Not much given away with these 20 player squads. I will be disappointed if there aren’t a couple of changes for this game. Need to see an improvement in attitude or I’ll start to think something is wrong in the dressing room.
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To bring one of the young blokes in it would mean dropping someone out entirely, so who would that be? I don’t see Monty being so pissed he sends someone from starting to left out entirely. Not at this stage. Those guys will get their shot but not at the cost of upheaval 3 games in
To clarify I’m not talking about bringing the young guys in, I mean two or three starters get benched and not just role out the same starting 11 again baring any injuries. To be honest I was surprised by the same starting 11 against Glory because against the Nix the team wasn’t that great. A little bench time for a few could be a good jolt.
I was more agreeing and extending on your comment responding to JP. I think there will be some adjustment to the starting 11 too but I don’t think anyone has fallen so far out of favour they’ll be dumped for one of the 3 mentioned above to get a look in right now.
I understand what you are saying.. just struggle to understand keeping a defensive unit that appears inexperienced and inept, when we know we have better talent at our disposal.
I worry that Monty will persevere to prove a point.. that they will eventually prove their talent and worth and shut up the doubters. (A bit like Beni last season.) I have no doubt there is talent there, I trust Monty in that regard. I just hope it’s not so far into the season we are dead and buried and the point is moot.
Forum Phoenix
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Given I don't think we'll be changing formation anytime soon. I'm hoping Monty will bring in Hall for Kaltak Ruhs wide for Beni and Kuol for Ayongo. Silvera's output, if you can put goals aside, which you can't, is very small and part of our attacking issues. But goals are goals, so he won't be dropped while he's scoring. At least with Ruhs on his presence will be felt and Kuols pace and flare would be a needed breath of fresh air.
I still think central midfield is a core issue. But I can't' see Steele helping and we have no one else.
I still think central midfield is a core issue. But I can't' see Steele helping and we have no one else.
Over the long term that wouldn’t be a great move for a new coach who is pretty well respected at the moment. I expect we’ll see minor changes - swap out a piece or two rather than dump a whole defensive lineup. Same for the attack.
ryan
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He was doing some fitness work after the game on sunday but had tape over his knee. I don't know what he has been up to during the week but my fingers are crossed for his return.He was in the Western stand chatting to fans about 15 mins before kick off on Saturday, looked ok but then I don't know what he usually looks likeIt would be interesting to know if he's training with the team.
Big Dog
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Dan trained with the team this week. Full contact.He was in the Western stand chatting to fans about 15 mins before kick off on Saturday, looked ok but then I don't know what he usually looks like
I totally agree with all of this
we need a minimum one more proper decent experienced CM
FFC Mariner
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So. Dan Hall then?
FFC Mariner
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At least you would be happy whoever lost.
We on the other hand will slump to an abject 2-0 loss I fear
shipwreck
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At this point I think how we play is more important. Winning forgives a multitude of sins but if we play a great game only to be stopped by Young's best superman impression and concede an absolute worldie it's a very different conversation to putting another half arsed effort and not really putting up a decent fight.
Either would still be uncomfortable for him but the latter puts him on the shortlist for most endangered managers.
FFC Mariner
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Be a fair few more games yet before his (already announced) successor steps up. I would imagine being told who was eventually going to get your job would be pretty stressful.
Corsair
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No and stop shit stirring, it makes you sound like a journo or a scummer
I don’t think so.
Even if we don’t agree with it, it’s natural for the blame the coach mentality to hit hard and fast. People are already questioning his recruitment, his line ups, his playing style.. how does the pressure to prove them wrong not build?
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