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Carabao Cup Preview

Carlo Ancelotti has a number of options available to him as he plots a course through to round three
Everton continue their busy start to the new season with the first step of what they hope will be a long journey in the Carabao Cup as they host Salford City.
Buoyed by victory in Sunday's Premier League opener against Tottenham, the Blues will be looking to progress to the third round for the third season running (they received a bye in 2017 due to their participation in the Europa League) where Fleetwood Town would be their opponents following their victory over Port Vale.
Despite representing the obvious carrot of silverware and triumph in a competition they have never won in its 60-year history, winning the League Cup offers Everton a pathway to Europe in 2021-22, albeit not to the Europa League but to the playoff round of the new Europa Conference League.
Wednesday's opponents are recent newcomers to the English Football League, having been promoted from the National League last year, the next step in the club's progress under the leadership of Manchester United's “Class of '92” — Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Paul Scholes — who purchased them in 2014.
They finished in 11th place in League Two last season and sit in ninth having drawn their first match of this season ahead of their first ever meeting with Everton, a tie that will see ex-Blues midfielder Darron Gibson return to Goodison Park more than three years after he left for Sunderland.
Carlo Ancelotti, who takes charge of his first English League Cup tie in almost a decade since his Chelsea were beaten 4-3 at home by Newcastle United at the third round stage in 2010, faces the perennial dilemma for Premier League managers with designs on the top end of the Premier League table: how many changes to make to a winning team against lower-league opposition.
The question is a pertinent one given that the Blues travelled to London for a late-afternoon kick-off on Sunday, face West Bromwich Albion in the lunchtime game on Saturday and would be in action again a week from now in the cup again should they beat Salford.
Given that, with the exception of Djibril Sidibé, who is no longer with the club, and Mason Holgate, who is ruled out through injury, the Italian could field the same victorious side that Marco Silva did at the third-round stage last year at Sheffield Wednesday without having to use any of his new signings, making significant changes from Sunday needn't be all that risky.
There are inherent dangers in making wholesale changes, as Everton managers have discovered to their cost over the years, but with the congested fixture list, the need to give playing time to fringe players or put others in the shop window, it is expected that Ancelotti will go with a very different side.
Jordan Pickford might keep his place in goal and the lack of options in defence mean that one or both of Michael Keane and Yerry Mina could continue at centre-half — maybe one of then partners Jarrad Branthwaite — but it would not be a surprise to see Jonjoe Kenny and Niels Nkounkou in the full-back roles.
In midfield, all of Gylfi Sigurdsson, Bernard, Tom Davies, Anthony Gordon, Yannick Bolasie, Theo Walcott and Alex Iwobi are in with a shout of starting, with Muhamed Besic and Fabian Delph (fitness allowing) also in contention.
Up front, there might be one more chance for Sandro Ramirez to impress but Moise Kean will fancy himself to start, perhaps partnering Dominic Calvert-Lewin who will be keen for an opportunity to get a scoring run going.
As ever, whichever line-up the manager chooses should be more than capable of beating a team from League Two and there will be insurance on the bench in the form of the first-choice starters should the manager need help in the second half.
Kick-off: 8:15pm, Wednesday, 16 September, 2020
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2 Posted 15/09/2020 at 22:55:30
3 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:08:14
4 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:12:44
Pickford
Kenny, Keane, Gibson or Branthwaite, Nkounkou
Davies, Sigurdsson, Bernard, Gordon
Kean, Walcott
Give Bolasie a half to put himself in the shop window. Hopefully, with the arrival of the new signings and the good performance against Spurs, all these players will be up for the challenge and produce good performances.
5 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:14:04
Hard one to call. The more options we now have, the more permutations. I don't think we necessarily need the same team for the continuity of form, this being very different to the Prem. but the match fitness angle is a help so early in the season.
It should be almost a given whichever team we field - but we've heard that song before.
6 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:21:21
Obviously some players from Sunday will be on the bench giving an opportunity to some others who aspire to be regular first teamers especially the youngsters, Gordon, Branthwaite etc.
7 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:28:54
And to think he was brought in to sort out the crazy spending (just thank god we got Carlo).
