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Match Thread Preston V City - Tue 28th Feb - 19:45 (3 Viewers)

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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #806
Matt smith said:
With no o hare Palmer or Allen

absolutely zero chance
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O'Hare has been missing for ages, Allen has been slaughtered by some for being lightweight. Palmer is a miss. When Sheaf gets back, MR will find a way to make it work. Keeping Hamer fit is the key.
 
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Matt smith

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #807
Sky Blue Harry H said:
O'Hare has been missing for ages, Allen has been slaughtered by some for being lightweight. Palmer is a miss. When Sheaf gets back, MR will find a way to make it work. Keeping Hamer fit is the key.
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Need sheaf ASAP, hopefully just Huddersfield to go
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #808
PVA said:
God knows what we'll do on Saturday with no AM available.


442 maybe?!
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Burroughs into midfield is one option. At least then it's not square pegs in round holes.
 
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PVA

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #809
Otis said:
Burroughs into midfield is one option. At least then it's not square pegs in round holes.
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Is Burroughs not predominantly a wide midfield player?

Not sure where he played in youth football but for us and Ross County (and Scotland u21s) he's played pretty much exclusively on the flanks I believe
 
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napolimp

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #810
Can't move Hamer forward, he needs to stay deep. Has to play Maguire, surely???? With Gyok and Godden up front. Otherwise unchanged. I'm assuming Maguires not match fit, as Palmer start of the season, but has to play now.
 
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PVA

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #811
napolimp said:
Can't move Hamer forward, he needs to stay deep. Has to play Maguire, surely???? With Gyok and Godden up front. Otherwise unchanged. I'm assuming Maguires not match fit, as Palmer start of the season, but has to play now.
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I think he's just not up to the level, that's what Robins comments suggest anyway. Plus the fact a LB keeps getting played out of position ahead of him.
 
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PVA

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #812
Desperate times call for desperate measures and all that, but I wonder if we have a recall clause on Waghorn? He's played AM a few times for us...
 
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stupot07

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #813
PVA said:
Is Burroughs not predominantly a wide midfield player?

Not sure where he played in youth football but for us and Ross County (and Scotland u21s) he's played pretty much exclusively on the flanks I believe
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He definitely played some games in the centre for Ross County, I saw them on sky and he was brought on to go in the centre and the commentator said he played there a few times that season.

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fernandopartridge

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #814
PVA said:
I think he's just not up to the level, that's what Robins comments suggest anyway. Plus the fact a LB keeps getting played out of position ahead of him.
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Which comments? I've not heard that but it must be desperate for Maguire that he can't be more effective than Godden was tonight
 

baldy

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #815
PVA said:
Desperate times call for desperate measures and all that, but I wonder if we have a recall clause on Waghorn? He's played AM a few times for us...
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Now that really is desperate
 
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napolimp

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #816
PVA said:
I think he's just not up to the level, that's what Robins comments suggest anyway. Plus the fact a LB keeps getting played out of position ahead of him.
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I think he plays Saturday. Otherwise, unchanged team. Really hope Palmer is back next week if not available Saturday.
 

Otis

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #817
PVA said:
Is Burroughs not predominantly a wide midfield player?

Not sure where he played in youth football but for us and Ross County (and Scotland u21s) he's played pretty much exclusively on the flanks I believe
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Can definitely play in the centre.
 

shmmeee

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  • Feb 28, 2023
  • #818
PVA said:
God knows what we'll do on Saturday with no AM available.


442 maybe?!
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I would. Something like

Wilson
Dabo McNally Fadz Bidwell
BNC Hamer Eccles JWE
Gyokeres Godden
 
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robbiekeane

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #819
shmmeee said:
I would. Something like

Wilson
Dabo McNally Fadz Bidwell
BNC Hamer Eccles JWE
Gyokeres Godden
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We’ve got to be playing maguire really and sticking to our normal formation otherwise it really is the most bizarre signing
 
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Otis

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #820
stupot07 said:
All 4 shots on target were from way outside the box. We didn't have a single clearcut chance, where as Preston had 2, the fact they failed to hit the target from either of them let us off the hook.




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Allen's volley over the bar was from inside the box. I wouldn't call that exactly a clear cut chance though.

His scuffed shot was definitely a very clear cut chance however and Bidwell's blast over the bar was a great chance too.
 
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EalingSB

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #821
If we can pick up seven points from our next four we then have a two-break for the international window to hopefully get players back for the final eight matches.
 

Otis

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #822
Otis said:
Allen's volley over the bar was from inside the box. I wouldn't call that exactly a clear cut chance though.

His scuffed shot was definitely a very clear cut chance however and Bidwell's blast over the bar was a great chance too.
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Oh and Allen's scuffed shot, that was saved, was in the area too, so not way outside.
 

clint van damme

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #823
Otis said:
Burroughs into midfield is one option. At least then it's not square pegs in round holes.
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I'd keep Burroughs wing back. I prefer Brightons suggestion of moving Doyle into midfield.
It does raise more questions about Dabo that he couldnt get on in his preferred position for even half an hour.
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #824
clint van damme said:
I'd keep Burroughs wing back. I prefer Brightons suggestion of moving Doyle into midfield.
It does raise more questions about Dabo that he couldnt get on in his preferred position for even half an hour.
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Then again maybe Robins has learnt that lesson now that continually rushing him back from injuries appears to be a false economy
 
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Hobo

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #825
It was a poor performance. Gyokores looked leggy. Did he find a City player with a pass?

