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Post by stuttgartershrew on Dec 27, 2023 18:44:45 GMT 1
Maybe with the quick turnaround the management and staff won't have too much time to think this one through. Which maybe to our advantage. No idea what to expect but a shot on goal would be a good start from Boxing Day. Hats off to all those travelling.
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Dec 28, 2023 10:18:32 GMT 1
It's a confusing old time. No idea what day it is, so didn't realise there was another game tomorrow, but guess it makes sense with New Year's day match on Monday.
Burton arent a very good side so town have every chance. Although Burton picked up their first win (against Blackpool) in 2 months in boxing day so they might be a bit more confident.
You'd think there would some changes after Cheltenham but there remains fairly limited options that Taylor wants to go for.
Mata seems like the most obvious. Possibly Benning come in to allow Shipley further forward. Sobowale? But he hasn't started for ages
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Post by Pilch on Dec 29, 2023 12:04:56 GMT 1
Any news on the pitch ?
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Post by barrynic on Dec 29, 2023 12:07:18 GMT 1
YES....you are still here!!!
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Post by Pilch on Dec 29, 2023 12:08:31 GMT 1
Anyone else know the state of the pitch ?
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Post by chirkshrew on Dec 29, 2023 12:48:59 GMT 1
Well it's bigger than ours.....does that help???
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Dec 29, 2023 14:54:37 GMT 1
I'm guessing it's got grass on it.
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Post by Pilch on Dec 29, 2023 15:05:53 GMT 1
Damn , I just heard
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Post by filmcrewshrew1 on Dec 29, 2023 15:15:55 GMT 1
I’m predicting an improvement from Boxing Day. A narrow defeat and yet another blank in front of goal.
Taylor to come out and say we were brilliant without the ball, very unlucky in good spells, notably some random 10 mins in 95.
He will mention that we have injuries but again can’t use as an excuse, then more social media trained BS stock answers.
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Post by pughywasfree on Dec 29, 2023 18:04:31 GMT 1
Actually dreading going through another p**s poor display. I intended to go to this but have debated whether I can even be bothers to watch on Ifollow.
Cant remember the last time I decided not to go to a game I could have.
Probably go and smash Burton now.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Dec 29, 2023 18:27:01 GMT 1
I expected us to lose to two clubs chasing promotion but losing to Cheltenham. Whilst playing so badly was very disappointing, we need to end the losing run whilst our away form is dire the best I can hope for is a draw.
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Post by armchairfan on Dec 29, 2023 18:27:54 GMT 1
Actually dreading going through another p**s poor display. I intended to go to this but have debated whether I can even be bothers to watch on Ifollow. Cant remember the last time I decided not to go to a game I could have. Probably go and smash Burton now. I hope you're right!
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Dec 29, 2023 18:44:38 GMT 1
I swear to god if it’s 3-5-2 when I turn the telly on at 7.45pm I’m turning off.
I’d hope to see something more attacking, personally I’d go 4-2-3-1 with Bowman nowhere near the pitch.
Marosi
Bennett Dunkley Feeney Bennett
Winchester Kenneh (both holding)
Sobowale Perry Shipley
Mata
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Post by martinshrew on Dec 29, 2023 18:46:10 GMT 1
I swear to god if it’s 3-5-2 when I turn the telly on at 7.45pm I’m turning off. If that's your genuine feeling I wouldn't bother turning it on, we're not going to change the 3-5-2 this season in my opinion.
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Post by northwestman on Dec 29, 2023 19:03:42 GMT 1
I’m predicting an improvement from Boxing Day. A narrow defeat and yet another blank in front of goal. Taylor to come out and say we were brilliant without the ball, very unlucky in good spells, notably some random 10 mins in 95. He will mention that we have injuries but again can’t use as an excuse, then more social media trained BS stock answers. Yes, I agree that he's definitely been well schooled in turning out social media BS stock answers. It probably got him his job in the 1st place. But BS it is, week after week.
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Post by northwestman on Dec 29, 2023 19:06:01 GMT 1
I swear to god if it’s 3-5-2 when I turn the telly on at 7.45pm I’m turning off. If that's your genuine feeling I wouldn't bother turning it on, we're not going to change the 3-5-2 this season in my opinion. I'm seriously considering watching Anderson, Van Gerwen and Smith in the World Darts instead and saving myself a tenner.
