O/S is reporting Semedo has a slight hamstring injury and didn't train today. Will be a big loss if he can't make Tranmere. Maybe move Bailey into centre and Basey on left or maybe Sam and start Wagstaff on the right...?
Be interesting to see what Parky will do if he doesn't make it.
Loads of options really, move Bailey in the middle, move Shelvey back, bring Spring or Stavrinou in. If Bailey comes into the middle, do you put Sam on the left (and put Wagstaff on the right) or Basey on the left. If Shelvey is dropped back, which striker do you play (I'd guess it would be McLeod)?
Is Spring (or another player in the squad) suited to playing in the Semedo role? If not then adopt Plan B - and go 4-4-2 and drop Shelvey back into an orthodox midfield and bring in one of Fleetwood, McLeod or half-man half-Tuna.
Playing Spring raises another question...who have we got who can replace him on the bench and be our midfield reserve?
I'd move Bailey inside and play Mcleod, but not upfront - he lined up in pre-season a couple of times wide left. This gives the option of 4-4-2 without a substitution. Racon would then have to play the holding role, as Nicky can be a bit rash, so best keep him away from our box.
[cite]Posted By: BlackForestReds[/cite]Is Spring (or another player in the squad) suited to playing in the Semedo role? If not then adopt Plan B - and go 4-4-2 and drop Shelvey back into an orthodox midfield and bring in one of Fleetwood, McLeod or half-man half-Tuna.
Playing Spring raises another question...who have we got who can replace him on the bench and be our midfield reserve?
Stavrinou. Play him and leave Spring as the cover.
[cite]Posted By: BlackForestReds[/cite]Is Spring (or another player in the squad) suited to playing in the Semedo role? If not then adopt Plan B - and go 4-4-2 and drop Shelvey back into an orthodox midfield and bring in one of Fleetwood, McLeod or half-man half-Tuna.
Playing Spring raises another question...who have we got who can replace him on the bench and be our midfield reserve?
Stavrinou. Play him and leave Spring as the cover.
Agreed, Stav had a good game at Hereford (unlike Spring) and is a much more like-for-like replacement.
If and it's a big IF Semedo won't be fit for Saturday Basey can play as a holding midfielder. Spring is not that sort of player and the system has been working so don't dick around with it, two up top away from home can leave the midfield well short if we're chasing the ball as away sides tend to do.
[cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]I remember when both Spring AND Burton were crap and should never ever play again.
Strangely Burton is now a ''good''player but spring is still a scapegoat.
I hope not to see Spring just because we're doing so well but i'm not worried if he does play as he's looked good at this level when he's played here before. Welcome back Henry, i was hoping your return would speed up the announcement on the takeover ;0)
Spring is just nowhere near as good as Racon, Bailey or Shelvey. That doesn't make him a terrible player at this level, but with the midfielders we've got (and hope to keep) he's a long way off when it comes to offering real quality.
shame those sticking up for Spring were not at Hereford because if you were you might think differently. He was completely out-shone by a 17 yr old making his debut and was absolutely atrocious. However, he should have been using the game to show the management what he can do and send out a pick me message to them. On that evidence I'd pick my nose ahead of him.
[cite]Posted By: LargeAddick[/cite]shame those sticking up for Spring were not at Hereford because if you were you might think differently. He was completely out-shone by a 17 yr old making his debut and was absolutely atrocious. However, he should have been using the game to show the management what he can do and send out a pick me message to them. On that evidence I'd pick my nose ahead of him.
I was there and as usual I would have to disagree with you. I thought Both Spring and Stav were distinctly average. The only reason Stav is getting any plaudits is because it was his first game (and quite right too). If it had been the other way round then I've no doubt Spring would have got the admiration.
Truth is neither are as good as the 1st team which is why they are not in it. Spring is ok and for others to say (not you) that they would rather play with 10 men is very silly - even if they were joking.
Let's move on - Who /what can we moan about now then ?
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I'm sure he'll have recovered by then. It's just a hamstring.
LOL!! Cant argue with that.
he was utter shite at Hereford. What about Kins ? Could do a better job.
We need Semedo.
Loads of options really, move Bailey in the middle, move Shelvey back, bring Spring or Stavrinou in. If Bailey comes into the middle, do you put Sam on the left (and put Wagstaff on the right) or Basey on the left. If Shelvey is dropped back, which striker do you play (I'd guess it would be McLeod)?
Playing Spring raises another question...who have we got who can replace him on the bench and be our midfield reserve?
would rather see Kinsella on one leg...
big, strong, can tackle. If anything his passing would be better than Semedo's
Don't get me wrong - I love Jose The Tank Semedo but I think Base could fill in if needed
I wouldn't count on him playing in the middle.
Stavrinou. Play him and leave Spring as the cover.
Agreed, Stav had a good game at Hereford (unlike Spring) and is a much more like-for-like replacement.
Strangely Burton is now a ''good''player but spring is still a scapegoat.
HE SCORED AGAINST PALACE FFS
i know PUkey Lukey did as well and got slated but he had ample chances Spring has not
changed the friendly when he cam on against Ipswich nad is more than able for this tin pot pissy shit league
I hope not to see Spring just because we're doing so well but i'm not worried if he does play as he's looked good at this level when he's played here before. Welcome back Henry, i was hoping your return would speed up the announcement on the takeover ;0)
Come to that, what did Luke Varney ever do that wrong???? Aside from put more effort and heart in than every other member of the side combined
I knew there was a reason why you were taking Arabic classes!
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Sam, Large Addick's nose, Racon, Baily
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I was there and as usual I would have to disagree with you. I thought Both Spring and Stav were distinctly average. The only reason Stav is getting any plaudits is because it was his first game (and quite right too). If it had been the other way round then I've no doubt Spring would have got the admiration.
Truth is neither are as good as the 1st team which is why they are not in it. Spring is ok and for others to say (not you) that they would rather play with 10 men is very silly - even if they were joking.
Let's move on - Who /what can we moan about now then ?
I've got an idea. I'll start a new thread.