sjk2008 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Byrne has to start, obviously. Gerrard back in the starting lineup if fit, but I’ll assume he’s not ready yet. McEleney to retain a starting spot to keep improving his level of match fitness? Placide Hunt - Edmundson - Bryan - Moimbe Fane McEleney - Byrne - Gardner Holloway - Doyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I think he might play 4-2-3-1, with Byrne as the central player in the 3, and McEleney as one of the wide players. If Gerrard is fit, and considering he wasn't on the bench it looks unlikely he might play 4-4-2 with Bryan and Byrne in central midfield. Then again Edmundson might also be struggling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowenicki Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Somebody said Byrne suspended as he reached 10 bookings. Nonsense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 This is the nearest League 1 away game for me - looking forward to getting home in time for the Manc Derby ? i can see him him starting with Byrne, Gardner, Fane and McEleny with Doyle and Nazon up front. Assuming that Gerrard is not fit, the back five will probably be the same as Monday. High scoring game is on the cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) I'll be there, I think 4-2-3-1 would ideal for this game. The pressure will be on them to attack, so if we soak it up and hit them on the break then we'll have a lot of success. I don't think we'll need either Holloway or Davies as long as Byrne is more advanced to support Doyle. I'd also go for Wilson ahead of Edmundson as I reckon we'll be under more pressure at the back than on Monday. Placide Hunt Wilson Bryan Moimbe Fane Gardner McEleney Byrne Nepomuceno Doyle Edited April 3, 2018 by the_mighty_bosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, the_mighty_bosh said: I'll be there, I think 4-2-3-1 would ideal for this game. The pressure will be on them to attack, so if we soak it up and hit them on the break then we'll have a lot of success. I don't think we'll need either Holloway or Davies as long as Byrne is more advanced to support Doyle. I'd also go for Wilson ahead of Edmundson as I reckon we'll be under more pressure at the back than on Monday. Placide Hunt Wilson Bryan Moimbe Fane Gardner McEleney Byrne Nepomuceno Doyle He won’t drop Pringle on the left I wouldn’t think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, kowenicki said: Somebody said Byrne suspended as he reached 10 bookings. Nonsense? Cut off for 10 bookings was 37th league match or 2nd Sunday in March. So bollocks. Premier League has different cut offs hence the confusion. Edited April 3, 2018 by rudemedic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) 4-2-3-1 Tope Byrne and Mceleney behind Doyle I would pick Nazons but after his half arsed performance yesterday I wouldnt bother especially his walking of the pitch when subbed. We were a goal down at home in a crucial game with 25 mins to go and hes lazily walking of the pitch. Tope I thought gave a half decent cameo and will be able to get up and down the pitch if nothingelse. Edited April 3, 2018 by GlossopLatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, GlossopLatic said: 4-2-3-1 Tope Byrne and Nazons and Mceleney behind Doyle I would pick Nazons but after his half arsed performance yesterday I wouldnt bother especially his walking of the pitch when subbed. We were a goal down at home in a crucial game with 25 mins to go and hes lazily walking of the pitch. Tope I thought gave a half decent cameo and will be able to get up and down the pitch if nothingelse. It was 1-1 when the Duck was subbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Just now, rudemedic said: It was 1-1 when the Duck was subbed. Then we were trying to win the game. He can stroll of the pitch like that when we are winning not when we need a goal and time is ticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 hours ago, kowenicki said: Somebody said Byrne suspended as he reached 10 bookings. Nonsense? Roy said he was suspended on iFollow..... take what you want from what Roy says..... all his lemons coulda come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rteoafc Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 2 hours ago, LightDN123 said: He won’t drop Pringle on the left I wouldn’t think Does he play on the left? Does anyone play on the left or right? The lack of width yesterday was so frustrating at times, particularly in the first half. The first instinct of the entire midfield was to come central and collect the ball to feet and there were times yesterday in the first half when Gardner, McEleney and Pringle were all in the middle of the pitch. One of them would get the ball and look up to find no options anywhere. It was fine playing short passes and threading the ball through earlier in the season but we’re now out of that form and it doesn’t seem possible anyway given how the pitch has cut up. Having said that, it does seem difficult to get any width into this team with the players available (particularly as I’d play Fane, Gardner and Byrne as a central three). Perhaps 3-5-2 with Hunt and Moimbe pushing forward or 4-3-3 with two of the front three pushed wider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 5 hours ago, the_mighty_bosh said: I'll be there, I think 4-2-3-1 would ideal for this game. The pressure will be on them to attack, so if we soak it up and hit them on the break then we'll have a lot of success. I don't think we'll need either Holloway or Davies as long as Byrne is more advanced to support Doyle. I'd also go for Wilson ahead of Edmundson as I reckon we'll be under more pressure at the back than on Monday. Placide Hunt Wilson Bryan Moimbe Fane Gardner McEleney Byrne Nepomuceno Doyle I like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Any Latics fans going to Oxford, direct message me on Twitter @PaddyNoWheels - I have a proposition for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: Any Latics fans going to Oxford, direct message me on Twitter @PaddyNoWheels - I have a proposition for you... Kinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: Any Latics fans going to Oxford, direct message me on Twitter @PaddyNoWheels - I have a proposition for you... 24hours is going.... he can be bribed with a can of green lager.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 3 hours ago, oafc_lover said: I like this. I dont.... who’s holding it up & causing space for Doyle to do his thing.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 hour ago, lookersstandandy said: I dont.... who’s holding it up & causing space for Doyle to do his thing.....? Holding it up? Play it on the deck and run at them. I am of course presuming their pitch isn’t dog shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolatic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I'm going. Does it mean I have to talk to 24hrs if I bump into him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 8 hours ago, oafc_lover said: Holding it up? Play it on the deck and run at them. I am of course presuming their pitch isn’t dog shit. You can hold it up with your feet y’know..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 3 hours ago, lookersstandandy said: You can hold it up with your feet y’know..... Which all of those players are capable of doing. They’re not made of paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, oafc_lover said: Which all of those players are capable of doing. They’re not made of paper. Some are better than others though..... and benching your best ones seems daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 21 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: Some are better than others though..... and benching your best ones seems daft. Depends how you want to play I suppose. I wouldn’t mind seeing AAH given a crack from the start. Wellens is the one that says he wants to play it on the deck so why not so just that against Oxford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, oafc_lover said: Depends how you want to play I suppose. I wouldn’t mind seeing AAH given a crack from the start. Wellens is the one that says he wants to play it on the deck so why not so just that against Oxford? It's for Doyle that I want AAH to start..... have they every started together? I can't recall they have.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc_lover Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, lookersstandandy said: It's for Doyle that I want AAH to start..... have they every started together? I can't recall they have.....? Not sure actually. I don’t think they have no. But so effective together when he comes on from the bench... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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