[Archived] Scunthorpe United v ROVERS

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, Biz said:

Could potentially see a 433 with Samuel and Bennet either side of Antonsson if Harper goes in the middle also.

I think Mowbray knows the league, so I'm guessing this lad is a bit good...

Why would you play Samuel out wide ?  He's a central striker. Antonsson up front centrally ? Best of luck with that one.

[philipl]

You guys have made me nervous!

But I am genuinely excited about this Harper debut.

[JBiz]

Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Why would you play Samuel out wide ?  He's a central striker. Antonsson up front centrally ? Best of luck with that one.

My original thought was 442 with 2 in 2 out, or perhaps 4312.

433 wide forward positions are generally narrower than an out and out wide midfielder or winger, I've seen quite a few pacy forwards play well in those positions.

[islander200]

Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Why would you play Samuel out wide ?  He's a central striker. Antonsson up front centrally ? Best of luck with that one.

But on the same note why would you give a 17 year old a league debut out wide an unfamiliar position he's a central midfielder

[Bigdoggsteel]

Hopefully Harper plays well now lol 

He must be central.  It wouldn't make sense to start him instead of Chapman. Would be unfair 

[JBiz]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Hopefully Harper plays well now lol 

He must be central.  It wouldn't make sense to start him instead of Chapman. Would be unfair 

On Chapman - TM said he felt he offered a great deal from the bench (at this moment in time) as an impact and would be utilised as such. Was in the Rochdale post game.

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Quick question - anyone know what formation Scunthorpe play - or whether they have any decent wingers themselves ?

If they have a strong midfield - possibly that is why Harper plays ?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, islander200 said:

But on the same note why would you give a 17 year old a league debut out wide an unfamiliar position he's a central midfielder

No, I'd have to give Chapman a start,

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Just now, Biz said:

On Chapman - TM said he felt he offered a great deal from the bench (at this moment in time) as an impact and would be utilised as such. Was in the Rochdale post game.

I still remember the days when Hughes beat up the central defenders - for us to then bring on Bent to run them ragged with his pace. Can see the same logic for Chapman - bring him on against a tiring defence.

[Leonard Venkhater]

Just now, DavidMailsTightPerm said:

Quick question - anyone know what formation Scunthorpe play - or whether they have any decent wingers themselves ?

If they have a strong midfield - possibly that is why Harper plays ?

Good point. Smallwood couldn't get into their midfield, while on loan

[islander200]

Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

No, I'd have to give Chapman a start,

Agreed but what I'm saying is it does look like a midfield 3 of Harper,Smallwood and Evans

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, islander200 said:

Agreed but what I'm saying is it does look like a midfield 3 of Harper,Smallwood and Evans

Or a midfield four of Harper, Evans, Smallwood, Bennett.

We'll soon know.

[Doaksie]

Looks like 4312 to me all day long. No idea how you could shoe-horn a back 3 from that eleven. Don't see it. Away from home, 3 solid holding players to get a good foothold and make them work through us, if they can. 

[Bigdoggsteel]

2 minutes ago, Biz said:

On Chapman - TM said he felt he offered a great deal from the bench (at this moment in time) as an impact and would be utilised as such. Was in the Rochdale post game.

I don't know how long Chapman will be happy with that arrangement 

[philipl]

So Harper a straight swap for Conway starting on the left.

Big ask but at 17 why not?

[Tormund]

Harper is playing left wing.

[islander200]

Just now, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

Or a midfield four of Harper, Evans, Smallwood, Bennett.

Very narrow though as Harper from what iv read has played centrally defensive and box to box.I wouldn't have started Harper personally but Mowbray sees him every day just find it a bit unfair to put him in out wide when he is a central midfielder 

[HowieFive0]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

I don't know how long Chapman will be happy with that arrangement 

Tough ..if he doesnt like it he can sit on the bench ...hang on a minute ..

[AllRoverAsia]

Rovers Twitter 1min: An early touch for Rekeem Harper on his debut, who has lined up on the left wing.

Conway out with a hip injury.

[davulsukur]

Seems like an odd decision to play a centre mid on the wing when we have a good winger in Chapman on the bench. 

[J*B]

Glad we aren't playing silly formation, although I did think Harper was a defensive midfielder? That's how I got to 3-5-2 anyway:

Raya

Ward Mulgrew Williams

Caddis Harper Evans Smallwood Bennett 

Samuel Antonsson

[Preben]

Their pace is causing some problems

[islander200]

Just now, davulsukur said:

Seems like an odd decision to play a centre mid on the wing when we have a good winger in Chapman on the bench. 

Exactly where is our width coming from,I like Bennett but he doesn't hug the touchline like Conway or Chapman.Anyway game on good luck to Harper and the rest.Cmon Rovers

[AdamRochina]

AlL scunny ..really wound me up about changing formation 

[perthblue02]

Hope this new feature on ifollow tonight is a regular thing - View of rain gutters of league 1 clubs - Scunthorpe's very impressive, nice and clean inside