Match Thread Stoke away 10th August 12:30 - Opening day! (4 Viewers)

[SkyblueTexan]

What formation would that be in ?

What formation would that be in ?

I was thinking aiong the lines of

Dovin

MVE Thomas Binks. Bidwell

Torp

Saka Rudoni EMC

Simms BTA

 

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[Deleted member 9744]

Probably not, but he was away with the USA for the Copa America so he didn't have 6 weeks off like everyone else. Robins may want to risk him for an hour if he trains well this week.

He looked different class when he came on. Has to play if he's fit as he is our best forward by a distance.

 

[stupot07]

Thing is with the strengthened squad there’s no reason to risk him from the start, makes so much more sense to start EMC and slowly bring Wright up to speed

I know we have, but it's if Robins feels it's worth the risk. Really impressed with EMC but Wright brings proven goal threat, when Robins said he wants us to start strongly, can you leave out your joint top scorer if you think he's fit enough to play an hour.

 

[Saddlebrains]

Is Rodrigues fit now?

Just going off Robins comments he expects a full squad to train all week

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Just going off Robins comments he expects a full squad to train all week

Just go easy on the Hamstrings.

 

[TomRad85]

Dovin
MVE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell
Eccles
Torp
Sakamoto
Rudoni
EMC
Simms

Subs
Wilson
Latibeaudimare
DaSilva
Allen
Palmer
Sheaf
Wright
Rodrigues
BTA

4 2 3 1 formation same as last year

Some bench. You have to think at least 1 more is coming in too.

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[TomRad85]

Interested to see if Robins thinks Rodrigues is ahead of Tavares at this point.

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[Irish Sky Blue]

I think Allen will start if Sheaf isn’t fit and the midfield three will be Rudoni, Eccles and Allen.

 

[wingy]

I think Allen will start if Sheaf isn’t fit and the midfield three will be Rudoni, Eccles and Allen.

He had a good game today I thought!!

 

[TomRad85]

I think Allen will start if Sheaf isn’t fit and the midfield three will be Rudoni, Eccles and Allen.

Torp alllll day

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[oakey]

Allen is captain just now. Unless Sheaf makes a miraculous return he will be captain for the foreseeable...

 

[long way home]

After today with Wilson, Tavares Obikwu, Andrews and Burroughs playing this morning it looks like they are outside looking in. With Sheaf being back i suppose its Howley on the outside as well.

Next week we will see some being sent out on loan or sold for nominal fees. The good thing is the club are not pressured to do anything, but cant see us holding all.

 

[DannyThomas_1981]

He had a good game today I thought!!

Allen is a tidy player but for me he lacks power and dynamism as a defensive midfielder at this level.

 

[fatso]

Allen is a tidy player but for me he lacks power and dynamism as a defensive midfielder at this level.

Imo Eccles will play the DM anchor roll with Allen as a box to box player and Rudoni making up the 3. (If Sheaf is out of course)

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Their new signing Sam Gallagher went off injured within half an hour of appearing. Hopefully nothing trivial!

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Allen is a tidy player but for me he lacks power and dynamism as a defensive midfielder at this level.

Good job he’s not playing defensive midfield then. He should be starting he’s arguably been our standout performer this pre season

 

[SBbucks]

Probably not, but he was away with the USA for the Copa America so he didn't have 6 weeks off like everyone else. Robins may want to risk him for an hour if he trains well this week.

Ok, whatever. Robins is well known for risking the fitness of key players when they have just returned from injury and haven’t had a proper summer break…

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Their new signing Sam Gallagher went off injured within half an hour of appearing. Hopefully nothing trivial!

A ‘stiff calf’ according to Schumacher

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

A ‘stiff calf’ according to Schumacher

Every little helps

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

After today with Wilson, Tavares Obikwu, Andrews and Burroughs playing this morning it looks like they are outside looking in. With Sheaf being back i suppose its Howley on the outside as well.

Next week we will see some being sent out on loan or sold for nominal fees. The good thing is the club are not pressured to do anything, but cant see us holding all.

All of those players will be loaned out. Even Tavares needs game time and if he can prove himself at L1, he may earn a new contract with us.

Our younger players definitely had a good preseason and they’ll be in the shop window in the loan market.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Every little helps

Didn’t realise they also signed Ben Gibson who’s pretty injury prone himself.

 

[David O'Day]

It'll be 4-3-3

Dovin
MvE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell

Torp
Eccles
Rudoni

Saka
Simms
EMC (fitness levels for Wright now there is no midweek game)

 

[Terry_dactyl]

It'll be 4-3-3

Dovin
MvE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell

Torp
Eccles
Rudoni

Saka
Simms
EMC (fitness levels for Wright now there is no midweek game)

I reckon you’re right.

Do we know where Sheaf is/when he’s due to return? I was disappointed and slightly worried that he wasn’t in the squad today.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

I was thinking aiong the lines of

Dovin

MVE Thomas Binks. Bidwell

Torp

Saka Rudoni EMC

Simms BTA

Jesus Christ , have you been drinking

 

[Chris1987]

I would be starting Torp on pre season form. His fitness is improving leaps and bounds , his ability is plain to see

 

[fernandopartridge]

I can't see Wright not starting, he's still our biggest and best all round goal threat

 

[David O'Day]

I was thinking aiong the lines of

Dovin

MVE Thomas Binks. Bidwell

Torp

Saka Rudoni EMC

Simms BTA

torp as the single DM? wow

 

[Chris1987]

My pre season conclusions are thus :-
Dovin - obvious pick bought as first choice , early indications very positive
MVE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell
Torp - Improving at a rapid rate both in terms of fitness and awareness. Potentially top drawer
Rudoni - Looks the bollocks , great signing .COH looks inferior in most aspects
Eccles - hugely underrated but in because of Sheaf lack of fitness
Saka , fantastic player marvelous attitude
Simms PL striker in a Championship team (ATM)
EMC what a signing

Wilson Lati Kiching Da Silva Sheaf Allen Wright Raphael BTA


What a fucking bench that is.
Considering that at least 2 more signings are likely to come in we should fear nobody in this league

 

[SHUNT31]

It'll be 4-3-3

Dovin
MvE
Thomas
Binks
Bidwell

Torp
Eccles
Rudoni

Saka
Simms
EMC (fitness levels for Wright now there is no midweek game)

Allen will start if no Sheaf.

 

[David O'Day]

Allen will start if no Sheaf.

throws the balance of the midfield out

 

[SHUNT31]

throws the balance of the midfield out

How so? It’ll be in place of Torp.

 

[skybluecam]

I was thinking aiong the lines of

Dovin

MVE Thomas Binks. Bidwell

Torp

Saka Rudoni EMC

Simms BTA

What the actual fuck is that

 

[Chris1987]

What the actual fuck is that

I need further explanation too

 

[SkyblueTexan]

Nice to see many responses to my ultra attack-minded lineup. Just did it for kicks and giggles.

 

[Chris1987]

Nice to see many responses to my ultra attack-minded lineup. Just did it for kicks and giggles.

Why bother ?