December 10, 20241 yr 35 minutes ago, desperado said: The semi against Accrington to get to Wembley was fantastic. Better than all those above. Proper cup tie, atmosphere from the Whites, result, mayhem, pitch invasion, securing first Wembley visit for over a decade. Top cup night, what’s not to like?! Especially as it was followed up by one of my favourite Wembley visits. I'm definitely not downplaying that game, I just wasn't there. And I was sticking up for the league and FA Cup ties that can be decent even if its 2nd or 3rd round. You've kind of proved the point that the only memorable games in this competition is when actually qualifying for Wembley, the rest of the whole competition is just a means to an end rather than an event in itself. Don't get me wrong, I've no problem with others getting the most out of these games, I'm just talking from my point of view. My 78 year old neighbours will be there and I wouldn't begrudge anyone wanting to go to a game on a Tuesday night.
December 10, 20241 yr Swap Williams and Forrester for Johnston and schon and that's could well be Saturday's team
December 10, 20241 yr Author What’s happened to Arfield? Injured or completely out of favour? (Would have played him tonight…….to stop the others getting injured).
December 10, 20241 yr 31 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Pretty much as strong as it could be. Could look at it one or two ways. 7 changes could suggest we are mixing it up. Baxter, Cogley, Schon, Mcatee, Collins and Johnston would all have something to say about not being in a side as strong as it can be Edited December 10, 20241 yr by desperado It’s 7 not 6!
December 10, 20241 yr 7 minutes ago, desperado said: Could look at it one or two ways. 6 changes could suggest we are mixing it up. Baxter, Cogley, Schon, Mcatee, Collins and Johnston would all have something to say about not being in a side as strong as it can be I bet all those 6 start on Saturday, if available. Add Santos, Tomo, Matete, Jones and Charles, that's the 11.
December 10, 20241 yr 11 minutes ago, desperado said: Could look at it one or two ways. 7 changes could suggest we are mixing it up. Baxter, Cogley, Schon, Mcatee, Collins and Johnston would all have something to say about not being in a side as strong as it can be Firstly, few of the players play regularly, and are often rotated, so I'm sure they wouldn't mind. However, that wasn't the point, we have injuries, and a big, big game at the weekend. I reckon they would likely feel more aggrieved if they weren't in the side of Saturday.
December 10, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I reckon they would likely feel more aggrieved if they weren't in the side of Saturday We are either misunderstanding each other or debating different points. I never suggested they would feel more or less aggrieved being in a side tonight or Saturday. Of course they’d feel more aggrieved being left out of a big league game. And I know we are risking players who may play Saturday. My point was a simple one - it is a fair debate to counter your point that that is “pretty much as strong as it could be”, when there’s strong first team players on the bench and we’ve made 7 changes from our last league game Edited December 10, 20241 yr by desperado
December 10, 20241 yr 12 minutes ago, desperado said: We are either misunderstanding each other or debating different points. I never suggested they would feel more or less aggrieved being in a side tonight or Saturday. Of course they’d feel more aggrieved being left out of a big league game. And I know we are risking players who may play Saturday. My point was a simple one - it is a fair debate to counter your point that that is “pretty much as strong as it could be”, when there’s strong first team players on the bench and we’ve made 7 changes from our last league game if one of nine players that are starting tonight gets injured they can be replaced on Saturday...Santos and Thomason simply cannot, but you keep defending Evatt
December 10, 20241 yr Still insisting on wing backs playing on the wrong side. Edited December 10, 20241 yr by mickbrown
December 10, 20241 yr 22 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said: Has anybody actually gone?? yes if you count ST 21000
December 10, 20241 yr We have looked ok going forward but be nice if we would shoot every now and again. RE the fullbacks switching I don't mind it. Tutu looked great on left when he came on last game. Let's not forget Randalls little cameo as a RWB earlier in season when he scored.
December 10, 20241 yr When we pass to someone who has someone right behind them and they lose it under pressure and Huddersfield almost score. And then we do it a few more times and keep losing it. Why do we keep doing that?
December 10, 20241 yr 11 minutes ago, masi 51 said: if one of nine players that are starting tonight gets injured they can be replaced on Saturday...Santos and Thomason simply cannot, but you keep defending Evatt Oh here we go Mr missing the point completely…. again….and again This was a post about whether we had gone as strong as we could do. I said it’s debatable because we’ve made 7 changes and there’s 6 players I listed who could be considered starters God I should have gone to the game to save me this pain. Look back at the side I suggested. No Santos for me. Tommo is understandable because he needs game time. But you go ahead with your wild theories and misinterpretations. Let’s hope as well as Santos keeping injury free, he doesn’t shine too much or we’ll end up with some 6 (or 7) figure bids in for him 😊 Edited December 10, 20241 yr by desperado
December 10, 20241 yr Author Our short range passing (even with no pressure) continues to be atrocious.
December 10, 20241 yr 2 minutes ago, Eavesy said: When we pass to someone who has someone right behind them and they lose it under pressure and Huddersfield almost score. And then we do it a few more times and keep losing it. Why do we keep doing that? Practice and preparation for the championship!
December 10, 20241 yr Twice more in space of a minute. Charles losing in centre midfield. Can’t control it and hold off defender. Victor falling over on edge of box with someone behind him because he couldn’t shield the ball from a plastic bag never mind a centre back
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