Guest Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 The Question is obvious... The answer is not. The option for an unchanged side has been forced upon Mr Mowbray, so what's the plan people if you're in his shoes? Rothwell in the Dack role, Holtby? Nobody in that role and a change in formation? Quote
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Guest Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Walton Nyambe Lenihan Tosin Williams Travis Evans Rothwell Holtby Downing Graham Would be my choice I reckon. Downing back up to the wing, Holtby behind Graham with Rothwell providing support. Give Armstrong, who despite scoring against Derby has been pretty poor in general as of late, a rest. Maybe start Gallagher up-top... maybe not. I think either him or Graham I'd be happy with to start. Quote
BankEnd Rover Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Just now, JoeH said: Walton Nyambe Lenihan Tosin Williams Travis Evans Rothwell Holtby Downing Graham Would be my choice I reckon. Downing back up to the wing, Holtby behind Graham with Rothwell providing support. Give Armstrong, who despite scoring against Derby has been pretty poor in general as of late, a rest. Maybe start Gallagher up-top... maybe not. I think either him or Graham I'd be happy with to start. Like that team alot! Looking forward to Rothwell & Holtby Link up. Take a Draw here. Quote
roversfan99 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 I think Holtby for Dack has to be the obvious change. Wouldnt surprise me if he didnt as often the obvious logical change isnt the one that Mowbray does but we will see. Graham has to start 100%, critical in terms of what he brings to us and has had 20 minutes rest in both games so far. Dont want to see Bennett in the team at all to be honest, especially not shoehorned in at left back, a position he simply cannot play with any competence. Williams still isnt fit so id try and get Downing through one more game and we can reassess with Williams back for the Wigan game, although the gap between means Downing should be ready to go again. The wide areas are a huge question mark, I like many others much prefer Rothwell to Armstrong but he simply hasnt taken his chance of 5 successive starts, no goals, no assists and his general performance level especially in these last 3 games has been really poor. Armstrong rarely imposes himself on games but we are crying out for goal contributions from our wide players and in his defence he does have one matchwinning goal and 2 assists in the last 5 games. Problem is that Rothwell left and Armstrong right is the only way we look balanced. If he does want to be cautious and stick Bennett in it should be for Rothwell and in the same position. Johnson would also be a consideration but I would probably stick with the 2 we have already in there for now. Walton Nyambe Lenihan Adarabioyo Downing Travis Evans Armstrong Holtby Rothwell Graham Subs: Leutwiler, Bennett, Rankin Costello, Johnson, Gallagher, Chapman, Brereton 2 Quote
Guest Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, roversfan99 said: I think Holtby for Dack has to be the obvious change. Wouldnt surprise me if he didnt as often the obvious logical change isnt the one that Mowbray does but we will see. Graham has to start 100%, critical in terms of what he brings to us and has had 20 minutes rest in both games so far. Dont want to see Bennett in the team at all to be honest, especially not shoehorned in at left back, a position he simply cannot play with any competence. Williams still isnt fit so id try and get Downing through one more game and we can reassess with Williams back for the Wigan game, although the gap between means Downing should be ready to go again. The wide areas are a huge question mark, I like many others much prefer Rothwell to Armstrong but he simply hasnt taken his chance of 5 successive starts, no goals, no assists and his general performance level especially in these last 3 games has been really poor. Armstrong rarely imposes himself on games but we are crying out for goal contributions from our wide players and in his defence he does have one matchwinning goal and 2 assists in the last 5 games. Problem is that Rothwell left and Armstrong right is the only way we look balanced. If he does want to be cautious and stick Bennett in it should be for Rothwell and in the same position. Johnson would also be a consideration but I would probably stick with the 2 we have already in there for now. Walton Nyambe Lenihan Adarabioyo Downing Travis Evans Armstrong Holtby Rothwell Graham Subs: Leutwiler, Bennett, Rankin Costello, Johnson, Gallagher, Chapman, Brereton I like this, although I feel Armstrong been performing badly enough in general to warrant a dubs bench place for me. Quote
MarkBRFC Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 I don't want to sound like a broken record, but it can't be long until Mowbray decides to shoehorn Bennett in somewhere else now that Nyambe has made the right back spot his own. I'm thinking left back, to allow Downing to move up to left mid, with Rothwell back on the bench. Quote
CD_93 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 59 minutes ago, JoeH said: I like this, although I feel Armstrong been performing badly enough in general to warrant a dubs bench place for me. Could have won us the game last night. Lightning fast counter. Practically our entire team in the penalty area, some of theirs still running back. He managed to find the one bit of empty space in the final third to pass it to. Quote
G Somerset Rover Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 A 10 minute walk for me this one following a move to Bristol earlier this year. Would personally take another point if offered now; Millwall aside they're pretty decent at home and have had a day's rest on us. Hopefully see a few of you in the local boozers on Saturday. Quote
