RadioactiveWaste Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 So, even though it's a weakened team, we still have: Christie - first choice at times Lowe - very well regarded coming back from injury Keogh - capn fantastic me hearties Shacks - the main man last season Johnson and butters - ten million quids worth of respectable championship player De Sart - highly rated youth Anya - Scottish international Camara - fastest man in the league Blackman - requested by name by Paul Clement (and he coached some fine players) So, not that bad really, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Reserves game then, well nearly! i so want to go to Wembley in the FA cup very good seven a side match for both sets of subs! Even if someone like Blackman does well everyone will say it's against reserves ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 Ram Raider Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: So, even though it's a weakened team, we still have: Christie - first choice at times Lowe - very well regarded coming back from injury Keogh - capn fantastic me hearties Shacks - the main man last season Johnson and butters - ten million quids worth of respectable championship player De Sart - highly rated youth Anya - Scottish international Camara - fastest man in the league Blackman - requested by name by Paul Clement (and he coached some fine players) So, not that bad really, But can they work as a team, we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, GenBr said: Of the starting 11 today I would say only Keogh, Johnson, Butterfield, Camara and maybe Max Lowe would be first team usually - still half the team changed. Christie should be competing for first team, even if Baird's done well. Shackell will be constantly in the ear of management saying he should be starting. I'm just saying, with the injuries we have this really isn't that far off a first team and if we played our "normal" first team, and any of them got injured, we'd be looking at a team very similar to this in the league. It's not like we're playing youth. Every player out there thinks they should be starting regularly for us. With the exception of Mitchell, who I reckon still thinks he could do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just now, 1977 Ram Raider said: But can they work as a team, we'll see. To be honest, i still think we'll be comfortably beat tonight (thought that for a while) Just hope it doesn't kick start fester's season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: To be honest, i still think we'll be comfortably beat tonight (thought that for a while) Just hope it doesn't kick start fester's season. How could it? Few of the players they play in the league are playing, so theyre not going to gain any confidence in themselves or Ranieri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Jeez get a grip, criticise the line up after the game. Right decision by Mac to rotate. Any more injuries could end our season. This way the likes of Christie and Lowe get minutes to help their fitness. Both will be vital players come the end of the season. Bent has been struggling for a while and looked knackered on Saturday as did Ince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 It's not as weakened as it appears at first glance. With the side they've named, I think we've got about the same chance of winning as when I thought both sides would be full strength. Blackman and Mitchell the standout changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, SaintRam said: How could it? Few of the players they play in the league are playing, so theyre not going to gain any confidence in themselves or Ranieri Any win could do it for them. Just hope we kick em whilst their down (metaphorically) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibby Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 First thought. Disappointed. Then when you think about it we have pace. Let's see what happens and get behind the boys. Promotion is priority. We might be surprised COYR. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Mac's on a bit of a hiding to nothing here. Yes, it's a weakened side but if we were leggy on Saturday and ended up dropping points having had a tough game tonight, there'd be folk sharpening pitchforks left right and centre. I'm actually looking forward to seeing a few of the lads back - Christie and Lowe have opportunities to stake a claim tonight, Razza gets another start as he approaches full fitness and Blackman gets to play the central role so many believe he needs in order for him to show the form of his last season at Reading. It could go properly Pete Tong but it might also prove a McClaren masterstroke, who knows? Besides, I've had a cheeky treble on Lyon, Dortmund and Derby at 8/1 so we've no feckin chance anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 20 minutes ago, Angry Ram said: I'm already pissed off. Angry? Or just in the foothills of mild tetchiness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 So Nuge on the bench but not Bent? Can only be rest needed in his creaking ol legs, but i bet he'd have loved tonight and his FA cup goals record is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealhantsram Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I wonder, with this lineup are we experimenting with a 4-2-3-1 lineup? De Sart and Johnson both holding and Christie and Lowe bombing on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The midfield worry me, I fear we may get overan, Demari Gray ripped us to shreds last time. I just just hope we really go for it, if this team sits back and plays negative we are going to get absolutely battered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoneedshuls Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Interesting selection seems the Mac doesn't rate our 8million man vydra if he picks a coming back to fitness Blackman over him. Glad Mitchell's got a game looks a good keeper in the making 2 attacking full backs make a welcome change only doubt is not much creativity in the middle of the park. but come on Derby let's have them foxes running scared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Le Mesmer Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, 86 points said: Mac's on a bit of a hiding to nothing here. Yes, it's a weakened side but if we were leggy on Saturday and ended up dropping points having had a tough game tonight, there'd be folk sharpening pitchforks left right and centre. I'm actually looking forward to seeing a few of the lads back - Christie and Lowe have opportunities to stake a claim tonight, Razza gets another start as he approaches full fitness and Blackman gets to play the central role so many believe he needs in order for him to show the form of his last season at Reading. It could go properly Pete Tong but it might also prove a McClaren masterstroke, who knows? Besides, I've had a cheeky treble on Lyon, Dortmund and Derby at 8/1 so we've no feckin chance anyway! I agree. The scousers fielded a weakened side v Wolves but so did Wolves and Wolves still won. It can be done. I just think chucking Mitchell in is an error, Camara needs to do more than just run fast which i'm confident he can, Blackman is the selection i'm most concerned about as he could go missing or then again he could be a star. It will certainly be interesting but I feel those coming into the side need to take this chance. / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Lots of pace. Let's hope they remember the ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 24 minutes ago, EastHertsRam said: Vydra ? Out of favour or injured ? Have a guess......more chance of my nan scoring than vydra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Le Mesmer Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Just to add I saw Mitchell in some earlier games this season v Carlisle or maybe Grimsby and also v Livers and he was great so I rate him. I just feel tonight isn't the right time to chuck him back in. I wish the lad all the best tonight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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