sjk2008 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) May as well get it started now. Decent performance in the final friendly against Huddersfield. Dayton & Winchester impressive out wide and Dieng & Wilson looked very good at centre half. I think just because we looked very solid at the back today is why I'd have Brian Wilson starting over Brown. There's good competition there though. Jones & Kelly improved when we switched to a 2-man midfield. Forte doesn't look ready for 90mins just yet, however he's dangerous, so would be a great option for the last half hour IMO. I'd have Philliskirk in behind JCH helping link midfield to attack. Edited August 2, 2014 by sjk2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 May as well get it started now. Decent performance in the final friendly against Huddersfield. Dayton & Winchester impressive out wide and Dieng & Wilson looked very good at centre half. I think just because we looked very solid at the back today is why I'd have Brian Wilson starting over Brown. There's good competition there though. Jones & Kelly improved when we switched to a 2-man midfield. Forte doesn't look ready for 90mins just yet, however he's dangerous, so would be a great option for the last half hour IMO. I'd have Philliskirk in behind JCH helping link midfield to attack. IMO there's no way Philliskirk should start, he's still way off the pace and was weakly caught in possession which lead to the Huddersfield goal. I'm also not sure if Jones is fit, which may mean a rejig in midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It will be the team that started today I'd imagine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Rachubka. B Wilson Mills J Wilson Elokobi Dieng Winchester Jones Kelly Dayton JCH This is how I think he'll line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 IMO there's no way Philliskirk should start, he's still way off the pace and was weakly caught in possession which lead to the Huddersfield goal. I'm also not sure if Jones is fit, which may mean a rejig in midfield. Agree Philliskirk and Jones not ready yet, Jones gave up on tracking his runner and Philliskirk at fault for the goal leaving 2 men isolated and not doing enough to get back in, on the flip side defensively still very sound Dieng is a great player and I'd also like to say Dayton and Winchester are well worth their starting positions and cant be dropped after today Winchester looked very good today I hope he is given his chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It will be the team that started today I'd imagine... I don't see Elokobi signing. He'll be after more than Llera was, won't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 There's a week before the start of the season and no-one's signed him yet. Some money is better than no money. I wonder why using quote won't work?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 https://www.dropbox.com/s/b3i7xyb6lfb1zyf/LINEUP111406996837912.png Am I right in thinking this was what we switched to today? If so I'd start with this, I thought there was a good balance and we looked a good unit. Huddersfield (particularly Wells and Scannell who really impressed me) got in behind us a lot in the opening 30 mins, it just wasn't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 The 4-1-4-1 didnt work. It did work when it was switched to 4-4-2 I have a feeling though, 1st game of the season and away from home, that LJ will go with the 4-1-4-1 again. With how effective the change was though, it does i suppose give him the option to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I don't see Elokobi signing. He'll be after more than Llera was, won't he? If Elokobi doesn't sign Henegan will, a cheap young option with bags of potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhamoafc Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I don't see Elokobi signing. He'll be after more than Llera was, won't he? Elokobi didn't start... Side note, if we can't afford him, he shouldn't be on trial or getting game time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) The 4-1-4-1 didnt work. It did work when it was switched to 4-4-2 I have a feeling though, 1st game of the season and away from home, that LJ will go with the 4-1-4-1 again. With how effective the change was though, it does i suppose give him the option to change it. That's why I think LJ will play Dieng in front of the back four, unfortunately with Winchester missing out. If Elokobi doesn't sign, Winchester has to start in a 4-4-2. Edited August 2, 2014 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simoncorneyisgod Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have a feeling though, 1st game of the season and away from home, that LJ will go with the 4-1-4-1 Definitely this.....reckon he will want to 'silence the home support' for the first 20 then hopefully change it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Definitely this.....reckon he will want to 'silence the home support' for the first 20 then hopefully change it LJ played 4-1-4-1 in the successful away run last season and I don't think he will change it at Colchester. However, today showed it must be changed to 4-4-2 at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 we look very, very hard to beat.... if he can tinker with a few things up top and clarke harris carry on firing, we're onto something until clarke harris gets sold for a pint of stella and a packet of crisps in January when we're 2nd in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 As much as I want to witness the excitement that we got in the 1st game last season, I'm expecting quite an attritional battle at Colchester. It's something that we should be well prepared for. Can't bleddy wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross2509 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Rachubka. B Wilson Mills J Wilson Elokobi Dieng Winchester Jones Kelly Dayton JCH This is how I think he'll line up. Mills at centre half... really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Mills at centre half... really? i was hoping that was a mistake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KusungaIsGod Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 How many of you are actually going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 I think Jones will be fine come Saturday. Dieng looked at extremely comfortable at the back so would rather keep him there alongside Wilson. I can understand the scepticism over Philliskirk being rushed back, so forte could be an option up top with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Mills at centre half... really?Where did I say he was centre half? I can't be arsed drawing the formation out beyond the line of four. I've given you four defenders. If you really want to play Mills at centre back you go for it. I come from an era where a team sheet was laid out with goalkeeper, right back, left back etc. It's not wrong to write a team list out that way. Edited August 2, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slystallone Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 How many of you are actually going ? Not as many as going to Gillingham That's the real marker? Will YOU be going to Gillingham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KusungaIsGod Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Not as many as going to Gillingham That's the real marker? Will YOU be going to Gillingham? Errr ahhh ;((( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 So how many do we think on Saturday, heard we sold 200 a couple of weeks ago.....maybe that's it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 So how many do we think on Saturday, heard we sold 200 a couple of weeks ago.....maybe that's it? Usually around double the ticket sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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