Ultra Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 We have one of the largest squads in the division. So let's make use of that depth and freshen up the side in key areas. Gilbert and Dyer have looked jaded for a while. So it makes sense to give them a break in order to prepare them for key games which lie ahead in coming weeks. This is the side I'd go for..: Martin Cleverley Hobbs Morrison Powell Oakley Berner King Gradel Howard Fryatt Subs: Logan/Pentney, Edworthy, Brown, Mattock, Chambers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 This large squad talk is one big myth.] We don't have a large squad. We have a load of deadwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 I think it will be: MartinGilbert Hobbs Morrison MattockOakly Berner King DyerHoward Fryatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Id like to see Gradel start for Dyer. Berner start in the centre but i can't see Oakley or King being dropped. And Fryatt AND Howard both starting on the bench but we don't have enough strikers for that. And i can't see Hayles and Chambers starting, or Dj and either of them as he won't be recalled. And don't really fancy Dickov starting. So probably stuck with Fryatt and Howard Think i would drop Fryatt if i had to pick one, 2 goals in 11 games since his new contract, his place in the side is too certain, and of course the missed peno, get him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Id like to see Gradel start for Dyer.Berner start in the centre but i can't see Oakley or King being dropped. And Fryatt AND Howard both starting on the bench but we don't have enough strikers for that. And i can't see Hayles and Chambers starting, or Dj and either of them as he won't be recalled. And don't really fancy Dickov starting. So probably stuck with Fryatt and Howard Think i would drop Fryatt if i had to pick one, 2 goals in 11 games since his new contract, his place in the side is too certain, and of course the missed peno, get him on the bench. Howard - bench? you being serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Howard - bench? you being serious? hmmmm. Actually if he did sit on the bench it would probably snap from his weight. Sit him on the floor near the bench Howard looked a little tired, didn't seem to be jumping or winning headers yesterday, bench him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Im thinking rotation time: GK: Martin RB: Cleverly CB: Hobbs CB:Brown LB: Powell RM: Oakley CM: King CM: Berner LM: Mattock ST: Fryatt: needs to play and score a couple in this game... if he was on a scoring run i would of said rest him. ST: I personally think we will bag a striker on loan this week but if not then cant see past Howard however he needs a break. Bench: Dont really care doesnt seem to get used to effect anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 He just ain't gonna do it. He'll want our best side out Saturday and 44 points from our last 17 unbeaten league games (out of a possible 51) says our best team is the one he's been choosing, bar injuries. Irrespective of current form people like Howard, Oakley, Dyer, King have been virtually ever present in that time. Gilbert's also been mostly there apart from injury so, when push comes to shove, the boss will stick with people who've delivered more points than we've collected for years in such a short time. Pearson's no gambler. If he chooses his familiar team and has to change it few would reasonably complain. But if he changes things dramatically and loses the game he'll be everything daft and guilty of over-reacting. He'll stay safe. And anyone hoping to force their way into the side will have to do it gradually when the opportunity arises. Pity though. Porter, Gradel? Both should be more involved but they're not. And otherwise our squad seriously flatters to deceive. There may be numbers but, of the 35 squad names listed in the Oldham programme I'd say at least 18 had no chance of playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 We have one of the largest squads in the division. So let's make use of that depth and freshen up the side in key areas.Gilbert and Dyer have looked jaded for a while. So it makes sense to give them a break in order to prepare them for key games which lie ahead in coming weeks. This is the side I'd go for..: Martin Cleverley Hobbs Morrison Powell Oakley Berner King Gradel Howard Fryatt Subs: Logan/Pentney, Edworthy, Brown, Mattock, Chambers Mattock isn't someone that would need a rest so him in for Powell but I'd go for the rest of that team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Posted 8 February 2009 Author Share Posted 8 February 2009 The team, and the defence in particular, has been overloaded with young players in recent weeks. Bringing in Powell restores the balance between youth and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Lisemore Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 The team, and the defence in particular, has been overloaded with young players in recent weeks. Bringing in Powell restores the balance between youth and experience. Has Powell even been on the bench in past weeks? hes done well since joining, would like to see more from him though because he still looks a steady defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Has Powell even been on the bench in past weeks? hes done well since joining, would like to see more from him though because he still looks a steady defender. Northampton. He came on too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miquel The Work Geordie Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Martin Cleverley Hobbs Morisson Mattock Oakley Berner King Gradel Howard Fryatt SUBS: Pentney Brown Gilbert Dyer Chambers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clazkel Posted 8 February 2009 Share Posted 8 February 2009 Martin Cleverly Hobbs Morrison MattockOakley King Berner Hayles/ChambersHoward Fryatt Subs: Brown, Pentney, Hayles/Chambers, Powell, Dyer I would like Nicky Adams to get recalled from Rochdale and have a shot in centre midfield or on the wing to give us mre options as Gradel and Dyer dont seem to be having the best of games recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Lisemore Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Northampton. He came on too. Oh right, thanks. Nice to see hes played then . haven't seen him play at Home for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACF Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Martin Powell Hobbs Brown Mattock/Edworthy Gradel Oakley King CleverleyHoward ChambersSubs: Cisak/Pentney/Logan, Edworthy/Mattock/Gilbert, Porter, Berner, Fryatt ORMartinEdworthy/Powell Hobbs Morisson MattockOakley Cleverley Berner PorterHoward FryattSubs: Cisak/Pentney/Logan, Edworthy/Powell/Gilbert, Dyer, Chambers Think we need to try some new things to see if we are able to change