Match Thread SV Darmstadt v Coventry (12 Viewers)

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We can't start with obikwu at stoke , we can't be spending what we are on players and leaving us starting with Latibeaudiere and obikwu , that's bad

The entire problem of ‘back up’ players who you wouldn’t really want in any starting XI

 

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[Evo1883]

Very random if he is before Thomas

Well it wouldn't surprise me , I've talked at snoozefest lengths about robins weird love for him

 

[Evo1883]

Thing is with Lati is that we have Thomas sat on the bench. Its really odd.

Honestly don't, I can't be dealing with what would be an obvious weakness to all but the manager

 

[procdoc]

Lati ain’t that bad. People act like he’s rubbish. He was pretty decent last season apart from towards the end when everyone was shit

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Squad is looking a bit threadbare at the moment.

In fairness, a few of the injured players are probably kept out of the squad as a precaution as opposed to being injured.

Generally, we’ve got a strong cohort of about 20 senior players. So we’re in a better place than most years. Realistically, we need to bump that up to 23-25 to deal with the rigours of the Championship campaign.

We’ll be adding at least 3 players before the window closes - CB, CM and ST as a minimum. The other needs can be addressed next window/summer.

 

[wingy]

Is there no stream? Was going to pull over and watch it in my car

Maybe someone will have Periscope and do one, I've messaged my grandson but doubt he's got the kit with him!

 

[Evo1883]

Lati ain’t that bad. People act like he’s rubbish. He was pretty decent last season apart from towards the end when everyone was shit

He runs like he wears calipers , and isn't a very good centre half

 

[dlburd]

Guys, it's preseason, fitness and being involved in the squad is important. Can't say I'd heard of our opponents before we booked this friendly

 

[SleepyGinger]

How about we trust Robins eh lads

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Thing is with Lati is that we have Thomas sat on the bench. It’s really odd.

In league games, Thomas has almost always started ahead of Lati and preseason isn’t really proof anything would’ve changed.

 

[SkyblueDad]

No stream again ffs

 

[Evo1883]

In league games, Thomas has almost always started ahead of Lati and preseason isn’t really proof anything would’ve changed.

Surely at some point he will play his strongest team , which this is really , in all but 1/2 spots

 

[skybluecam]

Lati ain’t that bad. People act like he’s rubbish. He was pretty decent last season apart from towards the end when everyone was shit

Yes but Thomas is younger, taller, quicker and better on the ball.

 

[Diogenes]

No bedwetting but that lineup gives an indication of what we have available in the event of a run of bad injuries.

Anyone still questioning the need for more strength in depth needs their head testing

 

[wingy]

Honestly don't, I can't be dealing with what would be an obvious weakness to all but the manager

There were a few times last season where they didn't seem on synchro on the pitch, probably nowt or new coaches?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I reckon 50% of this forum could outjump Lati, and 75% could outrun him

 

[Evo1883]

No bedwetting but that lineup gives an indication of what we have available in the event of a run of bad injuries.

Anyone still questioning the need for more strength in depth needs their head testing

Yes we certainly need 2 or 3 more

 

[Kilclines curly mullet]

Calm down on the injuries everyone.

Why would you consider taking any of your guaranteed starters all the way to Germany for 45/60 mins if they have knocks.

Leave them at home to get any treatment and hopefully be fit for the upcoming games.

 

[SBAndy]

Starting Obikwu and having no quality on the bench other than defence is pretty bad

You did specify starting 11.

The one thing that’s just jumped out at me is we can’t really afford to play Obikwu in the league if we’re going to loan him out, would mean we couldn’t send him elsewhere in January.

 

[shmmeee]

We can't start with obikwu at stoke , we can't be spending what we are on players and leaving us starting with Latibeaudiere and obikwu , that's bad

Or Palmer frankly

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Surely at some point he will play his strongest team , which this is really , in all but 1/2 spots

It’s the 3rd preseason game and atm, the strongest XI hasn’t been available.

 

[procdoc]

Yes but Thomas is younger, taller, quicker and better on the ball.

I’m not saying I would start Lati ahead of Thomas

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

 

[Evo1883]

It’s the 3rd preseason game and atm, the strongest XI hasn’t been available.

To him right now , this is the strongest team barring 1, the centre half in question

 

[shmmeee]

It’s the 3rd preseason game and atm, the strongest XI hasn’t been available.

4th. We played Port Vale, Getafe, and Stevenage.

 

[Jimmy87]

Well it wouldn't surprise me , I've talked at snoozefest lengths about robins weird love for him

There was a period last season where he wasn't being picked, he went into MR office to have a word. Suddenly he was made captain for the game after, and featured pretty much wherever he could be used after that point, even when injured towards the end of the season.

 

[Evo1883]

4th. We played Port Vale, Getafe, and Stevenage.

It's the strongest team available besides the 1 centre half in question , so it's a legitimate concern

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Lati ain’t that bad. People act like he’s rubbish. He was pretty decent last season apart from towards the end when everyone was shit

It's only preseason so it doesn't really matter, but I do disagree about Latibeaudiere. He was responsible for a lot of goals last season, and an obvious weak link. Thomas is streets ahead.

 

[shmmeee]

It's the strongest team available besides the 1 centre half in question , so it's a legitimate concern

Totally agree. Just being pedantic.

 

[Gint11]

The bed wetting here

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

I reckon 50% of this forum could outjump Lati,

Scored 3 headers (I think) last season? From an attacking point of view, he does well in the air. More bothered about Da Silva from that point of view.

 

[pusbccfc]

Unbelievable noise

 

[Evo1883]

The bed wetting here

It's not bed wetting to want the manager to start his better players .. it's a forum to discuss the team .. that's what we're doing

 

[Perennial Lurker]

How about we trust Robins eh lads

Nah mate he loves his favourites

What's he ever done for us

This forum full of player performance analysts know way better

 

[procdoc]

It's only preseason so it doesn't really matter, but I do disagree about Latibeaudiere. He was responsible for a lot of goals last season, and an obvious weak link. Thomas is streets ahead.

Again, where did I say that he’s a better player than Thomas? I think Thomas should start. All I’m saying is Lati ain’t as bad as some of you are making out