On reintroducing Dan Neil; Might be a tad controversial, but I'd see Jobe dropped. Rigg is essentially more of a penetrative force with his dribbling and quick link up potential, he should really be on a couple of goals. If anyone has to come out, I'm anticipating involvement for Jobe on internationals, so I'd like to see Neil, Browne and Rigg. Midfield options are truly staggering. Looking at the schedule for the next couple of months, Cirkin is in a tough spot. Should he be tactically rested once or twice in the next few months? I'd argue it could be beneficial, especially away from home. Looks to me like Leo Hjelde will deputise, I hope he's improved like so many others, the lad deserves his chance under a competent, potentially brilliant, head coach. Find Cirkin will be more pivotal in home games due to the opponent's sitting back.
It must be harder dropping players from a winning run, than a losing one. You're right about our options, every midfield player is well above average but slightly different in their play. Personally I can see Browne start at Plymouth, he was everywhere on the pitch and is a goal threat. I thought it was interesting that he was put forward for post-match interviews when more experienced players, like O'Nien, were available. Rigg was probably having a drug test As for Hjelde I agree that all he needs is coaching, I've seen glimpses of his talent and he's been written off prematurely by some imo ... ... he's athletic, 6'2" and only 21yo, he's been played in different positions but never had a run in the side. I think he'll turn out to be a good player for us personally.
I would give Jobe the Plymouth game and maybe rotate for Boro personally. I guess it's just about who looks freshest for the restart. Arguments can be made for all of them to start. Strong arguments.
Tell you who I'd definitely start vs Boro, Rigg. Think he'd absolutely love it. I'm hoping this Samed is ready for Boro.
Players want to play....Dennis is fit to play. If everyone comes back fit and well from this international nonsense,don't change the team. Neil on the bench. O9 capt.
I wouldn't be dropping Cirkin now, not at all. But our squad is so big and solid we should use it where we can, shielding Cirkin from one game out of 3 inside of 7 days, for instance...
Cirkin is playing class and looks very very fit but your right, he's the last player we want to be overusing if possible.
Don't agree,if he's fit to play,he's fit to play. I'm not sure I understand the theory of protection or shielding. Now,if we're talking about tiredness for players...not specifically Cirkin,but anyone,with a 3 match week,...of course we rest where necessary and use the squad.
I agree with you but I think there’s no chance of Jobe being dropped Played every minute in the 4 league games so far and we all know about last season He seems to be the golden boy despite Rigg being the better player Not knocking him like, he’s been excellent and a lot better than last term but him dropping out? I can’t see it personally.
And I don't think he should drop out either been absolutely faultless so far this season one of the first names on the team sheet for me.
