WBA VS ROVERS - SAT 27TH

[Ewood Ace]

                                     Raya

Nyambe         Lenihan           Mulgrew        Williams   

                        Reed               Evans

Palmer                       Dack                          Rothwell

                                   Graham 

Subs: Leutwiler, Downing, Rodwell, Bennett, Smallwood, Armstrong, Brereton

[JacknOry]

  On 26/10/2018 at 15:04, Ewood Ace said:

                                     Raya

Nyambe         Lenihan           Mulgrew        Williams   

                        Reed               Evans

Palmer                       Dack                          Rothwell

                                   Graham 

Subs: Leutwiler, Downing, Rodwell, Bennett, Smallwood, Armstrong, Brereton

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Like it but not gonna happen unfortunately.

[Bigdoggsteel]

I wouldn't be surprised to see that team. I think this game has wholesale changes written all over it 

[JacknOry]

  On 26/10/2018 at 16:52, Bigdoggsteel said:

I wouldn't be surprised to see that team. I think this game has wholesale changes written all over it 

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I can see some changes but I cannot see both Rothwell and Palmer starting in the same match, even one of them starting would surprise me as neither have for a while. Not sure he will put Williams in either, seems he has now decided that Bell is his leftback and I think he has been getting better the more he has played so think I agree with that. Be nice to have Nyambe back though.

 

 

[Bigdoggsteel]

  On 26/10/2018 at 17:04, JacknOry said:

I can see some changes but I cannot see both Rothwell and Palmer starting in the same match, even one of them starting would surprise me as neither have for a while. Not sure he will put Williams in either, seems he has now decided that Bell is his leftback and I think he has been getting better the more he has played so think I agree with that. Be nice to have Nyambe back though.

 

 

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Ya, good to have Nyambe back alright. Probably means Bennett will be in the front 3 so as you say one of Rothwell or Palmer. Good we have options anyway, wasn't always the case over the last few years 

[Ewood Ace]

  On 26/10/2018 at 17:04, JacknOry said:

I can see some changes but I cannot see both Rothwell and Palmer starting in the same match, even one of them starting would surprise me as neither have for a while. Not sure he will put Williams in either, seems he has now decided that Bell is his leftback and I think he has been getting better the more he has played so think I agree with that. Be nice to have Nyambe back though.

 

 

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I don't think Bell has shown any sign of improving and looks a poor defender. It's no coincidence that the only clean sheet we have kept in our last 6 league games is when Bell didn't play.

[Bigdoggsteel]

Bell has a better touch and is a better dribbler than Williams. Williams is far more solid definsivley 

[Oldgregg86]

  On 26/10/2018 at 15:04, Ewood Ace said:

                                     Raya

Nyambe         Lenihan           Mulgrew        Williams   

                        Reed               Evans

Palmer                       Dack                          Rothwell

                                   Graham 

Subs: Leutwiler, Downing, Rodwell, Bennett, Smallwood, Armstrong, Brereton

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Harsh dropping Armstrong who I would rather have on against a team like wba. Palmer isn't the best positionally or defensively, id go as far to say he's pretty awful without the ball, probably why Tony doesn't play him despite his obvious goal threat. Bar that that's the team I'd go with, with Palmer to make an appearance in the second half

Edited October 26, 2018 by Oldgregg86

[Ewood Ace]

  On 26/10/2018 at 17:48, Oldgregg86 said:

Harsh dropping Armstrong who I would rather have on against a team like wba. Palmer isn't the best positionally or defensively, id go as far to say he's pretty awful without the ball, probably why Tony doesn't play him despite his obvious goal threat. Bar that that's the team I'd go with, with Palmer to make an appearance in the second half

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I'm unconvinced by Armstrong at this level. He's one dimensional when he gets the ball and he's a bit to weak for my liking. Also I wouldn't say that Palmer is any worse than Armstrong for tracking back defensively in fact at Bolton I thought he worked hard out of possession. Palmer has that bit of flair to create something which we lack with the exception of Dack. We've scored just 1 goal from open play in our last 4 games and that came from Palmer showing strength and skill.  

[Ossydave]

I'd definitely give Palmer a run out tomorrow. 

WBA looked very poor defensively midweek, as did we obviously but I'm thinking positively. 

2-3 changes minimum please Tony, a few rockets up backsides required. 

[CP Company Lad]

Strange league eh lads ? Last week you beat us well and again we are top and you are mid table. Big piss up for me tomorrow. Good mate passed last week. 50/60 out on it tomorrow afternoon and so glad it's a 5.30 ko. Good luck tomorrow at WBA. Go lucky lads.

