I don't think it matters who gets dropped, it's the message that it sends to a he players. Perhaps drop Jackson, Nolan and the Don to the bench and bring in Wilkes, Brown and Forbes?
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I don't think it matters who gets dropped, it's the message that it sends to a he players. Perhaps drop Jackson, Nolan and the Don to the bench and bring in Wilkes, Brown and Forbes?
I'd be surprised if Kayden was fit for Saturday, he was limping before the end of the game and should have been taken off. Even if he's one of those lads who wants to carry on no matter what, his longer-term fitness and his future availability for the team ought to be the priority. At the back, with Hughesy and Ben in the middle, we're susceptible to nippy strikers getting in behind us, particularly on the counter, such as Godden last night. As much as I appreciate both of these lads, maybe we need a slight re-jig at the back, especially if the oppo have pace up front rather than height.
I bet the coach back last night was a right good laugh.
I think Coley's threat to drop players was made a bit too soon after the game when still
hurting. I can't see who he would drop from our strongest XI. The team nearly got a point from Stevenage which would have been a good result so we can't have played badly, surely.
McCleod and Sousa are impact players so can't see either starting away to Crewe. so no changes in the wide men.
Kee while suffering from new contractitis on Saturday is our fulcrum. Jackson doesn't look 100% but is critical In terms of pace and movement.
Centre halves OK, Centre mid- no alternatives. Tinkering with the full backs- maybe.
I think Coley's threat to drop players was made a bit too soon after the game when still
hurting. I can't see who he would drop from our strongest XI. The team nearly got a point from Stevenage which would have been a good result so we can't have played badly, surely.
McCleod and Sousa are impact players so can't see either starting away to Crewe. so no changes in the wide men.
Kee while suffering from new contractitis on Saturday is our fulcrum. Jackson doesn't look 100% but is critical In terms of pace and movement.
Centre halves OK, Centre mid- no alternatives. Tinkering with the full backs- maybe.
He'll have to make at least one change now, not doing would undermine his authority and never be taken seriously if uses that threat again.
Wasn't at the game last night but based on performances so far this season we seem weakest at left back and right wing. Sometimes centre midfield goes missing, but can't drop Nolan - only real physical presence - and can't drop the captain.
Also don't think it's time for panic stations yet. If we had been offered this position at beginning on the season, think everyone would have taken it, given how poorly we started last season.
Wasn't at the game last night but based on performances so far this season we seem weakest at left back and right wing. Sometimes centre midfield goes missing, but can't drop Nolan - only real physical presence - and can't drop the captain.
Also don't think it's time for panic stations yet. If we had been offered this position at beginning on the season, think everyone would have taken it, given how poorly we started last season.
I wasn't there but, based on Saturday's game against Coventry I think we should keep the same starting eleven & use last night's disappointment as a catalyst against Crewe - there were a few strange results last night with the bottom three winning against higher opposition, couldn't help but think of my conversation with a Coventry fan after our game who said "after that result thank god we've got Forest Green at home on Tuesday, we're bound to win that" . . . . . erm, no! Doesn't always go to plan as we well know, roll on Saturday!
Personally, I blame the new strip
Personally, I blame the new strip
By the same token it'd be a shame to do nothing and possibly let this great opportunity pass us by.
Jacksons obviously not fit so Wilks or Edwards should be a straight replacement.
Rawson did little wrong but is another loanee so if he comes in another would have to drop out.
Strydek should be fit, but again is another loanee ...
Would like to see McLeod get a couple of games, decent wide pitch at Crewe would suit him.
I meant let's not get too downhearted after last night
not don't make changes. Agree, with above - if we could somehow make 1 loan a permanent deal would make life easier. McLeod for Clark. 6 points from next 2 games puts us well back on track, 4 points wouldn't be a disaster.
Re: McLeod for Clark.
Seems a bit harsh after a goal and an assist in 2 games (tho did not see him last night). How about McLeod for Jackson? Can't be good for the lad playing through whatever injury he's got.
Seems a bit harsh after a goal and an assist in 2 games (tho did not see him last night). How about McLeod for Jackson? Can't be good for the lad playing through whatever injury he's got.
