Team for Tomorrow??

                   McKeown


Wood   Kempson   Pearson   Ridley


       Church    Disley    Artus  


     Coulsen     Elding    Hearn  


Subs
I'Anson
Makofo
Spencer
Eagle
Thompson  

442 imo

Quoted from Stew0_0

                   McKeown


Wood   Kempson   Pearson   Ridley


       Church    Disley    Artus  


     Coulsen     Elding    Hearn  


Subs
I'Anson
Makofo
Spencer
Eagle
Thompson  

If we are going with a 4-3-3 I'd agree with that formation. 4-3-3 does mean Makofo and Eagle are sidelined, perhaps Eagle could do a job in a three man midfield or he could play to the left on the three up front. We could then move Hearn centrally (I'm not happy with Hearn to the left of the three and I think it will be affecting him).

At least Elding could be dropped then - I'm not at all happy with his start to his Town career (as I'm sure he isn't).

Not especially an Elding or Duffy fan, but both of these players need a run of games.  Chopping and changing is the sort of thing you do playing "football manager, or whatever it's called".  

Other than Church in for Thompson, wouldn't surprise me if it is the same team as Tuesday with us starting 4-3-3 again.

How many games does Elding have to prove we should stick with him though ? Duffy has gone about things the right way and is on his way to gaining first choice up front. Elding I'm really unsure about...

On paper I do look at the above and think that if the chuckle brothers want to change our tactics we can.

Paper is a wonderful thing...

I think Eagle is one of our better players and he would give us more balance wide left in a front three as he is naturally left footed where as Hearn is very right footed. I think Eagle was second top scorer last term.

Hearn is visibly losing confidence playing out there - I think he should be viewed as our main goalscorer given his record and I think he would be happier as a central stiker.  

Elding is not producing, he looked awful pre season and not a lot better now we've started. Personally, I don't rate Duffy - complete lack of movement and must be a delight to defend against. No brainer for me.

                                                                            MCKEOWN
            
                                                           ]WOOD PEARSON KEMPSON RIDLEY

                                                          
                                                              COULSON DISLEY ARTUS MAKOFO
      

                                                                            HEARN DUFFY

SUBS
THOMPSON
ELDING
I,ANSON
COULSON
EAGLE

i don't think they will chuck church straight in if im honist maybe last 20 min give him a run out

                    McKeown


Wood   Kempson   Pearson   Ridley


       Thompson    Disley    Artus  

                                                     Makofo
                 Duffy     Hearn    


Subs:
Ianson
Church
Spencer
Elding
Coulson

Quoted from 75

If we are going with a 4-3-3 I'd agree with that formation. 4-3-3 does mean Makofo and Eagle are sidelined, perhaps Eagle could do a job in a three man midfield or he could play to the left on the three up front. We could then move Hearn centrally (I'm not happy with Hearn to the left of the three and I think it will be affecting him).

At least Elding could be dropped then - I'm not at all happy with his start to his Town career (as I'm sure he isn't).

McKeown


Wood   Kempson   Pearson   Ridley


       Church    Disley    Artus  


     Coulsen     Hearn    Eagle  

I would agree with that team as i think Eagle deserves a chance. If not then with the change of Artus for Thompson it would be like this:

................McKeown
Wood Pearson Kempson Ridley
..........Disley Church
Thompson Artus Eagle
...............Hearn

I'm not a Duffy fan at all but surely it would be harsh on the lad to drop him, had a good game on Tuesday and really put himself about.

Really doesn't deserve to be dropped IMO..

                  Mckeown
wood   kempson   pearson   ridley

makofo        disley           eagle
    |                                    |
    |     duffy hearn coulson   |
    v                                   v


3 central strikers being a nuisance (spelling) to the central defenders

Quoted from maxfox44

Chopping and changing is the sort of thing you do playing "football manager, or whatever it's called".  