8 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:29:42
I admire his cool approach, his recognition, of what are mostly, useless players through no fault of his own inherited.
I also admire Farhad Moshiri, because he has never walked away from whoever was the Manager, although mostly the incorrect choice, and provided the necessary funds, on the advice of those you would think would know better!
Let's take this Cup seriously for once and get our hands on it, something we have NEVER done before, come close, but no cigar!
9 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:33:38
10 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:37:29
Winning silverware makes a statement. I haven't seen Man City, Liverpool or Manchester United turn their nose up at this.
And as the article and Derek elude to, it's frustrating that this is a competition that has eluded us. Let's take it serious, end that void in our history and get some silverware back in the cabinet.
If Pep was pleased holding it up last season, I will be this one!
11 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:39:03
12 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:41:45
13 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:41:50
Not quite the Five Boys on the old chocolate bars, whoever can remember them, but not too far away! :-)
14 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:46:19
15 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:49:09
16 Posted 15/09/2020 at 23:59:57
Put the deadwood on display in the hope someone might be daft enough to buy them. My team would be:
Lössl
Kenny
Keane
Branthwaite
Nkounkou
Walcott
Davies
Besic
Bernard
Kean
Oh go on then, bloody Iwobi as well just to make up the numbers.
It's the Mickey Mouse Cup against sodding Salford so, if we don't win, this lot need shooting.
17 Posted 15/09/2020 at 00:05:55
In four of five years time when the likes of Rodriguez and Allan have either moved on or retired, hopefully they will have been replaced by younger but equally as good players. You have to start somewhere and winning this cup is as good as any, and boy, do we need to win a cup!
18 Posted 16/09/2020 at 00:18:23
19 Posted 16/09/2020 at 00:29:45
20 Posted 16/09/2020 at 00:35:33
Play the expendibles. They need game time and frankly we wont get many chances to give them that / show other clubs just how fantastic they are :)
21 Posted 16/09/2020 at 00:56:39
But lots of firepower on the bench just in case it goes tits up.
22 Posted 16/09/2020 at 00:57:57
23 Posted 16/09/2020 at 01:09:59
On a side note, I quite like the Salford City logo. It looks like a lion Sith Lord (i.e. the villainous counterparts of the Jedi, for any non-Star Wars buffs).
24 Posted 16/09/2020 at 01:37:00
This is being streamed on ESPN+.
25 Posted 16/09/2020 at 01:45:12
Obviously some players from Sunday will be on the bench giving an opportunity to some others who aspire to be regular first-teamers especially the youngsters, Gordon, Branthwaite etc.
26 Posted 16/09/2020 at 01:49:33
The top clubs in particular don't take it too seriously mainly because it clogs up their fixture list when they have Euro games to play which are more important.
27 Posted 16/09/2020 at 02:06:18
Get the job done Blues!
COYB
28 Posted 16/09/2020 at 03:32:50
29 Posted 16/09/2020 at 04:28:50
I think a lot of my gripes goes back to the Moyes area, and him pretty much insisting on playing a weakened team, and showing little interest in this cup. The sad thing was it was probably the best hope for any silverware during that time.
Looking back to when Man City started with the oil money, they took this competition seriously. Success breeds success and I'd love to see our name on it this season.
30 Posted 16/09/2020 at 04:34:04
Having said that the only players I would retain from Sunday is Pickford, Kean, Doucouré and Calvert-Lewin with Richarlison on the bench just in case.
That gives an opportunity to Kenny, Branthwaite, Nkounkou, Davies, Sigurdsson and Kean to show us if they are interested in a place in the new Everton squad or not.
If they can't beat Salford at Goodison Park, they shouldnt be playing football.
ps: I would also give Big Dunc the manager's hat for this one.
31 Posted 16/09/2020 at 05:29:17
32 Posted 16/09/2020 at 06:30:26
33 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:05:46
Personally, I would rest James, play Doucour all game and maybe give Allan the first 45 minutes. Some posters suggest playing Branthwaite while I would play Gibson alongside Keane.
