Buster Footman's T shirt Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Important month to come in terms of our season and whether or not we can continue to stay in the hunt for autos/play offs. Injuries starting to bite now and it could be argued that some of our key players (that are currently fit) could do with resting/rotating. Couple this with other squad players needing some game time it could be an opportunity for tweaking. I would suggest that Bryan, Bobby and Josh Brownhill are key players that we need to protect as they have played the vast majority of minutes so far. I also feel that a change of formation at home may just help us to kick on as it seems that teams come to AG expecting us to line up 442 and have been able to a certain extent to counter it. Based on that (fitness permitting I would look at this formation v Boro Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggs Smith Pack Bakinson Eliasson Taylor Pato Strong bench to include: Djurcic Reid Brownhill Leko What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Feilding Wright Flint Baker Bryan (if fit) Brownhill Smith Pack Pato Reid Druic We shouldn't rotate we aren't good enough to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Brownhill undroppable after Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Boro isn't the game to rest players. They are the type of team we need to beat at home to make play offs. They are also my ex-flatmates team, who is coming down for the game, this is bigger than United for me. #LetsSmashThem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 We ain't good enough to rotate and Reid is a booking away from a ban so keep playing until he gets a natural rest from that. Brownhill certainly didn't look tired in the 89th at Hull so keep him in. The only one I would consider making sure he is right is Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Surely we go full strength. It's one of the few times in the season where we are playing Saturday - Saturday - Friday without a midweek game. Against Boro and Sheff Utd I expect a full strength team. Forest, Manchester or QPR will be the games to rotate for if we want to. After the past few games I really wouldn't want to see Djuric starting at home so would want something like: Fielding Wright Flint Baker Bryan(or Magnússon) Brownhill Smith Pack Pato Reid Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Resting players? No midweek game. Tough game this play our strongest available team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I wouldn't mind seeing Steele in place of Fielding, but doubt that will happen. Djuric is best used as a super sub at present, so think Taylor & Reid for front two, (Woodrow just not good enough). Also IF he is 100% fit then would prefer to see Bryan LH midfield rather than Pato, who himself does not look 100% fit. Assuming COD out, then Eliasson has to be given a start to provide some true width. ........................ Fielding/Steele Wright, Flint, Baker, Mags Eliasson, Brownhill, Smith, Pato/Bryan Taylor, Reid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 13 minutes ago, Monkeh said: Feilding Wright Flint Baker Bryan (if fit) Brownhill Smith Pack Pato Reid Druic We shouldn't rotate we aren't good enough to Agree with you in most of that but imo Reid and Djuric don't work together, if you start with Djuric I would go with Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 minute ago, gordie said: Agree with you in most of that but imo Reid and Djuric don't work together, if you start with Djuric I would go with Taylor you can't drop reid, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Can see the OPs logic but we saw last season rotating too much carries its own risk. I'd stick with the same barring any enforced changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, old_eastender said: Djuric is best used as a super sub Agreed, but also I'd keep Eliasson on the bench until Djuric is on. Use them as a double-sub if we are chasing the game or narrowly winning. Elaisson's fresh pace and crossing combined with the Bosnian battering ram would be tough for a tiring defence to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 18 minutes ago, Buster Footman's T shirt said: Important month to come in terms of our season and whether or not we can continue to stay in the hunt for autos/play offs. Injuries starting to bite now and it could be argued that some of our key players (that are currently fit) could do with resting/rotating. Couple this with other squad players needing some game time it could be an opportunity for tweaking. I would suggest that Bryan, Bobby and Josh Brownhill are key players that we need to protect as they have played the vast majority of minutes so far. I also feel that a change of formation at home may just help us to kick on as it seems that teams come to AG expecting us to line up 442 and have been able to a certain extent to counter it. Based on that (fitness permitting I would look at this formation v Boro Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggs Smith Pack Bakinson Eliasson Taylor Pato Strong bench to include: Djurcic Reid Brownhill Leko What do you all think? I think this team would be very risky particularly Bakinson who has hardly any first team experience. The front 3 would definitely run around a bit, but have only scored about 4 or 5 goals between them this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 I agree with those saying we shouldn't be resting players for this one. However I do think Eliasson has earned a start over his last two performances.I also think, whilst I've been a critic in the past, Fielding is one of our most improved players this season. I would start: Fielding Wright Flint Baker Bryan (Or Mags if Bryan not fit) Eliasson Brownhill Smith Patterson (if fully fit, otherwise Pack in midfield and Brownhill on the flank) Reid Djuric I don't agree Reid and Djuric can't play together. I think they will be able to with a bit more work on the training pitch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 5 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I agree with those saying we shouldn't be resting players for this one. However I do think Eliasson has earned a start over his last two performances.I also think, whilst I've been a critic in the past, Fielding is one of our most improved players this season. I would start: Fielding Wright Flint Baker Bryan (Or Mags if Bryan not fit) Eliasson Brownhill Smith Patterson (if fully fit, otherwise Pack in midfield and Brownhill on the flank) Reid Djuric I don't agree Reid and Djuric can't play together. I think they will be able to with a bit more work on the training pitch... The problem is that Bobby is not a natural striker and doesn't anticipate flick ons etc, so many in the Preston game and Cardiff. Not saying I think we