Our lack of goals this season, particularity from open play is deeply concerning. This is going to hit us at some point so I think we need to change a few things before it does. On top of this it feels we have too many passengers at times.
Thomas, Shipley, Doyle, Sterling (I know he played better yesterday but still) and to an extent Chaplin all have their positions open for grabs I think.
I would like to see Kelly come in at the very least, perhaps Hiwula up front too. Davies in with Hyam, Willis at RB.
no way we should consider dropping Chaplin.
Striking partnerships don't develop overnight they take time. I saw enough yesterday to suggest that JCH and Chaplin can be a success.
Think Shipley is a cert to drop to the bench was JJ is fitter.
Whilst I agree with that, we've got about 5 strikers. He should be given a bit longer but the chances yesterday he should have buried.
I think Thomas needs dropping to be honest. I can't see him scoring in the next 10 years.
Whilst I agree with that, we've got about 5 strikers. He should be given a bit longer but the chances yesterday he should have buried.
I think Thomas needs dropping to be honest. I can't see him scoring in the next 10 years.
First of 6 game ticket. Going to miss Chaplin's movement and work rate. Hiwula would seem obvious replacement. Have we seen enough of him yet to get any idea of what he's like?
First of 6 game ticket. Going to miss Chaplin's movement and work rate. Hiwula would seem obvious replacement. Have we seen enough of him yet to get any idea of what he's like?
_____________Burge
Sterling____Willis___Hyam___Camwell
Thomas___Doyle___Bayliss___Shipley
__________Baka___JCH
I don't like playing players out of position, hence why I'm bringing Camwell in rather than Davies and moving Willis. OK, they did well against Sunderland but it's just not something I think works often and if you don't give them the opportunity at a point like this you're not going to and is just a waste of wages. He was one of the few decent points from the Arsenal game.
I'd have kept Chaplin up front if possible, as it's against his old(?) team and I think he needs the chance to get over those misses quick. Chose Baka over Hiwula because of the U23 match where Hiwula just looked to be going through the motions but Baka was putting the effort in. Either would do as a replacement though.
Doyle also keeps his place on the old team front, and he organises etc better than anyone. Shipley keeps his place as he adds balance. However both are on the cusp of being dropped.
I'd definitely be bringing Jones on for 20-30 minutes.
I actually thought apart from him slipping over Willis gave us a bit of something extra at right back well more than Sterling who actually did very well at LB.
Given Chaplin cannot play I would go.
Burge GK
Willis RB
Hyam CB
Davies CB
Sterling LB
Doyle CM
Bayliss CM
Thomas RM
Shipley LM
JCH ST
Hiwula ST
Subs: O'Brien, Thompson, Kelly, Ogogo, Jones, Bakayoko
I feel like it would be a nailed on defeat with that team I'm afraid.
New thread talking about this......Lee Burge ffsSomeone in the crowd at the Blaze game tonight has taken a puck to the face. Been told it’s ‘Coventry’s goalie’.
On the as opposite side to me so can’t confirm anything other than there was a lot of blood.
Word from that side of the rink is it’s Burge not O’Brian or Addai.
Whilst I agree with that, we've got about 5 strikers. He should be given a bit longer but the chances yesterday he should have buried.
I think Thomas needs dropping to be honest. I can't see him scoring in the next 10 years.
Pompey had sold 1400 as of last Thursday according to their ticket office.anyone know what the crowd might be and how many Portsmouth are bringing ?
We certainly won't be taking you lightly Paxman. There's no gimmes in this league and Coventry have been more than holding their own. The result against Sunderland was excellent being as you should have won it also. Not sure Conor will be available though, think Jacket has said no which is just as well for us, odds on he'll score. Bit of a shame because generally Conor is highly thought of by most Pompey fans. Should be a good tough game though which could go either way.Pompey have been doing really well it must be said. But games come thick and fast and you can't win them all. Coventry are an improving outfit and difficult to beat when we get our game together. As with Sunderland we will be up for this and in Chaplin we have their former disgruntled player wanting to prove a point to Jacket.
I bet Pompey fans are saying "you just know he's going to score against us".
If JCH can emulate what he did the other day and Jones provide extra initiative in support of Bayliss I think we could finally be more of a force up front.
Doyle is being criticised and I don't see why? He puts in a shift that is crucial in so many ways. What he needs is a supporting cast in the form of Kelly but I'm not sure Kelly is yet match fit. We are better as a team playing the ball around and pressing forward. So I would go with attack in mind because we must score in this game if we are to have a chance of coming out on top. Win this and it's game on for our season. Lose and it's another step forward and one step back. Thomas and Jones have shown how good they are at supporting the defenders and getting up and down. Shipley can sit in with Doyle and protect the back three and put a foot in where it matters. Getting the ball to Bayliss, Jones and Thomas to cause trouble will be the outlet. Yes it's brave but worth a start. Have the bench that can change it should we need to.
........................Burge
..............Willis Hyam Davies
.................Doyle Shipley
Thomas.........Bayliss .........Jones
.................JCH Chaplin
I would do the same but maybe jones off jch as thomas cant finishAlthough I realise Chaplin cannot play tomorrow, maybe Jones our wide and Thomas off JCH
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