Team for the Second Leg

[maddogging]

After reading the match reports what do people think our team will be for Sunday. You have to imagine that Sodje will return to the heart of defence, hopefully Sodje the defender and not Sodje the entertainer will turn up. With regards to Tillen and Smith, can't see Tillen being picked ahead of Frampton and then ahead of him can't see Tabb not being picked on the left. With regards to Smith, sounds like he played well last night, certainly did the business at Bournemouth, and maybe we have found the right sided player that can get up and down and cause problems.

So

Bankole
O'Connor Turner Sodje Frampton
Smith Newman Pratley Tabb
Gayle Rankin

Tillen on for Newman after 60mins if we are losing and Tabb into the middle.......................there you go MA, saved you a job

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Big George

KOC Sam Turner Framps
Smith Pratters Tabb Tillen
Rankin Gayle


I didn't believe before last night, I do now.

 

[beehead]

The home team havent won a game in this seasons play-off, so far.
Hopefully we will put that right on Sunday
We've got a great chance to get to the final!

 

[JimP]

Being realistic MA is not going to drop Newman. If he didn't before last night, and he actually had an OK-ish game, he certainly won't now. That means if Sam comes back we lose Tillen which would be criminal after his performance last night. So, heresy though it may be, I say leave Sam on the bench and stick with the same line-up (except Nelson of course). Frampton may not be so spectacular but he coped perfectly well - and is a lot easier on the blood pressure!

That's assuming Gayle's legs are up to two full games in three days! He looked totally wrecked at the end.

 

[JimP]

I didn't believe before last night, I do now.

And that almost makes it worse doesn't it? I'd pretty much given up on this season and was fairly relaxed about last night's game, not expecting anything other than an honourable defeat. Now we've shown we can do it and I'm a nervous wreck again! Sunday is going to be murder.

 

[Wise old Bee]

Despite his performance last night I think we should revert to the usual back four. Not too sure up front, I was a bit surprised that Isiah was taken off instead of Marcus and hope he's not struggling as he's the more potent threat.

 

[West Ealing Bee]

I would think long and hard before changing last night's defence, at no point did anyone look like doing anything stupid and man for man they were excellent.

But with the fact Knight exposed our lack of pace, which may turn out to cost us the tie, Sodje should probably return.

It would be harsh on Tillen but that is the only chnage I would make. The midfield was excellent and Tabb on the left took Tate to the cleaners. Playing Tabby wide left can sometimes be a waste but we have our best player running at their weak link, it has to be the way to go.

If Gayle is fit then the front pair will probably stay the same, due to lack of alternatives as much as anything.

 

[KD]

Martin said after the game that Marcus is carrying an injury. Think he's more likely to be on the bench than in the starting 11, which probably means Willock and Rankin up front?

 

[sonofabee]

I would think long and hard before changing last night's defence, at no point did anyone look like doing anything stupid and man for man they were excellent.

But with the fact Knight exposed our lack of pace, which may turn out to cost us the tie, Sodje should probably return.

It would be harsh on Tillen but that is the only chnage I would make. The midfield was excellent and Tabb on the left took Tate to the cleaners. Playing Tabby wide left can sometimes be a waste but we have our best player running at their weak link, it has to be the way to go.

If Gayle is fit then the front pair will probably stay the same, due to lack of alternatives as much as anything.

Agree,

Would like to see Marcus replaced as soon as he starts to tire though. Whilst his height gives us help in winning headers at both ends, once his legs go, usually around 60 mins, he is anonn=ymous and I'd change him for Alex. Fresh pair of legs and a totally diffrent threat, pace, which I'm sure tired donkeys like Tate and Austin would struggle with.

 

[kempy]

Same team as last night, but how about putting Sodje upfront in place of Gayle?

 

[paulmaddy]

Assuming Nelson can now play, I would go with:

Nelson
O'Connor Turner Sodje Frampton
Smith Newman Tabb Tillen
Gayle Rankin

Can't see how Tillen can be left out after last night's performance. Very good player and very composed on the ball. Whilst Pratley did ok, I don't think he is on top form at the moment.

Also, I think they will be preparing for Tabb down the wing so to shift him infield could cause them even more problems.

 

[up the bees]

there defence is slow so we need someone like tabb who will shot and go at them for 90 minutes
i dont think rankin and gayle is doing anything up front so id go for

nelson

kev
turner
sodje
frampton

smith
newman
pratley
tillen

tabb
gayle

 

[Pete the Bee]

Big George

KOC Sam Turner Framps
Smith Pratters Tabb Tillen
Rankin Gayle


I didn't believe before last night, I do now.

I'd take that definitely.