should leave him out as he is still learning that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 We havnt got a midweek game. That is their rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 37 minutes ago, Buster Footman's T shirt said: Important month to come in terms of our season and whether or not we can continue to stay in the hunt for autos/play offs. Injuries starting to bite now and it could be argued that some of our key players (that are currently fit) could do with resting/rotating. Couple this with other squad players needing some game time it could be an opportunity for tweaking. I would suggest that Bryan, Bobby and Josh Brownhill are key players that we need to protect as they have played the vast majority of minutes so far. I also feel that a change of formation at home may just help us to kick on as it seems that teams come to AG expecting us to line up 442 and have been able to a certain extent to counter it. Based on that (fitness permitting I would look at this formation v Boro Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggs Smith Pack Bakinson Eliasson Taylor Pato Strong bench to include: Djurcic Reid Brownhill Leko What do you all think? They are having a week off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Up The City! said: We havnt got a midweek game. That is their rest. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 36 minutes ago, Buster Footman's T shirt said: Important month to come in terms of our season and whether or not we can continue to stay in the hunt for autos/play offs. Injuries starting to bite now and it could be argued that some of our key players (that are currently fit) could do with resting/rotating. Couple this with other squad players needing some game time it could be an opportunity for tweaking. I would suggest that Bryan, Bobby and Josh Brownhill are key players that we need to protect as they have played the vast majority of minutes so far. I also feel that a change of formation at home may just help us to kick on as it seems that teams come to AG expecting us to line up 442 and have been able to a certain extent to counter it. Based on that (fitness permitting I would look at this formation v Boro Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggs Smith Pack Bakinson Eliasson Taylor Pato Strong bench to include: Djurcic Reid Brownhill Leko What do you all think? I'm afraid that team would not be good enough. Bakinson has a lot of talent but from what I saw at Weston a week ago, he's not ready for Championship. I consider Lloyd Kelly and Vyner much closer to first team selection than him. Even considering that, the changes to formation and personnel would probably disrupt us too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 IF we are going to rest players then Man Utd is the game to do it but that wouldn't be fair as they will all want to play and should be rewarded for playing so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Strongest/most suitable fit team for every game. Sat no different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Can't see Djoric starting he had a great impact at Hull, but looked like he couldn't run to me, can only see him as supersub for a while, otherwise fear he will break down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 7 minutes ago, NorwichbasedWurzel said: IF we are going to rest players then Man Utd is the game to do it but that wouldn't be fair as they will all want to play and should be rewarded for playing so well. You could argue the second string players that got us to quarter finals deserve a game as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 14 minutes ago, NorwichbasedWurzel said: IF we are going to rest players then Man Utd is the game to do it but that wouldn't be fair as they will all want to play and should be rewarded for playing so well. I'd rest players for the Man Utd game anyway. I know it sounds ruthless but, if the players keep working hard, they can get their reward in May. The League has to be the focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agard Days Night Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Buster Footman's T shirt said: Important month to come in terms of our season and whether or not we can continue to stay in the hunt for autos/play offs. Injuries starting to bite now and it could be argued that some of our key players (that are currently fit) could do with resting/rotating. Couple this with other squad players needing some game time it could be an opportunity for tweaking. I would suggest that Bryan, Bobby and Josh Brownhill are key players that we need to protect as they have played the vast majority of minutes so far. I also feel that a change of formation at home may just help us to kick on as it seems that teams come to AG expecting us to line up 442 and have been able to a certain extent to counter it. Based on that (fitness permitting I would look at this formation v Boro Steele Wright Flint Baker Maggs Smith Pack Bakinson Eliasson Taylor Pato Strong bench to include: Djurcic Reid Brownhill Leko What do you all think? If that’s the team that starts on Saturday I’ll give you my caravan for a week next summer free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 44 minutes ago, Super said: The problem is that Bobby is not a natural striker and doesn't anticipate flick ons etc, so many in the Preston game and Cardiff. Not saying I think we should leave him out as he is still learning that position. they way reid is being played and is playing this season he's a poacher, 10 league goals in 19 games, he's well on course for 20 league goals this season, I'd take that sort of non-natural goal scorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, gordie said: Agree with you in most of that but imo Reid and Djuric don't work together, if you start with Djuric I would go with Taylor If I have one small criticism of young Bobby it would be his lack of link up play with his forward partner . Even with Fammy he was often too far away from him to benefit from flick ons or second balls. Hopefully he will improve that side of his game as he grows into the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WessexPest Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Healthy crowd for this one? After Saturday’s heroics and Boro travelling in large numbers I’d anticipate somewhere around 22,000 but the live TV coverage might keep a few away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 17 minutes ago, WessexPest said: Boro travelling in large numbers Not Saturday they wont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just now, RedRaw said: Not Saturday they wont we've played them a few times on the tele at AG and they always brought 1500 at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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