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Post by UpTheGas on Feb 22, 2015 15:46:12 GMT
Tom Lockyer played really well in CM at Grimsby but wasn't as effective in there yesterday because when the onus is on us to attack and create openings he is left exposed somewhat. Yesterday Mansell was nowhere near his usual standards either, which meant that in the middle of the park we weren't up to much.
I would be inclined to bring Sincs straight back in but it all depends on his match fitness. I think he would be of better use as a starter who gets subbed after an hour than someone who comes on an hour into it, because we need to get at Gateshead from the start. I do wonder whether there may be a surprise inclusion of Sincs or Easter on Tuesday, though, because DC is not adverse to doing something that nobody expects.
I like Balanta and think he and Easter would work well together but there's no way I'd drop Matty Taylor at the moment. We looked completely lost without him on the pitch in the second half yesterday and I don't think disrupting what has got us to where we are is wise. I would certainly consider starting Easter alongside him and Balanta out wide (potentially as a sub to begin with), but not at Taylor's expense.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2015 15:54:01 GMT
3 wins on the bounce with Lockyer in the middle, could be 4 come Tuesday night, I doubt Sinclair's been in a team which has won more than 2 consecutive games this season? Even if SS was fully fit it would be madness to bring him straight back into the starting 11, unless we get beat on Tuesday, as he must be far from match fit he'll have to settle for a place on the bench, same goes for Easter. Whilst the football's not pretty with Lockyer in the middle it's certainly effective. Although we have so much competition for places is surely just what we need at the business end of the season? Of course he has! We won 5 on the trot with him in midfield earlier in the season, and then 3 over Christmas. I think the Lockyer/Mansell partnership, whilst successful so far, is a little bit defensive for the run-in. Would certainly bring Sinclair back against Gateshead if possible given his performance in the home game, and I also think the right-side partnership of Leadbitter and Dawson was so vunerable yesterday in terms of defence, we'd be better with Lockyer at RB if Dawson is going to play too.
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Feb 22, 2015 16:06:24 GMT
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Post by socrates on Feb 22, 2015 16:06:24 GMT
Gateshead are very much a team that are only effective if you allow them to play from the back as we did early on in the game at the Mem. Personally I would start against Gateshead with the following if available Mildenhall Leadbitter Parkes McCrystal Brown Dawson Mansell Sinclair Monkhouse Easter Balanta On tuesday if Easter and Sinclair aren't available then start with Mildenhall Leadbitter Parkes McCrystal Brown Dawson Mansell Lockyer Monkhouse Balanta Blissett Will balata chase down the Gateshead defenders and stop them playing out from the back ? If Taylor's fit I'd start with him, his energy and work rate will be important if we're going to press high up, One thing we need to be clear of is whether we are going to press them or let them have the ball in their own half and counter. In the first half in the home game nobody knew and we were in a mess. Second half we pressed and took control.
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Feb 22, 2015 16:23:47 GMT
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Post by kylegas on Feb 22, 2015 16:23:47 GMT
If he's ready to play he'd be the first name on my team sheet, We don't need Lockyer and Mansell in the middle together, plus I just don't rate Lockyer there anyway, personally I'd have sinclair in, leave Leadbitter at right back as he offers more then Lockyer in that position and Lockyer can finally start fighting for his actual position for once. Just my opinion
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Post by markczgas on Feb 22, 2015 16:30:19 GMT
He was in front of the blackthorn yesterday signing a autograph and somebody shouted 'when you back Stu', he replied, Gateshead. It will be great to have him back but should he be thrown straight back in at the expense of Lockyer, who imo had his best game there yesterday. Start or bench? Straight in the team - our best player this season. Lockyer to have a rest and told to watch players passing to team mates (did better yesterday though).
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Post by Severncider on Feb 22, 2015 16:31:53 GMT
I do not think there is any chance that SS will start the game at Gateshead, he has not played for a few weeks.
I would not be surprised if a "friendly" is arranged for next week as there is no first team midweek game, to hopefully give SS and JE 60 minutes.
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Post by stevek192 on Feb 22, 2015 17:29:36 GMT
It is not only the front two who need to close the Gateshead defence down but the wide players as well as the whole team moving up. Easter and Balanta are experienced players who both would have closed opponents down. It is far easier than being the one up front who has to chase from player to player knowing they don't have a cats in hell chance of winning the ball.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 22, 2015 17:32:15 GMT
He was in front of the blackthorn yesterday signing a autograph and somebody shouted 'when you back Stu', he replied, Gateshead. It will be great to have him back but should he be thrown straight back in at the expense of Lockyer, who imo had his best game there yesterday. Start or bench? Straight in the team - our best player this season. Lockyer to have a rest and told to watch players passing to team mates (did better yesterday though). After over a month out is he really going to need another near fully fit, with a broken foot he can hardly have done any running or even cycling whilst he's been out. Plus what message is it sending out to Lockyer or Leadbitter if they are dropped as soon as SS returns to the squad? As far as dropping Lockyer we can't overlook he didn't play in 2 of our 3 league defeats this season.
