v Cardiff City (a) 04/10/2022

[JohnD]

The tombola rolls again.

However we do have two games a week, poor little loves. 😂

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 minutes ago, Darwen Rover 007 said:

Not convinced about changing the back 4 / 5.... thats the one thing that should be a constant in my opinion.. at least pre game

If I was going to rest a centre back it would be Ayala not Wharton. Another change in the way we’re playing. If we get a result I’ll hold my hand up. If we lose I’ll not be a happy guy with that team.

[jim mk2]

Dolan starting 🙄

I really wouldn't

Good to see Brittain back

[WacoRover]

I really like the lineup, & our bench. 

I get todays game, and the next two midweek games on ESPN+, YES! 

[jim mk2]

What I do NOT want to see tonight is more fannying about with the ball at the back. When did it ever lead to a goal (except against us)

[Admiral Nelsen]

1 minute ago, jim mk2 said:

Dolan starting 🙄

I really wouldn't

Good to see Brittain back

 

Can't argue with his end product this season so far. For the time when he's on the pitch, he's creating and scoring at a better rate than PNE are as a club. 

[joey_big_nose]

Really odd that we've gone 4231 again off the back of a win. Also Scott Wharton is our best distributor from the back.

Maybe it's fitness related?

[Gav]

4 minutes ago, jim mk2 said:

Dolan starting 🙄

I really wouldn't

Good to see Brittain back

The lads quality Jim, still learning too.

[RoversClitheroe]

Where's Adam Wharton?!

[Atko's Engine]

9 hours ago, Shirley Crabtree Wrestler said:

Overall I won't be surprised if we capitulate, but of course I'd be delighted if we were to grind out a better result than the six fingered brigade did at the weekend. That is our benchmark - go one better than Burnleh, wherever they've been - because if we can do that, we will finish above the knuckle dragging scunge at the end of the campaign 🙂 Simples!

I'd rather finish behind Burnley in 2nd than ahead of them in 7th.

[davulsukur]

Big games needed from Buckley and Szmodics, neither have done a great deal in their appearances this season so far.

[simongarnerisgod]

6 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Really odd that we've gone 4231 again off the back of a win. Also Scott Wharton is our best distributor from the back.

Maybe it's fitness related?

is`nt it 3/5/2 with pickering and hedges as wing backs???

[Admiral Nelsen]

Just now, davulsukur said:

Big games needed from Buckley and Szmodics, neither have done a great deal in their appearances this season so far.

 

I still have total confidence that Buckley will kick on and be excellent for us medium term, but there's no doubt that he's taken a step back after a couple of great strides forward last year.

 

Hopefully tonight he really turns it around. 

[Darwen Rover 007]

2 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

is`nt it 3/5/2 with pickering and hedges as wing backs???

Really hope not 

[davulsukur]

2 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

is`nt it 3/5/2 with pickering and hedges as wing backs???

Who would be the 3?

[J*B]

Just watched Cardiff vs. The Dingles highlights. Cardiff have a right back (maybe right wing back?) called Romeo that caused all sorts of problems. Worry for Harry. 

[davulsukur]

2 minutes ago, Admiral Nelsen said:

 

I still have total confidence that Buckley will kick on and be excellent for us medium term, but there's no doubt that he's taken a step back after a couple of great strides forward last year.

 

Hopefully tonight he really turns it around. 

There is a player in there for sure.

Yep, lets hope he has a blinder.

[Darwen Rover 007]

He really doesn't fancy Markanday does he? 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

3 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

is`nt it 3/5/2 with pickering and hedges as wing backs???

I’d say no. Would you have Brittain in a back three instead of Wharton or even Carter ?

[Atko's Engine]

27 minutes ago, JohnD said:

It's on Amazon too

Where??

[rigger]

16 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

we`ve now got the numbers so a bit of rotation is welcomed,i hope jdt has given buckley a rocket "go missing tonight and you can **** off to the u23`s next week,it`s up to you" has phillips upset our manager,he`s not been in the reckoning for the last month??

Phillips has signed his contract, so he won't be seen unless there are injuries or suspension. Although Phillips is undoubtedly one for the future. The present is Ayala, Hyam, Wharton and Carter. 

[simongarnerisgod]

Just now, davulsukur said:

Who would be the 3?

ayala,hyam and brittain,i detest that 4/2/3/1 bollocks that got us hammered at reading and sheff utd and got us beat against stoke and bristol city,it just does not work for us

[simongarnerisgod]

4 minutes ago, Darwen Rover 007 said:

He really doesn't fancy Markanday does he? 

he is`nt to keen on dack either

[AllRoverAsia]

4 minutes ago, J*B said:

Just watched Cardiff vs. The Dingles highlights. Cardiff have a right back (maybe right wing back?) called Romeo that caused all sorts of problems. Worry for Harry. 

I just watched that too, good pace and can cross. 

[rigger]

14 minutes ago, joey_big_nose said:

Really odd that we've gone 4231 again off the back of a win. Also Scott Wharton is our best distributor from the back.

Maybe it's fitness related?

Or maybe the formation change is due to us facing a tough away fixture, and JDT thinks a central defensive pairing of Hyam and Ayala is the best option.