Team v Blackpool

[Tongester55]

With all the recent signings is this a good time to get game time with each other?

Patterson
Huggins
Alves
Doyle
Cirkin
Winchester
Neil
Pritchard
Diamond
Hawkes
Broadhead

Put Winchester in to see how he does in the holding role and give Pritchard a run out in the number 10 spot.

 

[Makemstine Roger]

As we have a strong bench i dont see any harm of having a swap round to see what works best

 

[Tongester55]

As we have a strong bench i dont see any harm of having a swap round to see what works best

Yeah, didn't mention the bench but could have a few more senior players to come on if required.

 

[Saf]

With all the recent signings is this a good time to get game time with each other?

Patterson
Huggins
Alves
Doyle
Cirkin
Winchester
Neil
Pritchard
Diamond
Hawkes
Broadhead

Put Winchester in to see how he does in the holding role and give Pritchard a run out in the number 10 spot.

That looks good but I'd like to see us stick with the same goalkeeper now, whether that be Burge or Mannone. I personally don't think Patterson is quite ready for our first team yet and I'd like to see him sent on loan for a season to the National league or league 2 to get a run of first team games under his belt.

 

[Glencoe]

I would rest Neil and keep him fresh for Saturday

 

[123Daveyboy]

I can't see Blackpool putting out a strong side, so whatever way Johnson goes I think we stand a decent chance.

 

[LD19SAFC]

Kids, please.

 

[steesafc]

Fringe lads, those that need minutes and kids.

 

[TopCat.]

With all the recent signings is this a good time to get game time with each other?

Patterson
Huggins
Alves
Doyle
Cirkin
Winchester
Neil
Pritchard
Diamond
Hawkes
Broadhead

Put Winchester in to see how he does in the holding role and give Pritchard a run out in the number 10 spot.

I have no interest in this tournament, we can't win it and it will only serve to distract us if we go deep. I'd go:

Patterson
Huggins Wright Alves Cirkin
Neil Winchester
Diamond Pritchard Hawkes
Broadhead​

 

[Tongester55]

I have no interest in this tournament, we can't win it and it will only serve to distract us if we go deep. I'd go:

Patterson
Huggins Wright Alves Cirkin
Neil Winchester
Diamond Pritchard Hawkes
Broadhead​

Same as mine except Doyle but after today I would have Wright as well and give the young kid a breather, thought he looked leggy towards the end.

 

[TopCat.]

Same as mine except Doyle but after today I would have Wright as well and give the young kid a breather, thought he looked leggy towards the end.

We have to be careful with Doyle - he will get physically and mentally fatigued playing 50+ games a season at his age. I thought he looked less impressive today compared to previous performances, couple of wild swipes and needless concession of possession. He's an absolute Rolls Royce at this level, but we have to remember he's 17

 

[monty987]

He can play Grigg and bring Danny graham out of retirement and stick him in for all i care on Tuesday, the league is all important, unless we get through and draw Newcastle H !. Hawkes should get another chance though canny player, with Huggins and Broadhead.

 

[Oliver's Army]

LJ said bailey wright and alves will both play when he was interviewed after the game. I'd rest Neil, Doyle, Embo. Not sure what's up with Mcgeady, if it's his knee then I'd rest him as well.

 

[123Daveyboy]

He can play Grigg and bring Danny graham out of retirement and stick him in for all i care on Tuesday, the league is all important, unless we get through and draw Newcastle H !. Hawkes should get another chance though canny player, with Huggins and Broadhead.

What s bloody awful attitude, these games give an opportunity for fringe players to show what the are made of.

 

[NC Sanddancer]

Anyone know why next weeks EFL trophy game against Man Utd’s under 21’s has been postponed??

 

[sad-eyed prophet]

With all the recent signings is this a good time to get game time with each other?

Patterson
Huggins
Alves
Doyle
Cirkin
Winchester
Neil
Pritchard
Diamond
Hawkes
Broadhead

Put Winchester in to see how he does in the holding role and give Pritchard a run out in the number 10 spot.

Think I'd have Wright in for Doyle,and I wouldn't want Neil and Winchester playing any more than 45 mins each. Would try and get Pritchard a full 90 though. Maybe give Taylor or Wilding a run out alongside him.