34 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:16:12
35 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:20:01
I like that Branthwaite too, but through more or less emergency, he has been given a few chances. He looks to be a decent one for the future but has some rough edges that need polishing.
He may actually play Doucoure and Allan, as they have the experience, but are still relatively new to playing alongside each other. A few fringe players too will be expected to either showcase for Transfer purposes or prove their worth in The Last Chance Saloon.
36 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:20:58
Lossl
Kenny Keane Gibson Nkounkou
Sigurdsson Delph Davies
Walcott Kean Gordon
That still leaves the likes of Iwobi, Bernard, Bolasie, Besic, Sandro etc on the bench. Shows how bloated our squad is!
37 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:24:54
No club has feared the banana skin quite like we have.
I've lost count of the number of times managers have shied away from prospect of humiliation by playing a second string...Only to be humiliated anyway.
These cups have represented our only hope of silverware for years. What are we saving our players for ? To be out of both of them in January again ?
Get your best team on the pitch. Get more game time with them playing as a unit. Get the game won and Get the fuck out of there.
Rest ? most of them have just had more time off than a furloughed Barber
38 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:25:59
39 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:35:41
They should be told to train on their own, and to find another club ASAP. If they want to play, take a wage cut and move on.
If they want their wages, tell them they won't play football again at this club. We've got to move them out, they're sucking us dry.
40 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:38:36
TW is always then full of posters who quite rightly point out that you should always start your best eleven, changing things only when we are comfortable.
Lets not get burnt again please Don.
Full strength and full support as always.
Onward Evertonians 💙
41 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:42:01
Lössl
Kenny, Pennington, Besic, Nkounkou
Bolasie, Delph, Baningime, Iwobi
Sandro, Kean
Thats a team that would strike fear into the hearts of many a Sunday League Veterans team...
42 Posted 16/09/2020 at 07:56:34
43 Posted 16/09/2020 at 08:20:01
44 Posted 16/09/2020 at 08:22:43
45 Posted 16/09/2020 at 08:32:57
Let the fringe players stake their claims and I would also rest Mina as, with Holgate crocked for 2 or 3 months, we really need to wrap him in cottonwool.
46 Posted 16/09/2020 at 08:44:41
relatively new as the coach, new exciting mid-field combo, suggested need to keep momentum, need to rest new players, players needing to be on show for possible transfer, players needing to be on-side to be part of the squad and a number of other issues.
For me as a rank amateur, I would start with Lossl, then Seamus, Keane, Branthwaite, Digne as the back 4. I'd include Doucoure in the mid-field along with Gordon plus Bernard as the nr 10, Kean, DCL and Richarlison.
Preservation plus enough clout would be the background for this based on the thought not to underestimate the underdog!
47 Posted 16/09/2020 at 08:58:35
48 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:02:48
The pre-match team talk should be along the lines of, 'get out there and chase everything for 45 minutes. Prove you are worth your contracts because if you haven't wrapped this up by half time your careers, not just here, are over'.
I think Keane will be the one starter from Sunday to play (probably as captain). If any others are needed then we are going to be stuck with a bloated squad of over paid nobodies for a long time.
A good performance from those players listed in various orders above could create interest and allow us the funds to have fun in the last knockings of the transfer window.
49 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:03:08
50 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:05:20
I remember it well ( but couldn't recall it's name) so googled it. Link and history below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fry%27s_Chocolate_Cream
On the matter of the Salford badge, when I first saw it in the header I thought we were playing Millwall again (shudders).
51 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:05:53
I would focus on the players who are more likely to remain and also protect those who are vital to us at present by not having them start the game
I would also be aware of those who have evidenced may be more likely to get injured with games in short succession.
Therefore after careful consideration I would pick the below. I am conscious of the powder puff midfield but still feel they should have enough for a league 2 side at home.
Pickford
Kenny Keane Branthwaite Nkounkou
Siggy Davies Iwobi
Walcott Kean Bernard
Subs - Virginia Digne Gibson Allan Doucoure Gordon Calvert-Lewin
Rest - Coleman Mina Gomes James Richarlison
Inj - Holgate Delph Gbamin Tosun
I would like to see a few if the new boys get 20-30mins
52 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:17:35
Rest Richarlison. Rest Digne. Rest Coleman. Rest Mina. Rest Gomes.
