If fit I expect O’Hara to start, Robins want very happy with our performance v Oxford. Wouldn’t be surprised if he and Walsh started at the expense of Jobello and Hiwula, both been garbage the last couple of games.
see post beneaththere's only 9 outfield players!
Problem is against better opponents like Saturday who I wouldn’t even class as better we were poor I think he will keep that team but I expect Allen & Walsh in that 11 very soon.If he does keep that same team they owe robins a performance Jobello & Hiwula more so it’s time for them to STEP UP !!!MR likes to stick with a winning team (which I respect), but last week we didn’t win and were absolutely nowhere near the levels we need to be, so he has a justified reason for changing the team. I’d play:
Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Walsh Kelly Shipley
O’Hare Godden Hiwula
Harsh on Westbrooke, as he’s a better footballer than Shipley, but he’s been too anonymous so far. Absolutely not writing Jobello off, but I had such high hopes but he’s looked lost so far. Hiwula hasn’t been on form either, but he’s proven and Jobello isn’t.
Debated not starting McFadzean as I worry about his pace and I’m not sure he’s as good as others think, however we need leaders in the team for such a big game.
I’m absolutely repeating the same thing I said last season, but how we play absolutely depends on the freedom MR gives the players. If he allows us to play quick football with an offensive mindset, I think we’d beat most teams in this league.
I’m looking forward to Saturday and I think we’ll have enough; 2-1, Godden, O’Hare.
I'd keep Jobello on and Put O'Hare in for Hiwula personally. Jobello didn't look great against Oxford but he has looked okay in previous games when he wasn't scared to cross it in from a bit deeper which was what Godden seems to want. Not sure why he wouldn't do it against Oxford and instead thought he was Usain Bolt.MR likes to stick with a winning team (which I respect), but last week we didn’t win and were absolutely nowhere near the levels we need to be, so he has a justified reason for changing the team. I’d play:
Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Walsh Kelly Shipley
O’Hare Godden Hiwula
Harsh on Westbrooke, as he’s a better footballer than Shipley, but he’s been too anonymous so far. Absolutely not writing Jobello off, but I had such high hopes but he’s looked lost so far. Hiwula hasn’t been on form either, but he’s proven and Jobello isn’t.
Debated not starting McFadzean as I worry about his pace and I’m not sure he’s as good as others think, however we need leaders in the team for such a big game.
I’m absolutely repeating the same thing I said last season, but how we play absolutely depends on the freedom MR gives the players. If he allows us to play quick football with an offensive mindset, I think we’d beat most teams in this league.
I’m looking forward to Saturday and I think we’ll have enough; 2-1, Godden, O’Hare.
Westbrooke has been directly involved in 5 goals this season with a key role in two others. I can't see anyway he's going to get dropped for a player that will have been with us two days.MR likes to stick with a winning team (which I respect), but last week we didn’t win and were absolutely nowhere near the levels we need to be, so he has a justified reason for changing the team. I’d play:
Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Walsh Kelly Shipley
O’Hare Godden Hiwula
Harsh on Westbrooke, as he’s a better footballer than Shipley, but he’s been too anonymous so far. Absolutely not writing Jobello off, but I had such high hopes but he’s looked lost so far. Hiwula hasn’t been on form either, but he’s proven and Jobello isn’t.
Debated not starting McFadzean as I worry about his pace and I’m not sure he’s as good as others think, however we need leaders in the team for such a big game.
I’m absolutely repeating the same thing I said last season, but how we play absolutely depends on the freedom MR gives the players. If he allows us to play quick football with an offensive mindset, I think we’d beat most teams in this league.
I’m looking forward to Saturday and I think we’ll have enough; 2-1, Godden, O’Hare.
Westbrooke has been directly involved in 5 goals this season with a key role in two others. I can't see anyway he's going to get dropped for a player that will have been with us two days.
Yes, i got the impression Robins picked a team NOT TO LOSE.Well i hope they have a better plan than they did last night "El Cheapo Cup" against Walsall we were appalling!
Not sure about McFadden coming back in he has looked prone to errors. Did you see the game last night? He played 90mins and was out paced a couple of times and made some basic errors. On that basis would continue with Rose and Hyam. Long season and am sure he can play his way back in, just not this weekend.First proper test at Stans. I hope we go at them. I would back Godden to score against anybody in this league so let’s hive him the opportunity. McFadzean to come back in and steady the ship at the back.
Fair enough if this is what you want to see but it won’t happen any time soon.Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Walsh Kelly Shipley
O’Hare
Godden Biamou (if fit)
You must be confident if you think we only need 9 outfield players!
Fewer.Statistically we have done better with less players on the pitch this season.
I'd go with it to be honest.