The only exception here being Gateshead 48 hours after, Hurst has said they will bear this in mind when coming to team selection (unlike previous incumbents who have dared not tweek things and burnt the same eleven out)

mckeown ridley pearson kempson wood mid makofo disley eagle duffy hearn & coulson

Thompson has to start seeing as even half fit he's made a big difference to our midfield .

I reckon play 4-4-3 again...

Quoted from AndyGTFC

Other than Church in for Thompson, wouldn't surprise me if it is the same team as Tuesday with us starting 4-3-3 again.

Maybe Church might come in for Artus against a "physical" side, but with 2 games in 3 days, maybe him and Artus will be saved for Monday and we'll go 4-4-2 with Thompson and Disley in the centre and and Coulson returning on the right.

But think you're probably right about 4-3-3 cos it allows us a lot of solidity in the middle(noticed Disley played slight behind the other 2) whilst allowing players like Makofo, Coulson to peel off and find space - think I prefer it but it all depends on Darlo's threat too - have they got wingers ?

Also can we play the best/same team twice in the space of 3 days ?

Some will have to play(e.g. Ridley) but think we should play our best team vs Darlo, bag the points then shuffle things around and give other members of the squad (e.g. Arthur, I'Anson, Eagle, Thanoj, Church, Spencer, Elding, Mulready etc) a runout at Gateshead where I guess it's gonna be another "backs to the wall try to nick it" job (though I hope not)

If we're never gonna use all our squad I fear they may become isolated from the "1st team" plus there's always a chance we might see one or two stand out and impress. Competition for places is always good as is match fitness and keeping players fresh.

Quoted from 1600

Maybe Church might come in for Artus against a "physical" side, but with 2 games in 3 days, maybe him and Artus will be saved for Monday and we'll go 4-4-2 with Thompson and Disley in the centre and and Coulson returning on the right.

But think you're probably right about 4-3-3 cos it allows us a lot of solidity in the middle(noticed Disley played slight behind the other 2) whilst allowing players like Makofo, Coulson to peel off and find space - think I prefer it but it all depends on Darlo's threat too - have they got wingers ?

Also can we play the best/same team twice in the space of 3 days ?

Some will have to play(e.g. Ridley) but think we should play our best team vs Darlo, bag the points then shuffle things around and give other members of the squad (e.g. Arthur, I'Anson, Eagle, Thanoj, Church, Spencer, Elding, Mulready etc) a runout at Gateshead where I guess it's gonna be another "backs to the wall try to nick it" job (though I hope not)

If we're never gonna use all our squad I fear they may become isolated from the "1st team" plus there's always a chance we might see one or two stand out and impress. Competition for places is always good as is match fitness and keeping players fresh.

It will work out much like you say I reckon 80s. I suspect we may see 4-4-2 against Darlo at least to start with. Church will play over the weekend but he may alternate with Thompson either as sub or a full game each or they may both play on Monday to stiffen the midfield in a 4-3-3. One good thing is that the squad this year does give some genuine alternatives.

Quoted from 75

If we are going with a 4-3-3 I'd agree with that formation. 4-3-3 does mean Makofo and Eagle are sidelined, perhaps Eagle could do a job in a three man midfield or he could play to the left on the three up front. We could then move Hearn centrally (I'm not happy with Hearn to the left of the three and I think it will be affecting him).

At least Elding could be dropped then - I'm not at all happy with his start to his Town career (as I'm sure he isn't).

McKeown


Wood   Kempson   Pearson   Ridley


       Church    Disley    Artus  


     Coulsen     Hearn    Eagle  

Duffy and Hearn as a front two for me. Duffy deserves his place and Hearn needs to be able to play off him without any defensive duties.  We badly need some partnerships to grow and this could be key one.

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

                  Mckeown
wood   kempson   pearson   ridley

makofo        disley           eagle
    |                                    |
    |     duffy hearn coulson   |
    v                                   v


3 central strikers being a nuisance (spelling) to the central defenders

Not enough " steel " in mid-field with this set-up. Neither Makofo or Eagle are very good at breaking up play in mid-field.You need Thompson , Church or Artus in there. The problem with Eagle is that he can't take a man on or sling a decent cross in. You could play him just behind the front two to make the most of knock downs from the strikers but I don't know if he would be comfortable in that role.

