Match Day Thread Blackburn (A) 25/10/25 15:00

That bench looks a lot weaker than it has done previously.

 

Bragg on the bench over Aribo

Same formation. Quarshie in for THB.

 

No Jander or Downes ? Injured?

 

No Downes or Jander either. Azaz as one of the 2, or Charles running it solo?

 

Ill.

 

Stockton to Blackburn. no hold ups. Ground is empty apart fron a couple of dozen Saints fans. No home support, must be boycotting game.

 

Central midfield could get overrun.

 

I assume Azaz will be one of the two. But it does feel like rather than Still wanting to bring Azaz into the XI, he's been somewhat forced into it due to the lack of Downes and Jander. If either had been available, I do wonder if Azaz might have still been on the bench again.

 

Four attacking players = good
Five at the back = not good

Too much responsibility for Charles maybe?

 

Azaz needs to be getting possession in good areas and be our quarterback with others providing for him. It's like playing Smallbone deeper with defensive responsiblities before. We'll see how it goes though.

 

And over Matsuki

 

What’s the line up?

 

Oooh I forgot all about him, yes

 

I'm expecting Azaz to partner him.

 

Downes and Jander out ill. Hopefully Downes didn't have Jander over for dinner in the week!

 

For the less physic amongst us

 

People on here have been crying out to drop a dm so circumstances have dropped this into Will’s lap. 3 cbs so Edwards needs to provide the additional steel coming into the centre to help Charles. Lets see how it goes against a supposedly weaker team. If not happening he is going to need to also shed a centre back to get Robinson or a”striker” on

 

Why do successive managers ignore central midfield?

Charles won’t be able to do it on his own, no matter how bad Blackburn are. That’s a disaster waiting to happen imo.

 

Powder puff Saints arrive in town.

 

The firepower on that bench makes my timbers rather shiver!