Philb125 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, cowl said: But this thread is about who to pick for the Rochdale game. You said there are no midweek games for the next 5 weeks, there are if we win! So unless you’re picking a team to lose, we have 5 games in 15 days starting yesterday. So, I would pick a team that considered that. This season is shorter than normal, with less of a preseason to build up. So I’d manage players even more than normal or expect a full treatment room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basegreenowl Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Does anyone know how many Hagan scored for the U-18s/U-23s last term and how many games played? I was trying to compare stats with the new fella from Everton who's ratio at these lower levels is 1 in 2 games. Got some good control too has the new chap. Don't know why stats can't be put on the official site. Other sites just have Hagan's limited first team stats. I'd not make too many changes but maybe give game time to one of the two. Keep continuity without making too many changes that would go to weaken us too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Philb125 said: You said there are no midweek games for the next 5 weeks, there are if we win! So unless you’re picking a team to lose, we have 5 games in 15 days starting yesterday. So, I would pick a team that considered that. This season is shorter than normal, with less of a preseason to build up. So I’d manage players even more than normal or expect a full treatment room. I never said that at all; I said there are no midweek league games for the next 5 weeks. We have 5 games in 15 days should we win on Tuesday, with a weeks' rest before and after followed by a further two weeks rest after that. Should we go through to the next round after Tuesday, the management will no doubt make a decision on what kind of side to put out for what will be a lengthy midweek trip to either Ipswich or Fulham. For now though it's more important the players get up-to optimal match-sharpness as quickly as possible. They need the minutes in their legs still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, cowl said: I never said that at all; I said there are no midweek league games for the next 5 weeks. We have 5 games in 15 days should we win on Tuesday, with a weeks' rest before and after followed by a further two weeks rest after that. Should we go through to the next round after Tuesday, the management will no doubt make a decision on what kind of side to put out for what will be a lengthy midweek trip to either Ipswich or Fulham. For now though it's more important the players get up-to optimal match-sharpness as quickly as possible. They need the minutes in their legs still. Indeed you did! Apologies for misunderstanding. I still think we need to rotate these cup games though. I agree players still need minutes but there are enough fringe players who need them more and enough games to consider it conjugated be they league or cup. The last thing I want is an injury to any of the midfield three, any of our three. Nor do I want to burn out Harris or Penney. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brando Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Philb125 said: Indeed you did! Apologies for misunderstanding. I still think we need to rotate these cup games though. I agree players still need minutes but there are enough fringe players who need them more and enough games to consider it conjugated be they league or cup. The last thing I want is an injury to any of the midfield three, any of our three. Nor do I want to burn out Harris or Penney. Play best team,every game. A few need fitness upping Win every game Aka Shankley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb125 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, brando said: Play best team,every game. A few need fitness upping Win every game Aka Carlos Fixed it for you! I think some of our players need managing with more sophistication than play them every game. But it’s a game of opinions I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basegreenowl Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I have seen the pitches too in the reign of Shankley. And players are meant to be fitter now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Owl Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Wildsmith Shaw Lees, Borner Moses Palmer Hunt, Joey, Dele Kachunga, Reach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beighton Owl 87 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Dawson Iorfa Lees Van Aken Odubajo Luongo Bannan Penney Brown Kachunga Rhodes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Shetland Owl said: Wildsmith Shaw Lees, Borner Moses Palmer Hunt, Joey, Dele Kachunga, Reach This ^ I’d be giving the Cardiff side time to recover and also give the others a chance to impress. Our aim this season is to stay up, simple as that. The aim is not to push the players to hard just to lose at Fulham in the next round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malek Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 We need to rest few players, although it is early in the season, but we Still want to keep feel good moment at the club, and don't want to lose against lower league opposition. Again, would like to test Conor Grant to see if he can be trusted against league opposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggowl Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Problem with Rochadale game is it’s very winnable but we end up playing Fulham, much less winnable and not a big team either (not that anyone can go anyway) and so genuinely can’t be bothered with Cup either way. rest up for Watford id have thought 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 The league is our ONLY concern. This match should be preparation for upcoming league games. Giving players a chance and giving others a rest. You never try to lose but it really isn't as important as staying up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Duran Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 We cant afford to pick up any injuries to key players.. Rest the seniors and let the young lads/fringe players have a good run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Expect a few changes, but not wholesale change. Right now, it's important to win games to build confidence and positive momentum. That said, the scheduling of these games so early in a season with a shortened pre season and already truncated league schedule is stupid. Most, if not all, EFL clubs don't have enough international players to warrant postponing games, so what's wrong with playing early season cup fixtures during the international break? Edited September 14, 2020 by striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzys Dad Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Whoever GM believe’s he can’t manage without against Watford, shouldn’t play against Rochdale. The only focus should be on the league. Put the chosen few to one side, and play the best team possible out of what’s left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCityIsOurs Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I’d go with this but Rhodes instead of Adedoyin if he’s not ready for that step up yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewswfc Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Why are a lot of people shoe honing shaw in at CB he's an attacking midfielder. Might not be a bad idea creating a midfield 3 of fizzy DM hunt play maker and shaw AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls-Fan Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Kachunga Reach Hunt Pelupessy Dele-B Palmer Odubajo Borner Dunkley Iorfa Wildsmith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyowl Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I'd go Wildsmith Shaw Lees Borner (if fit) Palmer Reach Hunt Pelupessy FDB Kachnga Widnass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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