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Poojah
February 8, 2023, 11:00am
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Well, we’ve started 16 different players in the last three games, and all have been outstanding. How the hell do you pick 11 from the following?

Crocombe
Efete
Waterfall
Maher
Smith
Amos
Glennon
Emmanuel
Clifton
Holohan
Hunt
Green
Morris
McAtee
Lloyd
Orsi

Somehow, you have to lose at least 5. I believe these are called nice problems, but problems nonetheless…


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Harsh as it sounds, I'd go back to the team from Saturday. You can't leave Emmanuel out and Lloyd managed to work with McAtee to bring about his best performance of the season. Seems so harsh on Smith and particularly Danilo.


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That is one hell of a match day squad for L2!!
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Harsh as it sounds, I'd go back to the team from Saturday. You can't leave Emmanuel out and Lloyd managed to work with McAtee to bring about his best performance of the season. Seems so harsh on Smith and particularly Danilo.


Agreed. The same team again would be too negative for a league 2 game, but I wouldn't be surprised to see our Luton lineup at Southampton. Almost like we have a league 2 lineup and a cup lineup.
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I'm trying to think when we last had a squad with this depth. Better than 2016 isn't it? Which takes us back to early 2000's? Maybe the Slade squad that made the 2006 playoffs?
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Agreed. The same team again would be too negative for a league 2 game, but I wouldn't be surprised to see our Luton lineup at Southampton. Almost like we have a league 2 lineup and a cup lineup.


I wonder if he will judge McAtee too much of a luxury against a PL side? I bet Emmanuel plays against Soton though.


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Quoted from Poojah
Well, we’ve started 16 different players in the last three games, and all have been outstanding. How the hell do you pick 11 from the following?

Crocombe
Efete
Waterfall
Maher
Smith
Amos
Glennon
Emmanuel
Clifton
Holohan
Hunt
Green
Morris
McAtee
Lloyd
Orsi

Somehow, you have to lose at least 5. I believe these are called nice problems, but problems nonetheless…


Scannell, Pearson & Khori

Plus

Khan
Taylor
&
Cropper

to return from injury as well


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GK - Crocombe
DC - Smith
DC - Waterfall
DC - Maher
RWB - Emmanuel
LWB - Amos
CM - Clifton
CM - Hunt
CM/AMC - Holohan
ST - Orsi
ST - Lloyd

Sub 1 - Efete
Sub 2 - Glennon
Sub 3 - Morris
Sub 4 - Green (if fit) / Dickson-Peters
Sub 5 - McAtee
Sub 6 - Scannell
Sub 7 - O'Neill

Hard to pick but I think this would be my pick. Morris unlucky to be missing out, as is Green but with him looking like he took a knock I'm leaving him out. Much as we know McAtee can be a talent, I don't think he's hit the heights of last season and often looks like he's playing to his own tune. I think for this one he comes on if we need that more risky approach to grab a goal. Also, granted Lloyd is also on loan too but we need to plan for the next season. If Lloyd can perform and is a possible permanent signing in the summer then makes sense to try and learn/prove this during the season.

As you say, nice problem to have!
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Tough selection. The key issues for me are...

Orsi or Lloyd?
2 of Hunt, Morris, Green (if fit) or Gav?
Maher, Smith or Efete?

I'd maybe go with this but we've looked so good over the last few matches that any combo of those 16 in Poojah's opening post will do...

GK: Crocombe
RWB: Emmanuel
CB: Smith
CB: Waterfall
CB: Maher
LWB: Amos
CM: Morris
CM: Hunt
CM: Clifton
FWD: McAtee
FWD: Orsi
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Don't think I've got the brain power to pick the XI for Saturday, too many options.  

But I'd expect something like a return to the Crewe side, as others have stated the sides for the Luton games aren't ones we would get away with in the league.  Different prospect altogether.  

Orsi ran himself into the ground, which may make Hurst's decision a little easier.  Lloyd and McAtee linked up so well so keen to see them get another outing together.  Efete was brilliant last night but as was the pairing of him and Emmanuel down that right, that then leaves one of the back 3 to drop out.

Absolutely no idea in midfield.  Clifton doesn't get dropped.  But then Green, Holohan, Hunt and Morris have all performed excellently of late with only two other slots to fill.

Other than Clifton, I think the only nailed on starter is Crocombe.  Perhaps Waterfall as your captain too.
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