Smogzilla 7,384 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Hello again! Welcome back to the matchday thread. Warnock’s warriors overcame Coventry 2-0 last time out and now sit just outside the play-off places at this early stage of the season. Whilst the team still has issues in front of goal, its clear to see that they have been utterly transformed at the back. Warnock’s Boro seem like an ‘orrible lot to play against. A right group of b@stards who will slap you in the face and tell you your mothers ugly. A far cry from the pushovers we appeared to be at times in the previous campaign. We welcome Forest to The Riverside on Saturday, whose season doesn’t seem to have gone to plan. Despite a lot of hype and approximately 8673 signings this summer, they’ve only managed to pick up 5 points so far (this may change as they play Luton on Wednesday night). They’ve already binned a manager off and brought in Chris Hughton to try to turn things around. Some questions: Will Spence retain his place in the starting 11? Who has been the best player this season? (so far) What do you reckon Ronnie Jepson eats for breakfast? Also: DOODLE COMPETITON! (part 2) Thanks to those who submitted their wonderful art to the last match day thread. I’ve decided to extend the competition until Saturday. I will consider doodles from the last thread still but if you have already had a go please feel free to do so again! All entries will be considered no matter how crap! In fact, the crapper the better! I look forward to seeing what you all come up with! Here’s a magnificent doodle of Ronnie Jepson. 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites
DurhamRed 2,043 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I must say watching Forest against Luton tonight they are terrible we should get another 3 point's 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dynamo Kev 1,552 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, DurhamRed said: I must say watching Forest against Luton tonight they are terrible we should get another 3 point's they dont seem to have any sort of plan do they, like us under woody lol. anyway they are 0-1 down and had a man sent off. tough night for them. i bet they are really looking forward to play a tough organised hard workig warnock side on saturday 😄 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,223 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Feels wrong to say... but we missed Marv's left foot on Tuesday. He's a poor defender but he can beat a man and has a good whipped cross. Would bring him in for Spence. And be interesting to see whether Akpom comes back in if fit. Apart from that, same team. I'm hoping Roberts early sub means he can start again. Think we'll beat Forest, they'll play into our hands. Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 During the international break I tried to predict the next 7 games and I would happily have taken a point v Forest. I think they got very good squad and it is just a case of them clicking. I certainly would not get carried away and think we will roll them over Saturday. Luton are no mugs this season. Started season very well. I expect a tough game v Forest. Link to post Share on other sites
Blanco 4,900 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Have to agree with @TLF10 There are no easy games in the Championship. Forest will be a tough battle but it is one that we are well capable of winning Link to post Share on other sites
mj south 610 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I suppose the fact there away at Luton tonight and then have to travel to us on Saturday works in our favour as we have had a day extra to prepare and no travelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TLF10 4,440 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Hopefully Akpom is fit and if he is I would go to a 3.5.2. I would also bring Coulson in. I want him to succeed here and NW said he looked bright in training. Betti Dijk Fry Paddy Tav Howson Morsy Sav Coulson Britt Akpom I would love a win but i rate forest. Would not be too disappointed with a draw. Link to post Share on other sites
Hewie 94 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I can see Spence dropping to the bench and one of bola or Johnson stepping in, with tav on the right. I assume that was the purpose of the subs the other night. roberts back to the bench as well perhaps.... if no akpom, I’m comfortable with Browne starting, he has done everything asked of him so far. Midfield and defence picks itself, barring injury 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheJew 2,886 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Forest have so many attacking options, IF we win this it'll set a great marker for where we are heading. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Two scoring draws last term between the teams and always a close call before that. Forest you would expect to shrug off their poorish start and to progress, but they will also be desperate to start winning. However I would suspect Houghton will be content with a point at the Riverside but for Boro we need to start winning back to back games and I believe we will be too much for Forest and achieve a rare event of late. Maybe travelling teams will be showing a bit more respect towards us as a whole but I do think the game will be very different than seen against Coventry. Going for a home win though at start of season would have been ok with a draw 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby 954 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I'm hoping Forest will be a little leggy for this game,with playing Wed,and travel,But there are no easy games in the Championship...Just hope we can continue our form Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 In Warnock we trust. UTB. Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,920 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) 2-1 Britt x2 for the haters if Akpom isn't back ofc 😂 Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Betinelli Dijk, Fry, Paddy Tav, Howson, Coulson Morsy, Saville Roberts, Akpom/Britt OR Betinelli Dijk, Fry, Paddy, Bola Howson, Morsy, Saville Roberts, Akpom, Tav Link to post Share on other sites
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