesn't fill me with hope. And Rickie Lambert... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 crossing my Fingers til they break, maybe he'll come back and redeem himself like Steve Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon fan Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Silly season, I know, but on Twitter we've apparently approached Darryl Clark from your esteemed neighbours about our seemingly always open managerial vacancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 hour ago, samo II said: That's fair. Think both WBA are comparatively better and us comparatively worse just now, though. And I'd also say we had a deeper squad at that time. I hope we catch them by surprise, and they give us a reason to smile. But the idea of Salamon Rondon attacking our back line doesn't fill me with hope. Can't argue that we had a deeper squad back then, but we certainly have a better team now. I remember at the time we still hadn't won a league game, and it was around the time Fontaine made his last appearance for us, we were woeful back then, but seemed to turn up in the cup games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cloud Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 36 minutes ago, swindon fan said: Silly season, I know, but on Twitter we've apparently approached Darryl Clark from your esteemed neighbours about our seemingly always open managerial vacancy. Some gash I know are panicking as well, maybe some truth in it - he's working miracles for them on next to nothing - if you are looking, I bet you're not the only ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 6 hours ago, Cider red said: Rather have Osborne back!! He could come on as sub to replace Wilbraham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Nube Rojo said: crossing my Fingers til they break, maybe he'll come back and redeem himself like Steve Jones He hasn't got the sun tan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Wonder if we'll just keep him now until the end of the season - especially given his good form at Swindon. No reason why he can't do the job that Moore has since he's been here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 5 minutes ago, Kibs said: Wonder if we'll just keep him now until the end of the season - especially given his good form at Swindon. No reason why he can't do the job that Moore has since he's been here. Because he can't play in a back 3 and we know that formation is not going to change anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, YorkshireSection said: Because he can't play in a back 3 and we know that formation is not going to change anytime soon. Results would suggest that the entire team has struggled with the 3-5-2 this season so I don't think that should rule him out! Anyway, he only has to sit on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 I think we will beat West Brom weirdly. I can see a number of changes, players that are bursting at the seems to start a game. Id play one up top in Burns/Kodjia, pack the defence with a 4 and one sitting in front sweeping or linking depending on possession pack the middle of the park with the aim of trying to get as many balls over the top as I could for Burns/Kodjia to chase. Or we may play the same formation and personnel and get rolled over by the odd 4/5. Is it not worth a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Rick Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Unfortunately El Abd would be difficult to shift out. He'd have to take a huge wage drop to join a club like Swindon. Plus his agent hasn't got any response from the lovely Mr Power as of yet. Credit where it's due though, he is a model pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngish Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Will El-Abd not be cup tied for West Brom as he played in the first round for Swindon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Just now, Youngish said: Will El-Abd not be cup tied for West Brom as he played in the first round for Swindon? Yes, he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishponds_Red Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 On 03/01/2016 at 22:11, Kibs said: Results would suggest that the entire team has struggled with the 3-5-2 this season so I don't think that should rule him out! Anyway, he only has to sit on the bench. The 3-5-2 is really starting to hack me off. What I would give to have Cunningham back and switch to a flat back 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Fishponds_Red said: The 3-5-2 is really starting to hack me off. What I would give to have Cunningham back and switch to a flat back 4. same here, but if williams can play left wing back he can play left back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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