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Post by Lethal Jizzle on Feb 24, 2021 7:57:43 GMT
Personally I think this is our toughest game in this little 4 game spell. They're the draw specialists of the division and recently sacked their manager so a bit difficult to predict. I think Crankshaw has done enough to start but at the expense of who? Cook or Rowe? Or both ?
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Post by Neshead on Feb 24, 2021 8:04:25 GMT
Tough call, Rowe was non existent last night and the momentum only changed when he went off. The two subs were spot on, how many times can we say a manager has got the subs right in the past? We have to go 4-2-3-1 because the Watt, Sutton and Cooke trio works well, although Watt was off it last night. Its only one bad game for Rowe but lack of movement from him in a lone striker role can be limiting. Cook had a niggle before the game so he might have started if fully fit anyway. I'd go with Crankshaw and Cook to start but not sure which of Evans or Vernam drops to the bench?
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Post by Hobhead on Feb 24, 2021 8:06:09 GMT
Personally I think this is our toughest game in this little 4 game spell. They're the draw specialists of the division and recently sacked their manager so a bit difficult to predict. I think Crankshaw has done enough to start but at the expense of who? Cook or Rowe? Or both ? I’d play him for Evans. Evans has improved of late but he’s still not offering much above being tidy and economical. Crankshaw looks a lot more dangerous and direct.
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Post by You can't beat a double dip on Feb 24, 2021 9:43:56 GMT
Personally I think this is our toughest game in this little 4 game spell. They're the draw specialists of the division and recently sacked their manager so a bit difficult to predict. I think Crankshaw has done enough to start but at the expense of who? Cook or Rowe? Or both ? Crankshaw for Evans rest stay the same.. Crankshaw has shown enough to me to suggest he deserve a run in the team. he's quick, tricky and has end product. He'll also be able to pick out Rowe who clearly likes to hover around the edge of the box. Always seem to have entertaining games at Walsall's place and their wide pitch should hopefully help our wingers get in behind them. TBH now we have options off the bench it's not too much of a worry who starts. Truman & Sellers might make lie for like subs in terms of position but the personnel are very different. Whether it be Rowe or Cook that play I think they need to now stick with one for a few games to give them a fair run.. Obviously fatigue will play a part but still they're professional athletes so should be able to handle it. Going for a 1-3 City with the third goal coming late on
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Post by bantam147 on Feb 24, 2021 10:59:50 GMT
I think Evans is playing well. He adds balance to the side and he was ok last night. Vernam and Rowe were off it, but they weren't alone. I'd be tempted to get Cook back in for Rowe and leave it at that. Rowe and Crankshaw have shown they make an impact from the bench, so i'd be happy to go with that against walsall.
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Post by Lethal Jizzle on Feb 24, 2021 11:03:36 GMT
I think Evans is playing well. He adds balance to the side and he was ok last night. Vernam and Rowe were off it, but they weren't alone. I'd be tempted to get Cook back in for Rowe and leave it at that. Rowe and Crankshaw have shown they make an impact from the bench, so i'd be happy to go with that against walsall. The thing is on Tuesday we play Mansfield so I don't think cook can play then either. Wouldn't it be best to have continuity for the next couple of games?
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Post by bantam147 on Feb 24, 2021 12:35:23 GMT
I think Evans is playing well. He adds balance to the side and he was ok last night. Vernam and Rowe were off it, but they weren't alone. I'd be tempted to get Cook back in for Rowe and leave it at that. Rowe and Crankshaw have shown they make an impact from the bench, so i'd be happy to go with that against walsall. The thing is on Tuesday we play Mansfield so I don't think cook can play then either. Wouldn't it be best to have continuity for the next couple of games? Aye, maybe. I'm happy enough with any combination that involves Rowe, Cook, Cooke, Vernham, Evans and Crankshaw. 4 from 6, and Cooke to stay where he is would be my view. I actually think Watt and Sutton need to sit a game out, and Evans could play in one of those roles.
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Post by Lethal Jizzle on Feb 24, 2021 13:05:23 GMT
The thing is on Tuesday we play Mansfield so I don't think cook can play then either. Wouldn't it be best to have continuity for the next couple of games? Aye, maybe. I'm happy enough with any combination that involves Rowe, Cook, Cooke, Vernham, Evans and Crankshaw. 4 from 6, and Cooke to stay where he is would be my view. I actually think Watt and Sutton need to sit a game out, and Evans could play in one of those roles. I think they will all need resting at some point. We're on game 2 of 8 games in 23 days or something like that and basing on the first half of the seasons lack of fitness and these games coming thick and fast then very few will start all 8.
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Post by Neshead on Feb 24, 2021 14:21:50 GMT
Aye, maybe. I'm happy enough with any combination that involves Rowe, Cook, Cooke, Vernham, Evans and Crankshaw. 4 from 6, and Cooke to stay where he is would be my view. I actually think Watt and Sutton need to sit a game out, and Evans could play in one of those roles. I think they will all need resting at some point. We're on game 2 of 8 games in 23 days or something like that and basing on the first half of the seasons lack of fitness and these games coming thick and fast then very few will start all 8. And that's what will dictate we dont get the automatic spot.There's no real cover in central midfield or defence of one gets injured unless Staunton gets back.
