Ccfcisparks
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Do we go to a back 5, or hope Torp is fit and go the same again?
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fatso
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The only question is, do we score 3. 4, 5, 6, or 7 ?
Marty
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A back 5 against Sheff Weds? No thanks. Allen will have to play or BTA plays in the 10 and Eccles drops back. Although I think it will be a game too far for Eccles.
SleepyGinger
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If Torp is out straight swap for Allen, otherwise unchanged.
long way home
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EMC comes in drop Eccles to play the Torp role and move BTA. I can also see KKH getting the start and giving Tatsu a rest.
Perennial Lurker
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If Torp is fit then we go unchanged . If Torp is out , EMC at 10 ?
Did Frank say how Rudoni is ?
Did Frank say how Rudoni is ?
David O'Day
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If no Torp, Allen in and the rest of the side the same.
Ccfcisparks
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He's not gonna start EMC i think
Perennial Lurker
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Maybe not but there is a break after this game
A lot of pace in a front four or BTA ,EMC ,Wright and Saka
skybluegod
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It's a long season and I really don't think starting Eccles for a third time is worth the risk.
Could go two up top with Allen and grimes in the middle but that could be very lightweight.
Alternatively you throw Allen and Andrews in if there is no torp, very much sink or swim.
Could go two up top with Allen and grimes in the middle but that could be very lightweight.
Alternatively you throw Allen and Andrews in if there is no torp, very much sink or swim.
David O'Day
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Rushworth
MVE
Thomas
Kitching
JDS
Grimes
Allen
Eccles
Saka
Wright
BTA
Is more than enough to deal with Wednesday. They'll try hard but we should have more than enough to deal with them.
MVE
Thomas
Kitching
JDS
Grimes
Allen
Eccles
Saka
Wright
BTA
Is more than enough to deal with Wednesday. They'll try hard but we should have more than enough to deal with them.
Perennial Lurker
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We have to remember that Sheffield Wednesday have a paper thin squad so three games in a week is a big ask for them too
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Ccfcisparks
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Yeah I know, that’s why I think we’ll lose 1-0
Perennial Lurker
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Rushworth
MvE
Thomas
Kitching
JdS
Torp/Allen
Grimes
Eccles
BTA
Wright
Sakamoto
MvE
Thomas
Kitching
JdS
Torp/Allen
Grimes
Eccles
BTA
Wright
Sakamoto
Gynnsthetonic
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Exactly , why change it all around. Especially with a couple of weeks break after
skyblue_55
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The Wolf in a back 3 would be solid & to take the game to Wednesday, a midfield 4 with 3 up top …… aggressive & put them to the sword !
Ccfcisparks
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why on earth would be start Lati
I didn't say that I just said he's another body and we may need him at some point.
Liquid Gold
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My instinct would be to make some changes here to avoid taking on further injuries.
Rushworth
Thomas - Woolf - Kitching
KKH - Grimes - Allen - Dasilva
BTA - Simms - Wright
If Lampard thinks we have the legs to do it unchanged though lets go for it.
Rushworth
Thomas - Woolf - Kitching
KKH - Grimes - Allen - Dasilva
BTA - Simms - Wright
If Lampard thinks we have the legs to do it unchanged though lets go for it.
Otis
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Well, we've scored 3, 4, 5 and 7, so the obvious answer is 6
clint van damme
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I think we'll change shape if Torp is out.
I think it's what Lampard had in mind when he changed it last night, though hopefully Torp will be OK.
I think it's what Lampard had in mind when he changed it last night, though hopefully Torp will be OK.
No thanks
SleepyGinger
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Possibly Eccles Torp Rudoni and EMC out. That makes things interesting, Grimes Allen and Andrews midfield? Or a 3 of Sakamoto BTA and KKH behind Haji?
edgy
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I dont think the back 3 looked comfortable last night. I get that it was just to see the game out but it looked clunky to me, with no space for Grimes to drop in and dictate. I noticed Thomas's expression when Wolfenden came on and told him the set-up was almost like "WTF?"
Perennial Lurker
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Don't see why we would drop MvE ? He was still getting up the pitch into injury time
skybluegod
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The key thing is Eccles. Firstly Lampard said he was carrying a knock into the game last night so that needs to be assessed. Secondly three games in a week is a huge ask given no pre season etc so you risk him breaking down and then being out for a sustained period. Up to the medical team and Frank to asses the risk/reward of playing him again. But for me if there is a risk of him being out long term from playing against Wednesday I would sit him out. Long season and we already have a couple issues.
I wasn’t sure if it was because of the change to 3ATB or because Thomas was told to go RCB rather than in the middle
Could be completely wrong but looked like he was gesturing that he should be in the middle
edgy
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Possibly. He just looked a little uncomfortable with whatever was being conveyed. I wouldn't want to see 3ATB unless injuries dictated it. I think it would hinder Grimes' role.
ccfcricoh
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Ccfcisparks
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Grimes, Allen, Andrws is not an exciting prospect...
skybluecam
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Didn't like us in the back 5 at all last night
I'd rather see us stick to 4 at all costs. If Torp and Eccles can't start, could we start EMC or KKH on the wing and push BTA/Sakamoto inside? Doubt Frank will do it. Hoping Torp is fine if it was just an impact thing, Eccles has come off in both games too so he might be able to do 50-60 mins.
I'd rather see us stick to 4 at all costs. If Torp and Eccles can't start, could we start EMC or KKH on the wing and push BTA/Sakamoto inside? Doubt Frank will do it. Hoping Torp is fine if it was just an impact thing, Eccles has come off in both games too so he might be able to do 50-60 mins.