If Hutch is out....

[gurujuan]

The thing is, Hutchinson and Pelupessy are completely different midfield players, so would never be like for like replacements

[Jon Newsome]

34 minutes ago, gurujuan said:

The thing is, Hutchinson and Pelupessy are completely different midfield players, so would never be like for like replacements

 

Very true, people almost expect Pelupessy to go running round like Hutchinson sliding into challenges, he's never going to be that type of player. Not really sure what he brings through, bar a few sideways passes to Bannan and letting midfield runners cut through him like a hot knife through butter. Can't fault his effort and if you pay peanuts you get monkeys, was a gamble signing and chances are he's not costing us that much. 

[Rogers]

Convert Iorfa into the new Carlton

[owlfandbg]

Fox in - Palmer back to Right Back - Goal Machine Iorfa in Central Midfield, frighten opposition before game even starts - sorted 

[gurujuan]

1 minute ago, Not Jon Newsome said:

 

Very true, people almost expect Pelupessy to go running round like Hutchinson sliding into challenges, he's never going to be that type of player. Not really sure what he brings through, bar a few sideways passes to Bannan and letting midfield runners cut through him like a hot knife through butter. Can't fault his effort and if you pay peanuts you get monkeys, was a gamble signing and chances are he's not costing us that much. 

I think he’d be useful in a midfield three, but none of our midfield players are quite right for a two. Hutchinson is an out and out ball winner, who is not particularly comfortable venturing forward, although he is being encouraged to do more of this by Bruce. Both Bannan and Pelupessy are too lightweight to give us the solidity we need , when operating as a two. This isn’t the 80s, where you had one player sitting, and the other creating. That set up would generally see you overrun in midfield these days. To operate a two in there, you have to have both players equally adapt at defending and attacking, a bit like Brighton had when they went up It’s not the norm these days though, and teams tend to overload the midfield

[FreshOwl]

Like playing with ten men with Joey in the side, harsh but true 

 

another case of piggy in the middle like Boyd, spends 90 mins chasing the ball but doesn’t get near to them like Hutch.

 

i wouldn’t give us any chance of keeping up this form if Sam’s out 

[TrickyTrev]

4 hours ago, owls-swfc said:

Agreed,   but Jones is a better option imo.. 

Bang on, Jones has had more decent game sin a Wednesday shirt than Pelupessey has.

 

If Hutch is injured I'd definitely be giving him the nod.

[Guest ka58]

4 hours ago, pj owl said:

A few posters have mentioned it above - his positioning and anticipation is a million miles away from hutch’s.

 

its why Hutch looks so good - he is nearly always in the right place - Pelupessy has to chase about to get in the right place so a team that moves the ball quickly can soon make him redundant.

 

You're right. JP is like a dog chasing a tennis ball around a park.

 

 

[jomaco]

2 hours ago, bigash_swfc said:

Who knows, we might see a different Pelupessy now. He's seen plenty of Hutchinson last few months to know what's required.

Last time I saw pelupessy I thought the same, the way he won a few tackles was more reminiscent of hutchinson than what I'd seen before, can only help watching him play

[Andrew_Owl]

If he is injured I think Pudil or Thorniley could do a job there, both solid defensively and have good quality on the ball, not sure about Jones with him only playing once this season. Anyway whatever Bruce choses I'll support.

[Dutch McLovin]

Firstly I am sure Hutch will be fine for Stoke, International Break couldn't have come at a better time.

 

BUT............... if he is not we SHOULDNT be starting Pelupessy. not a hater but he simply isn't good enough. Come on for 10 mins at the end of a game to run about and try to help sure up a lead, that's fine but anything more there has got to be a alternative.

 

Luckily for us we have a behind closed game tomorrow for the players who haven't played to get some much needed fitness...... Number 8 on the team sheet....

 

ALMEN ABDI !!!!

[billyblack]

4 hours ago, striker said:

Completely agree, but we've nothing else. That goes for Bannan too, either of these out and our midfield is awful.

Been the same for 3 or 4 years. Never ever strengthened properly there.

[billyblack]

2 hours ago, gurujuan said:

The thing is, Hutchinson and Pelupessy are completely different midfield players, so would never be like for like replacements

Jones preferably if he is up to it. If not has to be pelupessey. Other players would be square pegs in round holes and i have had enough of that frankly

[Guest Jack the Hat]

Can't onomah play that position. I know he dislocated his elbow but surely 2 weeks should do it

[billyblack]

44 minutes ago, Jack the Hat said:

Can't onomah play that position. I know he dislocated his elbow but surely 2 weeks should do it

He can play CM but hes more of an attacking CM isnt he?

[Birley Owl 1867]

2 hours ago, ka58 said:

 

You're right. JP is like a dog chasing a tennis ball around a park.

 

 

And Hutchinson isn't?

[S36 OWL]

Maybe a bit of a gamble,  but what about putting big Dom in the middle with Bannan as the holding midfielder ?  

[Sticky belly]

2 hours ago, Jack the Hat said:

Can't onomah play that position. I know he dislocated his elbow but surely 2 weeks should do it

 

Should be back in 2 weeks, now where have I heard that before? 

[Drewswfc]

7 hours ago, Rogers said:

Convert Iorfa into the new Carlton

I'd certainly give it a try if push come to shove

[Drewswfc]

Any of the young'uns worth a try? ..... Surely anyone fit enough could run about like an headless chicken for 90mins and offer more than Joey..... Luke shaw? Big strapping lad and looks decent everytime I've seen him.