If Gayle or Messiah gets knacked though, I'd like to see Rhodes or Fitzy get on.

MA won't drop Newman though. Not a chance.

 

[mhead bee]

So

Bankole
O'Connor Turner Sodje Frampton
Smith Newman Pratley Tabb
Gayle Rankin

Agreed!

For the final on the big pitch (although I am usually totally against changing formations out of the blue for no reason)

Nelson
oconnor, sodje, turner, framps
newman (holding)
brooker, tabb, pratley,rhodes
gayle.

Hold the ball up, use the wings and wide pitch (fast and fit players) with tabb and pratley joining in up front!

 

[KcBee]

Agreed!

For the final on the big pitch (although I am usually totally against changing formations out of the blue for no reason)

Nelson
oconnor, sodje, turner, framps
newman (holding)
brooker, tabb, pratley,rhodes
gayle.

Hold the ball up, use the wings and wide pitch (fast and fit players) with tabb and pratley joining in up front!

like it
i think we need to go for it on sunday i'd have rhodes in up front and brooker in for smith. No need to be defensive we have to win and go for it. They look dodgy at the back as well!!

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Agreed!

For the final on the big pitch (although I am usually totally against changing formations out of the blue for no reason)

Nelson
oconnor, sodje, turner, framps
newman (holding)
brooker, tabb, pratley,rhodes
gayle.

Hold the ball up, use the wings and wide pitch (fast and fit players) with tabb and pratley joining in up front!

Brooker?

Have you not heard of our young RM boy called Jamie Smith?

Madness.

 

[Nick Hester]

Big George

KOC Sam Turner Framps
Smith Pratters Tabb Tillen
Rankin Gayle


.

Probably the team I would go for too, although I would be looking at the front two and wondering where I could possibly fit Rhodes in.. (and I don't mean by playing 12 men!)

 

[NorthamptonBee]

Probably the team I would go for too, although I would be looking at the front two and wondering where I could possibly fit Rhodes in.. (and I don't mean by playing 12 men!)

I thought about Rhodes for Gayle but we lose the height and we are not a big team at corners and such things and for that reason alone a tall git who can hold the ball up is probably important or do we put Rhodes on and run them ragged ala Boxing Day?

 

[HunsburyBee]

According to Martin's statement this morning, Nelson plays on Sunday

 

[SQUELCH]

Cant see Gayle playing another full 90mins. maybe start and bring Callum on or visa versa

 

[doctor_bee(MBBS)]

there defence is slow so we need someone like tabb who will shot and go at them for 90 minutes
i dont think rankin and gayle is doing anything up front so id go for

nelson

kev
turner
sodje
frampton

smith
newman
pratley
tillen

tabb
gayle

like the look of this a lot, but it won't happen.
sodje has to come back in as his athleticism will be paramount against forbes and knight.

 

[rambo]

there defence is slow so we need someone like tabb who will shot and go at them for 90 minutes
i dont think rankin and gayle is doing anything up front so id go for

nelson

kev
turner
sodje
frampton

smith
newman
pratley
tillen

tabb
gayle

Would go with this and have rankin on for Gayle when he his legs go which would!
This way tillen stays in the team

need Lewis on bench to come on for Newman as he runs out of puff early

The other replacement i would use would be Rhodes maybe last 25 where his pace would cause lots of problems for there defence

 

[Garybaldbee]

Cant see Gayle playing another full 90mins.

Marcus didn't play 90 minutes on Thursday. He was on the pitch for that time, granted but he didn't actually actively participate in the match after the hour mark. If the ball didn't go straight to him he was simply too tired even to make a token effort to chase it. I thought it was not only pointless but almost inhumane on MA's part to keep him on, particularly in that loan striker role. I really can't see him managing a third 90 minutes inside 8 days.

 

[matt buzzbee]

Same team but Sodje for Gayle up front. They wont know what hit them.

 

[Salford Bee]

Bankole
Smith Turner Sodje Frampton
O'Connor Newman Pratley Tabb
Gayle Rankin

It's tough between who goes as right back and who goes right mid.

 

[The Walrus]

Bankole
Smith Turner Sodje Frampton
O'Connor Newman Pratley Tabb
Gayle Rankin

It's tough between who goes as right back and who goes right mid.

KoC right back, Smith right mid.

 

[brighton bee]

we need to rest gayle otherwise hes got no chance of playing in the final surely?

 

[flowerpower bee]

assuming gayle passes his fitness test
i imagine the only change MA will make
will be to put tillen on the bench to accomodate sodje

nelson

o'connor
sodje
turner
frampton

smith
newman
pratley
tabb

rankin
gayle

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