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Post by hollyhillgas on Feb 16, 2023 13:15:32 GMT
I'd play the same team and set up exactly how we did against Ipswich. The most important thing given our recent run is to get the first goal. If we have to wait until the 92nd minute like Pompey did on Tuesday night, so be it. The system we played on Tuesday worked. Everyone seemed to know their job and understood what was expected. Everyone put in a 7 or 8/10 performance. It might not be how we want to play long term but to stop the rot and grind out some results to ensure we're in L1 next season, I think it's the way to go. It might mean we end up drawing 0-0, but that wouldn't be a disaster. At least Burton don't pick up 3 points. We've just go to get to 50-54 points by any means necessary. If we're on top, hopefully Sinclair and Anderson can play a bit higher up and support Collins. If we're on the back foot that can drop a bit deeper. We can always go more attacking later in the game if necessary. As someone pointed out above, prior to conceding a last minute winner at Portsmouth on Tuesday, Burton had won 3 on the spin, so they're in good form and shouldn't be underestimated. Anderson can't last 90 minutes, and neither can Coburn or Bogarde, need a good bench.
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Post by baggins on Feb 16, 2023 13:26:21 GMT
I'd play the same team and set up exactly how we did against Ipswich. The most important thing given our recent run is to get the first goal. If we have to wait until the 92nd minute like Pompey did on Tuesday night, so be it. The system we played on Tuesday worked. Everyone seemed to know their job and understood what was expected. Everyone put in a 7 or 8/10 performance. It might not be how we want to play long term but to stop the rot and grind out some results to ensure we're in L1 next season, I think it's the way to go. It might mean we end up drawing 0-0, but that wouldn't be a disaster. At least Burton don't pick up 3 points. We've just go to get to 50-54 points by any means necessary. If we're on top, hopefully Sinclair and Anderson can play a bit higher up and support Collins. If we're on the back foot that can drop a bit deeper. We can always go more attacking later in the game if necessary. As someone pointed out above, prior to conceding a last minute winner at Portsmouth on Tuesday, Burton had won 3 on the spin, so they're in good form and shouldn't be underestimated. Anderson can't last 90 minutes, and neither can Coburn or Bogarde, need a good bench. Anderson will last 90 minutes with previous game time to get him up to full fitness, can't judge Bogarde on that yet.
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Post by percy on Feb 16, 2023 14:41:38 GMT
Bench is gonna be interesting and important on Saturday. I think we are still missing Loft and Finley (suspension) plus the injured (Gibson maybe back). Assuming same starting 11, I'd like to see (EDIT: On The Bench):
Belly (fighting for his place!) Hoole (option to go 3 at back if needed/Cover for Gibbons if suspended) Macdonald (wonder if his presence spurred Gordon on to better things?!) Or Gibson if available McCormick Coburn Marquis
Leaving the other midfield option as the most interesting. Lawrence there Tuesday due to so many out, but assume if Coutts is well, he will be on the bench. With Finley and Rossiter to return, we could begin to look strong here eventually!
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Post by baggins on Feb 16, 2023 14:43:37 GMT
Bench is gonna be interesting and important on Saturday. I think we are still missing Loft and Finley (suspension) plus the injured (Gibson maybe back). Assuming same starting 11, I'd like to see: Belly (fighting for his place!) Hoole (option to go 3 at back if needed/Cover for Gibbons if suspended) Macdonald (wonder if his presence spurred Gordon on to better things?!) Or Gibson if available McCormick Coburn Marquis Leaving the other midfield option as the most interesting. Lawrence there Tuesday due to so many out, but assume if Coutts is well, he will be on the bench. With Finley and Rossiter to return, we could begin to look strong here eventually! Dropping Collins then?
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Post by percy on Feb 16, 2023 14:44:22 GMT
Bench is gonna be interesting and important on Saturday. I think we are still missing Loft and Finley (suspension) plus the injured (Gibson maybe back). Assuming same starting 11, I'd like to see: Belly (fighting for his place!) Hoole (option to go 3 at back if needed/Cover for Gibbons if suspended) Macdonald (wonder if his presence spurred Gordon on to better things?!) Or Gibson if available McCormick Coburn Marquis Leaving the other midfield option as the most interesting. Lawrence there Tuesday due to so many out, but assume if Coutts is well, he will be on the bench. With Finley and Rossiter to return, we could begin to look strong here eventually! Dropping Collins then? Eh?! Pretty sure he was in the starting 11. Captain indeed. Maybe re-read?
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Post by playtowin on Feb 16, 2023 14:44:40 GMT
Play the same way as against Ipswich with the same lineup.
15 games left ...15 pts will keep us up.
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Post by baggins on Feb 16, 2023 14:46:43 GMT
Eh?! Pretty sure he was in the starting 11. Captain indeed. Maybe re-read? I've re-read it, and the thread is regarding Burton this coming Saturday, and your line up doesn't include Collins.
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Post by percy on Feb 16, 2023 14:49:12 GMT
Eh?! Pretty sure he was in the starting 11. Captain indeed. Maybe re-read? I've re-read it, and the thread is regarding Burton this coming Saturday, and your line up doesn't include Collins. have edited to be clearer i am naming the subs! hence the "Assuming same starting 11"
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Post by baggins on Feb 16, 2023 14:55:15 GMT
I've re-read it, and the thread is regarding Burton this coming Saturday, and your line up doesn't include Collins. have edited to be clearer i am naming the subs! hence the "Assuming same starting 11" Ah, crossed lines there chap.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 16, 2023 15:59:37 GMT
Last week I think JB hinted that Gibson may be fit for Saturday. He can then play his favoured 3 at the back. "back on the grass"
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 16, 2023 16:15:15 GMT
Last week I think JB hinted that Gibson may be fit for Saturday. He can then play his favoured 3 at the back. "back on the grass" They always seem to be on the grass yet its another month before you hear anything more. Maybe he means the term of grass. Medicinal purposes of course..
