Barnsley - Nottingham Forest

[Paplane]

I really think Adomah can contribute something for us this season.

[Sabricadabra]

We’ve lost 3 out the last 5 and only won 5 out the last 15 in the past ten years there. It’s a place we tend to struggle for some reason.

My guess is Sabri will play a strong team because it’s a good opportunity to get players match fit for the start of the season.

[ThePromisedLand]

My X1 for tomorrow:

Smith
Jenko ~ Daws ~ Benny ~ Bong
Fred ~ Yates
Mighten ~ Johnson ~ Albert
Taylor

Won’t be of course - but who cares about tomorrow. We don’t need to be playing midweek through September in a comp we ain’t going to win,

[McDurban]

Presuming we play the same formation as last season, I'd go:

--------------------------------------Smith-----------------------------------

Richardson-----------Blackett----------------Dawson--------------Bong

-----------------------J Taylor-----------Yates-----------------------------

Mighten------------------------Carvalho--------------------------Da Costa

----------------------------------L Taylor--------------------------------------


Wouldn't be risking the likes of Lolley, Sow or Colback. Let's see what some of the squad players can do.

Gotta say, I would really like to see Richardson and Jake Taylor play.

[Strawberry Avenger]

I wonder if Adomah the forgotten man comes back in for Lolley.

He was doing ok for Cardiff.

He probably doesn't track back enough/athletic defensively.

But holding up the ball, goal threat in the last 15 mins of a game.

I'm surprised we didn't keep him and deploy him.

SA.

[Strawberry Avenger]

Presuming we play the same formation as last season, I'd go:

--------------------------------------Smith-----------------------------------

Richardson-----------Blackett----------------Dawson--------------Bong

-----------------------J Taylor-----------Yates-----------------------------

Mighten------------------------Carvalho--------------------------Da Costa

----------------------------------L Taylor--------------------------------------


Wouldn't be risking the likes of Lolley, Sow or Colback. Let's see what some of the squad players can do.

Gotta say, I would really like to see Richardson and Jake Taylor play.

I'd like to see the next Academy products break through.  And unless they play, we won't know.

Pre-season is the time to get to know them and see if they can step up.

SA.

[Salvatore Matrecano]

But tomorrow isnt a midweek game. Its an opportunity to try the strongest team in a final practice match with a full 7 days rest before the competition proper.
Samba
Darikwa Worrall Dawson Ribeiro
Yates Sow/Colback
Ameobi Freeman Adomah
Grabban

[ThePromisedLand]

I’m guessing that - from SL’s comments - Lolley won’t play tomorrow but looks to be in definite contention for next week.
That is great news!

[Sausage Roll]

Wonder if Guerrero was done in time for him to play some part tomorrow.

[TrickySte]

Wonder if Guerrero was done in time for him to play some part tomorrow.

Have to be registered by 12 noon the day before for a normal 3pm league game. Would assume it's the same for the Cup so he should be available.

[Strawberry Avenger]

But tomorrow isnt a midweek game. Its an opportunity to try the strongest team in a final practice match with a full 7 days rest before the competition proper.
Samba
Darikwa Worrall Dawson Ribeiro
Yates Sow/Colback
Ameobi Freeman Adomah
Grabban

That would be more like it.

Two actual wingers.  Worrall restored to his CH position.  Dawson at the back.  CM is fine by me.  And Grabban up front.

SA.

[Plymouth red]

All I want and care about tomorrow is a good performance and not a repeat of that shit show in July.

And if possible, no 93 minute goal conceded