Pickford
Nkounkou Kenny Branthwaite Keane
Iwobi Davies Sigurdsson
Kean DCL Gordon
Take DCL off at half time and bring on Simms
Fixtures will be coming thick and fast and we don't want to force unnecessary injuries. We also need games for the fringe players for them to be some level up to speed when we need to call upon them.
53 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:26:39
54 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:33:52
55 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:39:39
GK: Virginia (if Pickford were to pick up an injury during the season, shouldn't our backup have had at least some competitive game experience?)
RB: Kenny (able deputy for Coleman)
CBs: Branthwaite (already played and impressed in the PL last season), Gibson (again, needs some game experience as he may be called in during the season)
RB: Nkounkou (impressive in pre-season, he will be eager to show what he can do)
MF: Iwobi, Davies, Bernard, Gordon (all of them have a point to prove)
Forwards: Kean, Walcott/Bolasie
SUBS: Lossl, Coleman, Keane, Delph, Siggy, DCL, Simms
Liverpool's kids beat us last year in the FA Cup, surely Everton's 2nd XI can ease past Salford? As someone suggested, Ferguson should be made the manager - so that Carlo can work with the first XI to get them prepared for WBA on Saturday.
56 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:39:39
GK: Virginia (if Pickford were to pick up an injury during the season, shouldn't our backup have had at least some competitive game experience?)
RB: Kenny (able deputy for Coleman)
CBs: Branthwaite (already played and impressed in the PL last season), Gibson (again, needs some game experience as he may be called in during the season)
RB: Nkounkou (impressive in pre-season, he will be eager to show what he can do)
MF: Iwobi, Davies, Bernard, Gordon (all of them have a point to prove)
Forwards: Kean, Walcott/Bolasie
SUBS: Lossl, Coleman, Keane, Delph, Siggy, DCL, Simms
Liverpool's kids beat us last year in the FA Cup, surely Everton's 2nd XI can ease past Salford? As someone suggested, Ferguson should be made the manager - so that Carlo can work with the first XI to get them prepared for WBA on Saturday.
57 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:40:29
Back in the' frantic fifties', we used to say that just about summed up the Everton front five although which of Catterick & Co deserved 'acclaim,` I know not !
Oscar Hold ? Just maybe.
58 Posted 16/09/2020 at 09:58:28
59 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:04:35
Used to have to share them out when grandad came home on a Friday night after finishing work and getting paid by the Mersey Docks and Harbour board..The pockets in his dockers overcoat went all the way to the floor!
60 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:11:16
But God love 'em all, we are here because they `looked after us` and our familes !
61 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:14:27
Sigurdsson (we have Delph & Davies who aren't going anywhere)
Iwobi
Walcott (assuming we are in for Bailey)
Besic
Sandro
Baningime
Also there's a balance to be struck with having inexperience down one side, so having Gibson/Branthwaite at LCB with Nkounkou doesn't work for me. So out of Mina and Digne, Digne has to start (can always be subbed when we're winning).
Pickford
Kenny - Keane - Gibson - Digne
Davies - Delph - Doucoure
Gordon - DCL - Kean
Bench: Lossl, Branthwaite, Nkounkou, Gomes, Bolasie, Bernard, Richarlison.
Salford will be up for this, luckily with Carlo at the helm we will too!
62 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:20:02
Years later I remember nan and later my mum would break the leg of the lamb before cooking.. continuing the tradition I asked mum one day why break the leg before cooking, was it to cook better?, quicker? No she replied, " it's so it can fit in the oven"
Never even thought to ask before haha
63 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:23:05
64 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:32:37
65 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:41:06
I agree this is a perfect opportunity to give a few of the tougher youngsters a game and allow Kean a full 90 minutes. There should be no place for Sigurdsson who doesn't seem to have the backbone for any sort of physical encounter.
It will be interesting to see what Carlo comes up with to balance the need to pace out the season against the priority of getting some silverware. We need to score early and kill them off by half time. 3-0 please.