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Post by warwickgas on Feb 16, 2023 16:32:38 GMT
Gibson is an interesting one. When he plays he’s an outstanding performer. However, he seems to have had injury issues for some time now. Had a season long loan at Sheffield Wednesday last year and only played 5 games- got sent back to Everton early. Missed quite a few of our games this season. Out of contract with Everton in June. I think they’ll release him. Should we try and sign him given the injury record ?
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 16, 2023 18:03:45 GMT
Gibson is an interesting one. When he plays he’s an outstanding performer. However, he seems to have had injury issues for some time now. Had a season long loan at Sheffield Wednesday last year and only played 5 games- got sent back to Everton early. Missed quite a few of our games this season. Out of contract with Everton in June. I think they’ll release him. Should we try and sign him given the injury record ? Its a tricky one, could end up with another Josh Grant situation. No doubting his quality, but the only reason we might be able to sign him is due to his injury record. I'd personally go elsewhere as you will need a backup as well as signing him and it will mean you never get a settled partnership Ironically his brother seems to be made of stronger stuff although not half as good a player
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Post by woolavingtonpirate on Feb 16, 2023 19:19:13 GMT
Yes definitely sign Gibson, if he didn't have injury problems then I don't think we'd have any chance of signing him, he'd be out of our reach. Even if he only played say 30 games he'd both worth it. On a side note Connolly has looked very suspect on his left side lately, after he looked at home there last season, I would imagine Gibson would give us better balance in the position Connolly has been asked to play.
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Post by westfieldgas on Feb 17, 2023 13:08:46 GMT
Line Up for Saturday (JB has said there is some illness is the group but no names mentioned) for me:
GK: Ellery Balcombe
RB: Luca Hoole (Gibbons Suspended?) CB: Lewis Gibson (Back from Injury?) CB: Jarell Quansah LB: Lewis Gordon
DM: Paul Coutts (if fit) CM: Antony Evans CM: Grant Ward
AM: Aaron Collins
CF: Josh Coburn CF: John Marquis
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Post by socrates on Feb 17, 2023 13:12:30 GMT
Line Up for Saturday (JB has said there is some illness is the group but no names mentioned) for me: GK: Ellery Balcombe RB: Luca Hoole (Gibbons Suspended?) CB: Lewis Gibson (Back from Injury?) CB: Jarell Quansah LB: Lewis Gordon DM: Paul Coutts (if fit) CM: Antony Evans CM: Grant Ward AM: Aaron Collins CF: Josh Coburn CF: John Marquis Too narrow and too predictable, our full backs will get overrun on the counter attack also. I’d be happy with the same team and formation as Tuesday but a higher line 10 yards further up the pitch.
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Post by baggins on Feb 17, 2023 13:17:12 GMT
Line Up for Saturday (JB has said there is some illness is the group but no names mentioned) for me: GK: Ellery Balcombe RB: Luca Hoole (Gibbons Suspended?) CB: Lewis Gibson (Back from Injury?) CB: Jarell Quansah LB: Lewis Gordon DM: Paul Coutts (if fit) CM: Antony Evans CM: Grant Ward AM: Aaron Collins CF: Josh Coburn CF: John Marquis Too narrow and too predictable, our full backs will get overrun on the counter attack also. I’d be happy with the same team and formation as Tuesday but a higher line 10 yards further up the pitch. Collins looked slightly lost on his own up front Tuesday until Coburn came on.
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Post by DrFaustus on Feb 17, 2023 13:24:54 GMT
Good interview with Joey today where he reflects on the Ipswich game and lays out his thoughts about Burton. He expects them to do all the usual momentum busting stuff...substitutes winding up throw in takers, time wasting etc. Hopefully our lads can ride above that nonsense and get a much needed win.
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Post by percy on Feb 17, 2023 14:00:42 GMT
Good interview with Joey today where he reflects on the Ipswich game and lays out his thoughts about Burton. He expects them to do all the usual momentum busting stuff...substitutes winding up throw in takers, time wasting etc. Hopefully our lads can ride above that nonsense and get a much needed win. An early goal (for us) is really key, otherwise could be a long frustrating afternoon. But dont give up, same line up as Tuesday but on the front foot more and we should have enough with some good options on the bench. Sorry Westfieldgas but not a fan of your suggestion! Players coming straight back in not right and the Tues line up means more attacking options across the middle. I'd see it more as my favoured 4-2-3-1 than a 4-3-3 with Anderson Sinclair and Evans supporting Collins. Reckon would work well against Burton's 6 centre backs!
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 17, 2023 14:34:36 GMT
Line Up for Saturday (JB has said there is some illness is the group but no names mentioned) for me: GK: Ellery Balcombe RB: Luca Hoole (Gibbons Suspended?) CB: Lewis Gibson (Back from Injury?) CB: Jarell Quansah LB: Lewis Gordon DM: Paul Coutts (if fit) CM: Antony Evans CM: Grant Ward AM: Aaron Collins CF: Josh Coburn CF: John Marquis Some strange changes there, I've not seen anything to suggest Gibbons case has been heard and I can't see JB dropping Connolly or Sinclair, personally I'd have Marquis & Coutts nowhere near the starting 11.
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