'Orns Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 So, the cameras are back at the Gate, Premier League side coming down for a replay no one expected us to get, how do Pembo & Wadey play it? Same formation / team as Saturday, and give it a right good go, knowing that we have a winnable game in R4 if we go through, or play it safe, knowing that Leeds is by far the bigger game in the context of the season? What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Keep some back for Leeds, the FA Cup is completely irrelevant in the story of our season IMHO. Burns and Reid should still be retained in the starting XI though. It's all about bringing something back from Yorkshire on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Go for it - play our strongest team. I've said it a few times now but the amount of travelling and two taxing games WBA have played (Chelsea, Southampton) shouldn't be underestimated. Even if it makes them 5% more fatigued it could make a difference. It's a different conundrum for Pulis now as I don't reckon we'll play the 532 he's been preparing for previously; I reckon 433/4231 again. If Burns is ready to go again after Saturday his pace and directness is a different proposition they didn't face last time. I really fancy us to give a good performance again; WBA didn't need this game. Arguably us having games in quick succession after SC's dismissal is good as it gives the players a chance to get into new habits and move on. We've got a great chance tonight, and a prospect of a tie vs a lower league team at home. A really good opportunity for a cup run. The support will be right up for it tonight too, spurring the players on. At times, Ashton Gate can be a special atmosphere; especially when the players really need us and right now they definitely do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJim Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Go for it - chance to impress a few people on the TV (prospective signings / managers?) and show what we're capable of. A win tonight would do wonders for confidence and belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted January 19, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Go for it - winning breads success A result tonight would give us a massive lift going up to Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fordy62 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, phantom said: Go for it - winning breads success A result tonight would give us a massive lift going up to Leeds Don't you just hate it when you have a response in mind and you scroll down to find that some smart Arse has already posted it. Well done phantom. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Fast, fast and fast again. Go at 'em from the whistle. Jumpers for goalposts. Isn't it. Play the same team as Saturday with the exception of Freeman for Kodjia with Burns playing up front on his own. Use his pace, fresh legs. Tell him he can come off when he's got his hattrick. Then replace with Wilbs to bash 'em up a bit. They don't like it up 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo1111 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Rest corey smith and Kodjia. Play wes up front. Bring back freeman and play wagstaff. Maybe take Pack off after 60 mins and bring on smith then. Last thing we need is extra time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jimmer Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I would be very surprised if they pick a weakened team. Especially as they are in with a chance of getting a promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TETBURY MASSIVE Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Woodsy said: So, the cameras are back at the Gate, Premier League side coming down for a replay no one expected us to get, how do Pembo & Wadey play it? Same formation / team as Saturday, and give it a right good go, knowing that we have a winnable game in R4 if we go through, or play it safe, knowing that Leeds is by far the bigger game in the context of the season? What would you do? I have been told.... that tonight we will be playing 4-5-1. Wilbs up front on his own, Waggy starting. Baker 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said: I have been told.... that tonight we will be playing 4-5-1. Wilbs up front on his own, Waggy starting. Baker 50/50. Clearly focussing hugely on Leeds then if that's the case. Cant blame them, survival is so important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 hour ago, phantom said: Go for it - winning breads success A result tonight would give us a massive lift going up to Leeds dough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said: I have been told.... that tonight we will be playing 4-5-1. Wilbs up front on his own, Waggy starting. Baker 50/50. Probably the pragmatic decision, but can't help but be disappointed if that's the case. I just want us to go for it - night game, on TV, winnable game in the next round. My heart is winning over my head for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 They have a couple of injuries....Morrison is out and Darren Fletcher is doubtful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: Don't you just hate it when you have a response in mind and you scroll down to find that some smart Arse has already posted it. Well done phantom. Bravo. I was going to say that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Got to rest our key players who have been playing Saturday and Tuesday for a couple of weeks now. Lets have Kodjia and Korey fresh for Saturday. Tonight really is a free hit kind of game so let the likes of Agard, Wagstaff, Burns, Little and Reid get another run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Are we not possibly overstating the physical impact of tonight's game on the Leeds match? Tuesday - Saturday is a very ordinary scenario for footballers and if it was two league games we wouldn't be considering resting players. After a four day gap I wouldn't expect tiredness to be an excuse at Leeds assuming the game is only 90 minutes...I guess it's the extra time that's the worry. There is also an argument to say that these players are now playing a new system, after a long time playing the old one, and more game time would be beneficial in that respect. I think basically I'm trying to convince myself why we should just go for it tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Kodjia surely can't start tonight. Looked knackered playing up top pretty much on his own Saturday and will be expected to do the same at Leeds. A game too far for him unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 If we could only get a couple of bloody players in that could play on Saturday!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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