Bruce 2,368 2k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Probably an unchanged team but it's a close call. I don't think Smith and Jones play well together and Jones is the player most likely to give the ball away cheaply but I'm not convinced Forss is fit enough to start. I also think it would be a knock against Jones is he loses his place. Mowatt has done really well but I think it's clear that Howson and Hackney is still our best midfield pair. That said, I suspect Howson will be back on the bench but not fit enough to start. It might be just that Paddy hates Gyokeres but it felt like something has clicked for McNair over the last couple of games. He's now defending like a defender rather than a midfielder doing a job. If this is his new normal then he's now a better option than Fry. About time for a 3-1. Penalty takers. Forss, Akpom, Crooks, Howson, McNair I would rather beat Sunderland but if we had to lose I would rather not lose to Sunderland. Mowbray has Sunderland playing without fear and Diallo is genuine top Premier league class. We can probably out-score them. I think Luton might feel the pressure. Sunderland have showed that they can wilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smogzilla 8,866 6.8k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 I reckon Forss starts this one and get 60 minutes or so. Who knows with the rest. I'll be interested to see if Hamer makes it for them as he was really struggling at the end there and that might get worse when the adrenaline has worn off today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 5,962 9.2k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, sanddancer said: Go Rob… I can only wish and before half-time please so I can relax and watch the second half without any stress. to ease the pressure, only half the goals are required at half time, the second half everyone can just take it easy attempting wing pings from anywhere on the pitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 5,962 9.2k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smogzilla said: I reckon Forss starts this one and get 60 minutes or so. Who knows with the rest. I'll be interested to see if Hamer makes it for them as he was really struggling at the end there and that might get worse when the adrenaline has worn off today. does make me laugh he was limping the match before at the end, makes you wonder if he was told to ham it up for coventrys benefit lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neverbefore 13,623 28.1k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Smogzilla said: I reckon Forss starts this one and get 60 minutes or so. Who knows with the rest. I'll be interested to see if Hamer makes it for them as he was really struggling at the end there and that might get worse when the adrenaline has worn off today. Yeah I think a fresh jones against a tiring Coventry defence would be a great weapon to come on too 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkT73 743 820 Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 30 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: Yeah I think a fresh jones against a tiring Coventry defence would be a great weapon to come on too It would be but if level it would mean we lose Forss as a penalty taker. He just smashed them which is a safer bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 5,962 9.2k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 16 minutes ago, MarkT73 said: It would be but if level it would mean we lose Forss as a penalty taker. He just smashed them which is a safer bet we never had any issues with penalties in the past, I dont think we will have much of an issue in the event of a shoot out, its a bit like flipping a coin anyways, if we can win them with Lumley in goal then there is hope there even without him on the pitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 4,287 4.4k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, Rob said: does make me laugh he was limping the match before at the end, makes you wonder if he was told to ham it up for coventrys benefit lol Kidology Carrick just said to Forss, just limp around the stadium will ya there's a good lad, we play these next week 😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 5,962 9.2k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 Just now, Erimus74 said: Kidology Carrick just said to Forss, just limp around the stadium will ya there's a good lad, we play these next week 😏 should of brought fry out in a wheel chair and neck brace too while we were at it lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmogDane 4,133 8k Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Akpom in an open casket and Archer in an urn 😛 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 4,287 4.4k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 18 minutes ago, Rob said: should of brought fry out in a wheel chair and neck brace too while we were at it lol 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 4,287 4.4k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, SmogDane said: Akpom in an open casket and Archer in an urn 😛 Dont tempt fate, im already a bag of nerves 😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 4,287 4.4k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Bruce said: Probably an unchanged team but it's a close call. I don't think Smith and Jones play well together and Jones is the player most likely to give the ball away cheaply but I'm not convinced Forss is fit enough to start. I also think it would be a knock against Jones is he loses his place. Mowatt has done really well but I think it's clear that Howson and Hackney is still our best midfield pair. That said, I suspect Howson will be back on the bench but not fit enough to start. It might be just that Paddy hates Gyokeres but it felt like something has clicked for McNair over the last couple of games. He's now defending like a defender rather than a midfielder doing a job. If this is his new normal then he's now a better option than Fry. About time for a 3-1. Penalty takers. Forss, Akpom, Crooks, Howson, McNair I would rather beat Sunderland but if we had to lose I would rather not lose to Sunderland. Mowbray has Sunderland playing without fear and Diallo is genuine top Premier league class. We can probably out-score them. I think Luton might feel the pressure. Sunderland have showed that they can wilt. Sunderland will win at Luton, when we played them at their place I thought we were a far better team, they scored from a corner then the dodgy penalty Yes theyre 3rd for a reason but I didnt see it against us & certainly didnt see it v the Mackems, Mogga is a very good manager he'll get em over the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erimus74 4,287 4.4k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 27 minutes ago, Rob said: we never had any issues with penalties in the past, I dont think we will have much of an issue in the event of a shoot out, its a bit like flipping a coin anyways, if we can win them with Lumley in goal then there is hope there even without him on the pitch We had the best penalty shoot out record in the country at one time, still up there with the best mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 5,962 9.2k Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, Erimus74 said: Sunderland will win at Luton, when we played them at their place I thought we were a far better team, they scored from a corner then the dodgy penalty Yes theyre 3rd for a reason but I didnt see it against us & certainly didnt see it v the Mackems, Mogga is a very good manager he'll get em over the line think its coz their style of being tough and grinding things out has been consistent over the whole season, they haven't really been derailed and when they have moved away from having good form its only seemed like it was for a short period of time before they had a decent run again. started well and maintained what they were upto always being in and around the play offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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