I think this team is about right but I hope he only plays Vik if he's 100%. We can't go through the situation we did with Godden for 2 years forcing him in as he's our only goal threat and losing him for longer periods because he wasn't ready. Walker has proved he can score goals, Godden is back now and Waghorn is a great foil for either of them. Vik is first choice but only if he's completely fit.Moore
Dabo
JCS
Fadz
Hyam
Maatson
Sheaf
Hamer
O hare
Walker
Vik
Tougher game than we think , but we will edge it 2-1
Attendance 22600
Fair size atmTaking the lad for his first City home game Sat hoping for a belter, anyone any idea how big the crowd is looking?
That's prob the team I'd go for.Will be a tougher game than some expect and I reckon this might be the game we lose the 100% record. 1-1.
Could argue for numerous changes after the second half last night.
Home game I'd drop Kelly for Sheaf.
Strong argument to bring Kane in for his delivery but drop Dabo or move him to the left and drop Maatsen?
JCS left footed CB gives a lot but again who to drop. Rose has done well when he's come in and Fadz is the leader, esp if Kelly doesn't play.
If Gyo isn't fully fit put him on the bench and play Godden.
Moore
Rose Fadz JCS
Kane Hamer Sheaf Dabo
O'Hare
Godden Walker
Wilson, Maatsen, Hyam, Kelly, Allen, Gyo, Waghorn
Gyokeres to be on bench for this one if not 100%. Godden in
1-0 to the Sky Blues in front of 22,000
Derby's possession stats are good, but they have no real teeth, and we should be in for 3 points.
It's all about the attitude for me. Preston was looking like a hard earned win in the first 45, doing what we needed to. The second half (when normally we are better) we just became a little unsettled as things didn't fall into place for whatever reason, and Preston pushed us deep with balls over the to as did Blackburn. We are troubled with players running at our box. Hyam got turned for the goal, but what a finish. Did we go one up and get a little cocky? Looked like one or two lacked energy.
We can put that right for Derby, and we will score goals. Is it time to rest O'Hare for a game and use Allen, Sheaf and Kelly? Once again we need more from Hamer.
No panic button yet.
Not as surprised as I wasWhy rest O'Hare?
Got an assist last night, Preston coms were surprised when we took him off.
Think I agree with this but really hard on Rose who’s been 100%Walker and Godden if Viks not 100%. I’d play Allen O’Hare and Hamer in midfield try and get on the front foot straight away. They will sit deep and try and break. I think Jagielka and Davies will struggle with the midfield runs of them 3. JCS back in for Rose.
To who?
We are on a 6 game winning streak at home, there is a dip in form, and a sense we're due a defeat. Wouldn't surprise me one bit if this is how it played out, and we are going to be turned over at home soon enough.
I'm not sure this is entirely logical, and a win would be huge in front of the biggest crowd of the season, but just have a bad feeling about it.
I spoke with a Chelsea fan a while ago who said that they usually agree a loan fee for their players and then make deductions for each game they play, therefore making it financially beneficial for the team to play the loaned player. If that is the case then it is unlikely Maatsen will be replaced and JCS will start if fit and well. If JCS does start it will be interesting to see who he replaces. I think Rose has been the best of the CBs these last two games.
I think Godden will start after his hattrick for U23s and new contract. On saying that if Gyokeres is fit it would be tough taking him or Walker out given their goals.
I think Derby will be a tough team and would predict 1-1.
Either wayTo who?
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