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The games up to Christmas are as tough as you get. The key to survival will be the choice of players available, and it seems to me we badly need all the experience we have. This means limiting the unavoidable weaknesses in the goalkeepers and forwards. But we are fortunate in having 5 men vastly experienced in this league and above, who I would like as fixtures in the runup. They are all turned 30, and are playing for the latter part of their careers.
If EEL and Flint could manage to share the back line decision-making they would be formidable together. At 33 and 37 they will be thinking about where we are next season. Flint would also need to extend his contract beyond December. Might be a problem sharing. Midfield has to include Paterson if fully fit. His career has been exceptional with 470 appearances in Championship and League 1, and he will be thinking ahead at 34 and having not played this level before. Of those available I would prefer Gilmour and Francis alongside, and who would hopefully be inspired by the connection.
The wings are fine and I would play Hannant as backup to Brown. At 33 he will also be looking ahead. Preferably I would bring in Hendo immediately. He is obviously itching to play and would bring life, and goals, to the forward line.
This still leaves some issues, but I would not risk Beckwith or Pettit during the crisis, because they have never played at this level and it would be a brave man who expected them to instantly adapt.
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FA Cup - A Bit of Positivity on 11:26 - Nov 10 by samueloneils
The games up to Christmas are as tough as you get. The key to survival will be the choice of players available, and it seems to me we badly need all the experience we have. This means limiting the unavoidable weaknesses in the goalkeepers and forwards. But we are fortunate in having 5 men vastly experienced in this league and above, who I would like as fixtures in the runup. They are all turned 30, and are playing for the latter part of their careers.
If EEL and Flint could manage to share the back line decision-making they would be formidable together. At 33 and 37 they will be thinking about where we are next season. Flint would also need to extend his contract beyond December. Might be a problem sharing. Midfield has to include Paterson if fully fit. His career has been exceptional with 470 appearances in Championship and League 1, and he will be thinking ahead at 34 and having not played this level before. Of those available I would prefer Gilmour and Francis alongside, and who would hopefully be inspired by the connection.
The wings are fine and I would play Hannant as backup to Brown. At 33 he will also be looking ahead. Preferably I would bring in Hendo immediately. He is obviously itching to play and would bring life, and goals, to the forward line.
This still leaves some issues, but I would not risk Beckwith or Pettit during the crisis, because they have never played at this level and it would be a brave man who expected them to instantly adapt.
Playing EEL and Flint together in a back four would leave us exposed to pace. It could work in a three but even then it’s a question of whether either can play anywhere but centrally.
Paterson isn’t a midfielder. Could play as the 10 but has shown little to show he offers anything more than Henderson. Watson commented about the size of the squad, but signing Paterson when we have plenty of other options just muddies the water further. We have to get people out in January.
Hannant doesn’t play centre forward. Getting Dieseruvwe fit and seeing if he can prove doubters wrong before January is something we can hope for. For now, Henderson would be the alternative to Brown.
FA Cup - A Bit of Positivity on 20:19 - Nov 10 by 442Dale
Playing EEL and Flint together in a back four would leave us exposed to pace. It could work in a three but even then it’s a question of whether either can play anywhere but centrally.
Paterson isn’t a midfielder. Could play as the 10 but has shown little to show he offers anything more than Henderson. Watson commented about the size of the squad, but signing Paterson when we have plenty of other options just muddies the water further. We have to get people out in January.
Hannant doesn’t play centre forward. Getting Dieseruvwe fit and seeing if he can prove doubters wrong before January is something we can hope for. For now, Henderson would be the alternative to Brown.
Paterson has the experience to play as a 10. East could be another option there. With players coming back there will be a lot of options. The good thing is that we can manage the minutes of the midfielders and not expect then to have to play the full game.
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