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Saturday 10th February 2024. 3pm kick off.

Fingers crossed NML’s foot injury isn’t too serious and he’s able to play a part at the weekend. No midweek game is a big plus so he is able to fit in some more recovery time.

Do we stick with the 3-5-2? Probably the best we looked in the system so far this season. Can’t help but feel Adams inclusive made a huge difference to the way it worked.

Let’s go make it 3 wins out of 3 shall we?

UTR! 🐏

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I would go back to 433, formation, if Mendez is fit i would go. 

                 Vickers

Nyambe   Nelson.    Cashin.   Elder

                   Adams

          Bird.              Hourihane 

NML.              Collins.           CBT. 

Subs.   Wildsmith, Bradley,   Ward,   

Sibbo,  Smith,     Barks.  And Tommo. 

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Think we have to stick with it and name as close to the same team as we can. We need to get some confidence into Ward and Bradley and they had their best games for the club against Charlton. Adams should be a nailed-on inclusion too. Only change for me should be CBT for NML if he doesn't recover in time.

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Since Shrewsbury are one of the most physical sides in the league, 3 at the back will remain. It'll also be good practice for Stevenage the following week. If Mendez-Laing is out, we'll habe limited attacking options - I expect us to start with a front 2 again, then bring Wilson and Thompson on to make a boxed midfield.

My prediction for Warne's team:

Vickers

Nelson   Bradley   Cashin

Ward   Bird   Adams   Hourihane   Elder

Barkhuizen

Collins

 

Subs: Wildsmith, Nyambe, Sibley, Smith, Thompson, Wilson, Blackett-Taylor

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Odd one, they always say don’t change a winning team but I don’t think anyone could say we play better football with 3/5 at the back. 
 

That said, everyone that played on Saturday earned their spot for the next game and unless NML isn’t fit I wouldn’t change it. 

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On 04/02/2024 at 21:31, Ghost of Clough said:

Since Shrewsbury are one of the most physical sides in the league, 3 at the back will remain. It'll also be good practice for Stevenage the following week. If Mendez-Laing is out, we'll habe limited attacking options - I expect us to start with a front 2 again, then bring Wilson and Thompson on to make a boxed midfield.

My prediction for Warne's team:

Vickers

Nelson   Bradley   Cashin

Ward   Bird   Adams   Hourihane   Elder

Barkhuizen

Collins

 

Subs: Wildsmith, Nyambe, Sibley, Smith, Thompson, Wilson, Blackett-Taylor

Barks is interesting, instinctive footballer with a reasonable touch, still got some pace in him but runs out of legs sometimes. Wonder if he’ll play that set up but give Sibs another chance at 10 ? Or use sibs as impact ? And what about Tommo ? Even without NML we do have some alternatives.

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Think I’d go with 5-2-3 or 4-3-3 to get a more attacking foothold in the game in comparison to Charlton away.

Vickers 

Wilson Nelson Bradley Cashin Sibley 

Adams Bird 

NML Collins CBT

With Sibley and Wilson as the wing backs who are attack minded it would allow CBT and NML get narrower  to give us an extra body in midfield. If NML isn’t fit I think I’d prefer Wilson on the right wing with Nyambe or Ward at wing back rather to barks for this game. 

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                       Vickers 

       Nyambe  Nelson Cashin Elder 

            Adams Bird Hourihane 

             Barks Collins CBT

Can’t see NML being risked. Think the two specialist FBs will start. Hourihane seems undroppable. Wouldn’t be my team but think it’s what he’ll pick.

 

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Everything depends on NML really. Don’t think the two strikers works without him. Presuming he’s not there, I’d go 433. 

Vickers, Nyambe, Nelson, Cashin, Sibley, Adams, Bird, Fornah, Wilson, Collins, CBT. 

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I think 352 pretty much what @Ghost of Clough suggested. NML bench, undecided who’s on the flanks and who’s supporting JC. 

Wilson, Sibs, Barks as options / alternatives

But will he surprise us and throw Tommo and Fornah in the mix ? Unlikely but possible 

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4 minutes ago, TomBustler1884 said:

This will be my first match in the stands with my son. Aged 4, so no expectations about lasting for the whole thing, but he's been asking to go and is already excited for Saturday.

He's been practicing his chanting so hoping for an improved atmosphere!

Hope you've got plenty of sweets ready!😁

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On 04/02/2024 at 21:24, DerbyAleMan said:

I would go back to 433, formation, if Mendez is fit i would go. 

                 Vickers

Nyambe   Nelson.    Cashin.   Elder

                   Adams

          Bird.              Hourihane 

NML.              Collins.           CBT. 

Subs.   Wildsmith, Bradley,   Ward,   

Sibbo,  Smith,     Barks.  And Tommo. 

I would actually have Wilson on the bench instead of Tommo, and if NML is not fit then play Wilson. 

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Could be a big game to win, with two of the chasing pack Oxford and Blackpool playing.

Peterborough on the back of 2 losses go away to Wycombe who have strengthened well in January. 

As well as the importance of keeping up with Bolton and Portsmouth who will probably both win this weekend against Carlisle and Northampton. 
 

Also believe this is our easiest game until March with hard away games to Exeter and Barnsley and Playing Stevenage and a Nathan Jones led Charlton at home for the rest of the month.

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