v Wigan

Cirkin back into his normal place, Alese ahead of him and Clarke up front.

 

Evans suspended as well. Matete, Ba or Michut? Mowbray mentioned Michut being the pivot so he might get the nod.

 

The manager needs a result or we’ll be flirting with the drop zone.

This is a poor run and he needs to get his finger out!!

Don’t want any excuses next week re formation etc. just pick a team that is up for it from the off.

Bart.

PS Wyke is bound to score.

 

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I struggle to see how he manages to motivate the team (I could be totally wrong) but I barely manage to listen to a whole interview of his.

Like you say, we are in desperate need of a win against Wigan. If not then questions need to be asked of him.

 

I think it's time to move on from Gooch as a right back. His positional play and decision making are not up to the standard for this league. Stick O'Nien at RB, move Alese to centre half and bring Cirkin back in

Patterson
O'Nien Batth Alese Cirkin
Neil Ba Michu
Roberts Clarke Benette​

 

I was literally just about to post that Gooch needs dropping, his last couple of performances have been horrendous, but I fear that TM won’t drop him as we have found with all previous managers who refused to do so.

Really happy with O’Nien though this season, he’s definitely a defender like.

 

I'd give Hume a shot at RB tbh. Always looked decent whenever he has played. Nowt against Goochy, just might need a rest. Your midfield and up front looks about the best we can do atm.

 

Not sure about Alese at centre half, seems more suited to left back / left wing back.

09 and Baath are doing well and seem to complement each other, so I would be loathe to break that up.

Bloody typical, haven't had a decent left sided defender for years, now we have 2

 

Gooch isn't a right back. Simple as that

 

Could we go


,................................Patto

............09.............. Baath........Cirkin

Gooch........Ba.......Neil.....Michut......Alese

..............Roberts................. Clarke

With Gooch and Alese as wingbacks, tight midfield 3 and 2 up top to run at defenders and get behind?

 

Could definitely work.

 

Trouble with that is I like the front 3 of Roberts, Clarke, Jewi.

But that means a back 4 to get the 3 in the centre of midfield

 

Cirken in immediately. Missed him so much. Head and shoulders above the majority we have.

 

Being a football manager is piss easy when you pay to watch the game. Line up looks great to me. Glad you put Cirkin LCH not left back as that’s where he’s played all of this season and hes been unbelievable.
Mowbray could try it and it won’t work, he’ll get it in the neck from the select few who seem to hold his Boro background against him!!

Haven’t seen today’s game at all. Was in a spa with the missus having a lovely pamper session!! First game this season I haven’t either watched or listened to.

 

The lad is an absolute diamond. He is our best defender. The trick is to find a space for him and Alese in the team

 

I watched the first 20 minutes and the last half hour today. Hated not listening or watching it.

Line up kind of works on paper, bit I like the front 3 option as when Stewart Is fit, he slots in the middle with Clarke and Roberts out wide.

Trouble there is the back.

I know people have complained we are short, but the options are there imo

 

Take your pick:
Wyke
Power
Broadhead
McClean

 

0-4

 

I'd be tempted to try Hume in at right back rather than Gooch, doubt he could do any worse.

 

Gooch had a poor game yesterday but there's no need for him to become a boo boy again. He's had a very good season on the whole so far.