roversfan99 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 1 hour ago, JoeH said: I like this, although I feel Armstrong been performing badly enough in general to warrant a dubs bench place for me. I think both Armstrong and Rothwells general level of performance has been not great but even though I rate the latter more, the former has at least been directly contributing to goals. I feel like dropping either may affect the balance of the team with no credible replacment. I think Downing has been best at left back and especially with Williams out moving him will only weaken us. Quote
Nelsonthedog Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, JoeH said: The Question is obvious... The answer is not. The option for an unchanged side has been forced upon Mr Mowbray, so what's the plan people if you're in his shoes? Rothwell in the Dack role, Holtby? Nobody in that role and a change in formation? 4-4-2 with Gallagher and Brereton. Waltony. Nyambey tosiny Lenny Williamsy Army Evansy Travy Downy Breretony Gallaghery. Edited December 12, 2019 by Nelsonthedog Quote
BlackburnEnd75 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Walton Nyambe Lenihan. Tosin. Bell Bennett. Travis. Evans. Armstrong Holtby Gallagher subs: Canadian, Downing, Johnson, Rothwell, Rankin-Costello, Brereton, Graham Id rest Graham and Downing. Straight swaps. I was also tempted to start JRC. Quote
Nelsonthedog Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 3 hours ago, JoeH said: Walton Nyambe Lenihan Tosin Williams Travis Evans Rothwell Holtby Downing Graham Would be my choice I reckon. Downing back up to the wing, Holtby behind Graham with Rothwell providing support. Give Armstrong, who despite scoring against Derby has been pretty poor in general as of late, a rest. Maybe start Gallagher up-top... maybe not. I think either him or Graham I'd be happy with to start. You mean Armstrong who's scored one, and made one in our last 2? And you'd drop him.. 2 Quote
only2garners Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 And ahead of dropping Rothwell, who has been dreadful for three games in a row now? 1 Quote
roversfan99 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 33 minutes ago, Nelsonthedog said: 4-4-2 with Gallagher and Brereton. Waltony. Nyambey tosiny Lenny Williamsy Army Evansy Travy Downy Breretony Gallaghery. I dont get how you can justify playing Brereton over Holtby. Graham has to start too. Williams is out injured. 1 Quote
philipl Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Don't think Bristol City can be as bad again as they were in losing home to Millwall. This is another level of difficulty again beyond the Swansea game. Coming back with a point would be huge. Play Holtby in the Dack role, Johnson alongside Evans, Travis to replace Rothwell and pray for Downing to be OK. Bennett gives the ball away too much to be a safe option anywhere. 1 Quote
BankEnd Rover Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) Why people are justifying to start Bennett is beyond me. Edited December 12, 2019 by BankEnd Rover 2 Quote
benhben Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Watching us V the Swans we looked very leggy, although so did Swansea. Think some of our squad may benefit from a rest. I have a bad feeling this will be a rest for the wrong players and we will see the likes of Bennett back in and Gallaher on the wing. Walton Nyambe Lenihan Tosin Downing Travis Holtby Armstrong Buckley Rothwell Gallagher Quote
Roverinbelfast Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 i do think the manager will want as little disruption as possible to his settled side. The fear for me is he will bring Bennett in at full back, downing out wide and Rothwell in Dacks role. I hope this hunch is proved wrong as a think we will lose on the organisational side of things taking the captaincy of Lenihan. Anyway nothing to fear, 3 points is certainly possible. Quote
Wegerleswiggle Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 This is how I think TM will line up on Saturday. Quote
Scotland1 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 I’d go Walton Nyambe Lenihan Tosin Williams Evans Johnson AA Holtby Downing Gallagher Quote
MarkBRFC Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 I don't think Williams has travelled with the squad, so he won't be playing. I reckon It's Holtby for Dack & Bennett for Rothwell. Quote
Scotland1 Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Just now, MarkBRFC said: I don't think Williams has travelled with the squad, so he won't be playing. I reckon It's Holtby for Dack & Bennett for Rothwell. Is he fit? He’s got tomorrow to drive down surely if so. Benno almost gave a penalty last night again down that left side. Quote
Bigdoggsteel Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 I think Mowbray might do something we disagree with like bring Bennett in for Dack and swap him with Rothwell. It should be simple-Holtby for Dack Quote
Sparks Rover Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Scotland1 said: Benno almost gave a penalty last night again down that left side. He looked like an U15 against the big blond lad up front for them....the ground that guy made up on him is frightening......I cant believe he makes the squad Quote
tomphil Posted December 12, 2019 Posted December 12, 2019 Leave Bennett out if possible, these are the big tests for TM to see if there really is a new leaf been turned. If changes are needed try and go like for like with the player most suited to that position. Not because it just happens to be player A,B or C next in line in the pecking order so re arrange just to accommodate. I think it's undeniable that a large factor in the recent upturn has been a more horses for courses approach. Side looks more balanced and more comfortable. Big test of the tinker. Quote
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