Team for Burnley

voyeur said:
The losses of Fio and Pato make this a bit of a messy one. We will probably have to go all Critch and play Dougall and Connolly in midfield.

Dan
Jord Marv Rhys Dom
Call Son Ken
Josh Jez Shay

Not many alternatives.

Subs. Max Jim Thor Matt Theo Bez CJ

Injured: Fio Pato Gaz Kesh Kev Jake Luke

Some talent on the treatment table.
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Big ask for Carey to be the only attacking midfielder. Might be tempted to play Matty in this one and let any of the midfielders push on if the opportunity came.
 
Probably picks itself unless there's any more injuries.

Ian Maatsen v Jordan Gabriel could be a battle. Maatsen is very good at getting forward from left back and a better defender than Gabriel. Both play same formation so who can overload who on that side.
 
Grimshaw
Gabriel Ekipeteta Williams Thompson
Connolly Carey Dougall
Bowler Yates Lavery

Hopefully we will bring in someone to help strengthen the bench and give us another midfield option.
 
poolfc said:
Probably picks itself unless there's any more injuries.

Ian Maatsen v Jordan Gabriel could be a battle. Maatsen is very good at getting forward from left back and a better defender than Gabriel. Both play same formation so who can overload who on that side.
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A battle with only one winner I'd suggest... 😬

I'll drastically revise my Gab opinion if that turns out to be wrong.

tangysider said:
Big ask for Carey to be the only attacking midfielder. Might be tempted to play Matty in this one and let any of the midfielders push on if the opportunity came.
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We played without an attacking midfielder last season! I wouldn't start Virtue, and few would i think.
 
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voyeur said:
The losses of Fio and Pato make this a bit of a messy one. We will probably have to go all Critch and play Dougall and Connolly in midfield.

Dan
Jord Marv Rhys Dom
Call Son Ken
Josh Jez Shay

Not many alternatives.

Subs. Max Jim Thor Matt Theo Bez CJ

Injured: Fio Pato Gaz Kesh Kev Jake Luke

Some talent on the treatment table.
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Call son Ken
I thought we’d signed a Korean for a brief moment 😂
 
I can`t see Jordan being risked from the start yet , not after a serious hamstring injury. Most likely the same defence and front 3 as started at QPR with a midfield of Kenny , Sonny and Matty .🤔
 
Due to our bad luck with injuries, the team more or less picks itself, for what was always going to be a very difficult game.
Do we have any news on Kevin S? Him returning and staying injury free (If that's possible) fit will be a real boost to the midfield.
 
I think we'll start:

Grimmy
Gabriel Ekpiteta Williams Thompson
Dougall
Carey Corbeanu
Bowler Yates Lavery

I don't think we'll see MA start with two holding midfielders. What a shame Patino and Fiorini are out, because they were just starting to make the team tick in the first half on Tuesday.
 
TheRealKingKenny said:
When is Stewart back?!
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From Dubai?

BFC_53 said:
I think we'll start:

Grimmy
Gabriel Ekpiteta Williams Thompson
Dougall
Carey Corbeanu
Bowler Yates Lavery

I don't think we'll see MA start with two holding midfielders. What a shame Patino and Fiorini are out, because they were just starting to make the team tick in the first half on Tuesday.
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I don't see Corbeanu as a starter. MA might I guess. But I think that midfield would get over run.
 
voyeur said:
A battle with only one winner I'd suggest... 😬

I'll drastically revise my Gab opinion if that turns out to be wrong.



We played without an attacking midfielder last season! I wouldn't start Virtue, and few would i think.
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Depends who strikes first. Bowler and Gabriel double up on that side could be OK but don't fancy seeing situations like JG when he came on the other night and QPR put that Armstrong lad on him.

Where is Matty Virtue? Made the 18 v Barrow as an unused sub but not involved since half time at Stoke.
 
poolfc said:
Depends who strikes first. Bowler and Gabriel double up on that side could be OK but don't fancy seeing situations like JG when he came on the other night and QPR put that Armstrong lad on him.

Where is Matty Virtue? Made the 18 v Barrow as an unused sub but not involved since half time at Stoke.
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Matty out of favour methinks.

Will be interesting to see if we can take advantage of space down their left and also contain Maatsen's attacking stuff.
 
poolfc said:
Depends who strikes first. Bowler and Gabriel double up on that side could be OK but don't fancy seeing situations like JG when he came on the other night and QPR put that Armstrong lad on him.

