I get what your saying regarding Wright, but if he goes away with the USA team and plays some minutes, it might shake off a bit of the ring rust he is suffering at the moment. Could be a blessing in disguise.
Agree EMC doesn't look fully either, but think we wont see HW start game until after international break imo.
And really dont want the USA calling him up either for this break.
Take your point.I get what your saying regarding Wright, but if he goes away with the USA team and plays some minutes, it might shake off a bit of the ring rust he is suffering at the moment. Could be a blessing in disguise.
But he could also get injured out there and set back his Cov return again, I'd rather he was here with FL and the teamI get what your saying regarding Wright, but if he goes away with the USA team and plays some minutes, it might shake off a bit of the ring rust he is suffering at the moment. Could be a blessing in disguise.
That's not the tallest midfield but looking at Stoke's squad their midfielders are not especially tall either.My guess
Dovin
Milan Thomas Kitching Bidwell
Grimes Sheaf
Sakamoto Allen EMC
Simms
Bench - Collins, Binks, DaSilva, Latibeaudiere,Eccles, Torp, Wright, Thomas-Asante, Bassette,
Why would he replace Paterson with Bassette? Surely Torp for Rudoni is the only change to the squad from saturdayMy guess
Dovin
Milan Thomas Kitching Bidwell
Grimes Sheaf
Sakamoto Allen EMC
Simms
Bench - Collins, Binks, DaSilva, Latibeaudiere,Eccles, Torp, Wright, Thomas-Asante, Bassette,
Torp has been out injured so may not be ready to start, although, if fit he would be my choice as a replacement for RudoniWhy would he replace Paterson with Bassette? Surely Torp for Rudoni is the only change to the squad from saturday
I realise that but Saddle didnt even have Paterson on the bench when clearly he is ahead of Bassette in Lampards opinionTorp has been out injured so may not be ready to start, although, if fit he would be my choice as a replacement for Rudoni
Paterson looks like he’ll need months to get up to standard.I realise that but Saddle didnt even have Paterson on the bench when clearly he is ahead of Bassette in Lampards opinion
Best tell Frank then as he has bought him on for the last 2 games and Bassette is nowhere to be seenPaterson looks like he’ll need months to get up to standard.
Well he needs match time to shake all of that rust off. That’s not an argument to include Bassette in his place, but it is a consequence of signing a player who hasn’t played at a decent standard for quite a while.Best tell Frank then as he has bought him on for the last 2 games and Bassette is nowhere to be seen
If he’s got the SAS in then I’m half expecting them to turn up with a load of MP5s
Not sure why some are trying to act like Patterson has been some big mistakeWell he needs match time to shake all of that rust off. That’s not an argument to include Bassette in his place, but it is a consequence of signing a player who hasn’t played at a decent standard for quite a while.
It’s not a big mistakeNot sure why some are trying to act like Patterson has been some big mistake
Would be surprised if Torp was picked to start with just over a week's training under his belt. Allen to play 60 with Torp to play the last 30, with the view to swapping that around at Derby ?
Also aside from any fitness issues why would we have 3 strikers on the bench. Paterson offers cover in a different position, especially without RudoniWell he needs match time to shake all of that rust off. That’s not an argument to include Bassette in his place, but it is a consequence of signing a player who hasn’t played at a decent standard for quite a while.
It's not a big mistake, but a fairly pointless signing.It’s not a big mistake
It's not a big mistake, but a fairly pointless signing.
No he doesn't else he would have sorted them out whilst he was here!Wonder how much Robins knowledge of the squad will be a factor. He will know the players weaknesses better than anyone.
oh god no ! not yetI think there’s a chance he might play BTA behind Simms
I’d go:
Dovin
MvE Thomas Kitching Bidwell
Sheaf Grimes
Saka Torp EMC
Simms
S: Collins, Dasilva, Lats, Binks, Eccles, Allen, Paterson, Wright, BTA
I’d be tempted to try Saka or EMC in midfield just to see if I can sneak Wright on at the same time, or go 442. Hopefully Wright gets another half hour or so.
Who is also miles off it.Patterson is miles off and should drop out for Bassette.
Raphael then?Who is also miles off it.
Does your crystal ball have us down as Wembley winners in May?I'm always optimistic. And agree with some others that Mr. Robins might just try park a bus and hit on counter. Our defense has looked stronger later, especially with Dovin. I'd be tempted to wonder if Mr. Lampard experiment with a surprise tactic, formation, or shift around a player or 2 just to unsettle Mr. Robins.
I've checked with my crystall ball which reveals a scruffy and dogged game with a result of 1-0. BTA to score, surpisingly.
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