20 hours ago, LinoJo3 said:

If we were 7 points off the bottom 3, nobody would be suggesting to play random academy players.

Don't think anyone is suggesting that we play random academy players. 

I personally think that if we need someone to play up front tomorrow that we should choose Finch rather than Greenwood or Silvera. 

I think that Willis ought to get, at some point, at least 30 minutes in a game rather than just a run around for the last minute. If we do that sooner rather than later and he impresses enough, he gets a chance to get more time on the pitch before the end of the season.

That's probably about it. I have no idea what's happened with Gilbert and Nkrumah or why Hoppe isn't even on the bench but unless we're seriously considering signing Greenwood then I have no idea why he is on the bench. Sure he's undoubtedly better than Gilbert or McCabe at this point but we'll get far more out of one or two of those getting actual time on the pitch than just having Greenwood run around for a while.

Ayling we clearly need right now. I can see an argument of O'Brien having a few more games to try to prove he's worth making a bid for. Thomas may as well just go back to Leicester as O'Brien can sub in at left back. McNair will probably leave but we need him to start so that's fine. 

 

39 minutes ago, Bruce said:

Don't think anyone is suggesting that we play random academy players. 

I personally think that if we need someone to play up front tomorrow that we should choose Finch rather than Greenwood or Silvera. 

I think that Willis ought to get, at some point, at least 30 minutes in a game rather than just a run around for the last minute. If we do that sooner rather than later and he impresses enough, he gets a chance to get more time on the pitch before the end of the season.

That's probably about it. I have no idea what's happened with Gilbert and Nkrumah or why Hoppe isn't even on the bench but unless we're seriously considering signing Greenwood then I have no idea why he is on the bench. Sure he's undoubtedly better than Gilbert or McCabe at this point but we'll get far more out of one or two of those getting actual time on the pitch than just having Greenwood run around for a while.

Ayling we clearly need right now. I can see an argument of O'Brien having a few more games to try to prove he's worth making a bid for. Thomas may as well just go back to Leicester as O'Brien can sub in at left back. McNair will probably leave but we need him to start so that's fine. 

 

I agree with all that but my concern is that salary wise O'Brien would be way out of our affordability even if the initial fee to Forest was manageable. As yet I haven't seen enough to make him our highest earner or even remotely close to it.

6 hours ago, Changing Times said:

I would be because I live for danger.

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God damnit I forgot about the picture thing for a second

You lot are determined to make this the lowest posted MDT of the season......................so far!!

Anyway we owe it to the rest of the league to field our strongest possible starting 11 giving Hoppe the chance to strut his stuff😉

Think I would rather see Finch. He may be the future, Hoppe appears not.

Our bench tonight could be one of great promise- I would like to see the likes of Finch etc be given a chance as I believe it is pretty much a dead rubber. We won’t make a play off spot.

Well proper football returns today 👍

1 hour ago, Hammy legend said:

Think I would rather see Finch. He may be the future, Hoppe appears not.

I would love to see a strong academy bench, no Gilbert, no Hoppe, no Greenwood or Thomas 

9 minutes ago, Erimus74 said:

I would love to see a strong academy bench, no Gilbert, no Hoppe, no Greenwood or Thomas 

Same here. 

Does anyone know if Fin Cartwright has been injured over the last few months?

Law McCabe has made the bench quite a bit but not really seen Fin there.

Wouldn’t mind taking a look at him at some point before the end of the season - maybe an incentive for him to sign on if he really is the real deal.

2 hours ago, Downsouth said:

You lot are determined to make this the lowest posted MDT of the season......................so far!!

Anyway we owe it to the rest of the league to field our strongest possible starting 11 giving Hoppe the chance to strut his stuff😉

I think that says a great deal of how fans are feeling now

It's completely flat being a boro fan for many reasons this season and we have retreated so much from last seasons high

I for one can't wait for the season to be over!

Few more wins and  I am looking forward to see the likes of luke Woolston getting a few chances by the end of the season.

I'm sure this MDT will pick up at the end of today's result 🤣

No expectations or hope, going to watch it feeling like a neutral somewhat. A good game of football will suffice. Even with a positive run of results, it's too little too late.

1 hour ago, BoroWales said:

Does anyone know if Fin Cartwright has been injured over the last few months?

Law McCabe has made the bench quite a bit but not really seen Fin there.

Wouldn’t mind taking a look at him at some point before the end of the season - maybe an incentive for him to sign on if he really is the real deal.

Yeah been injured mate but he’s back now, just getting back to full fitness.  Couple young lads have travelled today. Not sure whether they’ll be on bench or just with the squad to get the experience.

Edited March 29, 20242 yr by BoroSmoggie

2 hours ago, BoroWales said:

Does anyone know if Fin Cartwright has been injured over the last few months?

Law McCabe has made the bench quite a bit but not really seen Fin there.

Wouldn’t mind taking a look at him at some point before the end of the season - maybe an incentive for him to sign on if he really is the real deal.

Wouldn't want to rush him through to be fair. Needs more time to develop.