[Archived] Ex Rovers FC - Best 11 still playing

[Ricky]

There was a discussion on the transfer thread about players who have moved on recently and done well. Lead me to thinking of our strongest 11 still playing. We may struggle in some positions but it would be an interesting one to look at, gone for a 442 to keep it simple. Remember they must still be playing.

for a starter:

GK - Mark Bunn

RB - Ben Marshall

CB - Phil Jones

CB - Michael Keane

LB - Martin Olsson

RM - Alan Judge

CM - Stephen N'Zonzi

CM - Tom Cairney

LM

ST - Anthony Modeste

ST - Niko Kalinic

 

Others: Gestede, Rhodes, King, Morris,

struggling for a left winger but apart from that it's not a bad side at all. Keeper seems to be the weak area which probably comes down to the number of poor keepers we've had. Steele, Kean, Bywater, Eastwood could all have got the spot I guess.

[Mike E]

Struggling for a left winger? You named Morris

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, Mike E said:

Struggling for a left winger? You named Morris

Or King at a pinch.

[Ricky]

I wasn't sure if we had a better left winger playing at a higher level Mike. Morris has done very well at League 1 but no higher.

[Bigdoggsteel]

We could just go 4-3-3 and play King and Kalinic either side of Modeste.

[RV Blue]

Does Anthony Pilkinton count? He was here as a lad wasn't he?

[Bigdoggsteel]

Could put Samba centre half and push Jones to midfield 

[Swanson]

Morten Gamst is still playing, think he had 2 assists this weekend.

[Mike E]

Pedersen still playing on the left?

[Bigdoggsteel]

Not a bad team all the same. A good keeper and left winger and could be midtable Premier league 

[Swanson]

21 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Pedersen still playing on the left?

I think he is moved more into a MC position.

[OJRovers]

Jonathon Walters count?

 

[Mark Atkins' Bald Patch]

Jermaine Jones would be worthy of a place I'd say.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

43 minutes ago, Swanson said:

I think he is moved more into a MC position.

You mean OAP position ?

[Bigdoggsteel]

45 minutes ago, OJRovers said:

Jonathon Walters count?

 

 

33 minutes ago, Mark Atkins' Bald Patch said:

Jermaine Jones would be worthy of a place I'd say.

Great calls 

[Sparks Rover]

Is Duffer not still playing in Ireland?

[Bigdoggsteel]

1 hour ago, Sparks Rover said:

Is Duffer not still playing in Ireland?

He retired late 2015. He is a first team coach at Shamrock rovers. He is a pundit on Irish TV as well. 

[JacknOry]

Hoilett, the other Olsson, not sure how Petrovic is doing these days, Hanley, Duffy could all push for bench places. 

 

Also Shay Given would be number one or backup keeper. Without a club currently but technically not reitred.

[Waggy76]

Is Alan Judge still playing ? If so where ?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

3 hours ago, Waggy76 said:

Is Alan Judge still playing ? If so where ?

Last I heard he'd broken his leg playing for Brentford. He was being touted for a big money move at the time.

[Husky]

On 23/08/2017 at 08:28, Ricky said:

struggling for a left winger but apart from that it's not a bad side at all. Keeper seems to be the weak area which probably comes down to the number of poor keepers we've had. Steele, Kean, Bywater, Eastwood could all have got the spot I guess.

I can't even remember the last time we played with wingers,

[old darwen blue]

On 23/08/2017 at 08:28, Ricky said:

There was a discussion on the transfer thread about players who have moved on recently and done well. Lead me to thinking of our strongest 11 still playing. We may struggle in some positions but it would be an interesting one to look at, gone for a 442 to keep it simple. Remember they must still be playing.

for a starter:

GK - Mark Bunn

RB - Ben Marshall

CB - Phil Jones

CB - Michael Keane

LB - Martin Olsson

RM - Alan Judge

CM - Stephen N'Zonzi

CM - Tom Cairney

LM

ST - Anthony Modeste

ST - Niko Kalinic

 

Others: Gestede, Rhodes, King, Morris,

struggling for a left winger but apart from that it's not a bad side at all. Keeper seems to be the weak area which probably comes down to the number of poor keepers we've had. Steele, Kean, Bywater, Eastwood could all have got the spot I guess.

Who is this Bywater who played for us?

[Ricky]

Well spotted. I meant Frank Fielding, for some reason I've always mixed the two up.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Who would be the manager? 

Has to be Sparky, right? 

[oldjamfan1]

7 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Who would be the manager? 

Has to be Sparky, right? 

If the manager still has to be managing I would say he is the outstanding candidate. (With apologies if that phrase makes people want to vomit)