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Wright should start before Simms, Godden should be a given. If Simms comes in and score and Godden or Wright don’t score then Simms should start.
Its really simple just starts who scores and the other has to work their way back in.
At the end of the day Wright has scored and won a penalty, Simms nothing with more minutes.
Fully expect Wright to start Saturday.
Its really simple just starts who scores and the other has to work their way back in.
At the end of the day Wright has scored and won a penalty, Simms nothing with more minutes.
Fully expect Wright to start Saturday.
Boicey
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Talking about a 'dilemma' at this point is a bit odd. Robins targeted, researched and bought in these two players a few weeks ago. You'd hope there was quite a lot of clarity and planning on how he was going to use them in the squad.
I think everything we've seen so far suggests it will be either/or Simms, Wright to start not both. We'll see
I think everything we've seen so far suggests it will be either/or Simms, Wright to start not both. We'll see
Esoterica
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Fanbase is just not used to having a squad with genuine options in it. With the odd exception, our starting XI has picked itself for years. Having competition for places and different options for different teams can only be a good thing.
twistandshout
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Robins said after the game on Saturday that Simms is starting because hes been with us longer than Wright and its important that Godden plays with them to show them how we play.
Astute
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Godden has suffered recently with us playing to Gyokeres's strengths. Now we're playing a different set up Godden will score goals. He seems to have a good understanding with Wright already. Even the OG against Middlesbrough was an attempted pass to Wright. If it had missed the defender it would have most probably be another goal for Wright and assist for Godden.
If Wright and Godden continue as they are it will be Simms fighting for a starting place.
Happy_Martian
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Simms is a long term replacement for Godden. Regardless of how much we or Robins like him, Godden's body is not strong enough to last a full season any more. A small injury soon grows into a more lengthy period out. So while God is fit now, Simms will be the backup. That will change, and I'd even guess as soon as Xmas. When pitches get more heavy, Goddens legs will have to be protected. And to a similar amount, so will CoH's.
I think coming on and scoring will also have the added bonus of speeding up Simm's confidence boost. We talk about the first goalscorer but we praise the one who wins the game for us.
I think coming on and scoring will also have the added bonus of speeding up Simm's confidence boost. We talk about the first goalscorer but we praise the one who wins the game for us.
clint van damme
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Im sure its a problem Robins can live with given that not that long ago his dilemma was shall I play Biamou on his own or stick Bakayoko up alongside him?
steve cooper
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I don't really understand getting hung-up on the starting line up. If a player with fresh legs comes on and makes a meaningful contribution, surely that's all that matters. With the amount of substitutes teams can make now, we need players from the bench that can change the game.
Boicey
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You reckon payers put on the bench feel the same way?
Young lads yes, apart from that , no. Most players are selfish and only happy when playing in my experience.
just as players don’t mind the rotation principle as long as it’s not them that is rotated !
fernandopartridge
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Nobody is a direct replacement for anybody else
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steve cooper
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It's all about competition for places, and quality in depth. Rather than players being unhappy on the bench they need to compete and earn a place in the team and perform well when called upon. Most players realise this. You're a new member so may not know this
but last season we were complaining that we didn't have enough quality in depth. Can't have it both ways.
shmmeee
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The Godden so sharp he’s currently doing a special celebration to get back at all the fans who slated him for missing a hatful.
. You saw the Leicester match right ?Neither player has looked sharp so far, 1 muss hit tap in doesn’t change that.
Clown, Godden has been our best player.
Neither player has looked sharp so far, 1 muss hit tap in doesn’t change that.
Ok Mrs Godden. A bit early for that much Chardonnay isn’t it !
I hope he keeps doing the celebration because it looks like most of the fans still don’t back him.
He had a poor end to last season and was poor at Leicester. Most fans, myself included, want him to do well, but that doesn’t mean we should pretend he has been.
I have never bought the logic that a striker getting into good positions but not scoring still means he’s had a good match. We don’t say a keeper has played well if he gets in a position to make an obvious save, and then doesn’t and we concede.
I have never bought the logic that a striker getting into good positions but not scoring still means he’s had a good match. We don’t say a keeper has played well if he gets in a position to make an obvious save, and then doesn’t and we concede.
He was injured for 3 months
The way we played meant Vic was usually on his own so he didn’t get a chance of a run in a team what do you expect.
Hes started the season great and fit yet people still doubt him. He is right about cov fans isnt he.
Boicey
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He hasnt started the season great though has he? He's had one stinker and one good game- though good job his scuffed shot went in else we might have been saying otherwise.He was injured for 3 months
The way we played meant Vic was usually on his own so he didn’t get a chance of a run in a team what do you expect.
Hes started the season great and fit yet people still doubt him. He is right about cov fans isnt he.
Last season he had a bucketload of anonymous games where he barely had a touch. Fans had every right to criticise and its no surprise he needs to prove himself.
In the end I think most recognise he has been a good servant, cares and wish him well.
shmmeee
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Fingers in ears
shmmeee
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I know what it is. It was the “most fans don’t back him” stuff
Boicey
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Fingers in the ears.
That always works out well. Ask Micky Adams.
Its a silly thing to do as in the end it just puts yourself under more pressure.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Harry Maguire did the same thing too for England last year. Worked out well
Evo1883
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I'm sure the melts on twitter will get over it
Flying Fokker
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So was our other striker. We’d be in the Prem if either of them were on form. It wasn’t all about Hamer.