66 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:44:13
67 Posted 16/09/2020 at 10:54:18
If "cup tied" referred to Champions league then yes, but the Carabao Cup?
Don't think that'd make any difference whatsoever to our fire sale!
68 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:02:21
Pickford
Kenny Keane Gibson Nkounkou
Walcott Doucoure Delph Iwobi
DCL Kean
69 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:04:09
70 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:09:03
Kean needs game time
71 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:09:05
72 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:09:39
The clubs we'll be selling those clowns to might be worried about the League Cup, it won't be anyone above us!!
73 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:23:28
" Haha, yes Derek they did, out of those pockets would come salt fish and the occasional leg of lamb ". Rumour has it that once he was stopped by the normally lackadaisical security, when the aforementioned cut of meat accidentally fell on the floor. Aye, Aye lad what are you doing with that? " Roast Potatoes, Carrots Peas, Mint Sauce and Gravy came the reply "! :-)
74 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:23:44
The "Fry's Five Centre" was based on the same shape as "Fry's Peppermint Cream",which was a five segmented semi oval shaped bar with each segment filled with peppermint flavoured fondant cream.
The "Five Centre" version had five segments with a different fruit flavoured fondant filling in each segment.
The "Five Boys" was a flat chocolate bar with five segments each imprinted with the face of a boy with different facial expressions.
75 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:35:58
76 Posted 16/09/2020 at 11:46:17
77 Posted 16/09/2020 at 12:09:00
78 Posted 16/09/2020 at 12:15:13
80 Posted 16/09/2020 at 12:56:31
A heavily rotated side should still have enough about them to see us safely through to the next round.
81 Posted 16/09/2020 at 12:59:40
I'm one of the "play your best 11" voices on here. But for this game, with the congestion of the fixtures right out of the gate, and absolutely not wanting any of Allan, Doucoure, or James injured, we have to expect the squad to step up and prove their worth.
Save the three amigos for later in this tournament and also the weekends.
John Reynolds @ 34 also nails it for me:
but a reasonably strong selection from last years squad would be best (if thats not an oxymoron). Starting a jewel like James against a 4th Division side would be a reckless endangerment.
82 Posted 16/09/2020 at 13:05:54
Seriously, whats the over-under on something like that? Four? Five?
83 Posted 16/09/2020 at 13:08:08
84 Posted 16/09/2020 at 13:18:15
Kenny Keane Mina Nkounkou
Davies Doucouré
Walcott Siggy Iwobi
Kean
More than enough to beat a league two team but has height, strength, pace and power if they want to mix it up?!
Richy and James on the bench in case
If we are 3 up take off Mina, Keane and Doucouré
85 Posted 16/09/2020 at 13:33:57
Last season's crab-like midfield combination could mean 0-0 after 70 minutes and we'll be shitting ourselves. I'd probably start Dacoure & Allan with Gomes or Walcott and Davies, Bolasie instead of Rodriguez, Kean instead of Richy.
Same defence and Pickford in goal, hopefully they shouldn't be too busy.
86 Posted 16/09/2020 at 13:37:25
87 Posted 16/09/2020 at 13:49:23
88 Posted 16/09/2020 at 14:44:38
We have to play the players like Allan and Doucoure with the strength and desire to win that we have been lacking for the past couple of seasons in these type of games. Delph should be included as he has to prove that he is a premier player with Iwobi also. I expect Braithwaite to be in but would not include Rodriguez as he seemed to be the only one out of the three new signings that slowed down in the second half of last weekend's game. The only other change I see that will happen will be Kean in for DCL, but then Ancelotti may surprise us with his selection.
It does not matter who the team that Ancelotti puts out what I want to see is a genuine desire to win a game regardless of what division a team is in. 6/7 wins in a cup can put you in Europe.
89 Posted 16/09/2020 at 14:58:03
Seems Carlo is taking this seriously.
90 Posted 16/09/2020 at 14:59:55
91 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:05:25
You are absolutely correct.
My grandad used to get off work every Friday afternoon and would take me to a sweet shop on the corner of Islington and Commutation Row and get me a Frys five boys which as you say was a flat thin bar of chocolate with boys faces imprinted in the chocolate.
