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Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:35 pm

Big decision for Hudson after that first half.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:42 pm

I think one of the differences was 4 genuine attackers were on the field and Davies was a lot better than i thought he'd be at that position, although Leeds were poor.

I am not a fan of O'Dowda as a flat back 4 full back as he offers class further up.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:43 pm

Not so difficult after a poor second half performance - no shots on goal and no threat whatsoever as per most of our league games.

Pity Bagan is banned as I'd be tempted to play him in goal after that save.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:34 pm

No, but Rinamota should be aregular starter. Also I prefer Sawyers in the midfield.
Having Davies fit is a plus for 2nd half of the season. If Etete is fit I think he and Davies could link up well. (Obviously Etete is not the finished product, but he is improving).
Good effort today I I was amazed that Hudson used Tanner as first sub wheb he had O Dowda acailable :shock: :bluebird:

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:35 pm

Good performances from many today including Ojo. Thought Bagan played well and took one for the team. He's decent enough to slot in when available to allow O'Dowda to play where he can hurt the opposition. Sang looked good at RB too. Davies has a really rawness about him but scares the opposition without a doubt. Decent performance but shame that we didn't see it out as Hudson obviously tried to by putting players on at the death who haven't performed all season like Ralls and Whintle to a lesser degree.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:42 pm

Lengee wrote:No, but Rinamota should be aregular starter. Also I prefer Sawyers in the midfield.
Having Davies fit is a plus for 2nd half of the season. If Etete is fit I think he and Davies could link up well. (Obviously Etete is not the finished product, but he is improving).
Good effort today I I was amazed that Hudson used Tanner as first sub wheb he had O Dowda acailable :shock: :bluebird:


Personally thought Sawyers was a ghost and that he robs a living. I genuinely don't believe I would have noticed if we played with ten players and he was taken off. Has some nice passes and can pick them out, but he goes missing. I'd prefer to see Colwill in the role with Wintle and Rino (he was great today) behind him.

I don't think I would start the same team, either. It was a weakened Leeds team with 7 changes, and we gave away two poor goals. For me, Kipre starts with either Mcguinness or Simpson and Ng at right back.

I don't believe we can afford to drop Wintle, O'Dowda, or Robinson, either. That said, they showed great fight and spirit, which is a positive based on previous performances.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:05 pm

no, but thought sawyers rinomatta davies and nelson should be around first team
nelson put his body on the line a couple of times.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:18 pm

A few stray kicks aside I thought Alnwick had a very good game.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:29 pm

I would definitely start with Alnwick, felt more confident in goals.

Good seeing Davies back

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:38 pm

Simply No but maybe yes in the replay.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 6:40 pm

Absolutely not. That score massively flattered us. As exciting a game and a joy to watch it was we got anyway with one there if they were any good they could have knocked 5 or 6 past us.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:04 pm

No, Leeds didn't turn up today. And we played a CB partnership who've not played together. Don't overlook that.
Andy rino needs to start though with wintle in my books.Simpson could be a shout though aswell.

Davies has to start. His pace is unbelievable.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:05 pm

As young as he is I thought Tanner was lazy when he came, very rarely broke into a sprint or chasing back.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:02 pm

1980s Bluebird wrote:As young as he is I thought Tanner was lazy when he came, very rarely broke into a sprint or chasing back.


With you on that. For a lad plucked from obscurity I was expecting to see him help the team by closing down to stop their build ups. But he didn’t and they got momentum from the back. Shame really as I was quite enthusiastic about him after seeing him against Cambridge in the pre season match.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:07 pm

Grandstand wrote:Big decision for Hudson after that first half.

Bagan's out (Red Card) so that's a 'NO' from the start... ;)

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:11 pm

llan bluebird wrote:I think one of the differences was 4 genuine attackers were on the field and Davies was a lot better than i thought he'd be at that position, although Leeds were poor.

I am not a fan of O'Dowda as a flat back 4 full back as he offers class further up.

Leeds poor???? :o

They came out of the blocks flying in both halves and were technically very good but City's tight, resolute defence repelled them before we took hold of the game for half an hour

Leeds issue, for me, was over committing their players when going forward, which left us with space to attack; something we did very well for once and is a message to the manager! :ayatollah:

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:27 pm

Disappointed with Tanner look very lazy when he came on.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:17 am

Llantwit Blue wrote:Disappointed with Tanner look very lazy when he came on.

Really? :shock:

Each to his (or her) own, I guess but I saw some good touches/moves... :ayatollah:

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:47 am

Grandstand wrote:Big decision for Hudson after that first half.


If anyone thinks the team that started today will be the same v Wigan .... Are Living In Cloud Cuckoo Land :shock:

Robinson - Kipre who did not play along with others who came on - Will Start - Or should start :?

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:36 am

Allsop
Romeo Ng Kipre Simpson
Wintle
Sawyers Rino
Ojo
Davies Robinson

Good mix of attacking threat and bloody minded defensiveness?

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 7:59 am

jimmy_rat wrote:Allsop
Romeo Ng Kipre Simpson
Wintle
Sawyers Rino
Ojo
Davies Robinson

Good mix of attacking threat and bloody minded defensiveness?


Romeo out for 4weeks+.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:01 pm

Merthyr_Blue27 wrote:
jimmy_rat wrote:Allsop
Romeo Ng Kipre Simpson
Wintle
Sawyers Rino
Ojo
Davies Robinson

Good mix of attacking threat and bloody minded defensiveness?


Romeo out for 4weeks+.


Sang it is

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:11 pm

I think Leeds underestimated as well, I did as well tbh. Wigan will be a different prospect, they are fighting for survival so will be a lot more physical.

Re: Do we play the same team against Wigan?

Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:01 pm

I think Davies has earned the right to start uptop ahead of Harris. He led the line against Leeds brilliantly. He's so far ahead of Harris as a footballer. Sawyers playing deeper was brilliant