Where is Matty Virtue? Made the 18 v Barrow as an unused sub but not involved since half time at Stoke.
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Think Matty passed back to Grimmy from half way line against Stoke and was hauled off soon after.
Slipped down in the rankings, but probably feature against against Burnley at some point as injuries leave is short.
I do not think we will bring anyone in before Burnley to go straight into the side, and anyone we bring in has to be significantly better than the player they replace.
 
voyeur said:
Matty out of favour methinks.

Will be interesting to see if we can take advantage of space down their left and also contain Maatsen's attacking stuff.
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Watch it all come down our left now and Dom Thompson end up in a mess instead! But yep am expecting them to get forward quickly and cause us problems down the wings. Hopefully if it is like that then Barnes or Rodriguez will have a shocker in the middle.

tangysider said:
Think Matty passed back to Grimmy from half way line against Stoke and was hauled off soon after.
Slipped down in the rankings, but probably feature against against Burnley at some point as injuries leave is short.
I do not think we will bring anyone in before Burnley to go straight into the side, and anyone we bring in has to be significantly better than the player they replace.
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Seems that way. Appleton learned from the second half v Reading and first half at Stoke maybe. Want a fort got to build the foundations first in midfield. It took over two months just to get one loan in here so two days he's got no chance!
 
voyeur said:
A battle with only one winner I'd suggest... 😬

I'll drastically revise my Gab opinion if that turns out to be wrong.



We played without an attacking midfielder last season! I wouldn't start Virtue, and few would i think.
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I might as whilst Dougall and Connolly are 100% better options in the anchor role, Virtue is being judged on playing that position.

Is that Virtue's game? I'd say he's more of box to box player and if Appleton wants to retain the general shape of the side, he might need to pick Virtue as he offers more going forward than Dougall or Connolly.

It's not exactly a selection I'd choose to make if everyone was fit, but he might make it on the basis that two CDMs will ruin the formation.

I don't know.
 
What i would do with available players (442)

Grimmy

Connolly Marv Williams Dom

Bowler Virtue Kenny Corbeanu

Jez Lavery

But it obviously wont be that if Appy wants to stick with 433
 
The team I think MA will pick is

Jordan, Marv, Williams, Thompson
Connolly
Dougal & Carey
Bowler lavery Corbenou

Subs
Yates
Hubby
Thornilly
Virtue
CJ
Bez
Maxi
 
Will be interesting if Bez or Apter don’t get a chance, fair to say with the injuries we have if not on Saturday then it’s time for them to move on. Feel myself as though they should have a chance even if it’s from off the bench (especially Apter)
 
I think he'll pick the same as Tuesday but with Connolly and Carey in midfield and Gabriel at RB.

I'd like to see Virtue on at some stage as we need alternatives in midfield and I don't like the idea of one player being held responsible for what was a shocking team performance first half at Stoke.

Madine can't be far away now either (not that I'd start with him) and Corbineau looks like an impact sub for me atm.
 
If Jordy G is 90 mins fit, he may go with 3 at the back and WB's. Duggy and The Conman in the centre, with Carex ahead, Bowler and The Wasp either side with The Wine Lodge up top.
 
voyeur said:
The losses of Fio and Pato make this a bit of a messy one. We will probably have to go all Critch and play Dougall and Connolly in midfield.

Dan
Jord Marv Rhys Dom
Call Son Ken
Josh Jez Shay

Not many alternatives.

Subs. Max Jim Thor Matt Theo Bez CJ

Injured: Fio Pato Gaz Kesh Kev Jake Luke

Some talent on the treatment table.
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Cant really see anything different than that. Kenny will probably play in front of Connolly.
 
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td53 said:
I might as whilst Dougall and Connolly are 100% better options in the anchor role, Virtue is being judged on playing that position.

Is that Virtue's game? I'd say he's more of box to box player and if Appleton wants to retain the general shape of the side, he might need to pick Virtue as he offers more going forward than Dougall or Connolly.

It's not exactly a selection I'd choose to make if everyone was fit, but he might make it on the basis that two CDMs will ruin the formation.

