Disappointing news, though it looks like he should make it for tomorrow's game anyway. Assuming he does, who are we going with? I think the most likely is: Guzan Rosenior Chester Gerrard Dawson Amoo Evans Harper Koren Fryatt Mclean It's getting a little more difficult to predict again, personally I'd give Cairney another go in the middle ahead of Harper, I know it would make us a bit light weight(and it won't happen), but I like to see some ability in there and the last time we played him in the middle we won 5-1. I also think there's a chance he'll give Garcia a go ahead of Amoo, there's also the option of Devitt, but he doesn't seem to be able to get into the team, however he performs and Simpson would be another option. We could get a surprise or two tomorrow.
Could be a tricky one to predict, this game is there for the taking though I think and could be a chance to get some positivity on our goal difference. But is it worth the risk or would we be better keeping tight and grinding a result? We definitely need to improve our goal difference if we are still to make a play-off push... I'd like to see Bald Patch Rosenior Chester Gerrard Dawson Amoo Cairney/Belaid Evans Koren Fryatt Simpson It's hard to choose over Cairney or Belaid, Cairney definitely has more to show us than he has done already this season and he needs to start getting game time, but Belaid obviously has quality to run the show it's just whether he'll be ready yet or not, and Coventry will be a physical game so not sure if it will be the right game for either. They both deserve another chance either way.. Although I think your team will be there or there abouts OLM
Interesting news on Rosenior, definitely fingers crossed in that case. I was wondering about Cairney as well, I think it'd be worth throwing him back into the side at some point towards the end of the season, particularly if we've not much to play for. I'd consider him in place of Koren and having a bit of a reshuffle. In terms of tomorrow I'd say your team would be about right. Think we'll see Garcia phased back in, possibly 30 minutes tomorrow and a starting role next week.
Think Belaid may get a start with not much pressure on us to achieve anything now! Think a playoff push is too much now so it may be worth giving the likes of Belaid , Cairney, Devitt & Amoo a start. Need to be getting ideas of our starting line up for next season!
is Belaid "our" player now? what kind of contract is he on? if it's until end of season it's iffy whether he'll be part of NP's plans.. but I reckon he could be useful.. Cairney? better technically than Harper, but hasn't shown enough yet to really outshine him.. Garcia for a nod is a good call.. think he'll have a chance Devitt? NP seems to doubt his defensive work.. Amoo? Got to make the most of him as there might be a purchase option if he shines and Cam Stewart is out the full hog..
Belaid is signed until the end of the season, but we have an automatic two year deal in place if we want it, it's not looking all that good for him at the moment.
.........................Guzan......................... Rosenior......Chester......Gerrard.....Dawson Amoo..........Belaid..........Evans........Koren .............Mclean...............Fryatt............. Probably start with Harper, but I hope Belaid gets a game. If we go 1 up I can see Hobbs getting on.
I bloody hope it does, in the little we've seen from him he looks like he could be a cracking player after bulking up a little, this league looks a bit too physical for him at the minute but in time I can see him coming on and being excellent. Definitely has nice touch and control which is always a good sign, and we haven't seen him since his nightmare 40 minutes against Derby, but everyone has bad days so it would be a shame to leave him because of that.
I agree with James, Harper gets all the stick but Koren is like the powder-puff fairy, only sprinkles the magic dust when he feels like it.
His Dad actually holds the record for the shortest ever managerial appointment, he was sacked ten minutes after being appointed.