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

  On 26/10/2018 at 08:59, tomphil said:

That's why he's here i'm not sure I buy into the long term investment model with him I think it's more about a quick turn around in a couple of seasons. That can be the only real reason the Vs have been persuaded to sanction this.

As said before if he comes really good there's silly money in it if not there's still a chance of money back in a season or two bearing I mind it's instalments etc so no way will 7 million have been shelled out if they sold then. If he just plays a bit part this season like he is doing then scores ten next season the ball is rolling....

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There's a lot of if's in that.

[rigger]

what pubs to go in before the game near the railway station?

[Mattyblue]

We are drinking in Birmingham and getting the tram to the ground...

[Mercer]

One tough game tomorrow.

WBA will be looking to bounce back from the home defeat to Derby.

Our best chance could be to get at them from the start and exploit any fragility / lack of confidence following Derby defeat.  We MUST be positive.

Avoiding defeat will be a result but I think we can win and have therefore placed a bob or two on us at 4/1 which I think is a great price for a flutter.

 

Edited October 26, 2018 by Mercer

[Butty]

  On 26/10/2018 at 21:26, Mercer said:

One tough game tomorrow.

WBA will be looking to bounce back from the home defeat to Derby.

Our best chance could be to get at them from the start and exploit any fragility / lack of confidence following Derby defeat.  We MUST be positive.

Avoiding defeat will be a result but I think we can win and have therefore placed a bob or two on us at 4/1 which I think is a great price for a flutter.

 

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Classic Mercer FFS  ??‍♂️

[old darwen blue]

  On 26/10/2018 at 13:30, Bigdoggsteel said:

Evans has been one of the best midfielders in the division so far. His tacking and interception stats are right up there and that is his main function in the team 

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How does that classic Clash song go?

“Contract calling in a faraway town”

?

[G Somerset Rover]

  On 26/10/2018 at 23:46, Butty said:

Classic Mercer FFS  ??‍♂️

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Absolutely. Ripping us to shreds in every one of his posts bar the match prediction thread. 

[47er]

  On 26/10/2018 at 15:04, Ewood Ace said:

                                     Raya

Nyambe         Lenihan           Mulgrew        Williams   

                        Reed               Evans

Palmer                       Dack                          Rothwell

                                   Graham 

Subs: Leutwiler, Downing, Rodwell, Bennett, Smallwood, Armstrong, Brereton

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Its just not TM's style is it? He's far too cautious for that. I would love to see how that side coped with WBA. At least we would give them something to think about.

 

[JacknOry]

  On 27/10/2018 at 07:33, 47er said:

Its just not TM's style is it? He's far too cautious for that. I would love to see how that side coped with WBA. At least we would give them something to think about.

 

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Agree, just cannot see him putting out a side like that as much as I would like him too. Give Dack, Palmer and Rothwell license to cause them problems and they would certainly have something to think about. it will be more like this:

                        Raya

Nyambe Lenihan Mulgrew Bell

Reed/Bennett Evans/Smallwood

Reed/Bennett  Dack  Armstrong

                      Graham

Also, on a side note, having seen Rodwell both in CM and at CB, I can see why previous managers have played him in CM rather than at the back despite the fact he feels he is a better player in that position. He isn't. Sure, he can play there and is a decent option as cover but he is a far better CM. 

[benhben]

Energy in midfield and pace up top for this I think. Can't see us having much of the ball so it's vital when we break it's with speed. I wouldn't be surprised to see Graham miss out or start as sub. Mowbray mentioned he's struggling with a dodgy back at the moment. 

                         Raya

Bennett Lenihan Mulgrew Bell

                Reed  Evans

Rothwell         Dack       Armstrong 

                       Graham

[JacknOry]

  On 27/10/2018 at 08:08, benhben said:

Energy in midfield and pace up top for this I think. Can't see us having much of the ball so it's vital when we break it's with speed. I wouldn't be surprised to see Graham miss out or start as sub. Mowbray mentioned he's struggling with a dodgy back at the moment. 

                         Raya

Bennett Lenihan Mulgrew Bell

                Reed  Evans

Rothwell         Dack       Armstrong 

                       Graham

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He likes one of the three behind to be a .5 as he says - so expect one of Bennett or Reed there. Be pleased to be proven wrong though. 

Also agree it might be a game where he rests DG and goes with AA up front. 

[JacknOry]

Their lot sound about as confident as we do.

http://westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=22419.0 

http://wbaunofficial.org.uk/showthread.php?tid=18493

 

[CD_93]

They're looking for avoid a third consecutive defeat - we have form to oblige.

Edited October 27, 2018 by CD_93

[Bigdoggsteel]

I wonder would they come in for Mowbray if Moore got sacked