Wigan Athletic (A) - Saturday 27th June (3pm)

[HowieFive0]

Just now, arbitro said:

My Friday conversations with Mogga are a joy to behold Andy ??.

...i think you are Mogga !

[Crimpshrine]

Bit hard on Rankin Costello with him not even on the bench. Or is he injured ?

[chaddyrovers]

very disappointed Armstrong isn't starting as the main striker today AND Evans being injured

I would expect it to be 4-3-3 with Travis, Downing and Rothwell in midfield 3 with Gallagher on the right, Holtby has the false 9 role and Brereton on the left

[HowieFive0]

Just now, Crimpshrine said:

Bit hard on Rankin Costello with him not even on the bench. Or is he injured ?

Hamstring JRC

[chaddyrovers]

Just now, Crimpshrine said:

Bit hard on Rankin Costello with him not even on the bench. Or is he injured ?

Hamstring injury

[Dan]

16 minutes ago, OldEwoodBlue said:

Not liking Rothwell playing.

Liability that lad.

 

He could create a spark, we’ve seen glimmers, could be a key player if he finds post lockdown form (The BB effect!). 

Edited June 27, 2020 by Dan

[dallydally]

3 1 to Cardiff. Game over. They move into 6th

[simongarnerisgod]

bennett at left back is the biggest liability,and has smallwood taken over the mowbray housekeeping,he`s somehow managed to get a place on the bench despite being nowhere all season

[JacknOry]

 

 

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3 minutes ago, AspRover said:

I think I'd line it up

Walton

Nyambe Adarabioyo Lenihan Downing

Bennet Travis

Holtby Rothwell Brereton

Gallagher

Maybe?

yeah or this with Rothwell having a go at that False 9 malarky.

Walton

Nyambe Adarabioyo Lenihan Downing

Bennet Travis Holtby

Gallagher Rothwell Brereton

 

[Atko's Engine]

Our game down Cardiff will be tough. I hope we still have something to play for by then.

[Riverside under the drip]

I know many will view this is as a positive, but I can't help but feel uneasy when seeing the team-sheet doesn't really help with who is going to play where. The 'Jack-of-all-trades', 'do a job' players like Bennett (LB today I think but might swap with Downing in midfield) seem to be Tony's preference. Again, we might assume the front 3 would be the same as last week but that means Rothwell as a holding midfielder? I think Holtby has been shoved back and Rothwell is the new false 9 but I doubt any of us could guess the right set-up.

All I know is that I prefer having goal-scorers up front not on the bench.

[Dan]

Just now, simongarnerisgod said:

bennett at left back is the biggest liability,and has smallwood taken over the mowbray housekeeping,he`s somehow managed to get a place on the bench despite being nowhere all season

I can already picture Benno with his hands aloft, “what you mean ref”, after pulling down their right winger down and conceding a penalty. 

[JacknOry]

Just now, Dan said:

I can already picture Benno with his hands aloft, “what you mean ref”, after pulling down their right winger down and conceding a penalty. 

Please don't 

[Atko's Engine]

Pilkington starts for Wigan. Hopefully he plays with his heart!!

I'm not too surprised by the lineup. Think it'll be Bennett at LB, which is risky but allows Downing to stay in his best position for us.

We'll deffo see a front 3 swap again on 60 mins, or sooner if we're struggling. 

[WacoRover]

I won’t lie, I am a bit more anxious after seeing our 11 than I was before. 

[davulsukur]

7 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

very disappointed Armstrong isn't starting as the main striker today AND Evans being injured

I would expect it to be 4-3-3 with Travis, Downing and Rothwell in midfield 3 with Gallagher on the right, Holtby has the false 9 role and Brereton on the left

Someone told me on twitter that AA had Covid-19, so is a bit behind on fitness.

[OldEwoodBlue]

Won't be in play offs tonight. Must win game just to stay in touch now.

 

Assuming we bring all 5 subs on, the front three plus Johnson are certs.

 

Probably either Mulgrew or Smallwood will get on. Who would have thought it. Ridiculous situation. Unless Mulgrew bangs in a free kick winner.

Edited June 27, 2020 by OldEwoodBlue

[SBlue]

Fully expecting a loss tbh

Prove me wrong football gods!

[simongarnerisgod]

football is supposed to be a simple game,though our tony and his team selection makes it seems like the times crossword

[Atko's Engine]

Re ifollow, do we get Rovers commentary, or Wigan's?

[skous18]

6 minutes ago, JacknOry said:

yeah or this with Rothwell having a go at that False 9 malarky.

Walton

Nyambe Adarabioyo Lenihan Downing

Bennet Travis Holtby

Gallagher Rothwell Brereton

 

I think we will be lined up like this:

 

walton

Nyambe  Tosin Lenihan Bennett
Rothwell Travis Downing

Brereton Holtby Gallagher 

 

[JacknOry]

Just now, skous18 said:

I think we will be lined up like this:

 

walton

Nyambe  Tosin Lenihan Bennett
Rothwell Travis Downing

Brereton Holtby Gallagher 

 

Probably right, mine was more a hopeful lineup than one I think we will see.

[arbitro]

18 minutes ago, HowieFive0 said:

...i think you are Mogga !

The only thing we have in common is working class and chiselled good looks ??.

[Atko's Engine]

Initially I got a message that Rovers.co.uk wasn't responding, but I refreshed & got in ok, been fine since.

[Dan]

10 minutes ago, S8 & Blue said:

Fully expecting a loss tbh

Prove me wrong football gods!

It’s the hope that kills you pal