Should be treated as another pre season match imo. The only thing that matters is keeping our players fit and getting minutes into legs that need to it. Couldn't care less if we tell everyone to play at no more than 60% and shy away from any challenge that looks like it may have a hint of danger. If we lose 5-0 with no injuries, get some match fitness for players that need it, rest for players that don't, that's a fine result imo.
Great thread as usual @RTB, just 6 more mate, and a well earned break. Posting earier han usual as off up to Northumberland in the van: be all set up before kick off. Aren't firesticks marvelous . Obviously not seen the team, but I'm going for a 1 - 1 draw. I'm hoping Isidor gets one today, he looks like he needs one just to get his confidence up. Got to be honest, I'm not too fussed what side RLB puts out, just hoping for no daft reds and no injuries. Bristol City will be up for this, they need to be. For us, we don't need to go in all blood and thunder, a controlled performance is what's needed. I think we'll see a stronger line up in the last two games against sides that haven't got much to play for. Ha'Way me Bonny Lads, do us proud.
Enjoy it mate. No pressure on us today so let's not manufacture any is my philosophy ... ... I'm sure that's what the coaches are saying imo.
I don't disagree at all mate my point is we have an option to do that now because of the work and play that has gone before it. If we had rotated more maybe we would be the team chasing a play off spot like we were 2 years ago and just maybe we would be carrying key injuries like we were then. Maybe not we don't know but now we have a bit of flexibility to allow the team to be managed.
No Mundle really restricts us. I don’t think Aleksic is ready. It’s in our interest for Watson to refind his mojo and fire us up. I’m just treating him like any loan player now
Right decision, strong team. Common sense prevailed. Get into these and show us a performance we’ve been lacking for a while.
I think the fact we’re easing Jobe back in is wonderful squad management by the way. Should arguably have done more of it earlier in the season but I’m pleased we’re doing it now. I’d expect Salis in for Neil and Browne in for Le Fee on Monday
Solid bench. Add Mundle, Ballard, Cirkin and Alese to that squad and we have real depth. Please no more injuries today