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Feb 22, 2015 22:25:25 GMT
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Post by gaseous on Feb 22, 2015 22:25:25 GMT
Bench and ease him back in, as for Easter, I hope he's back soon as we need a player of his ilk up front for us, someone to score. I thought the same as some posters on this and other threads have said that balanta looked good up top, if I was DC, I would try and fit him in but at the expense of who??
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Feb 22, 2015 22:31:32 GMT
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Post by strads1983 on Feb 22, 2015 22:31:32 GMT
After seeing Gateshead dominate our midfield for the best part of the first half at home, I'd be amazed if DC went with 4 in midfield. I can see all three, Manse, The Beard and young Tom in the middle of the park. Nuff said, it's nice to have selection dilemmas!
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Feb 23, 2015 1:06:16 GMT
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Post by nolongernonleaguegas on Feb 23, 2015 1:06:16 GMT
After seeing Gateshead dominate our midfield for the best part of the first half at home, I'd be amazed if DC went with 4 in midfield. I can see all three, Manse, The Beard and young Tom in the middle of the park. Nuff said, it's nice to have selection dilemmas! Same formation as second half against gateshead will do
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Post by wrongsideoftheriver on Feb 23, 2015 9:03:25 GMT
Personally I would use SS as a late sub, his pace and energy is relentless and could cause tired legs real problems!
Just imagine we hold tight, maybe nick a goal and make them work hard for 65 minutes and then we hit them with Easter, Balanta/Goslin and Stu!
Also keep in mind this is the first time in a while we've had a game on Saturday and Tuesday, DC may want to keep his players fresh with squad rotation as we're at the point in the season where it's most important to keep strong and finish the job.
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Feb 23, 2015 9:09:16 GMT
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Post by nolongernonleaguegas on Feb 23, 2015 9:09:16 GMT
Personally I would use SS as a late sub, his pace and energy is relentless and could cause tired legs real problems! Just imagine we hold tight, maybe nick a goal and make them work hard for 65 minutes and then we hit them with Easter, Balanta/Goslin and Stu! Also keep in mind this is the first time in a while we've had a game on Saturday and Tuesday, DC may want to keep his players fresh with squad rotation as we're at the point in the season where it's most important to keep strong and finish the job. Easter is injured
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Feb 23, 2015 10:08:40 GMT
I wouldn't be resting Lockyer any time soon. I think he's a much more solid option than Leadbitter at right back when Sinclair slots back in, which he must do when he is fully fit. Whether he will be for Gateshead, who knows. I worry about us being without the industry of Taylor and Sinclair tomorrow night, and we need two from Blissett, Balanta and Harrison to really step up to the plate.
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Feb 23, 2015 10:14:48 GMT
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Post by nolongernonleaguegas on Feb 23, 2015 10:14:48 GMT
I wouldn't be resting Lockyer any time soon. I think he's a much more solid option than Leadbitter at right back when Sinclair slots back in, which he must do when he is fully fit. Whether he will be for Gateshead, who knows. I worry about us being without the industry of Taylor and Sinclair tomorrow night, and we need two from Blissett, Balanta and Harrison to really step up to the plate. Taylor should be fit for tomorrow
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 11:31:41 GMT
I wouldn't be resting Lockyer any time soon. I think he's a much more solid option than Leadbitter at right back when Sinclair slots back in, which he must do when he is fully fit. Whether he will be for Gateshead, who knows. I worry about us being without the industry of Taylor and Sinclair tomorrow night, and we need two from Blissett, Balanta and Harrison to really step up to the plate. Taylor should be fit for tomorrow Where did you hear this? Or just a general hunch? I'll whisper it, but I hope so. Not sure EH has it in him to do Taylor's work for 90 minutes - and Ellis off the bench has really impressed me this season.
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Feb 23, 2015 11:33:25 GMT
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Post by nolongernonleaguegas on Feb 23, 2015 11:33:25 GMT
Taylor should be fit for tomorrow Where did you hear this? Or just a general hunch? I'll whisper it, but I hope so. Not sure EH has it in him to do Taylor's work for 90 minutes - and Ellis off the bench has really impressed me this season. Clarke said it was just a knock and should be avaliable for tomorrow
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2015 11:34:05 GMT
Where did you hear this? Or just a general hunch? I'll whisper it, but I hope so. Not sure EH has it in him to do Taylor's work for 90 minutes - and Ellis off the bench has really impressed me this season. Clarke said it was just a knock and should be avaliable for tomorrow Fantastic - must have missed that!
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Feb 23, 2015 11:39:37 GMT
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Post by nolongernonleaguegas on Feb 23, 2015 11:39:37 GMT
Clarke said it was just a knock and should be avaliable for tomorrow Fantastic - must have missed that! Basically he said he's struggling but taylor is confident he'll be able to play. Let's hope he isn't selfish and stupid and plays unfit
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