mrevans Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Some questions to ponder:Does GJ try out a couple of fringe players on Wed?Does he play his strongest possible team for both games, bearing in mind that Sheff Wednesday have an extra days recovery?Which game is the most important?Given a choice, which game would you rather win?Will Ivan start up front or on the wing or will he come off the bench?Will Brooker, McCombe or Noble be involved in either game?What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolCity1992 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I would rather win Saturday and would maybe rest a player or two on weds, saying that I doubt anyone will want a rest. Sproule to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Lad Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Rather win Saturday, that is surely the more important game. Play the weeker team on Wednesday night I would assume, maybe try out a few things and yes possibly give a few fringe players a chance as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Some questions to ponder:Does GJ try out a couple of fringe players on Wed?Does he play his strongest possible team for both games, bearing in mind that Sheff Wednesday have an extra days recovery?Which game is the most important?Given a choice, which game would you rather win?Will Ivan start up front or on the wing or will he come off the bench?Will Brooker, McCombe or Noble be involved in either game?What do you think?I think you will find that should be 2 games in 4 days. In any case, it is no different, time wise, to playing Saturday then Tuesday, and we do that very regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristolCity1992 Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 We have a break after that to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrevans Posted August 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I think you will find that should be 2 games in 4 days. In any case, it is no different, time wise, to playing Saturday then Tuesday, and we do that very regularly.[/quotePlay Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 1 2 3I still reckon that's 2 in 3, but I think that you are more likely to sustain injuries with a short recovery time. We do have a break after Saturday but in any case, players like Keogh deservea chance.Definately Saturday is the most important, but Man City should be an exciting game. Not sure whether we can win, I just hope we give it one hell of a go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I think GJ will play what he considers to be his strongest XI in each game. It's early in the season, it's good for fitness and fatigue isn't yet a problem.He may well reward Jevons' goals in the last round with a start but other than that and any knocks I don't think he will change much. With McCombe and Brooker on the comback trail and possibly another striker coming in GJ will have some tough choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledinwatford Posted August 27, 2007 Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 I think GJ will play what he considers to be his strongest XI in each game. It's early in the season, it's good for fitness and fatigue isn't yet a problem.He may well reward Jevons' goals in the last round with a start but other than that and any knocks I don't think he will change much. With McCombe and Brooker on the comback trail and possibly another striker coming in GJ will have some tough choices.I agree. I expect our strongest side on Wednesday - if Man City are not up for this game then GJ will want us to take advantage. The squad we have at the moment is big/good enough to overcome an injury or two. With Vasko and Keogh, Russell and Skuse, Showumni/Sproule/Jevo/Betsy all in the wings and pretty hungry for a chance I don't think we'll have a problem putting a good side out on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted August 27, 2007 Admin Report Share Posted August 27, 2007 Definitely play a strong side on Wednesday. If we did manage to beat Man City the confidence the players will take from it will benefit us in forthcoming fixtures, not-to-mention the Carling Cup is our best chance of qualifying for Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Play the best possible team in both games. Sproule not to start but to come on. Jevo up front with Trunds and Murray on the right. Either that or just stay unchanged from saturday for tomorrow. Depending on certain circumstances ei injuries, keep the same team again for Sheffield if they do well enough. We've got the luxury of the international break the week after so the playes can regroup and get over any little niggles they might have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristoljames Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'd probably chuck Sproule in on the right, in place of Brian Wilson. Then at half time, let him and Murray swap. I'd like to see Keogh play too, see if he can get a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Don't see the need for any changes. It's early in the season, and the players get a nice break after the Wednesday game... Besides if a professional footballer can't play 2 games in 4 days then there's something seriously wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Doesn't seem that long ag we played three games in 4 days every Easter.Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday.More recently 4 in 8; Boxing Day, Saturday, New Year's Day and the next Saturday. We always used to cope, now in an era of large squads ALL teams seem to struggle.Yes we want to impress on TV, but Wednesday away is more important than Wednesday home if you see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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