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Post by armchairfan on Dec 29, 2023 19:14:48 GMT 1
I’m predicting an improvement from Boxing Day. A narrow defeat and yet another blank in front of goal. Taylor to come out and say we were brilliant without the ball, very unlucky in good spells, notably some random 10 mins in 95. He will mention that we have injuries but again can’t use as an excuse, then more social media trained BS stock answers. Yes, I agree that he's definitely been well schooled in turning out social media BS stock answers. It probably got him his job in the 1st place. But BS it is, week after week. It IS BS, of course, but no different from virtually EVERY post-match interview. NO manager/HC is going to reveal any dressing-room secrets to the media....hardly a pertinent criticism!
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Post by Pilch on Dec 29, 2023 19:18:17 GMT 1
If that's your genuine feeling I wouldn't bother turning it on, we're not going to change the 3-5-2 this season in my opinion. I'm seriously considering watching Anderson, Van Gerwen and Smith in the World Darts instead and saving myself a tenner. But you won't
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Post by ProudSalopian on Dec 29, 2023 19:30:58 GMT 1
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Post by ProudSalopian on Dec 29, 2023 19:49:16 GMT 1
Marosi, Dunkley, Feeney, Anderson, Soboowale, Benning, Kenneh, Bennett, Shipley, Perry, Mata
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Post by llanymynechshrew on Dec 29, 2023 19:57:41 GMT 1
Marosi, Dunkley, Feeney, Anderson, Soboowale, Benning, Kenneh, Bennett, Shipley, Perry, Mata Bayliss on the bench
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Post by llanymynechshrew on Dec 29, 2023 20:17:16 GMT 1
Marosi, Dunkley, Feeney, Anderson, Soboowale, Benning, Kenneh, Bennett, Shipley, Perry, Mata Expect lots of goals with this team 😴
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Post by BlueAndAmber50 on Dec 29, 2023 20:18:48 GMT 1
Marosi, Dunkley, Feeney, Anderson, Soboowale, Benning, Kenneh, Bennett, Shipley, Perry, Mata Expect lots of goals with this team 😴 The only way this will work is we’ll need numbers close to Mata for his hold up. In the past Mata has looked better playing up top on his own with players playing off him. But can’t be set up with a flat back 5 like normal and Kenneh camped
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Dec 29, 2023 20:21:08 GMT 1
Marosi, Dunkley, Feeney, Anderson, Soboowale, Benning, Kenneh, Bennett, Shipley, Perry, Mata Bayliss on the bench That's great news👍
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Dec 29, 2023 20:22:39 GMT 1
Marosi, Dunkley, Feeney, Anderson, Soboowale, Benning, Kenneh, Bennett, Shipley, Perry, Mata Expect a sort of 3421 with Shipley and Perry off Mata and Midfield of Sobowale - Bennett - Kenneh - Benning.
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Post by stuttgartershrew on Dec 29, 2023 20:23:58 GMT 1
Just doesn't feel the loss that it once was that, nothing against the player himself with the service he's getting but we're talking about player who has 3 goals to his name this season. Part of me does wonder whether the injuries we see coming and going might see us inadvertently stumble on a selection and formation that'll click and see an improvement. Anyhow, up the Town...
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Post by ProudSalopian on Dec 29, 2023 20:27:10 GMT 1
Udoh out for 6 weeks
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Post by pughywasfree on Dec 29, 2023 20:27:11 GMT 1
Arguably 8 defenders starting! watch us score 5!
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Post by pughywasfree on Dec 29, 2023 20:27:54 GMT 1
Get Bayliss back and lose Udoh
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Post by Rusholme Ruffian on Dec 29, 2023 20:29:41 GMT 1
Just doesn't feel the loss that it once was that, nothing against the player himself with the service he's getting but we're talking about player who has 3 goals to his name this season. Part of me does wonder whether the injuries we see coming and going might see us inadvertently stumble on a selection and formation that'll click and see an improvement. Anyhow, up the Town... The entire starting XI only has 6 league goals between them! But I am glad Bowman and Mata aren't together. Let's hope Perry and Shipley can get quite high enough up the pitch to get to Matas knock downs
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