I missed first 20 minutes but hardly saw Godden touch the ball? As usual when we play two up front we seem to concede the midfield a create fewer chances than when we play one upfront.

But we got a point away. So move on and go again Saturday. Table hasn't really changed so not a disaster.
 

Balli001

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #826
napolimp said:
I think he plays Saturday. Otherwise, unchanged team. Really hope Palmer is back next week if not available Saturday.
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From Robins comments allen and Palmer won't be back soon
 

clint van damme

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #827
fernandopartridge said:
Then again maybe Robins has learnt that lesson now that continually rushing him back from injuries appears to be a false economy
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Which is just another example of how thin our squad is because if that's the case, and it sounds plausible, surely he shouldn't be on the bench?
 
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Hobo

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #828
clint van damme said:
Which is just another example of how thin our squad is because if that's the case, and it sounds plausible, surely he shouldn't be on the bench?
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It is not unusual for Managers to put half fit experienced players on the bench ahead of untried youngsters.

Even if they dont really intended to use them, it makes the bench and options look stronger. It keeps the oposition Manager guessing about tactical options.

However you are right, it is a symptom of the lack of depth in the squad.
 
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Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #829
Having thought about it, Burroughs is a big strong lad - I'd play him Saturday. Warnock will be telling them to get stuck into us -all aggression and little subtlety. Rudoni aside, they have little creativity wise. If Godden isn't fit/right/whatever, I'd sooner Walker was given a run up top if we play two there. Maguire? - leave that with MR.
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #830
clint van damme said:
Which is just another example of how thin our squad is because if that's the case, and it sounds plausible, surely he shouldn't be on the bench?
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Watch him now be rushed back into the team as well, be shit, be written off even more...
 
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PVA

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #831
fernandopartridge said:
Which comments? I've not heard that but it must be desperate for Maguire that he can't be more effective than Godden was tonight
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After being left out of the squad v Rotherham. The last paragraph is a bit more promising, but everything up till that is Robins as close to saying he's not good enough without actually saying



Explaining his absence, Robins told CoventryLive: “I have got seven subs and also I am looking for more from him. You have to get to a certain level before you can impact a game, and he knows that. He’s a really good lad and just not been able to get going yet. But hopefully he can do and that’s down to him to get to the level.”

Asked if that’s partly down to the player having missed almost three months of football prior to joining the club, having become a peripheral figure at Deepdale since early November, the manager added: “I think so but ultimately you have got to do it. I have got to see it for it to warrant game time and being involved, and that’s important for anybody.

“He’s a really good player, a great technician and someone who can finish. I just want to see that little bit more from him in terms of letting the handbrake off. I said to him yesterday, when he lets the handbrake off he’s going to be close.”
 
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Hobo

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #832
Sky Blue Harry H said:
Having thought about it, Burroughs is a big strong lad - I'd play him Saturday. Warnock will be telling them to get stuck into us -all aggression and little subtlety. Rudoni aside, they have little creativity wise. If Godden isn't fit/right/whatever, I'd sooner Walker was given a run up top if we play two there. Maguire? - leave that with MR.
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Jonathan Hogg is more than capable of opening teams up with his range of passing. It is the strikers that seem weak.
 

Matt smith

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #833
3 wins in a row prior to last night, unbeaten in 5

10th in the league

woke up really frustrated at our amount of injuries it’s a piss take

all optimism gone
 
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Gint11

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #834
I think with the injuries we’ve got and with the new ones (Palmer and Allen) we won’t make playoffs. It’s asking too much but we’re in a solid state league wise. Maybe try a few kids such as Burroughs and Howley to give them minutes?
 

Matt smith

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #835
Gint11 said:
I think with the injuries we’ve got and with the new ones (Palmer and Allen) we won’t make playoffs. It’s asking too much but we’re in a solid state league wise. Maybe try a few kids such as Burroughs and Howley to give them minutes?
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Hope that kills you

Probably for the hull game we’re gonna have three key players out with a couple coming back

they all play the same position
 

Matt smith

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #836
Offhegoes said:
Still no idea on Palmer’s injury severity. Can’t believe CWR interviewer failed to ask Robins about that. Sheaf isn’t far away, but if Robins doesn’t fancy McGuire then we’ve got no attacking midfielders.
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Significant tear

water is wet in other news
 

clint van damme

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #837
Would snap your hand off for 6 points from the next 4 games
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #838
Despite being typecast as a bed wetter on here, I am not too pessimistic about the next few weeks. We will need to be creative on Saturday, and I would strongly suggest we start with 3 forwards, but the opposition is as kind as we could ask for and the midfield will reappear one by one in the order it went.
 

Sbarcher

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #839
Matt smith said:
Significant tear

water is wet in other news
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I think you may have been misled in your education. Water is not wet, only things which come into contact with it. This is the great debate of the century.
 
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Evo1883

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  • Mar 1, 2023
  • #840
Sbarcher said:
I think you may have been misled in your education. Water is not wet, only things which come into contact with it.
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