HarryBosch Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Kean Wilson Wilson Elokobi Brown Kelly Jones Winchester Mellis Wilkinson Poleon (assuming Forte is goosed) Possibly Mills back in for Brown but Brown was the least :censored: of the two last night I'd give Mellis a go even if Philliskirk is fit but I suspect LJ might leave Philliskirk in Hopefully Murphy will be on the bench Surely Lockwood is ready now? Maybe he'll get a run out giving Elokobi some extra time to practice tying shoelaces. Would/should Morgan Smith start if he's fit? We won two of his last 3 starts and he scored last time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_latics Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Mills in. He's better than Brown, even if Brown has had a couple of decent games (he didn't last night) I'd take B Wilson out, he's not been good enough recently. Think Kusunga has been scapegoated for an awful team performance and tactical decision by LJ at Yeovil. Dunno if Mellis is game fit yet, had some nice touches yesterday, but also gave it away it a suicidal position in our half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south east latic Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 IF they're all fit: Kean Mills Wilson Elokobi Brown Kelly Jones Winchester Forte Wilkinson Poleon Get Forte back on the wing where he seems to be more effective. Mills has to play for me as he's our best full back. Quite attacking but sounds like last night was poor going forward so let's get at them and put them on the back foot early doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Currently in that post defeat sulk phase where I don't care and have decided not to go to Scunthorpe now and save the money....;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Kean Brown Wilson(J) Lockwood Mills Kelly Mellis Jones Forte Poleon Wilkinson Lockwood in to sort out the defence. Edited February 4, 2015 by mikejh45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC10 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Kean B.Wilson J.Wilson Elokobi Mills Kelly Jones Winchester Mellis Wilkinson Forte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaddy_Ender Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Kean Kusunga Dieng J.Wilson Mills Kelly Winchester Jones Mellis Forte Wilkinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The team to start at Scunthorpe will be the team that finished at Barnsley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 LJ has been saying that Mellis isn't fit yet and maybe up to 45mins. now, so Philly will start if fit. B. Wilson has been poor for a while now and needs dropping to the bench and being replaced by Brown. Wilkinson will probably start in place of Poleon. The remainder will be as before. The bench would probably be Coeman, Poleon, Murphy (if fit), Kasunga, Wilson, Mellis and Lockwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Kean Brown wilson Elokobi mills Kelly Jones Winchester mellis forte Wilkinson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) LJ has been saying that Mellis isn't fit yet and maybe up to 45mins. now, so Philly will start if fit. B. Wilson has been poor for a while now and needs dropping to the bench and being replaced by Brown. Wilkinson will probably start in place of Poleon. The remainder will be as before. The bench would probably be Coeman, Poleon, Murphy (if fit), Kasunga, Wilson, Mellis and Lockwood Whilst I think Conor has improved and played well against Fleetwood and Notts County, he still doesn't look as comfortable in possession as I would like and still get the feeling that his first touch could improve and he seems to pass quickly to another player rather than seek out a better ball. Think that in terms of with the ball at his feet, Mills / B Wilson might still just have the edge IMO - but I think he has the potential to replace B Wilson if he continues to develop. Edited February 4, 2015 by Scapegoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Whilst I think Conor has improved and played well against Fleetwood and Notts County, he still doesn't look as comfortable in possession as I would like and still get the feeling that his first touch could improve and he seems to pass quickly to another player rather than seek out a better ball. Think that in terms of with the ball at his feet, Mills / B Wilson might still just have the edge IMO - but I think he has the potential to replace B Wilson if he continues to develop. If all three played to the best of their ability he's our third best fullback but, there's a lot of value in having a young, cheap, competent player able to cover either position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Guru Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Correct and his attitude should be commended after being shipped out on loan he has come back into the fold and tried to stake his claim...fair play to him and shows good character...something I would have probably doubted before hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Correct and his attitude should be commended after being shipped out on loan he has come back into the fold and tried to stake his claim...fair play to him and shows good character...something I would have probably doubted before hand If all three played to the best of their ability he's our third best fullback but, there's a lot of value in having a young, cheap, competent player able to cover either position. Good points. Any team needs to have some depth to cope with injuries, suspensions etc but with a budget like ours it means that you probably have to accept that some of the back-up players are going to offer a little less in terms of quality. Not sure how an individual player feels about being 'that' player, in terms of motivation and passion and desire. I suppose what you are looking for in that case is exaclty what Conor is - young, looking to improve but probably willing to except for a while that he is not first choice, and able to play in lots of positions. That being the case, he shouldn't be lambasted for not being good enough when he is called upon. That said, he has done a more than OK job over the last few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookersstandandy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Kean Brown wilson Elokobi mills Kelly Jones Winchester mellis forte Wilkinson This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGrave Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (diamond formation) Kean B.wilson J.wilson Elokobi Mills Kelly Winchester Jones Philli ( mellis is if mvoto has crocked him ) Wilkinson Forte I think if philli/mellis in the number ten role isn't bearing fruit or we are being snuffed out (like Barnsley) and too narrow we sacrifice that 'number 10' . Bring poleon on wide right (Like Preston at home JPT) move forte wide left and have wilkinson as the out and out striker . The key to that would be Jones / winch getting in and around wilkinson as well as forte / poleon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 3-5-2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 A few comments I'm going to chuck in: 1) Wilson and Elokobi are not forming a comfortable partnership. 2) Wilson and Winchester have become too predictable. 3) What is Winchester's best position? Over the last few weeks I've seen and heard of RM, CM, DM and head of diamond!! 4) Forte should not play up front EVER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGrave Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 3-5-2? No . Not after Yeovil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshgaz Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) A few comments I'm going to chuck in: 1) Wilson and Elokobi are not forming a comfortable partnership. 2) Wilson and Winchester have become too predictable. 3) What is Winchester's best position? Over the last few weeks I've seen and heard of RM, CM, DM and head of diamond!! 4) Forte should not play up front EVER. [/quote Winchester's best position is centre midfield as part of a midfield 3. He practically plays there anyway when playing on the right because he tucks in so much. Edited February 6, 2015 by welshgaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Kean Kusunga Wilson Dieng Mills Winchester Jones Kelly Forte Murphy Wilkinson Don't bother trying to pick a better team, there isn't one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejh45 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Winchester's best position is centre midfield as part of a midfield 3. . IMO, that is Jones's best spot. it can't be just coincidence that we went on that excellent unbeaten run with him there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 4-3-3 for me Kean Wilson-Wilson-george-mills Winny-kelly-jones Poleon-wilkinson-forte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) I'm in the strange place of being happy with the squad, yet it seems as though barely any of the team warranted a place on Tuesday. So I'm unsure what the best team is for Saturday, will be interesting to see what LJ goes with in a game against a lowly team in good form. I'd probably go for: Kean B. Wilson/Kusunga/Brown (not fussed) J. Wilson Elokobi Mills Kelly Winchester Jones Mellis Poleon Forte Although I'd be tempted to play that team in a 4-1-4-1, with Winchester right, Forte left, Mellis in the centre of midfield and Poleon up front on his own. Not sure if we are going to take the game to them or keep things tight. Edited February 6, 2015 by the_mighty_bosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Oh blimey, hadn't realised the connections.... http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/Raw-headline/story-25985474-detail/story.html? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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