Alan Dugdales Moustache
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if he is I'd bring him in. Underrated and solid before his injury.
Is Aaron Martin fit yet ? (1 Viewer)
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SlowerThanPlatt
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Played the full 90 for the 21s yesterday so maybe included Saturday
Otis
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He will be in. No doubt about it to my mind.
Lord_Nampil
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Bad form started when he got injured! Lost 5 won 2 drew 3 since he's been out! Start him on Saturday not sure who with!
stupot07
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Martin has to come back in. I always had reservations about bringing in cargill, 19's very young to play centre back, he and Stephens (albeit has a bit of experience) are always going to make mistakes given their young age.
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Dimi_Konstantflapalot
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Who has been the better of Stephens and Cargill to date? Not seen either of them yet. Agree, Martin has to come in on Saturday
stupot07
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I've only seen them in the last 2 home games but preferred the look of Jack Stephens than cargill overall. Neither are particularly dominant in the air, but Stephens reminds me of Cranie in his reading of the game and his ability in the ball.
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no_loyalty
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Martin and Ricketts as the centre half pairing for me, with Lorentzon at right back. Although Cargill and Stephens have done well, I'd give them a rest at the weekend
CJ_covblaze
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My back 4 atm would be Lorentzson, Martin (if fit), Stevens, Stokes.
johnwillomagic
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Yep that looks good Martin to come back in for sure!!!
Cobi Jones's Dreads
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I agree with this!
no_loyalty
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That would be good, but I don't think TM will drop Ricketts?
They are both good prospects, Cargill for me has been better in the air and the better footballer, good distribution and reasonable vision. I think either one would prosper in a stronger back four.
CJ_covblaze
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I think he has to. He's not even getting the basics right. Simple 10 yard passes are going to the opposition or out of play. He's getting beaten regularly in the air. Making wrong/poor choices. Not leading the line. Scuffing/slicing clearances. Not picking up his man or allowing his man to go free both from open play and dead ball defensive situations. Getting distracted/not concentrating. Getting muscled off the ball and losing it more often than not. I know he's his captain but nobody is an automatic pick. He was rubbish on Tuesday and has been for months.
Ricketts' battle against Rico Henry is a prime example. He lost more than he won in the air, got out smarted and got bullied off the ball. Rico Henry is a good prospect but he's an 18 year old full back with 30 professional games to his name (at the time), 5 ft 10 and about 3 stone wet through. It was comical. Maybe he needs a rest. How many games has he played? Either that or a rocket up his arse.
Phillips was hammered by many for doing some of the things listed above but not all of them and at least he offered more going forwards.
Whilst we're taking about the defence, any idea when Willis is back?
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rupert_bear
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The best centre half we have had since Martin got injured is Chris Stokes by a mile. Our defence is still weak, if it was up to me I'd play Martin and Stokes centre and Cargill or Ricketts at left back, Stephens in front and Vincelot alongside him and try to be rock solid at the back can then go with any three from, Fleck, Rose, Lamieras, Cole, Maddison, Hunt, Murphy
Skyblueweeman
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I assume TMs press conference is tomorrow and not today? Hopefully he'll confirm that Martin is back in...
CJ_covblaze
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Normally on Thursdays aren't they?
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Otis
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Okay, just checked and Cargill has played left back, but Ricketts, good God no. Has he ever kicked the ball with his left foot?
He's slow enough as it is. Can you imagine some winger trying to run past him and Ricketts having to try and tackle him with his wrong leg?
When people ask me in the street, what's gone wrong with the City I say 'We've got Ricketts.'
He's slow enough as it is. Can you imagine some winger trying to run past him and Ricketts having to try and tackle him with his wrong leg?
When people ask me in the street, what's gone wrong with the City I say 'We've got Ricketts.'
no_loyalty
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I wouldn't have Hunt in the match day squad, he is garbage
Skyblueweeman
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Nothing mentioned on the Telegraph website. Maybe doing it later today I guess.