| Knob End Match Fred 12:41 - Aug 6 with 6618 views | Beckenhamhoop |
Getting in very early on this one. I only started one match thread last season and we won 4-0 so here’s hoping my luck continues especially as it’s such a huge fixture. Not just because it’s the first game of the season or because it’s the first game for JS, not just because the pressure is on us to beat a team, at home, that many have tipped to be relegated but because this team needs to win for its fragile confidence. To get its supporters to forget about gardening leave and divided opinions. My anxiety levels are way higher than normal for this game and with the injuries we’ve accumulated so early in the season I don’t think they’re going to drop, especially if Dunne and Cook are unavailable.
You wait for months for the season to start and this is what you get; a knot in the pit of your stomach.
I’m going for a rollercoaster 3-2 win. Chair with the first.
C’mon you soooopahhooooopsah. |  | | |  |
| Knob End Match Fred on 16:23 - Aug 8 with 525 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
The situation with Celar is starting to mirror what happened with Paal last pre season if we believe the rumours.
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| Knob End Match Fred on 16:24 - Aug 8 with 521 views | Rsole |
Well, Illy says Jules Steve has an aura about him….i hope it’s hooped.
Given who we have available and that it’s a nightmare to go one down against PNE, I’d be tempted to play three CBs to give Larkeche and Adamson some support and in game positional coaching. Given they can also get forward, that might be a better approach than 4 at the back.
I would also start with three in midfield and play Chair plus whichever ST is fit up front.
Use the subs early to change formation as required and I think we might have a better chance all round. |  |
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| Knob End Match Fred on 16:28 - Aug 8 with 488 views | loftus77 |
I'm not going to labour the weary point - good luck to all tomorrow - but, boy, we hardly appear exactly stormin' and ready to rock 'n' roll do we?
Let's 'ave it!!!??? Jeez....
0-0 at very best. [Post edited 8 Aug 16:30]
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| Knob End Match Fred on 17:17 - Aug 8 with 347 views | Monkey_Roots |
| Knob End Match Fred on 16:07 - Aug 8 by QPunkR |
If you can see that then you've got an astounding imagination |
It is one of my best features. |  | | |
| Knob End Match Fred on 17:18 - Aug 8 with 343 views | TheChef |
| Knob End Match Fred on 16:03 - Aug 8 by Monkey_Roots |
GK - Nardi or Walsh
RB - Adamson
LB - Larkeche
CB - Morrison
CB - Mbengue
CM - Morgan
ACM - Chair
CM - Field
LW - Dembele
RW - Poku
ST - Celar
Dunno about Cook, i'm worried about his legs. I'm hoping PNE are there for the taking, and Adamson's pace can scare 'em.
Vale, Burrell etc to come on at some point, but i'm pinning everything on Celar... I can just see him scoring and doing the 'rock-a-bye-baby' or 'sucking thumb, jumper up the shirt' celebration. |
Adamson the new Cafu.
Or not. |  |
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| Knob End Match Fred on 17:39 - Aug 8 with 284 views | mart_Goblin |
For what it’s worth , if Cook is fit then I’d start Mbengue at right back . At least for some experience. Adamson will be a good player but I don’t think he’s ready yet . Not quite Gubbins v Watford vibes but we don’t want to damage him straight away .
If he does start then prove me wrong young man and I’ll be cheering him on all the way .
The options are now very thin though.
There is an element of luck involved , but the injury situation cannot and is not about luck primarily.
Injuries happen of course but we have so many people in high paid roles to deal with preparation, recuperation,nutrition , diet, psychology, methodology, performance ,mentors, physios , doctors etc etc etc that once again some people can’t be doing their jobs to the standard required or a few of the players are not doing everything necessary to maintain the fitness required.
Yet we’ll be told that the injuries are not that bad and we are mid table in the injury stats and that sky is green and the sea is orange etc .
Apologies for my negativity .
Just a bit tired of starting a new season with no bloody options for the head coach no matter who it is .
Just got to hope the 11 on the pitch can pull something together . |  | | |
| Knob End Match Fred on 17:50 - Aug 8 with 248 views | Beckenhamhoop |
| Knob End Match Fred on 15:12 - Aug 8 by Rangersw12 |
Wouldn't have Madsen as a CM the fella doesn't tackle or compete
Would like to play 433
GK - Nardi
RB - Mbengue
LB - Larkeche
CB - Morrison
CB - Cook
CM - Morgan
CM - Vale
CM - Field
LW - Chair
RW - Poku
ST - Burrell |
I get the impression that the manager likes Madsen and his ability to break lines and take risks. | | | |
| Knob End Match Fred on 17:58 - Aug 8 with 208 views | Stainrod |
| Knob End Match Fred on 17:50 - Aug 8 by Beckenhamhoop |
I get the impression that the manager likes Madsen and his ability to break lines and take risks. |
Watching opposition players walk right past him to shoot on goal is certainly taking risks. Whether its a worthwhile risk is for the coach to judge. | | | |
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| Knob End Match Fred on 18:32 - Aug 8 with 139 views | aston_hoop |
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| Knob End Match Fred on 18:43 - Aug 8 with 107 views | EuroRanger |
| Knob End Match Fred on 17:58 - Aug 8 by Stainrod |
Watching opposition players walk right past him to shoot on goal is certainly taking risks. Whether its a worthwhile risk is for the coach to judge. |
He looked better defensively in pre-season and has certainly bulked up. Think he still needs work on his defensive game but I'm also not sure he's quite the luxury player he was at the beginning of last season. | | | |
| Knob End Match Fred on 19:03 - Aug 8 with 34 views | dmm |
| Knob End Match Fred on 18:32 - Aug 8 by aston_hoop |
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I'd rather like Cloe coming on for us tomorrow  |  | | |
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