things up towards the end of the season, and play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Bentley Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 This large squad talk is one big myth.]We don't have a large squad. We have a load of deadwood. Spot on! Guess how many players have started 5 or more league games this season? Just 15! I think that says a lot about how big Pearson thinks his first team squad is and how much he needs to change it. There are 1 or 2 players who could usefully come on from the bench more to provide a bit of competition for those in the team (Gradel, Chambers, Brown, Adams if he returns this season), but why make needless changes to a team that is unbeaten in 17 league games unless someone is unfit or playing atrociously every game (which doesn't even apply to Gilbert or Dyer - neither has been brilliant but both have been passable, indeed Dyer is on a slight upturn, I think). As for dropping Howard on the strength of his failure to dominate 1 match?! Laughable! He didn't dominate against Oldham because they had probably the best centre backs he's played against this season - but he still won the ball a fair bit. It's the way he dominates defences week in, week out, that is unusual, not the 1 match when it's 50-50 between him and the opposing defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 I find myself almost agreeing with Ultra.... I'm off to wash myself in boiling water and scrub myself down with wire wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Martin Gilbert Hobbs Morrison Mattock Oakley Cleverley King Dyer Howard Fryatt Subs: Dickov Powell Pentney Gradel Chambers I honestly can't see him changing it unless injuries force him to do so. Possibly Powell in for Mattock to start but that's about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 The team, and the defence in particular, has been overloaded with young players in recent weeks. Bringing in Powell restores the balance between youth and experience. yes but we aren't exactly struggling in defence are we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie909 Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Martin Gilbert Hobbs Brown Mattock Oakley Cleverley Berner Gradel Howard Fryatt Subs: Pentney, Powell, King, Chambers, Hayles. Brown deserves a start to prove his mettle, so give morrison a rest (and some time to learn to pass!) I prefer oakley on the right, so move him back out and whack cleverley in the centre with berner (king needs a rest, and berner looked solid there early in the season) Gradel in for dyer, really for the same reason as king. give him a week off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzie Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 We have one of the largest squads in the division. So let's make use of that depth and freshen up the side in key areas.Gilbert and Dyer have looked jaded for a while. So it makes sense to give them a break in order to prepare them for key games which lie ahead in coming weeks. This is the side I'd go for..: Martin Cleverley Hobbs Morrison Powell Oakley Berner King Gradel Howard Fryatt Subs: Logan/Pentney, Edworthy, Brown, Mattock, Chambers I totally agree that we need to see other fringe players step forward. I like the idea of Powell coming in and I'd like to see Brown make an appearence too. That said, Hobbs and Morrison have grown together in confidence and done little wrong recently to warrant a rest. I don't think Gradel is the answer to Dyer's replacement. His cameo appearences of late have done very little to inspire. I don't beleive that giving him more match time will produce anything different. If I were Pearson, I'd send him out on a short term loan deal. Ashley Chambers should also be given an outing. He looked sharp pre-season and I think he will become a similar player to Andy King in that quality match time will see him develop into a regular first team player very quickly. Barry Hayles was another player that possibly merits a match. He looked lively the other week. Anyone but Dickov please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Spot on!Guess how many players have started 5 or more league games this season? Just 15! I think that says a lot about how big Pearson thinks his first team squad is and how much he needs to change it. There are 1 or 2 players who could usefully come on from the bench more to provide a bit of competition for those in the team (Gradel, Chambers, Brown, Adams if he returns this season), but why make needless changes to a team that is unbeaten in 17 league games unless someone is unfit or playing atrociously every game (which doesn't even apply to Gilbert or Dyer - neither has been brilliant but both have been passable, indeed Dyer is on a slight upturn, I think). As for dropping Howard on the strength of his failure to dominate 1 match?! Laughable! He didn't dominate against Oldham because they had probably the best centre backs he's played against this season - but he still won the ball a fair bit. It's the way he dominates defences week in, week out, that is unusual, not the 1 match when it's 50-50 between him and the opposing defence. Sir Alf is one of my new favourite posters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 Martin Edworthy Morrison Hobbs BernerOakley Cleverley King GradelFryatt Howard Subs: Pentney, Brown, Dyer, Mattock, Chambers Gilbert has been very poor recently as has Dyer and I think it's time they were given a breather to regroup themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 9 February 2009 Share Posted 9 February 2009 this all sounds like more of the same panicky nonsense that has followed the last few games. the first 11 are good enough, even now, to beat any team in this league - yes they may be tiring but probably no more than their opponents. many of the games this season have been close and/or low scoring. and so we have had a couple of 0-0's recently - but that doesn't mean we need to start fucking with the formula. remember in both of those games we hit the woodwork on two or more occasions. also, other teams are now starting to realise that the season is getting more crucial with playoff spots and relegation becoming evermore apparent, and conceivable have more desire to perform than us with our 11 point cushion. personally, i thought gilbert and dyer looked ok at the weekend, no doubt they've played better, but by all accounts (based on everyone's ratings) they have played much worse. if NP wants more competition or to rest players, then he should start by making more and earlier substitutions, which he doesn't seem particularly keen on. which all goes to suggest that he is pretty happy at the moment. so, i'm guessing business as usual, with no more than perhaps the berner/powell/mattock rotation system.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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