Church will start guys.

Will be the same team as Tuesday, Duffy won't be dropped he did nothing wrong on Tues.

Only possible changes I see are Church starting instead of Thompson, however with two games in 3 days prehaps not, the other change maybe Elding/Coulson for Makofo if they intend to go a more conventional 4-3-3, rather than lop-sided one from Tues, but can't see them dropping Makofo.

Quoted from bostonian

Church will start guys.

thanks for that info Rob or is it Paul ?

Quoted from 1600

Maybe Church might come in for Artus against a "physical" side, but with 2 games in 3 days, maybe him and Artus will be saved for Monday and we'll go 4-4-2 with Thompson and Disley in the centre and and Coulson returning on the right.

But think you're probably right about 4-3-3 cos it allows us a lot of solidity in the middle(noticed Disley played slight behind the other 2) whilst allowing players like Makofo, Coulson to peel off and find space - think I prefer it but it all depends on Darlo's threat too - have they got wingers ?

Also can we play the best/same team twice in the space of 3 days ?

Some will have to play(e.g. Ridley) but think we should play our best team vs Darlo, bag the points then shuffle things around and give other members of the squad (e.g. Arthur, I'Anson, Eagle, Thanoj, Church, Spencer, Elding, Mulready etc) a runout at Gateshead where I guess it's gonna be another "backs to the wall try to nick it" job (though I hope not)

If we're never gonna use all our squad I fear they may become isolated from the "1st team" plus there's always a chance we might see one or two stand out and impress. Competition for places is always good as is match fitness and keeping players fresh.

flipping hell that how low expectations are? Backs to the wall at flipping Gateshead. The definition of a tinpot club. What has happened to our club?

Defence should be the same as tuesday night, Pearson and Kempson played well together at the back. Midfield as someone said earlier in the post, Disley in the middle of the park on his own is defo not an option, not enough strength there. Duffy won alot of flick ons and if these fall at Hearns feet we should see a goal or 2, Elding hasnt done anything for me at all im afraid, i hope he finds the net soon.

Quoted from gtfc98

flipping hell that how low expectations are? Backs to the wall at flipping Gateshead. The definition of a tinpot club. What has happened to our club?

Gateshead are top on merit whether you think they are a tinpot club or not

Agreed. We're no longer the team that can spank West Brom, Barnsley or even Carlisle - and we won't be until someone drags us kicking and screaming back up the leagues. Gateshead have done well and we shouldn't underestimate them

                     McKeown

Wood     Kempson     Pearson    Ridley

Couslon    Disley        Church      Eagle

             Duffy             Hearn


Subs
Makofo
Garner
Thompson
Elding
Spencer

I don't think there will be any changes from Tuesday to start with. Depends how the game goes. If we need more bite and drive in midfield I think Church may come on for the last half hour in place of Thompson. If he does ok and has no injury reaction, I would expect him to play At Gateshead, probably with Thompson as well to give us a tougher midfield and shut the game down. Really hope we can give Hearn some decent service so he can get off the mark, it would do his confidence no end of good. Perhaps if he gets one he may go on to get a second in the same game. Heres hoping.

Grimsby pete just advised me on my mobile that the team is :
Barnett, Donovan, Keeble, Cockerill, Jobling, Knights, Scott, Cullen, Rafferty, Hunt, Fell
Subs ; White, Pearce, Laverick, Brader, Fidler

Quoted from StiggsGTFC

Duffy and Hearn as a front two for me. Duffy deserves his place and Hearn needs to be able to play off him without any defensive duties.  We badly need some partnerships to grow and this could be key one.

Completely agree.
I'm all for including other players but don't think we should start experimenting with unproven players at home.

Quoted from gtfc98

flipping hell that how low expectations are? Backs to the wall at flipping Gateshead. The definition of a tinpot club. What has happened to our club?

