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Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlooke.

Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:48 pm

NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 5:31 pm

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.


Thought that was last week? Ralls in hospital, yet played.

Tomlin didn’t play because Warnock has a problem with him or doesn’t know how to use him I expect.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:12 pm

Bluehants wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.


Thought that was last week? Ralls in hospital, yet played.

Tomlin didn’t play because Warnock has a problem with him or doesn’t know how to use him I expect.

He said pre match that Ralls was 50/50 and Tomlin wasn’t in contention as he’d only trained Friday and been on loo all week. See what you’re saying the plating LT but imho he must be in his thoughts as he mentioned that he wasn’t available today...if you know what I mean.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:17 pm

Midfield options are Tomlin and Bolger.
I can't think of anyone esle.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:30 pm

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.


And Wigan?

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:32 pm

2blue2handle wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.


And Wigan?

Yup, I agree with you.
I think he really has to play him now though - it seems all other options are gone.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:34 pm

bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.


And Wigan?

Yup, I agree with you.
I think he really has to play him now though - it seems all other options are gone.


To be honest I never really believe what Warnock says in his interviews. Usually about someone being ill, or someone hasn't trained well or someone has trained really well....its just a way of him trying to justify his decisions incase they backfire.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:45 pm

2blue2handle wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:
2blue2handle wrote:
bluebirdoct1962 wrote:NW said that he only trained Friday as he’d been on the loo with gastro before then.
So he couldn’t be selected today.
My guess is that he’ll at least be on the bench Wednesday.


And Wigan?

Yup, I agree with you.
I think he really has to play him now though - it seems all other options are gone.


To be honest I never really believe what Warnock says in his interviews. Usually about someone being ill, or someone hasn't trained well or someone has trained really well....its just a way of him trying to justify his decisions incase they backfire.

You may have a point and I do tend to think the players are wiser than to contradict the Gaffer! ;)

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:55 pm

Can see Nelson being used in that holding midfield position in front of the back four.maybe a 4 1 4 1 formation.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:49 pm

Pack and Ralls aside our midfield is god awful.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:55 pm

stickywicket wrote:Midfield options are Tomlin and Bolger.
I can't think of anyone esle.

Chuck em both in I say :ayatollah: :old: :bluebird:

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:02 am

In all fairness I have had this gastrointestinal bug,and it has been 9 days on and off (pardon the pun :lol: )even have cramps as I type,so it is plausible that tomlin has had it too,not defending/ doubting it,but I suppose we will know come Wednesday :idea: hope he plays personally, we know he has the skill set we are missing,and put bolger in there too I say,supposed to have a bit of bite about him,according to some,and give Glatzel some kind of sevice he can use ;) :old: :bluebird:

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Mon Aug 19, 2019 12:13 am

Bluebird Warrior wrote:Pack and Ralls aside our midfield is god awful.


You can include Ralls in that, he is awful too!

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Mon Aug 19, 2019 8:57 am

Alan_in_China wrote:
Bluebird Warrior wrote:Pack and Ralls aside our midfield is god awful.


You can include Ralls in that, he is awful too!

Tbf he was the only one who actually looked like he had some idea of what was needed and he had zero help from the other 2 that’s for sure.

Re: Before everyone starts asking why Tomlin is being overlo

Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:42 am

I’d give Tomlin 3 games to prove he can do it, but we all know that won’t happen just like Murphy doesn’t play away from home and gets subbed around the 60th min mark when we are winning at home. As for Ralls imo he plays better in an advanced role than as a defensive midfielder.