redkev Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 45 minutes ago, petehinton said: For me, Based on all pre seasons games so far If season started tomorrow…. Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Roberts Scott James Knight Bell Conway Wells Even though I would start with pring personally ( haven’t seen enough or roberts yet ) imagine a fired up pring coming on for the last 25-20 mins against a tiring PNE defence , could also see a lively 25-20 from sykes on the other flank for wells at the end of the game , also memehiti for bell , lots of pace and quality coming on late . this season really is gonna be all about the squad and not the team , All being well and staying fit we could possibly put out 2 sides of similar strength , god where did that come from only seems like a few months ago where we struggled to have a decent 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, redkev said: I don’t understand this mcrorie over Tanner scenario , Tanner was excellent last season especially in the run in on what bases has mcrorie proved he is worth a place in front of Tanner , just because you are a new signing doesn’t mean you are a better player. don’t get me wrong if he does perform better than Tanner then he plays simple , but on the limited minutes I have seen so far albeit friendlies I see no reason to put him in above Tanner just my thoughts I’ve picked McCrorie so far but not just because he is a ‘new signing’ He comes in with more experience and potential IMO - from what I’ve seen in the friendlies is the stronger defender and physically stronger, areas of Tanner’s game that need most work IMO - and more importantly attributes that the team needed to add and areas that needed to improve, especially with the attacking talent we do have, I would look for the stronger defender. Early stages I admit, but just my thoughts. 1 hour ago, redkev said: I don’t understand this mcrorie over Tanner scenario , Tanner was excellent last season especially in the run in on what bases has mcrorie proved he is worth a place in front of Tanner , just because you are a new signing doesn’t mean you are a better player. don’t get me wrong if he does perform better than Tanner then he plays simple , but on the limited minutes I have seen so far albeit friendlies I see no reason to put him in above Tanner Edited July 23, 2023 by Alessandro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAbroad Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 58 minutes ago, petehinton said: For me, Based on all pre seasons games so far If season started tomorrow…. Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Roberts Scott James Knight Bell Conway Wells I like that side, although Cam will probably get the nod ahead of Roberts, and I'd be happy with that also, but I think Roberts has shown enough in pre-season that it's going to be a close contest between those 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, BritAbroad said: I like that side, although Cam will probably get the nod ahead of Roberts, and I'd be happy with that also, but I think Roberts has shown enough in pre-season that it's going to be a close contest between those 2. Agreed. Said yesterday, I absolutely love Cam, was arguably my fav player last year, but that’s just testament to how impressive Roberts has been. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) A small query. Is McCrorie available or soon to he available then? I know he didn't feature yesterday, no issue there I hope. Edited July 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheReds Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 "the Scot sat out Saturday’s game with what seemed a small knock as he was walking around the cantine fairly freely in his training kit." This was a quote from this Bristol Post article yesterday, seems it is entirely precautionary. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-rob-dickie-knight-8622424?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=bcfc_newsletter2&utm_medium=email 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheReds Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: A small query. Is McCrorie available or soon to he available then? I know he didn't feature yesterday, no issue there I hope. Meant to quote you in my reply above ^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, UpTheReds said: "the Scot sat out Saturday’s game with what seemed a small knock as he was walking around the cantine fairly freely in his training kit." This was a quote from this Bristol Post article yesterday, seems it is entirely precautionary. https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/bristol-city-rob-dickie-knight-8622424?utm_source=bristol_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=bcfc_newsletter2&utm_medium=email Thanks, that's a relief. Injuries have dragged or been mishandled here under the old regime, hopefully this will be on point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 hours ago, E.G.Red said: Think they've now made some decent signings ,Layton Stewart from Liverpool and Mads Frokjaer Jenson. With possibly Tom Cannon returning on loan, I see them giving us a good competitive workout 1-1 Yes indeed, a lot can change in a couple of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheReds Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Thanks, that's a relief. Injuries have dragged or been mishandled here under the old regime, hopefully this will be on point. Yeah there is no way that Pearson will let this become a problem, he will come back only when he is 100%. Would be good to see him get some minutes in either game on Tuesday or against Portsmouth, only 90 mins under the belt at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtongatered Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) surprised by the amount of people not starting Roberts Edited July 23, 2023 by Ashtongatered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTIDhc Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 Nige has repeatedly said he won’t pick players based on what they’ve done for us before but based on how they apply themselves in Pre season, I suppose Pring V Roberts will be the ultimate test of that. Based on last season Pring would be one of the first names on the team sheet however the performances Roberts has put in so far will have put him right up there, Preston selection will be extremely interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 38 minutes ago, Ashtongatered said: surprised by the amount of people not starting Roberts Pring - dynamic, powerful bursts forward, good crossing Roberts - interceptions, good passing, reasonable crossing Both good defenders. Who'd be a manager.