the_mighty_bosh Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) With Worrall unavailable (I assume) I wouldn't mind seeing a formation change to get us passing the ball around a bit. Oxley Brown Wilson Lockwood Grounds Smith Wes Kissock Philliskirk Harkins MacDonald (possibly Turner) There's negatives to that formation as the back four would be very defensive minded, the full backs might not get much protection and the team could be quite narrow, but in my eyes the pros would outweigh the cons. While Grounds is better at CB he is less likely to get targeted by the opposition at LB than Mellor is, plus it allows Wilson to come back in. The midfield two get can both play their more natural styles, breaking play up to control their midfield. The key to the team would be the movement and fluidity of the front four. I would mind if they all played quite centrally as long as they linked things together well. In Philliskirk and Harkins you have two players who can find space between the opponents defence and midfield, Philliskirk dropping deep and Harkins coming forward from deep. MacDonald can make smart runs and likes to get into the box so if he can play on the last man that would be ideal, but I think it could be a good game to see what Kissock and Turner can do. Turner might not make as many smart decisions as MacDonald but he'll certainly have the mobility advantage and could be a nuisance/unknown quantity to their defence, and Kissock is certainly not meant to be a player who lacks ability, it's just that he's vertically challenged! That front four would mean that we would need to pass and move with great frequency and accuracy, but to be honest that's what we all want to see right? Edited March 10, 2014 by the_mighty_bosh
HarryBosch Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 As down as I am on Smith and Philliskirk he must keep the same side as far as possible. Winchester in for Worrall, otherwise unchanged.
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 surely playing charlie twice in 3 days is a risk ? anyway this myth about worrall not being able to play twice in a week needs dispelling as the bloke himself told me he could and he has played for reserves midweek first team weekend. For me philly and charlie have shown little so far but whats the options ?
the_mighty_bosh Posted March 10, 2014 Author Posted March 10, 2014 this myth about worrall not being able to play twice in a week needs dispelling It's not that, it's that he's ineligible to play against his parent club.
opinions4u Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Ox Brown Grounds Wilson Lockwood Smith Wes Dayton Harkins Turner MacDonald
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 looking at that line up just reminds me how far we have sunk.
Zorrro Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Perhaps it's time to just give it up and stop going?
pukka Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I'd play: Ox Brown Grounds Wilson Lockwood Winchester Wes Dayton Harkins Turner MacDonald
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Perhaps it's time to just give it up and stop going? will be there but i fear a lot will vote with their feet tommorow anything over 3000 will be a result and rotheram will prob bring a few hundered.
HarryBosch Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 will be there but i fear a lot will vote with their feet tommorow anything over 3000 will be a result and rotheram will prob bring a few hundered. they took 688 to Carlisle last away game
pukka Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I think rotherham will bring about 1000. Attendance 3800
lancy lad Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 looking at that line up just reminds me how far we have sunk. Bloody hell mate, every thread I look on you seem to be having a right downer. It's only football you know? I would stay away for a while if I felt as low as you are coming accross. Keep away from bridges today!
palmer1 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) oh well without him or jch we have no chance. Are you planning on posting negative bull :censored: in every single thread? Id rather you just start one thread and keep it in there so I can avoid it *edit. just seen the post above, glad im not the only one to notice Edited March 10, 2014 by palmer1
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 go on then ive removed my laces and belt for the day but please just remind me what are the positives we are focussing on ?
Latics_Fanatic Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 go on then ive removed my laces and belt for the day but please just remind me what are the positives we are focussing on ? Young manager who has shown some qualities that he can cut it. First season with a brand new team, keep the core, get some extras and get a goalscorer and we'll push on next season. New stand being built, addititional income for the club once built, facilities for the club and community to use. Oh, and it's sunny today. Chin up, we can take SOME positives.
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 okay will shut up maybe at 10pm tomorrow you may have some of my reservations so for now will let you all chat about our young dynamic manager and the 4 year plan he has for us, alternatively you can see through all the bull:censored: and see what a mess our clubs in like I do but each to there own.
Latics_Fanatic Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 okay will shut up maybe at 10pm tomorrow you may have some of my reservations so for now will let you all chat about our young dynamic manager and the 4 year plan he has for us, alternatively you can see through all the bull:censored: and see what a mess our clubs in like I do but each to there own. See you in League 2 pal. Sure you'll be having a party.
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 i will plenty of my 92 in there to do and some good away days so every cloud eh..... not quite what my expectations where for the season but there you go.
BP1960 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 OxleyBrown...Lockwood....Wilson...Grounds Winchester Smith Harkins Philiskirk..Turner...McDonald 4-3-3 Instructions; Brown and Grounds to act as a wing backs and must fire the ball into the penalty area rather than passing sideways or back. Midfield central 3; Smith lying deep mopping up, Winchester and Harkins to run directly at defenders from central midfield. Front 3..Must be mobile interchanging positions while being alert to any half chances. Attack attack attack from the first minute, the best form of defence is attack. PS..If we lose 6-0 don't blame me, blame the players.
yarddog73 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 one flaw brown cant cross a ball but give it a go.
Latics_Fanatic Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 one flaw brown cant cross a ball but give it a go. But the good thing is, no-one can head or get on to it when someone does cross the ball.
RobOAFC Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 Oxley Wilson Lockwood Grounds Winchester Mellor Smith Harkins Dayton Philliskirk MacDonald
mikejh45 Posted March 10, 2014 Posted March 10, 2014 I still think Philliskirk needs benching for a couple of matches. I'd go with Oxley Brown/Lockwood/Wilson/Grounds Smith/Wesolowski Kissock/Harkins/Mellor MacDonald with orders to shoot at every opportunity. Kissock showed enough enthusiasm and skill for me to warrant a place in the starting line up. Both him and Mellor have shown they are capable of beating a man. And Turner to come on after an hour. Won't happen though.......Philliskirk will retain his place and Dayton will come in.
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