Only a guess - I may well be wrong.
I think we need to attack and try to win games away from home but I think it'll be more a case of playing for a point cos what happens if we get stuffed 5-0 again ?
Think the mangers will be keen to keep it tight and avoid that.
Personally I wouldn't give a toss whether it's 1-0 or 5-0 and would go for as many away wins as possible.

But then 80s it is not your head on the block if it all goes t-its up. It would not be you having to take all the abuse would it. Gung ho, nice idea from the sidelines methinks.

Quoted from oldun

But then 80s it is not your head on the block if it all goes t-its up. It would not be you having to take all the abuse would it.

Exactly !!!
You make a fine point, whose interests should come first ?
If I was manager I'd be serving the best interests of GTFC regardless.
They need to lighten up with this so called pressure - wasn't so long Soctt said he was in the best job in the world.
So what if he receives a bit of criticism ? With all due respect he should be used to it, he certainly doesn't mind giving it.

I said they did the right thing at Newport because it was more about restoring players confidence and having a solid foundation to build on but now we've got that think we need to open up if we can.
Sure I wouldn't like getting stuffed 5 or more and would try to avoid it, but if we regular concede that many with normal tactics(not attacking or defensive) then we should probably want to know about it asap so we can deal with the problems.
At the end of the day, away draws and defesive tactics won't achieve promotion IMO.
If you play a 2nd string at least you've got an excuse - that probably where Woods got himself into the mire at Chasetown.

Quoted from oldun

Gung ho, nice idea from the sidelines methinks.

Switching from a defensive setup doesn't necessarily mean you have to be gung ho ?
I commended the managers for their positive attitude against Braintree and think they should keep it in mind and take the positives.
If we can't defend from set pieces it doesn't particlularly matter what tactics you adopt - players behind the ball is only going to paper over the cracks.

Quoted from 1600

So what if he receives a bit of criticism ? With all due respect he should be used to it, he certainly doesn't mind giving it.

agree

I would keep the same team we won and they deserved it now it's up to them to keep their place sometimes making changes can unbalance the team.

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

                  Mckeown
wood   kempson   pearson   ridley

makofo        disley           eagle
    |                                    |
    |     duffy hearn coulson   |
    v                                   v


3 central strikers being a nuisance (spelling) to the central defenders

Are you Ossie Ardiles?

Team: my money's on it being the same as Tuesday.

Quoted from Citymariner

I reckon play 4-4-3 again...

why what we doing playing macca up top with duffy and hearn and having an open net lmaooo  

it will be the same team unless disley does not get over the knock he has had which i very much doubt it would be stupid to change the team after the first win   so my guess is same team and church will get last 20 mins  

If Duffy is dropped it'll be a travesty.

                   McKeown

Wood   Pearson   Kempson   Ridley


Coulson   Thompson   Disley   Makofo

              Hearn     Duffy

Subs
I'Anson
Artus
Church
Eagle
Spencer
Elding

Easy 2-0 win.

Quoted from immariner

                   McKeown

Wood   Pearson   Kempson   Ridley


Coulson   Thompson   Disley   Makofo

              Hearn     Duffy

Subs
I'Anson
Artus
Church
Eagle
Spencer
Elding

Easy 2-0 win.

5 subs who would you drop?

Have I missed something?  Do we not bother with a sub keeper ?

Official site states Kenny Arthur is co-presenting coverage with John Tondeur .    

Think Duffy must start. He looks a different proposition to last season and had a very good game on Tuesday (scored one, made one).

Not sure about the rest of the line up but makofo looks to be on form so think he should play, else where's the threat? We are at home after all.

Quoted from Meza

I would keep the same team we won and they deserved it now it's up to them to keep their place sometimes making changes can unbalance the team.

Iam looking forward to the Church debut                 hope he does well for us

Quoted from pontoonlew

If Duffy is dropped it'll be a travesty.

Bit OTT for me, but I agree he should start