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Post by Lethal Jizzle on Feb 24, 2021 14:26:59 GMT
I think they will all need resting at some point. We're on game 2 of 8 games in 23 days or something like that and basing on the first half of the seasons lack of fitness and these games coming thick and fast then very few will start all 8. And that's what will dictate we dont get the automatic spot.There's no real cover in central midfield or defence of one gets injured unless Staunton gets back. Absolutely, the midfield 2 is really starting to worry me. We can't drop Cooke back it would be detrimental to the shape and forward line. There's nobody else and we're relying on 2 players that have each had about 6 or 7 good games each and are now showing signs of not really working. I can't see the club signing a free agent but if I was them I'd be on the phone to our mate Joe Ledley who's back from oz and throw a 3 month contract at him.
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Post by benitocarbone on Feb 24, 2021 14:44:29 GMT
I totally agree. I was really disappointed that we didn’t sign a CM in the transfer window.
I have heard that Staunton is back now. I’d imagine that we’d have to play either him or Evans there if one of the other two went out.
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Post by huggybear on Feb 24, 2021 16:04:44 GMT
This team can and should be beating any side in League Two. Cooke knows this and I like his attitude. Cheltenham should have lost by 3 or 4 so I'm going, Walsall 0-3 Bradford City.
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Post by bantam147 on Feb 24, 2021 16:31:04 GMT
Cooke isn't as effective playing deeper. But could he do what Sutton does? Yeah I think so, for a game or two. And could Rowe offer as much as Cooke does playing at 10? Yeah, he may even offer more. So its an option, probably for a home game we'd expect to dominate.
Sadly, I fear our primary option for DM cover is Stevens. And based on what he's shown so far, he ain't up to it.
Even Hosannah might be a one off option at DM. Hes mobile, likes a tackle, good on the ball.
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Post by Neshead on Feb 24, 2021 16:58:39 GMT
Cooke isn't as effective playing deeper. But could he do what Sutton does? Yeah I think so, for a game or two. And could Rowe offer as much as Cooke does playing at 10? Yeah, he may even offer more. So its an option, probably for a home game we'd expect to dominate. Sadly, I fear our primary option for DM cover is Stevens. And based on what he's shown so far, he ain't up to it. Even Hosannah might be a one off option at DM. Hes mobile, likes a tackle, good on the ball. Rowe can't do what Cooke does at 10. Would rather stick Scales in midfield than move Cooke from 10
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Post by bantam147 on Feb 24, 2021 17:03:53 GMT
Cooke isn't as effective playing deeper. But could he do what Sutton does? Yeah I think so, for a game or two. And could Rowe offer as much as Cooke does playing at 10? Yeah, he may even offer more. So its an option, probably for a home game we'd expect to dominate. Sadly, I fear our primary option for DM cover is Stevens. And based on what he's shown so far, he ain't up to it. Even Hosannah might be a one off option at DM. Hes mobile, likes a tackle, good on the ball. Rowe can't do what Cooke does at 10. Would rather stick Scales in midfield than move Cooke from 10 He wouldn't give as much defensively, but I think he'd offer as much in terms of assists and goals. Tbh he looks more of a 10 than a 9 to me.
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Post by Bacon on Feb 24, 2021 17:12:41 GMT
Rowe can't do what Cooke does at 10. Would rather stick Scales in midfield than move Cooke from 10 He wouldn't give as much defensively, but I think he'd offer as much in terms of assists and goals. Tbh he looks more of a 10 than a 9 to me. He certainly played more like a 10 yesterday, whether that was by instruction or what he considers to be his natural game is the question.
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Post by Neshead on Feb 24, 2021 17:45:30 GMT
He wouldn't give as much defensively, but I think he'd offer as much in terms of assists and goals. Tbh he looks more of a 10 than a 9 to me. He certainly played more like a 10 yesterday, whether that was by instruction or what he considers to be his natural game is the question. Rowe is a skilful player but doesn't look as an effective 10 as Cooke. Infact i thought our play last night was crying our for a striker or a 9, we looked far better when Cook and especially Crankshaw came on. Cooke is vital to our success more than what Rowe is, we have options to replace Rowe but not Cooke.
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Post by Lethal Jizzle on Feb 24, 2021 17:53:57 GMT
I'm watching Walsall play Newport and they're utter wank. Missing Kinsella who will still be suspended for Saturday. Playing 433 and doing it badly but Newport are as potent as ours was under Stuart.
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Post by tetchyarse on Feb 24, 2021 18:14:15 GMT
If Sutton or Watt need a rest, move Cooke back and bring Clarke in. Clarke will do well enough at 10 with movement around him and in front of him, Vernam and Cockshaft both give movement.
That's unless Clarkee's injured again.
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Post by Hobhead on Feb 24, 2021 20:37:43 GMT
If Sutton or Watt need a rest, move Cooke back and bring Clarke in. Clarke will do well enough at 10 with movement around him and in front of him, Vernam and Cockshaft both give movement. That's unless Clarkee's injured again. Moving Cooke back now would make me want to go on a killing spree in ASDA with a bread knife. He’s hitting the form he’s always hinted at being capable of, if we clipped his wings now it’d be madness. I’d sooner give FCD a run out in centre mid (where he’s supposed to belong) than nullify our best player.
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