So who plays tomorrow? (2 Viewers)

[Paxman II]

Should Bigi be back? Doubt he will be but surely on the bench? Will Deagan feature?
Will Cody start? Should Cameron come in to central defence? rest Christie Move Keogh out right?
Think Blackpool will crowd the middle. I would want a ball winner in there.
Who would you have on the bench to come on up front? Roy, Platty?

Woh to be a manager!

 

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[oldskyblue58]

you available ? bring your boots !

Would start with the same team as Saturday. Wouldnt change Keogh and Crainie because I think Phillips would be a bit too clever for Cameron just now

If Christie is fit I would stick with him because of the way he gets up and down the line

Think to try match up Blackpool we need to go 4 4 2 and i dont see AT changing to that.

McDonald will only get match fitness and sharpness by playing so start with him

The bench looked the strongest it has for some time Saturday so go with that as well

PUSB

 

[wingy]

You make it sound like he's spoiled for choice when you put it like that ,so there are options :facepalm:

 

[shmmeee]

I couldn't go Saturday, so I may be well off the mark, but it seems like we were unlucky not to win with the last kick, so I don't see the need for wholesale changes.

Keep the team as is, games are good for kids, we're not even 10 games into the season so no need to start resting people if they are physically and mentally in the right place (and only AT knows that).

I hope we see Deegan for a bit, and I would like to see Keogh back at RB, but I know AT doesn't see him as a fullback, so that won't happen.

 

[Ashdown]

Keep it the same please, it wasn't too bad...............oh and I really hope there is absolutely no need for either R'OD or Platt to come on!!

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I would start with Platt and Juke upfront with Little Sheff just behind.

I think Cody might be better off as an impact sub while he gets up to speed.

Stick with Thomas in the centre for now.

Probably be too early for Deegs to start. But he really needs to stay injury free as we need some experience and bite in the centre.

 

[SydneySkyBlue]

Phillips is bound to score. As osb said, we'll need our experienced lads up against him. Definitely Richard Keogh - our only consistent performer.

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

Mmm, thought Keogh had his worst game in yonks on Saturday..didn't look a £2m defender to me

We have bugger all in the way of options. Yes, we do need a ball-winner in midfield, but Deegan is the only man who fits the bill and I don't think we can risk rushing him back straight away. Actually, sod it-stick him in. He'll get through it on adrenaline, the maniac. We're desperate enough to take a gamble, and he has to get match-fit by playing games. Bring Thomas on for him around the hour mark.

The only other change I'd make is O'Donovan for McDonald. Roy is much fitter and sharper and has offered more of a threat as sub in the past 3 games than McDonald. I know we need to get Cody fit, but whilst we're doing that we're dropping points-and whereas I think Deegan gives us enough extra to warrant the gamble, I think Roy is much more likely to pose a goal threat than Cody right now-and we need goals now, not in 10 games time.

But then, I am in the club of one that considers Roy superior to Cody anyway.

 

[sw88]

Id stick to how we were on Saturday. Cody needs game time if hes going to get better. Although we looked more of a threat when Platt came on, he's not a 90 minute man. Roy's had his chance, and unfortuntely imo hasnt taken it in order to be starting goals.

Some Fans seem pretty quick to get on Codys back, which in a way doesnt surprise me.

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

I just think Roy was played in the wrong role-he was behind Lukas at the start of the season, almost in "the hole" or on the wing (Birmingham)..he needs to be playing on the shoulder of the last defender, using his pace and giving us a counter-attacking outlet. He hardly touched the ball in his first few games-our shape has improved since then, especially with McSheffrey fit, and I think he would absolutely thrive in an all-out striker role. He's very, very quick-but hasn't been in a position to exploit that until his sub cameos, all of which saw him make an impact. And I think he's only had 2 starts? Not much of a chance. People bang on about giving Cody time, but Roy has had less!

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

I think we should start Platt and Donny up front.

Have Juke and Cody as impact subs.

That would confuse the opposition!

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

I would take out Christie and move Cranie/Keogh to RB with Cameron partnering the other.
If Deegan is ready I would play him instead of Thomas, apart from that I would keep the same side.

 

[georgehudson]

good posts one & all, i'd trust in AT to pick the right team / formation,
my choice would be,
dunne
christie, keogh, crainie, hussey,
clingan,
thomas, bigirimana,
mcsheffrey,
jutkiewicz, mcdonald,
bench;
murphy, cameron, o'donovan, platt, bell

 

[georgehudson]

oops forgot about deegan, wood, eastwood & mcpake but there are injuries / fitness doubts

Go for it CITY

 

[bobbymac]

In pre-season we saw what ROD can do and I don't think he has been given a chance. Cody needs games to get fit but not scoring can have an effect on his confidence. I would start with Platt and Juke. As much as I want to see Deegan I'm not sure if he is ready but as he keeps getting injured in training at least try and see what he can do.

 

[TommyAtkins]

Seeing Deegan back in action would deliver a huge boost to the team- albeit for a limited period until he is injured again. I think Deegan has the drive and commitment to excel in the centre of the pitch