I'd keep Jobello on and Put O'Hare in for Hiwula personally. Jobello didn't look great against Oxford but he has looked okay in previous games when he wasn't scared to cross it in from a bit deeper which was what Godden seems to want. Not sure why he wouldn't do it against Oxford and instead thought he was Usain Bolt.
Hiwula is just dog shit.
Only thing is, I think O Hare is really dangerous when he makes darting runs forward from midfield. Would he lose this if we put him in Hiwulas position
Westbrooke has been directly involved in 5 goals this season with a key role in two others. I can't see anyway he's going to get dropped for a player that will have been with us two days.
anonymous? scored 2 goals this seasonMR likes to stick with a winning team (which I respect), but last week we didn’t win and were absolutely nowhere near the levels we need to be, so he has a justified reason for changing the team. I’d play:
Marosi
Dabo Hyam McFadzean Mason
Walsh Kelly Shipley
O’Hare Godden Hiwula
Harsh on Westbrooke, as he’s a better footballer than Shipley, but he’s been too anonymous so far. Absolutely not writing Jobello off, but I had such high hopes but he’s looked lost so far. Hiwula hasn’t been on form either, but he’s proven and Jobello isn’t.
Debated not starting McFadzean as I worry about his pace and I’m not sure he’s as good as others think, however we need leaders in the team for such a big game.
I’m absolutely repeating the same thing I said last season, but how we play absolutely depends on the freedom MR gives the players. If he allows us to play quick football with an offensive mindset, I think we’d beat most teams in this league.
I’m looking forward to Saturday and I think we’ll have enough; 2-1, Godden, O’Hare.
anonymous? scored 2 goals this season
and is mason fit yet?:
I don’t think O’Hare or Walsh have been brought in to warm the bench, I’m sure a fully fit O’Hare will start Saturday with Walsh atleast sub and eventually both will be regulars and then there’s Allen to come in, imo all three are potentially better players. I think our strongest first team will look a bit different on a month or two than it does at the moment.Why would Walsh start at the expense of Jobello or Hiwula? He's a CM.
i have no issue with walsh replacing him or shipleyAs per my previous post; that’s an impressive stat but can you remember him in any of the games so far? You can’t get away with relying on scoring/assisting and then doing not much else when playing in a midfield three.
I like Westbrooke, he has good attributes and will improve but if Walsh is the better player then he needs to play. We lack creativity big time.
I think Westbrooke is harshly treated by a majority of our fans. I don't think he's been exceptional but he can pick a pass and has shown so far he has an eye for goal. He also rarely loses the ball, it's not always exciting but it's a good attribute to have. He also has improved our set pieces by about 10x fold. Shipley may be 'involved' more than him, but it has to come with the caveat that not all those involvments are necessarily good.As per my previous post; that’s an impressive stat but can you remember him in any of the games so far? You can’t get away with relying on scoring/assisting and then doing not much else when playing in a midfield three.
I like Westbrooke, he has good attributes and will improve but if Walsh is the better player then he needs to play. We lack creativity big time.
I don’t think O’Hare or Walsh have been brought in to warm the bench, I’m sure a fully fit O’Hare will start Saturday with Walsh atleast sub and eventually both will be regulars and then there’s Allen to come in, imo all three are potentially better players. I think our strongest first team will look a bit different on a month or two than it does at the moment.
I agree but that's not what i asked. You said Hiwula and jobello out for those two? Meaning you are going to start a a CM on the wing?
he can play cm to be fairO’Hare isn’t a CM and we don’t play with wingers.
O’Hare isn’t a CM and we don’t play with wingers.
he can play cm to be fair
but yes o hare can play hiwulla or jobello role too
walsh cannot
1) I was talking about Walsh. If you had read my original post I only questioned Walsh. O'Hare was brought in to play as part of the midfield 3 but does add flexibility as he can also play in Jordy/jobellos role. Walsh however is a deep playmaker by trade, so him playing on the wing makes no sense.
2) jobello is a winger. But yes correct hiwula isn't and plays as more of an inside forward but he also adds the width to the team when needs be. Just because I say winger does not mean traditional winger. They are the new breed of wide player.
Why are we people continually suggesting pushing Shipley left? He doesn't have any of the attributes needed to play wide left in a 4-3-3 (you could argue the same in a 4-4-2 to be honest).But he doesn’t say play Walsh there necessarily, you could push Shipley wide left as we’ve done and play Walsh in the middle. But yeah, fair enough.
Why are we people continually suggesting pushing Shipley left? He doesn't have any of the attributes needed to play wide left in a 4-3-3 (you could argue the same in a 4-4-2 to be honest).
Same team again please. Maybe McFadzean to come back in, if any change.
Why is everyone desperate to change the front 6?.. We’ve scored 9 in the last 4 league games... the problem isn’t scoring goals at the moment.
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