Bluesteel Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 We will put out a strong team, but I expect it to be different to the team that plays in the semis. We have a huge squad to choose from after all. I also think giving Hirst a taste in front of a full house could be key to keeping him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticOwl Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 We played a 2nd choice team vs Wolves last season for our final game. Would be nice to see Hirst get a few minutes. Especially as we are trying to offer him a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch McLovin Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Swap Macca for reach and Bring Start Hirst for Fletcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 We can guarantee not playing Fulham in the semi by losing only thing we can actually control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel Fessi Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Absolutely no way I would rest that many first team players, Fulham are a very good team and it's very likely whatever the result is we could still be playing them in the playoffs. A convincing win infront of a packed out crowd would be a huge psychological boost going into the playoff final for example if we both made it that far. Besides, another win would make it 7 in a row, and if we won all our play offs games win number 10 would take us to the PL. Westwood Hunt Sasso Lees Fox Reach Bannan Lee (or Jones if he's fit) FF Rhodes Hooper I'd play that team, arguably on paper our strongest attacking side and gives Hooper/Rhodes more time to see if they can build some more chemistry. Would also rotate key players out just after HT, FF/Hooper/Lee and give extended game time to Winnall/Macca to try and keep them fresh. Personally I think Loovens would struggle against the quick, pacey frontline Fulham have so i'd quite like to see how Sasso performed or even Hutchinson just as abit of a test really...and being our oldest player i'm sure he could use a rest, as could Pudil, Wallace & Fletcher who are all some of the older players in our squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazowl55 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Westwood Palmer Lees Sasso Fox Matias Jones Bannan McManaman Rhodes Winnall Don't think I will be a million miles out with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticOwl Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, pazowl55 said: Westwood Palmer Lees Sasso Fox Matias Jones Bannan McManaman Rhodes Winnall Don't think I will be a million miles out with that. I was trying to think of a CB to play instead of Lees. I struggled. We really do need a new CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S63 Owl Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Can't see point in changing a team that is full of confidence and on the best winning run in years. Keep them playing together I say. Perhaps give FF and Rhodes a try up top to get them match fit and hopefully scoring. Other than that no need to change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Rest everyone. All the top 4 will play their Reserves on Sunday. Why risk injury or fatigue, and still end up playing Fulham! They are the sixth place team come what may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Daz Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, pazowl55 said: Westwood Palmer Lees Sasso Fox Matias Jones Bannan McManaman Rhodes Winnall Don't think I will be a million miles out with that. That even looks like a play off final team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Nothing more certain. Its our Reserves v Fulham Reserves. Udders and Reading will field their ressies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS5swfc Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Will be like a friendly next week both teams will rest players it will be played at 70% and no one will want to give any pointers in case we finish 3rd or meet in final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCOWL Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, sibon said: We played a reserve side against Arsenal in May 1993, and won 1-0 at home in the last Premier League game of the season. It did us no good, as Arsenal then beat us fairly easily in the FA cup finals. I think that momentum is the key. We've found a winning side. Hard to break down and with enough devil to scare sides when we attack. We should stick with that side, not rest players. I'm not sure how a goal in the 120th minute of a game could be considered an easy win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizz Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 We may think this is a nothing game but Fulham know that if we beat them there's a good chance we'll play them in the semis and we're the one team they worry about, check their blogs - either way we should not play our top players bc they could bring a second team that can afford to get carded or sent off by injuring them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It will be 11 changes. He did the same last season against Wolves. Frankly I'd do the same. Why risk anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kagoshimaowl Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Wildsmith Palmer Hutchinson Sasso Fox McManaman Semedo Jones Matias Rhodes Winnall Subs: Dawson, Emanuelson, Murphy, Buckley, Bannan, Nuhiu, Hirst It will be very close to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Kagoshimaowl said: Wildsmith Palmer Hutchinson Sasso Fox McManaman Semedo Jones Matias Rhodes Winnall Subs: Dawson, Emanuelson, Murphy, Buckley, Bannan, Nuhiu, Hirst It will be very close to this. Cant see him risking Rhodes, Jones or Hutch. Maybe a cameo for Hutch for sharpness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Rest the players and still hammer Fulham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticOwl Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Semedo's last start at Hillsborough? Unless we give him a testimonial. Edited April 30, 2017 by iliveinthenow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Triplo Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Carlos rested players last season in last game. He will do it again. Rest those that need a freshen up. Give 45-60 mins to those that could do with a run to get match fitness or coming back from injury. Similar matchday squad but different starting players to keep momentum going. Fulham have already said they will be resting players so it will be a nothing game. I want Hudds in the semi finals so would be happy for league places to stay as they are right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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