Maybe we can have the Everton version of five boys with Allan, James, Doucoure, Richy and Digne. Now that would be very digestible.
92 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:11:24
We'll win the game. The 2nd string gets to prove themselves to signori Ancelotti, the has-beens get to show off for potential buyers and the youngsters gain valuable experience. In theory.
For the Scandinavian fans this game is shown live on V Sport 2 (formerly Viasport 2).
93 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:13:36
94 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:24:10
95 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:27:51
The feeling of winning a trophy again will unlock this club and be a statement. I remember feeling a wave of anticipation at Wembley in 1984 and want to feel that again. I didn't care then it was the Milk/League Cup and I don't now.
That said, I get the argument and the sentiment of not risking players. But, I hate this perception that foreign players and South Americans in particular can't "mix it". It's hardly like growing up in the Favellas or Bogota doesn't toughen you up a bit.
Likewise, as per another forum, a Man United fan reserving judgement on James until he sees him in the winter. Please, have you been to Munich & Germany in the winter?
Whoever plays tonight, let's take it serious, get the game won and get a game closer to Wembley.
96 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:39:18
97 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:39:42
Our starting midfield from two months ago will be just fine for Salford. Leave out the newbies.
98 Posted 16/09/2020 at 15:51:40
99 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:03:55
Must win
100 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:16:25
Subs: Virginia, Branthwaite, Davies, Allan, Gordon, Bernard, Simms
101 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:16:58
102 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:20:47
Kenny Mina Keane Nkoukou
Gordon Davies Sigurdsson
Iwobi Kean Bernard
Subs: Virginia, Branthwaite, Delph, Walcott, Bolasie, Sandro, Simms
103 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:22:58
I personally wouldn't play Rodriquez for those reasons alone. I also would not include any players that definitely don't have a future at Everton; we need to build a tight-knit squad and understandings and relationships between the players who will stay. If they're marginal but possible, maybe give them a runout.
As stated previously, and without naming names, that should still leave enough talented - and motivated - players to win this game.
104 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:23:24
I'd go:
Lossl
Kenny
Nkounkou
Branthwaite
Gibson
Davies
Gomes
Sigurdsson
Walcott
Gordon
Kean
Defence is a bit inexperienced / youthful but Gomes and Sigurdsson should control the game and plenty of goals in the front 3.
Iwobi, Bernard and Simms to make an appearance too, maybe 2nd half.
105 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:28:14
106 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:35:22
Hear hear mate. Both Frankie Howard's in my book!
107 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:44:37
Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Nkounkou Doucouré, Allan, Gomes' Bernard Richarlison, Kean
108 Posted 16/09/2020 at 17:47:37
COYB 25 years and counting
109 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:18:28
110 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:23:10
every opinion is fair, respect.
For me, if any of our new midfield, especially Jim, are anywhere near this game its a simple no.
No friggin way we should be putting these 3 players at any kind of risk, just one loon in the Salford side, all due respect, that wants a 'name', could have a massive influence on our season.
Any of the other players, stealing a living, should have the bollocks, and more importantly, some pride, to earn their silly wages.
111 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:24:02
wba game is too important and anyone without a full pre season eg James will need his fitness building up.
112 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:29:33
113 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:35:24
It's a subscription services, so if you haven't signed up yet, you might want to do so now.
114 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:41:24
I am glad our suffering amuses you
115 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:46:57
116 Posted 16/09/2020 at 18:59:35
117 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:06:44
118 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:07:12
Be interesting to see how they feel about being picked to play Salford whereas others get rested. Lets hope the attitude is correct
119 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:14:41
It seams to work alright for our friends across the park...there b team is scared to play shit mate
120 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:15:54
121 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:17:44
122 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:24:10
123 Posted 16/09/2020 at 19:24:31
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1 Posted 15/09/2020 at 22:47:20
It will be interesting to see which players start. Hopefully, pride, drive and hunger will now increase in the squad, now we have a trio of solid and reliable midfielders. Hopefully it will improve the desire in the squad.