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 (edited) Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring Sykes Weimann Knight James Bell Conway Have to go on basis Scott won't be with us. Edited July 23, 2023 by OldlandReddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finley_Smith10 Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 At this point in time MOL Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring Knight James Scott Sykes Conway Bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 23, 2023 Report Share Posted July 23, 2023 2 hours ago, OldlandReddies said: Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring Sykes Weimann Knight James Bell Conway Have to go on basis Scott won't be with us. My only change would be the extra bit of physicality of Cornick over Sykes, but if we are all picking from 11 from the same 14 or 15 we are gonna be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted July 24, 2023 Report Share Posted July 24, 2023 Love to see Wells, Conway and Bell on the same pitch together but not sure how that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 22:31, OldlandReddies said: Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring Sykes Weimann Knight James Bell Conway Have to go on basis Scott won't be with us. Wouldn’t be surprised if this is the starting 11 given Scott has a knock. Cornick might get the nod over Sykes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, eardun said: Wouldn’t be surprised if this is the starting 11 given Scott has a knock. Cornick might get the nod over Sykes though. Going to be very windy on Saturday I see - a weather warning in fact - might favour the more the more physical Cornick. Hope the wind doesn’t have too much of an adverse influence on the match though - strange weather for August! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 Is Sykes a possibility at right back as a more marauding option? I like Tanner, but just thinking aloud here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 23/07/2023 at 19:54, redkev said: Even though I would start with pring personally ( haven’t seen enough or roberts yet ) imagine a fired up pring coming on for the last 25-20 mins against a tiring PNE defence , could also see a lively 25-20 from sykes on the other flank for wells at the end of the game , also memehiti for bell , lots of pace and quality coming on late . this season really is gonna be all about the squad and not the team , All being well and staying fit we could possibly put out 2 sides of similar strength , god where did that come from only seems like a few months ago where we struggled to have a decent 11 Are it Vyner and On 23/07/2023 at 19:54, redkev said: Even though I would start with pring personally ( haven’t seen enough or roberts yet ) imagine a fired up pring coming on for the last 25-20 mins against a tiring PNE defence , could also see a lively 25-20 from sykes on the other flank for wells at the end of the game , also memehiti for bell , lots of pace and quality coming on late . this season really is gonna be all about the squad and not the team , All being well and staying fit we could possibly put out 2 sides of similar strength , god where did that come from only seems like a few months ago where we struggled to have a decent 11 Are not Vyner and Dickie injured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 30 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said: Are it Vyner and Are not Vyner and Dickie injured? Don’t believe so. Naismith and McCrorie are unavailable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritAbroad Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring James Knight Weimann Cornick Conway Mehmeti If Scott passes fit, I can see him replacing Weimann, I think Pring might edge the nod over Roberts, but it's close. Went for Mehmeti over Bell, because I think Mehmeti did better in preseason from what I heard and saw, and I think Bell would be better coming on as a sub against a tired defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 Assuming Scott isn’t “fit” & as an aside we are probably the only team that still hasn’t released its squad numbers & I don’t think those 2 things are unconnected, then the keeper, back 4 & midfield pretty much all pick themselves. O’Leary Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring James Knight Weimann, this is harsh on Roberts & you can possibly make a case for Williams, but I reckon that’s what we’ll do. Up front is incredibly difficult to guess, Sykes or Cornick, Conway or Wells, Bell or Mehmeti. I’m going for the first named of each of those, but it could quite easily be the other three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 8 hours ago, BritAbroad said: Max Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring James Knight Weimann Cornick Conway Mehmeti If Scott passes fit, I can see him replacing Weimann, I think Pring might edge the nod over Roberts, but it's close. Went for Mehmeti over Bell, because I think Mehmeti did better in preseason from what I heard and saw, and I think Bell would be better coming on as a sub against a tired defence. Swap Mehmeti for Bell and I reckon that’s it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Swap Mehmeti for Bell and I reckon that’s it I agree. Mehmeti a better impact sub with 20 mins left than Bell. Same with Sykes on the other side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 I’d have Mehmeti in over Bell on the left, but otherwise I think this will be our XI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutton Caveman Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 On 28/06/2023 at 12:50, BCFCGav said: As we are: Max McCrorie Dickie Naismith Pring James Scott Weimann Sykes Conway Mehmeti Subs: Bajic, Vyner, Tanner, Roberts, Williams, Wells, Bell. Just outside MD18: Wiles-Richards, Wilson, Atkinson (+), Taylor-Clarke, Benarous (+), Cornick. Cant see how Naismith gets in in front of Vyner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WECANDO Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Swap Mehmeti for Bell and I reckon that’s it Such a difficult call to make. But for me Sykes comes in for Cornick as the former has more pace and has shown he can put the ball in the net. I love Weiman but from preseason I would just go with Knight for his mobility. As to whether its Bell or Mehmeti. Do we go with sheer pace or a player with more tricky skills. Tough call. But again Bell scores. Luckily those that are not picked but are good enough, will get their chance against Oxford in the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 4, 2023 Report Share Posted August 4, 2023 O'Leary Tanner Vyner Dickie Pring James Knight Sykes *Scott Bell Conway *If a move on the cards or genuinely carrying a knock, then Weimann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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