A tough game with a long journey beforehand which could put us on the back foot from the start. However, we have much to prove following a lacklustre performance on Saturday. It is clearly taking us time to formulate a new system of play without Jed and also to get our new signings to adapt to our way of playing. It will take time but a good time to start would be tomorrow against the Clarets. They will be confident following their demolition of the Latics on Saturday but sometimes that can work against you as you think that you only have to pull your shirts on, run out onto the pitch and we will roll over and let you win. That is just not what we do and if they think we will be a soft target then they are in for a shock. I can confidently predict changes as there were some who were just not up to the mark.
One of them is not Bart who should wear the gloves. He could do little to stop the goal he conceded but the save he made from Hendrick in the second half was top drawer. Danny did not play his best game with a really wayward pass in the second half but he did hit the bar too. Leonard is crocked so does not offer an alternative but Shack could play there if needed. Danny either needs a friendly arm around the shoulder or a kick up the rear but, whatever, I think he will start. I think the same about Hutch who offers leadership on the field. Cooper could have been concussed in the second half following a clash in our box so maybe there is a doubt there. Cresswell is ready and waiting. Murray was caught out a little with their goal but I still think he will start. Molly is a question in doubt on here but I am not sure whether Topalloj could slot in yet. It is a tough call.
Billy should return to give us more energy and determination in the middle and I thought that Sav had a reasonable game. Honeyman was muscled out so does he make way for Flem as a ten? It could happen. Shack was busy but not really effective so maybe he might drop,to the bench.
Benik has his doubters on here so maybe he should start on the bench too. Bradshaw ran hard and was very disappointed to be withdrawn so maybe he should start. Vogi should definitely start to give us a target with energy down the middle.
My thoughts are,
Bart
Danny Hutch Cooper Murray Molly
Billy Sav
Flem
Bradshaw Vogi
Subs Long Cresswell Shack Honeyman Evans Burey Benik
One of them is not Bart who should wear the gloves. He could do little to stop the goal he conceded but the save he made from Hendrick in the second half was top drawer. Danny did not play his best game with a really wayward pass in the second half but he did hit the bar too. Leonard is crocked so does not offer an alternative but Shack could play there if needed. Danny either needs a friendly arm around the shoulder or a kick up the rear but, whatever, I think he will start. I think the same about Hutch who offers leadership on the field. Cooper could have been concussed in the second half following a clash in our box so maybe there is a doubt there. Cresswell is ready and waiting. Murray was caught out a little with their goal but I still think he will start. Molly is a question in doubt on here but I am not sure whether Topalloj could slot in yet. It is a tough call.
Billy should return to give us more energy and determination in the middle and I thought that Sav had a reasonable game. Honeyman was muscled out so does he make way for Flem as a ten? It could happen. Shack was busy but not really effective so maybe he might drop,to the bench.
Benik has his doubters on here so maybe he should start on the bench too. Bradshaw ran hard and was very disappointed to be withdrawn so maybe he should start. Vogi should definitely start to give us a target with energy down the middle.
My thoughts are,
Bart
Danny Hutch Cooper Murray Molly
Billy Sav
Flem
Bradshaw Vogi
Subs Long Cresswell Shack Honeyman Evans Burey Benik
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