PhilStarbucksSilkySkills Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Edited September 4, 2013 by PhilStarbucksSilkySkills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Exactly the team i'd pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yep same here! Would pick that. Does anyone know when Mills' loan ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneSizeFitz Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yep same here! Would pick that. Does anyone know when Mills' loan ends? 13th September, which would make Preston his last game. I can see it being extended, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 13th September, which would make Preston his last game. I can see it being extended, though. Hopefully it is extended. I think the defence is doing a decent job at the moment and I don't think Kusunga needs to be brought in just yet. IF however Mills loan can't be extended I will be more than happy to stick Grounds back in at LB and brig Kusunga in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 If MacDonald is fit I would stick him on the bench in place of Rodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsEddie Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Rodgers didn't impress tonight then? How was Rusnak on the wing? Looks solid to me that team, glad to see Philliskirk get his chance tonight and then possibly warrent a start Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 As a starting point I'd look at keeping as close to the same XI that started last night. They earned their places so they should get the right to keep them. The only debatable issues come in midfield. Dayton will probably get the nod ahead on Rusnak although I think the City loanee would help us retain the ball better. It's a tough call either way. Rodgers is the only other player who probably didn't do enough to start and Wes would be the safe choice against a physical PNE, but if we are looking to set a good tempo and pass it around them then Rodgers would suit that better. I'm not getting carried away with Sidney. He deserves his place on Monday but he needs to prove that he can be somewhere near consistent to make the place his own. No question that he has the talent and pace though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC10 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Think the team will be Oxley Lanzoni Tarkowski Grounds Mills Schmeltz Smith Rodgers Dayton Philliskirk Rooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Rodgers is very good at looking after the ball, which is why I think i'd give him the nod Monday, Korey Smith can break up play etc. It's a big pitch PNE so the pace of our counter attacks could bring us much joy. Jonson Clarke-Harris to come on and batter them for the last 20. Got a good feeling about this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Rodgers is very good at looking after the ball, which is why I think i'd give him the nod Monday, Korey Smith can break up play etc. I can see how he could be as he has a low centre of gravity and quick feet, but if you saw some of his wayward passes last night including a suicidal back pass you might think otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_balls Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I can see how he could be as he has a low centre of gravity and quick feet, but if you saw some of his wayward passes last night including a suicidal back pass you might think otherwise. True, I'm purely basing my opinion of the 3 or 4 sub appearances he has made. Maybe Wes will get the nod, another brace like he scored in the 3-3 would go down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pukka Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz Schmeltz That's all we need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyres_28 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Mellor and Smith are the medium to long term plan I'm sure. Wes can't pass it but we need his grit I think against PNE + he likes it up there! On Rogers ... I was very excited to see him for a full game and came away very disappointed (the only one on the night): Neat & tidy = check Combative = not convinced Creative = not at all. Mellor's first pass was more creative than any pass Anton had made in the previous 70mins. Add to that a couple of hospital passes that could easily have seen us at 1-1 before DP's second. Real shame as had high hopes. Looking forward it must be Mellor and Smith if we are looking to challenge in the top half Sid was MOM and leaves the other 3 (monty, dayton & rusnak) competing for the right wing berth on Monday. Sid on the left makes a huge impact on his ability to cause havoc, despite his goal coming from the getting to the byline everything else he produced was after a out to in run and a pass or shot. We know he can't cross so left > right wing for Sid. I'd start with Wes and Dayton at PNE. Danny P has to start. He was a revelation in the no.10 role but always gives Rooney a partner in the box. Excellent (belated) debut. Edited September 4, 2013 by eyres_28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Howarth Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Does the new centre half start I wonder? If not I'd start Wes and Philly over JCH and Rodgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Sid was MOM and leaves the other 3 (monty, dayton & rusnak) competing for the right wing berth on Monday. Sid on the left makes a huge impact on his ability to cause havoc, despite his goal coming from the getting to the byline everything else he produced was after a out to in run and a pass or shot. We know he can't cross so left > right wing for Sid. I agreed with pretty much everything else, but that cross for JCH late on was fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs synic Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 take the weak and anonimous dayton out and play anyone else, he,s the most ineffectual winger we have, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 take the weak and anonimous dayton out and play anyone else, he,s the most ineffectual winger we have, Wouldn't agree, I think he has played well for us this season, in at least two of our matches he's been quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) take the weak and anonimous dayton out and play anyone else, he,s the most ineffectuallwinger we have, Have only seen Dayton twice , but IMHO there's a good player in there somewhere waiting to be unleashed He wimps out of challenges and looks half hearted, but I've seen one or two sparks that when he gets the ball he could beat one or two men and het some crosses in Frustrating LJ must know there's more that he has to offer Not sure at the moment what the Killie manager saw in him to suggest that he could play for England ? Edited September 4, 2013 by stevesidg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshOWTB Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 McDonald for Rodgers on the bench and that's my squad. Possibly start Montano too, not sure who for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) LJ mentioned Kusunga could play in midfield, I wonder if he has that in mind for the Preston game (assuming the International clearance comes through) ? From what I've seen on video Kusunga could fit the bill, he will have been training with the team in various roles so LJ could well spring a surprise. Edited September 4, 2013 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think that there is no need really to try him in midfield, Korey has been excellent this season. To partner him, Rodgers has been decent. Wes has been decent and Mellor has a chance to make that his role, for me Wes should partner Smith for Preston, but then against Rotherham I would try Mellor with Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) I think that there is no need really to try him in midfield, Korey has been excellent this season. To partner him, Rodgers has been decent. Wes has been decent and Mellor has a chance to make that his role, for me Wes should partner Smith for Preston, but then against Rotherham I would try Mellor with Smith. , I don't think LJ is overly happy with either Wesolowski, Rodgers or Mellor partnering Smith hence my suggestion, barring injuries Kusungu won't dislodge the present back four, and looks too good to be on the bench. I'm sure LJ will have tried Kusunga in midfield in training, so the role won't be unfamiliar to him. Edited September 4, 2013 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGrave Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 , I don't think LJ is overly happy with either Wesolowski, Rodgers or Mellor partnering Smith hence my suggestion, barring injuries Kusungu won't dislodge the present back four, and looks too good to be on the bench. I'm sure LJ will have tried Kusunga in midfield in training, so the role won't be unfamiliar to him. I don't think it's to do with him not being happy with wes , mellor or Rodgers . hes just finding the right partner for korey dependent on performances and tactical reasons . I would be happy for any of the three to start on Monday. I think wes will be selected . Headache for Lj but a good headache . No need to rush kusunga Ito the starting eleven . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I don't think it's to do with him not being happy with wes , mellor or Rodgers . hes just finding the right partner for korey dependent on performances and tactical reasons . I would be happy for any of the three to start on Monday. I think wes will be selected . Headache for Lj but a good headache . No need to rush kusunga Ito the starting eleven . I agree he's just switching things round and having a look. I think that Mellor should get the nod but in some big physical games against big sides we should stick Wes in, having a squad that we can chop and change is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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