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Match Thread Home V Crawley Saturday 29th January @ 3.00pm

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Bigrod, Jan 26, 2022.

  1. Cityfan

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    All that is required is another win
     
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  2. Rogered Tart

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    The central midfield is a problem that still hasn't been attempted to be solved. Watt has been badly off form, he needs a better partner than Songo'o and neither Sutton or Cooke have the attributes to play in a two man central midfield. It either needs Watt to seriously up his game or a better replacement is required because as it stands we only have two central midfielders in the squad. Unless you count Threlkeld who played the majority of his career at CDM.
     
  3. Dratsab taf

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    Considering he played Cooke and Daly out of position on tuesday to accomodate his favoured 4231 then he shouldnt be adverse to trying something new with them either
     
  4. Cityfan

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    It would appear that Adams favours af few formations as opposed to a fixed formation. I think we will see more variations on where people play as things progress
     
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  5. Ulysses S Grant

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    No Walker ?
     
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  6. borderlescott

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    Forgot him (see two subsequent replies).

    adams certainly has plenty of options now!
     
  7. JudgeMental

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    They might be classed as
    "Attacking Midfielders" but, they certainly aren't living up to it.
     
  8. borderlescott

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    Nope. Our attacking threat was minimal on Tue
     
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    4 4 2

    4 4 2

    4 4 2
     
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  10. Idlebantam

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    Read earlier that GH Travel, who operate a coach to away Crawley games, have filled a coach for Saturday, what caught my eye was the price of £20 including a buffet lunch en route. That is an amazing deal. Not sure if the fans have to pay a travel club membership fee, but still cracking price for them
     
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    Daly played in the number 10 position on Tuesday which is position, Cooke has played every position in the middle so as a number 8 shouldn't be that much different for him. Also with Sutton carrying a knock according to Adams there wasn't really another
     
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    Already looks like the position Daly, Walker, Cooke and possibly Gilliead all prefer is operating in the space the 10 role gives. Cooke clearly is less effective in a central role as is Sutton. One of the major problems we've faced this season is team imbalance and I don't think we've fixed that with the players brought in. The wide players each side of the 10 remain a problem, Vernam is good on his day but inconsistent and Gilliead offers little to nothing on the right.
     
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    I think when Sutton went to RB last home game it brought more out of Gilliead and they looked a threatening partnership. If we are looking to get more crosses into the box it's a no brainer.......but DA will play Threlkeld for his howitzer long throws
     
  14. Ollylondonbantam

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    Agree it will be unlikely. Especially when you consider Walker has come is with quite some expectation and the promise of been a player who wants to shoot and score goals at any given chance.

    Also cannot see Daly been dropped after scoring midweek. Then how does Pereira fit in to a potential start?

    Unlikely Cook and Elliott will start. If need to rely on the FBs providing width Id honestly consider Sutton ahead of Threlkeld who is seriously out of form.

    Any news on Ridehalgh’s injury? For the 30mins Foulds played on Tuesday he had more impact that the majority of those who played the full 90, so sure will be pushing for a start.
     
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  16. Rogered Tart

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    I'd have Sutton there tomorrow and have him push up in their half. Still bemuses me why plays Oscar at right back when it's not his preferred position.
     
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  17. wetherbywhaler

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    Absolutely but despite their recent form it looks from interviews they are coming confident of a win. As today’s press we should be able to get behind them.
     
  18. Tony Wilkinson

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    On the defensive at home against another ex non league outfit...
     
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  19. wetherbywhaler

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    Not me, full of confidence, just passing on what’s said in Crawley.
     
  20. nicknameless

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    Will Elliot start I wonder? Cook not fit atm which was plainly evident in the last couple of games. Wouldn't be a bad idea as he is match fit and on a scoring run (lol).

    No way Adams is starting Sutton at RB.
     

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