steve_maclean Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Obviously it's now been made clear that Bennett and Reynolds have been made surplus to requirements..... However looking through our 'unused' subs last night are we to presume that Coke and Prutton are also being moved on or were they suffering knocks?? Surely if they are out in Portugal they'd be in the matchday squad? FWIW I don't think any of the above 4 would be missed. It does however appear that we are giving young Danny Jones another crack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcclesallOwl Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We'll know more after the Reading game, if players haven't been used for either game then it'll be pretty obvious that they're leaving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can we tell anything from these games, with triallist being given run outs, players playing out of position and a borrowed goalkeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Obviously it's now been made clear that Bennett and Reynolds have been made surplus to requirements..... However looking through our 'unused' subs last night are we to presume that Coke and Prutton are also being moved on or were they suffering knocks?? Surely if they are out in Portugal they'd be in the matchday squad? FWIW I don't think any of the above 4 would be missed. It does however appear that we are giving young Danny Jones another crack! FWIW?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can we tell anything from these games, with triallist being given run outs, players playing out of position and a borrowed goalkeeper Exactly. You can't read anything from friendlies. They are there purely for warm ups and trialists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Was the keeper just a 'borrow' or was he a trialist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_maclean Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 FWIW?! For what it's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneeyedmilkman Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I would expect both to play at some point. They'll be even harder to transfer out if they havent had a pre-season and need to play catch up. Alternatively, if they dont get a move away, you're then stuck with players who are unfit to even help the first XI. Same reason i assume Antonio is still getting a run out at Reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompeyowl Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 For what it's worth Mondays lesson learnt. Thanks Teach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Rob Jones, O'Grady & Prutton will probably start against Reading - possibly Coke too. Lee was subbed on 50mins - probably with Reading in mind since he's our only available RB at present. doubt any of those that played 90mins will feature (Beevers, Reda & Semedo; JJ and Lines played most of the game too) my prediction: anyone bar Henriques Lee Llera Jones Mattock Jones Prutton Coke Jones Harewood O'Grady Subs: the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theowlsman Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can we tell anything from these games, with triallist being given run outs, players playing out of position and a borrowed goalkeeper Well, yes. I can already tell we need to get the new players in ASAP, that we need some flair and creativity in the team, and a goalscorer. I've already formed the opinion the young keeper isn't good enough, and I'm still to be convinced about Harewood, and suspect he might not be offered a contract (dependant upon what we do in the transfer window). I was impressed with our approach to the game, staying patient, wanting to pass the ball about, but less impressed with the number of passes that went astray to give the ball back to the opposition. It was like watching England in the Euros. Seen enough to know we're heading in the right direction, that relegation is not going to be a concern, but that key to any success, will be how we complete our squad, and whether or not it will contain the creativity and clinical finishing in front of goal, we desparately need on a weekly basis. Our finishing can be a bit hit and miss at times. That's ok when you're creating 20 odd chances in League 1, but is unlikely to be repeated in the Championship. We will need to take a larger percentage of the fewer chances we create, requiring more clinical finishing in front of goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Toni Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Rob Jones, O'Grady & Prutton will probably start against Reading - possibly Coke too. Lee was subbed on 50mins - probably with Reading in mind since he's our only available RB at present. doubt any of those that played 90mins will feature (Beevers, Reda & Semedo; JJ and Lines played most of the game too) my prediction: anyone bar Henriques Lee Llera Jones Mattock Jones Prutton Coke Jones Harewood O'Grady Subs: the rest I'd probably start with Harewood and Madine seeing as they haven't been tried together yet. Would also like to see Amado start to see what he's like against proper English opposition. Edited July 23, 2012 by Babushka1867 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'd probably start with Harewood and Madine seeing as they haven't been tried together yet. Would also like to see Amado start to see what he's like against proper English opposition. Madine started against Sporting, O'Grady is fresh. i'd be surprised to see DJ start players twice in 48hrs this early in pre-season. might not have a choice with Lee if Buxton remains unavailable - with Bennett and Reynolds not making the journey. could always play Dan Jones as a full-back, bringing Amado into the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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