BeeBee 84 406 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 We finally looked like a team, I think this is an opportunity to build on that whilst giving some key players minutes. Don't want to see an entirely different 11 pleaaase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroAbroad 502 1.9k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 At least start with the same team as Saturday. Stop the chopping and changing. Get them used to playing together. We have not had a consistent team yet. I feel brave. Going for a clean sheet. 2-0 Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaCider24 18,300 23.4k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 7 hours ago, DurhamRed said: Yeah he is however he's currently banned as got caught betting by the FA. Shame really as I remeber he got record numbers in our academy and star player as we won the u21s Premier league and played in the uefa youth champions league. Sad to see his career is at that level The charges were dropped last month. He's just injured yet again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSmoggie 5,306 7k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 49 minutes ago, BoroAbroad said: At least start with the same team as Saturday. Stop the chopping and changing. Get them used to playing together. We have not had a consistent team yet. I feel brave. Going for a clean sheet. 2-0 Boro. Jones could barely walk by the end, I think it would be silly to start him. I see the logic of getting some rhythm going, but it's also a chance to get some minutes and confidence for the likes of Lath, Engel, Barlaser, and Rogers - we're going to need them at points this season. Would be great to see Clarke come on as a sub too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddancer 2,099 6.2k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I am not at all interested in the cup games in fact I think it disruptive then a benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishworthian 169 265 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 It will be interesting to see what team Bradford put out. It was very noticeable on Saturday that they suddenly won 4-1 away. Andy Cook returned from Injury ! If he plays we will not keep a clean sheet. I assume that MC will keep the core of Saturdays team and rest those who need it (ie Jones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leesider 1,347 1.4k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Rishworthian said: It will be interesting to see what team Bradford put out. It was very noticeable on Saturday that they suddenly won 4-1 away. Andy Cook returned from Injury ! If he plays we will not keep a clean sheet. I assume that MC will keep the core of Saturdays team and rest those who need it (ie Jones) Howson as well i think could be rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Moose 587 1.1k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Tricky one as others have said; do you stick with the same team and build on the win or rotate and build some confidence/fitness in the others. An FM nightmare. I think we’ll see some rotation: Glover Smith McNair Fry Engle Hackney Barlaser Forss Rogers Silvera ELL I see the benefits of keeping the same team but, as many have mentioned, there were very tired legs at the final whistle Saturday. Also a lot of the players above are meant to be in our best 11 so this is a good game to get them a less pressured win (hopefully). I’d also like to see Gilbert start as we’ve yet to see him! I’d like to think this is a nice, confidence building 2-0 win with Forss and ELL bagging the goals. As for Carrick, the win and the effort shown has definitely given him breathing space. If we can get through the next 3 league games with only 1 loss I’ll be very happy. Don’t think losing the cup game will have too much of an impact for him safety wise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 6,410 9.8k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 4-0 to the boro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcar Rioja 9,035 8.8k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Whilst I wouldn't particularly want to go out against Bradford I'm more concerned about our Championship prospects so while I'm a great believer in momentum I think there were more than a few blowing out of their backsides on Saturday so I'd rest them. It also provides an opportunity for a few who have slipped down the pecking order to stake a claim, i.e. Silvera and Latte Lath to get their sights straightened and start: a) hitting the target and b) stop taking too many touches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinoJo3 5,785 13.6k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 50 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: Whilst I wouldn't particularly want to go out against Bradford I'm more concerned about our Championship prospects so while I'm a great believer in momentum I think there were more than a few blowing out of their backsides on Saturday so I'd rest them. It also provides an opportunity for a few who have slipped down the pecking order to stake a claim, i.e. Silvera and Latte Lath to get their sights straightened and start: a) hitting the target and b) stop taking too many touches. I’m in favour of keeping the same team or at least the majority of it. That said I think the more consistent players could easily drop in and out and maintain form. But players like Coburn, Hackney, McGree I think would benefit from the momentum. I’d like Jones to stay in but he looked literally on his last legs when he came off on Saturday. Another point is as he seems to have changed the system back to more like last year and we seen almost every player look back to their old self. Maybe we could try the likes of Rogers, Engel, Silvera and we could see a different side to them if they’re working in a more cohesive unit. Plus I desperately want to see Coburn and Lath play together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaCider24 18,300 23.4k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Lots of changes, it looks like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinemrippers 1,168 1.2k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 I’d like to see ELL and Coburn together. This is a good opportunity to try it. Smith will come back in, Barlasser hopefully as well. Otherwise leave as is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurhamRed 2,360 5k Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 (edited) I'm of to this game so hoping we perform and get the win. However would say we should rotate the side. As this is a chance for Engel, Rodgers, Sammy Silvera, Barlaser and even Gilbert to get some game time. It's important for us to progress though as we into the last 16 with a win and a lucrative Premier league tie is potentially there. All goes towards boasting funds for the janaury window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJA_mfc 82 90 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Be nice to continue the cup run and build some momentum. I would guess be an opportunity to give the fringe players game time Glover Smith McNair Lenihan Engel Hackney Barlaser Jones Greenwood Rogers Lath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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