Maybe. Clark has probably been the weakest link in the 4 attacking players so far, despite the goal and assist. He does seem to be able to beat the first defender, then either keep his head down and run into trouble, or unable to put in a decent cross. Not saying he's been dreadful, just not fantastic. Maybe Sousa deserves a chance.
Couldn't make the game last night but, from the agonies of following the 'live' 
text and others comments, including Professor Coleman, it seems that the problem wasn't the right wing; it was the defence.
As Inspector Morse noted, Clark scored the goal last night and laid on Saturday's winner.
There are options available in defence, so imagine that's where changes will be made.
Midfield changes are more problematic. Scott Brown can be very effective in getting the ball, but he's not the most creative.
Playing an injured Jackson does seem to be a risky strategy. Unless his 'injury' is one that will never improve, I'd rather see him rested so that, when he does play, he's at his best.
text and others comments, including Professor Coleman, it seems that the problem wasn't the right wing; it was the defence. As Inspector Morse noted, Clark scored the goal last night and laid on Saturday's winner.
There are options available in defence, so imagine that's where changes will be made.
Midfield changes are more problematic. Scott Brown can be very effective in getting the ball, but he's not the most creative.
Playing an injured Jackson does seem to be a risky strategy. Unless his 'injury' is one that will never improve, I'd rather see him rested so that, when he does play, he's at his best.
Couldn't make the game last night but, from the agonies of following the 'live'
As Inspector Morse noted, Clark scored the goal last night and laid on Saturday's winner.
There are options available in defence, so imagine that's where changes will be made.
Midfield changes are more problematic. Scott Brown can be very effective in getting the ball, but he's not the most creative.
Playing an injured Jackson does seem to be a risky strategy. Unless his 'injury' is one that will never improve, I'd rather see him rested so that, when he does play, he's at his best.
True, but defence also relies on possession, and losing the ball in a decent attacking position whilst the rest of the team is far up the pitch can really hurt your team.
Or maybe this is all meaningless conjecture and Coleman will undermine himself and put out the same team like he does every week!
All any of us want from him is consistency, and that seems to have happened. defo long may it continue.You know what's so refreshing in this thread - of all the changes that have been suggested as possibilities, no-one has mentioned Sean McConville - maybe he's doing enough at the minute to win over any of his doubters, long may it continue
Our thoughts exactly,from back end of last season we thought hes certainly picked up.
If I recall, our excellent first half against Coventry was very much a product of working hard when not in possession and plenty of movement when we were. First half last night we were very effective with the ball and posed them enough problems for them to ever get going.
In both second halfs my impression is of them getting more control on the match. Our defence holding firm. Ok, last night we shipped three goals but I'm not sure these were attributable to the defence.
I think our problems, such as they are, are midfield related. Can't say either midfielder is a bad player - in fact, at times they play well - I just have my doubts whether they are strong enough to keep the overall energy of the team going 90 mins week after week.
I don't think Brown is the answer. I don't think there is an answer, apart from somehow adapting the team to compensate.
Maybe Coley has in mind getting more out of them by an Exocet up the rear end in the form of dropping the pair of them....or maybe I'm way off the mark and his godlike genius will move in other mysterious ways.
In both second halfs my impression is of them getting more control on the match. Our defence holding firm. Ok, last night we shipped three goals but I'm not sure these were attributable to the defence.
I think our problems, such as they are, are midfield related. Can't say either midfielder is a bad player - in fact, at times they play well - I just have my doubts whether they are strong enough to keep the overall energy of the team going 90 mins week after week.
I don't think Brown is the answer. I don't think there is an answer, apart from somehow adapting the team to compensate.
Maybe Coley has in mind getting more out of them by an Exocet up the rear end in the form of dropping the pair of them....or maybe I'm way off the mark and his godlike genius will move in other mysterious ways.
I think coley was right in his post match interview when he said some players have become to comfortable. I wold suggest he has a good long look at his striker options. We have a potentially excellent strike force on the bench, We also have some decent players like Malki and our own academy players like Ogle who can play at this level and just need the chance. We have the players, We need the game plan and a plan B. We can still win promotion if we keep the faith. After Christmas is the time to take serious stock of our real chances.