Exeter City (H)

[Johnnyrotten]

2 hours ago, gonzo said:

Christie looked like he was running in treacle the other night. Max not far off either.

I think that's his usual look.  Reminds me a bit of Phil Brown when he's trying to recover after supporting the attack, not a natural athlete.

[Johnnyrotten]

16 minutes ago, Ani said:

I think that is a reflection of the team and system not having been as succesful away from home. 

Chicken and egg? 

At home he pings accurate passes left right and centre and wins loads of challenges; away from home the same passes go to the opposition and his tackling is off.

That's a big generalisation but not a million miles away.

[Tombwfc]

I hope Forss plays. Don't think any of the forwards are in good form (outside of ACD) and I doubt chopping and changing will help them.

[waffer cup 07]

2 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I think that's his usual look.  Reminds me a bit of Phil Brown when he's trying to recover after supporting the attack, not a natural athlete.

To be fair to Chistie, although he's not blessed with pace, he was playing the whole right side on his own first half.

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, Tombwfc said:

I hope Forss plays. Don't think any of the forwards are in good form (outside of ACD) and I doubt chopping and changing will help them.

I wouldn't agree or disagree with who plays, its a difficult one.  The bit about the forwards not being in good form is an understatement and that's the main issue that SS will want to resolve for me.  Currently struggling to see a shot on target from them never mind a goal, but this is the sort of game where I'd hope there will be opportunities to get back to something like pre-October levels.

[frank_spencer]

If everyone is fit I'd go with what I reckon is our strongest XI 

TSL 

JDC-Toal-Johnston-Conway

Sheehan-Simons 

ACD-Forss-Gale

Burstow

 

[Zico]

4 minutes ago, frank_spencer said:

If everyone is fit I'd go with what I reckon is our strongest XI 

TSL 

JDC-Toal-Johnston-Conway

Sheehan-Simons 

ACD-Forss-Gale

Burstow

 

aye

 

[Matt Lofthouse]

Really hope burstow bags a couple to get him going again.

Hero’s welcome for magennis…

[Matt Lofthouse]

2 hours ago, frank_spencer said:

If everyone is fit I'd go with what I reckon is our strongest XI 

TSL 

JDC-Toal-Johnston-Conway

Sheehan-Simons 

ACD-Forss-Gale

Burstow

 

Thought EE was the most lively of the middle 3 at Mansfield and deserves another start. Would keep Christie at right back also. Not been impressed with JDC for a while now. 

[frank_spencer]

3 minutes ago, Matt Lofthouse said:

Thought EE was the most lively of the middle 3 at Mansfield and deserves another start. Would keep Christie at right back also. Not been impressed with JDC for a while now. 

EE is a very close 3rd choice for that midfield 2, JDC offers more as an attacking threat than Christie for me.

[Stig]

4 hours ago, frank_spencer said:

If everyone is fit I'd go with what I reckon is our strongest XI 

TSL 

JDC-Toal-Johnston-Conway

Sheehan-Simons 

ACD-Forss-Gale

Burstow

 

Christie over Cogley for me but otherwise agree on that being our strongest 11.

That doesn't mean I'd like to see that all the time. Away needs Erhahon and a stronger winger, at home v a good team needs Dempsey 

[frank_spencer]

I'm not a fan of changing the tactics for other teams, play the same tactics regardless of the side and go to win the game. Cardiff were no great shakes and they're clear at the top of the league. We seem to be scared to go and play our way.

[Ani]

52 minutes ago, frank_spencer said:

I'm not a fan of changing the tactics for other teams, play the same tactics regardless of the side and go to win the game. Cardiff were no great shakes and they're clear at the top of the league. We seem to be scared to go and play our way.

Bit harsh when we have longest unbeaten home record in the country, our issues are away from home. (Although 7 points in last 3 away games gives a sliver of hope).

Whatever peoples opinions I do not think anyone can argue we have not yet found our best XI. 
 

Keeper is ok 

Rb Christie better player but I think JDC makes a better foil for ACD

LB Conway but a long season for him to play at the level he was early seasons and teams seems to be targeting the ball over his head. Taylor not got there yet. 

Centre backs Toal and GJ - but do not think anyone had GJ down at start of the season as a guaranteed starter mainly due to having a left foot. Forrester seems out of favour . Forino looked ok early season but gone off 
 

But it is midfield where I am not sure what our best combination is. Simons, Sheehan, Dempsey, EE, Morley and if you include the 10 position McAtee and Forss are competing for 3 spots .

ACD on one side but Tutu and Gale offer something , not sure why Cissoko disappeared after scoring a couple , is he injured or just rested or not that good.

Burstow is first choice up front but desperately needs a goal or two. Dalby not quite happened for him and not looking that close ! 
 

We obviously have Randel who can cover anywhere on the pitch 🤫

[Leyther_Matt]

18 hours ago, Zico said:

been said plenty times but XS is a totally different player away from home 

first name on the sheet at home, but anonymous away

strange

Thought Simons did well on Tuesday in the second half. Certainly a bit more of a box to box rather than just sitting in front of the four.

I know some might see it as a negative to play without a ‘10’, but I’d much rather put Sheehan in front of the four and let Simons and Dempsey basically just run about for 90 minutes. And that would hopefully give a bit more freedom to the wingers to be a bit more secure in midfield. 

[gonzo]

Sheehan has become the first name on the team sheet for me.

We don't have another midfielder capable of what he can do.

[bwfc2003]

8 hours ago, Ani said:

Bit harsh when we have longest unbeaten home record in the country, our issues are away from home. (Although 7 points in last 3 away games gives a sliver of hope).

Whatever peoples opinions I do not think anyone can argue we have not yet found our best XI. 
 

Keeper is ok 

Rb Christie better player but I think JDC makes a better foil for ACD

LB Conway but a long season for him to play at the level he was early seasons and teams seems to be targeting the ball over his head. Taylor not got there yet. 

Centre backs Toal and GJ - but do not think anyone had GJ down at start of the season as a guaranteed starter mainly due to having a left foot. Forrester seems out of favour . Forino looked ok early season but gone off 
 

But it is midfield where I am not sure what our best combination is. Simons, Sheehan, Dempsey, EE, Morley and if you include the 10 position McAtee and Forss are competing for 3 spots .

ACD on one side but Tutu and Gale offer something , not sure why Cissoko disappeared after scoring a couple , is he injured or just rested or not that good.

Burstow is first choice up front but desperately needs a goal or two. Dalby not quite happened for him and not looking that close ! 
 

We obviously have Randel who can cover anywhere on the pitch 🤫

didnt he get time off as wife had a sprog

[gonzo]

22 minutes ago, bwfc2003 said:

didnt he get time off as wife had a sprog

Step up Roy Keane

[Ani]

45 minutes ago, bwfc2003 said:

didnt he get time off as wife had a sprog

Aye just read that in BEN. 

[burnden]

 

[royal white]

Morley and Dempsey out 

[royal white]

Burstow and forrs up top 

[royal white]

18 hours ago, frank_spencer said:

If everyone is fit I'd go with what I reckon is our strongest XI 

TSL 

JDC-Toal-Johnston-Conway

Sheehan-Simons 

ACD-Forss-Gale

Burstow

 

Nearly 

[Dr. Feelgood]

18 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I'd hope there will be opportunities to get back to something like pre-October levels.

So a 1-1 draw then.

[Steejay]

11 minutes ago, royal white said:

Morley and Dempsey out 

And Simons too 😉

[desperado]

15 minutes ago, royal white said:

Burstow and forrs up top 

Ooh nice

A Wigan-esque team, performance and result would do 👏