I don't know.
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Sure. I dont know what MA will do and there's a case for leaving Connolly at RB and playing Virtue in midfield with Carey and Dougall. I can see that 3 struggling at Turf Moor though and pragmatism might be the best option with Fio and Patino out, at a difficult venue. MA didnt even have Virtue on the bench on Tuesday. Will he bring him back to the starting XI? Possibly but I would be a bit surprised.
 
voyeur said:
Sure. I dont know what MA will do and there's a case for leaving Connolly at RB and playing Virtue in midfield with Carey and Dougall. I can see that 3 struggling at Turf Moor though and pragmatism might be the best option with Fio and Patino out, at a difficult venue. MA didnt even have Virtue on the bench on Tuesday. Will he bring him back to the starting XI? Possibly but I would be a bit surprised.
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It's more whether the system can work with those two than Virtue being better than either of them. I suspect he'll go Dougall and Connolly like you say but systemically, there's an argument that Virtue would be more suited if you wanted continuity, which he might as otherwise it's probably going to be 4-2-3-1 and I think that would be a shame as honestly, I think that's the first time in years a front 3 has worked for us as a 3.

Basically, the midfield is fucked, just after we got it right as we are cursed...
 
Can only see him going with the side the O/P has chosen. Bit of steel in the middle with two holders and hopefully try and nick a result.

I feel it won't be one for the purists on saturday.
 
td53 said:
It's more whether the system can work with those two than Virtue being better than either of them. I suspect he'll go Dougall and Connolly like you say but systemically, there's an argument that Virtue would be more suited if you wanted continuity, which he might as otherwise it's probably going to be 4-2-3-1 and I think that would be a shame as honestly, I think that's the first time in years a front 3 has worked for us as a 3.

Basically, the midfield is fucked, just after we got it right as we are cursed...
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I dont disagree. As Insider says, maybe Kenny plays more advanced with Connolly deep.
 
JG has not played 45 mins in any of his 3 appearances so maybe not starting just yet.
Grimshaw
Connolly Ekpiteta Williams Thomson
Virtue Dougall Carey
Bowler Yates Lavery
 
Costero Poderoso said:
wouldnt mind seeing rob apter given the Patino role if Patino isnt available.
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As far as I am aware that is a position Apter is not familiar with. Patino drops deep to pick up the ball. Plays a range of passes. Apter is a wide attacking player. Give him his debut out of position in a difficult away game? Ain't gonna happen.
 
michellebutterflyhotel said:
Can’t see us getting anything at Burnley due to all our injuries. God I hope I’m wrong even a draw will do
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Maybe missing 3/4 who would be in the starting XI, Fiorini Patino Stewart Anderson. Not ideal, midfield is bsdly affected but, if we can put together a midfield that restricts Burnley, we will get occasional chances ourselves.
 
voyeur said:
Maybe missing 3/4 who would be in the starting XI, Fiorini Patino Stewart Anderson. Not ideal, midfield is bsdly affected but, if we can put together a midfield that restricts Burnley, we will get occasional chances ourselves.
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I'm glad it's not me having to try to find a way around losing 2/3 of the midfield but it's so typical Blackpool. This is where Critchley often showed he could roll with the punches and come up with a variation on a 3-5-2 to protect the gaps or where they were expecting the opposition to be strong so it's the first big test of Appleton in that regard I think.
 
poolfc said:
I'm glad it's not me having to try to find a way around losing 2/3 of the midfield but it's so typical Blackpool. This is where Critchley often showed he could roll with the punches and come up with a variation on a 3-5-2 to protect the gaps or where they were expecting the opposition to be strong so it's the first big test of Appleton in that regard I think.
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Critch coped well for a novice, I thought. Appleton should be fine, with his experience.
 
Connolly and Dougall holding making it a low block of 6

Bowler in the 10 role with a front three of Lavery, Yates and a fit again Madine

Let them have the ball and then murder them on the break

1.0 Pool

What dreams are made of
 
Philbfctrois said:
Connolly and Dougall holding making it a low block of 6

Bowler in the 10 role with a front three of Lavery, Yates and a fit again Madine

Let them have the ball and then murder them on the break

1.0 Pool

What dreams are made of
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I did wonder about including Madine between Yates and Lavery with Bowler in the middle 3 but I think he'll go with

Grimshaw
Gabriel Marv Williams Thompson
Connolly Dougall Carey
Bowler Yates Lavery

I'm not sure he'll change formation and try to keep as close to the 11 that finished against QPR. That aside, where the fuck is Stewart, not heard a single thing about him since the season started?
 
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