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The Voice - Match preview #43: Bradford City vs Notts County Thursday 17th April 8:00pm

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by The Voice, Apr 14, 2025.

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  1. Rogered Tart

    P.L. 23/24 Top 30 Euro24 PL Entrant P.L.24/25 Entrant

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    Said this to Bronco at the weekend, I can see Sarcevic starting in central midfield as Captain alongside Khela. Natural leader and though it takes him out of that position further forward, we do have cover for that position whereas centrally we don't.
     
  2. Onside87

    Onside87 Impact Sub

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    I see Jodi Jones is back for them which will be a boost. Not sure he will be fit enough to last the 90 or if they use him as a sub but on the left hand side there isn’t anyone better in this division.
     
  3. DimitriPayet

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    Jatta is a player I wish we had. Him and McGoldrick on form are the best duo in the league. Let's hope they're off it tonight
     
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  4. NorthernMonkey

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    I think I'm also leaning that way. He's plenty of experience and is technically very good so surely could do a job there. I think the main issue might be that he clearly couldn't do 180 minutes in 4 days with the quick turnaround over Easter.
     
  5. NorthernMonkey

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    He's getting slaughtered at the minute by Notts fans. Most think he's too inconsistent, really wasteful and lazy. He sounded like one of those wingers where if they aren't up for it they just drift anonymously through the game.
     
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  6. Dennis

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    I'm not convinced that Alexander sees Sarce playing the Smallwood role as a defensive midfielder. His natural inclination is to drive forward which would leave his partner exposed. I could imagine Baldwin being preferred there as the replacement if he has recovered from his illness at the weekend.
     
  7. ahar964

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    I'm a great believer in playing players in their natural positions. Like yourself I think Baldwin could do a job in there, but to the detriment of the defence. I think Patto showed at the weekend that maybe he can't be trusted in that more defensive role. Maybe it is time to see if Khela can step up and prove he's as good as many think he is, but I'm still not sure who plays along side him. Whatever we do I think we need to keep as many players as possible playing in their usual position
     
  8. Dennis

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    I understand that and likewise would be reluctant to see Baldwin moving from his established position in the back three. But unfortunately Alexander has a problem with tonight's team selection and a compromise will be necessary. He's proved throughout the season that he prefers a defensively minded player in midfield who provides somec protection for his back three. I'm struggling to think beyond Baldwin (or maybe possibly Halliday) for someone who he would trust to do that.
     
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  9. Matthew Dawson

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    Id seriously consider him there too however should be a shoe in at rcb
     
  10. Matthew Dawson

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    Lineup could be anything tonight, no Smallwood illness in the squad but surely he can’t go with Byrne in the back 3 again tonight?
     
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  11. Onside

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    Let’s hope he isnt up for it
     
  12. Petrov

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    I don't know about anyone else but my nerves are already shot to pieces. Can't concentrate on anything for more than 2 minu
     
  13. Bumblebee_Tuna

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    It's going to creep round slowly. Awful time of day. Too early to get excited, too late to not be thinking about it. My daughter's first game tonight n all.
     
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  14. Kevin1954

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    On form yes, off form like their Salford game they were really poor. Yes I watched the whole game.
     
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  15. ahar964

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    Ask her opinion of the ref :grinning:
     
  16. Kevin1954

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    Ha , ha……Go read their and Walsalls forum….take your mind off a mumps that will;)
     
  17. Bumblebee_Tuna

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    Oh don't worry we'll be screaming abuse at every decision we don't get.
     
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  18. Onside

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    Have you got links for these forums?
     
  19. Onside

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    How old is she?
     
  20. Kevin1954

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    Give me a minute.
     
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