Midfield for tomorrow...

Fonda · Post by **Fonda** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:09

So, assuming tomorrow's game goes ahead as planned; and assuming the following players remain available for selection, who would you play in midfield? We're suddenly spoilt for choice in the engine room...

Manse
Mozika
Labadie
McCourt
Lathrope
Craig

Continue with 3 in the middle, or revert to 2? Some (relative) quality will miss out either way.

Decisions, decisions...

Rjc70 · Post by **Rjc70** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:22

I would have Mozika, McCourt and Labadie. Lathrope (possibly him in for McCourt) and Craig on the bench. Won't happen, though.

Post by **Dave** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:22

I don't know if this is a case of any of us would play, Shane, no doubt, there's quite a few who would leave Mansell out, that's not going to happen, so in general don't get your hopes up, unless Mansell's going to right back, and I really can't see that.

Goeff Harrop says he's tinkered with a few things and wants to take the game to Morecambe, so if he's going to continue with three in midfield, I will go for Mansell, Labadie and most likely McCourt, if it's a two man midfield, Mansell/Labadie.

Fonda · Post by **Fonda** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:23

For me, I'd move Manse to RB. Tonge is playing poorly, and the inclination must be to keep the skipper in the team, but he doesn't necessarily warrant selection in the centre.

In the middle I'd have Labadie, Mozika and McCourt. McCourt as the play-maker, Mozika in a more defensive position, doing the donkey work that would allow Labadie the chance to support the striker (Benyon).

Gullscorer · Post by **Gullscorer** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:27

I wonder what's going to happen with Nicholson..?

Fonda · Post by **Fonda** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:28

Gullscorer wrote:I wonder what's going to happen with Nicholson..?

Well, I'd like to think he won't be in midfield.

vinny · Post by **vinny** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:32

My team for tomorrow -

Poke

Cruise
Downes
Pearce
Oconnor

Lathrope
Mansell
Labadie

Bodin
Chapel

Benyon

Post by **Trojan 67** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:35

My concern (and it's been mentioned by Anthea Austrian Gull) is the midfield this season have scored next to f*ck all goals. So called strikers have done next to f*ck all likewise. Whether this was solely down to shafted Knill is open to debate.

I don't give a squirrel's nuts who plays or who plays where and in what system. What I want to see is shots on target and in the double figures.

If you don't buy a ticket, you don't win the beer draw.

vinny · Post by **vinny** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:45

Lots of shots....

Wasnt it Dave Smith all those years ago, who demanded 15 shots per game...???

Oil Beef Hooked · Post by **Oil Beef Hooked** » 03 Jan 2014, 20:47

Trojan 67 wrote:My concern (and it's been mentioned by Anthea Austrian Gull) is the midfield this season have scored next to f*ck all goals. So called strikers have done next to f*ck all likewise. Whether this was solely down to shafted Knill is open to debate.

I don't give a squirrel's nuts who plays or who plays where and in what system. What I want to see is shots on target and in the double figures.

If you don't buy a ticket, you don't win the beer draw.

Ha ha ha. At least the new manager won't have to worry about squirrels

nickfrench82 · Post by **nickfrench82** » 03 Jan 2014, 21:07

It's all dependant on who is available. Given the recall of Lathrope and the return of Labade, the L's could well outnumber the M's in the middle.

If all are available, I imagine it'll be 3 in the middle, Mansell won't be dropped and Labadie will start, so it's either McCourt, Mozika or Lathrope for the other spot. Too close to call for me

Rjc70 · Post by **Rjc70** » 03 Jan 2014, 21:42

I'd go for:-

Poke

Cruise
Pearce
O'Connor

Chapell
Labadie
Mozika
McCourt
Cameron

Bodin

Stockley

Subs: Benyon, Tonge, Downes, Lathrope, Craig, Rice, Yeoman

nickfrench82 · Post by **nickfrench82** » 03 Jan 2014, 21:45

Jesus, well that would be going for it lol. Not sure the 2 young wide boys could be trusted to get back and defend

Rjc70 · Post by **Rjc70** » 03 Jan 2014, 21:50

nickfrench82 wrote:Jesus, well that would be going for it lol. Not sure the 2 young wide boys could be trusted to get back and defend

It's why I was unsure re McCourt or Lathrope as I would probably only trust Mozika or Lathrope in the front of the back three role. 4-5-1 putting Bodin going where I've got Cameron and O'Connor over to right back with Downesy in the centre is the other thing am presently flirting with. Bollocks. Get at 'em.

dazgull · Post by **dazgull** » 03 Jan 2014, 22:16

To be honest now Ladabie and Lathrope are here McCourt can go back. He has done ok but isn't any better than what is here and some of his passing has gone off of late. Still leaves us with Craig, Mansell and Mozika.

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