I'm struggling to be optimistic but more due to recent form rather than the hoodoo. The most popular bet is the draw, which seems a bit odd since NA clearly doesn't go looking for draws home or away.
Yes, I've just seen that!! We really need to win today to 'cement' our position at the top of the league!!!!
#NCFC team v @FulhamFC: Ruddy; Whittaker, Martin (c), Turner, Olsson; Tettey, Johnson; Redmond, Hoolahan, Grabban; Jerome. #NCFC subs v @FulhamFC: Rudd (GK), Howson, Hooper, Miquel, Josh Murphy, O'Neil, Odjidja. TWO CHANGES | Steven Whittaker and Alex Tettey return to the team in place of Jos Hooiveld and Jonny Howson. #NCFC Kyle Lafferty and Jos Hooiveld (both knee) miss out on the matchday squad. Gary Hooper returns to take his place on the bench. #NCFC
Ruddy; Whittaker, Martin (c), Turner, Olsson; Tettey, Johnson; Redmond, Hoolahan, Grabban; Jerome. Bench: Rudd (GK), Howson, Hooper, Miquel, Josh Murphy, O'Neil, Odjidja. versus Bettinelli; Hoogland, Bodurov, Burn, Kavanagh; Parker; Christensen, Stafylidis; Ruiz; McCormack, Rodallega The Hoolahan in a wide role looks set to continue.
Acctually the semi colons the used to show the formation shows Grabban wide with Wes in the middle. Hope that's right.
I will admit I am very surprised Wes has not been rested. I thought a bit more strength in the centre would be needed for this match from the start, with Wes coming on in the later stages, if needed.
I have to say I am a little worried that Adams seems to have his favourites and is not utilising the squad. We saw enough of that with Hughton and Snodgrass being first on the team sheet every week. Our squad depth should be one of our big advantages this year. But if they're not ready to step in? And why pay all this money for the Belgian if he just warms the bench? Let me say, just concerns, not criticisms.
It's a fair criticism to be honest. The team sheet is getting too predictable and with some players playing international games mid week it would have been a good time to rest some players and give others a chance imo. We've got a squad that can be rotated.
vc - and I was beginning to think it was only me who thought that. I appreciate that we have a couple of minor niggles today, but I sincerely hope that Wes isn't going to be the first name on the teamsheet week after week!!!!
I'm happy with the start we've made, and who wouldn't be? But he has got what is probably the best squad in the league and I am starting to worry whether he has the vision to make the most of it. A win over Fulham and I'm sure I'll look pretty stupid saying this. But personally I'm still reserving judgement until Christmas.
