U23s v QPR today (5 Viewers)

[better days]

Kick off 1pm at the Higgs
One or two senior players are likely to feature

 

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[AStonesThrow]

May be going up to this one again

 

[better days]

Should be 3 or 4 from the first team squad looking for fitness
Would have probably been more without the cup replay

 

[Londonccfcfan]

Should be 3 or 4 from the first team squad looking for fitness
Would have probably been more without the cup replay

Yup get a some clues about tommorows line up from the line up for this.

I reckon Mason will probably start tommorow, needs game time. Otherwise may get a little work out today.

 

[Seamus1]

I hope that Giles might play a part in this match, if he obviously cannot play in the FA Cup. Be nice to ‘see’ what he might offer (by ‘see’ I’m going from what others who will be there who can report on here...sadly I’m working today)

 

[jordan210]

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Bosma lives again

 

[Winny the Bish]

Only one CB in the XI. No idea what this line-up will be.

 

[better days]

Only one CB in the XI. No idea what this line-up will be.

I think Bosma has played there before
His shirt number suggests he will play alongside Williams number if it's a back 4

 

[Briles]

Kasta needs a blinder.

 

[edgy]

I'd imagine if Jones can complete 70+ mins today, he'll be pushing for a sub spot in first XI from now on.

Was half hoping to see him on the bench tomorrow

 

[jackdg]

4-4-1-1?

Billson
Burroughs Bosma Williams Newton
Wakefield. Eccles Ngandu Kastaneer
Jones
Hiwula

maybe Kastaneer and Jones swap?

 

[skybluegod]

I'd imagine if Jones can complete 70+ mins today, he'll be pushing for a sub spot in first XI from now on.

Was half hoping to see him on the bench tomorrow

Didn't he complete 90 mins last week?

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Hiwula playing is a surprise but I suppose Baka and max starting tomorrow would mean Godden on bench and no place for hiwula

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Didn't he complete 90 mins last week?

Yes

 

[edgy]

Didn't he complete 90 mins last week?

Yeah, so it's essentially his pre-season. So another 70 to 90 mins today and he should be up to speed in terms of a base fitness. I'd expect him to be a regular sub very soon.

 

[better days]

Didn't he complete 90 mins last week?

He's played 3 x 90 mins for the U23s plus came on at half time in his first U23 game at Charlton
So getting plenty of game time and from what I hear getting about the pitch and getting good stats for distance covered etc.

 

[Winny the Bish]

I think Bosma has played there before
His shirt number suggests he will play alongside Williams number if it's a back 4

I'm worried about Burroughs constantly getting moved around. I know being versatile is a good trait to have, but I think one of the big reasons Ivor Lawton didn't make the breakthrough (apart from the knee injury) was the fact he played in defence so much for the 23s instead of midfield.

 

[Briles]

He's played 3 x 90 mins for the U23s plus came on at half time in his first U23 game at Charlton
So getting plenty of game time and from what I hear getting about the pitch and getting good stats for distance covered etc.

You at the game today? Always keep an eye out for your updates haha

 

[better days]

You at the game today? Always keep an eye out for your updates haha

Unfortunately couldn't make it today
With a bit of luck someone else will keep us updated

 

[Briles]

1-0 Down

 

[skyblueinBaku]

I'm surprised that Giles isn't in todays squad, as he can't play tomorrow.

 

[cc84cov]

Bosma lives again

He lives on

 

[cc84cov]

Thought hiwula might of been in tomorrow’s squad

 

[Sky]

QPR the better team, goal was a good header from the corner, Kasta and Hiwula non existant. Jodi looks like the only one who can make something happen

 

[Briles]

QPR the better team, goal was a good header from the corner, Kasta and Hiwula non existant. Jodi looks like the only one who can make something happen

Thanks Sky, Where is Kasta and Hiwula playing?

 

[better days]

QPR the better team, goal was a good header from the corner, Kasta and Hiwula non existant. Jodi looks like the only one who can make something happen

No one expects anything else from Kasta now
Hiwula doing himself no favours
Should be pulling his tabs out

 

[Sky]

Thanks Sky, Where is Kasta and Hiwula playing?

Kasta up top on the left, Hiwula on the right, Jones as a 10 in behind

 

[Corrado]

0-2

 

[Sky]

QPR have got Angel Rangel at RB who's played for how many years in the prem/championship and a RM who's tearing us up

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

QPR have got Angel Rangel at RB who's played for how many years in the prem/championship and a RM who's tearing us up

Is the right mid Oteh? The one who scored

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

0-2 FT

I think the early season wins for the 23s were down to 5 or 6 first team players playing most weeks - now we’ve got closer to an U23 side we’re not doing as well

Biamou has scored 5 more than any other player but is 29 years old

 

[Briles]

0-2 FT

I think the early season wins for the 23s were down to 5 or 6 first team players playing most weeks - now we’ve got closer to an U23 side we’re not doing as well

Biamou has scored 5 more than any other player but is 29 years old

Yeah I agree, plus u23s is always a cobbled together squad, difficult to get any sort of stability or pattern of football. Plenty of young-uns coming through though. As long as Tisdale tries to instil Robins ethos, they should come through ready to go.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Good to see some of our senior players trying hard to get into Robins plans!

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Good to see some of our senior players trying hard to get into Robins plans!

I don’t think we had a shot on target