Back Four...........

Pollock made numerous defensive headers at Exeter didn’t he?  He would not be too much of a risk - given that we are worst than “bare bones” at CB.

It really depends how close Collins and Famewo are to returning. I guess only Moore and Jolley know this. If there's a decent chance that one or both will be back for Macclesfield (with Davis to return after mandatory concussion break), then it isn't imperative we get someone in. However, I'd have thought that getting someone in on a month's loan would have covered us for Palace and potentially allowed us to ease Collins and Famewo back in to it, possibly with a couple of reserve games first. Still, wouldn't be surprised if we announced a short term loan signing tomorrow.

What about Whitmore? I know he got carded, but does that apply to FA cup as well as league games?

I think the thing is with Pollock is whether it's right for him to rush him into a big game like this. Pretty sure Jolley will be taking the longer term view. I suppose it could work the other way if the game is seen as a 'no pressure' game, not a 'must win' game. Between his old man and Jolley, I'd imagine whatever the decision, it's most likely the right one.

I suspect Connor Whickham will start up front for Palace, That could be a test for our first choice centre backs let alone makeshift ones.
Hope we all go and enjoy it, fully support the team and hace a greajtt day out whatever the result

I would keep the back 4 the same, and have Welsh in front of them

Wickham is a capable footballer and a big lad but he's never converted his abilities into the goals which were expected from him. Let's hope this continues tomorrow.

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

I would keep the back 4 the same, and have Welsh in front of them

We'd be down to 10 men within 5 minutes if you put Welsh in there...
Hess does as a far better job, he's quicker and moves forward with the ball.... can't see Welsh getting a start in the team at any point while Hess is fit...

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

I would keep the back 4 the same, and have Welsh in front of them

Think that would be extremely unfair on Hess who has been our best player in that position this season. Far more mobile and better on the ball than Welsh.

Quoted from arryarryarry

I didn't think Rose played that well, he tried too many tricks in dangerous positions for me.

Woolford has no pace and spent most of the last 20 minutes of the game passing to Mansfield players.

Think Rose was guilty of this in first 20 minutes but after losing the ball on two or three occasions seemed to me to cut this out his game and overall I thought he did really well playing out of position.

Don’t think he was helped by the hobby git in seat, roughly N41 in Upper Findus, who constantly berated him whichever option he chose. If Rose controlled the ball and tried a short pass this guy wanted it booted long, if Rose sent it down the line he wanted him to pull it down and pass it short. He also constantly criticised HJ and Hendrie for clearing their lines or missing a header, took no account of their size and positional change. Fortunately he was mostly a lone voice as others supporters got behind the team but the type of fan who is a complete pain in the arris!!