Blackpool - Nottingham Forest

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

To be played on Saturday 7th January 2023.

At Bloomfield Road in Blackpool.

Kick off is at 3pm.

There will be no predictions League for this match (PL only).

COYR!

[zicorice]

I hope and suspect this will basically be a run out for those who need game time.

I'm going to guess:

                  Hennessey
Williams  Cook  McKenna    Toffolo

          OBrien    Colback  Mangala

        Dennis      Surridge    Scarpa

Mangala because he needs to get into a run of games as I think he has try to complete 90 minutes for us.

I don't think "play the youngsters" is the way to go unless any are genuinely knocking on door.

Every player in the team above has started Premier league games this season except Scarpa (and maybe Surridge might only have 1) so should be capable despite a lack of pace in the side. Can always bring Jonno off bench.

I'd go close to full strength more or less for Wolves then its Leicester. 

Steve Cooper will know what to do though.

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

Looks a decent side and it should be enough to sweep Blackpool aside.

[Redreg]

That side should realistically beat Blackpool on Paper dont think you are far off maybe can Cafu play as its the Cup ? Soh , Donnally, Hammond ,Dale Taylor to get some minutes too when the game is won Can’t remember the other u21 player who has been traveling with the squad recently

[wassy04]

I hope and suspect this will basically be a run out for those who need game time.

I'm going to guess:

                  Hennessey
Williams  Cook  McKenna    Toffolo

          OBrien    Colback  Mangala

        Dennis      Surridge    Scarpa

Mangala because he needs to get into a run of games as I think he has try to complete 90 minutes for us.

I don't think "play the youngsters" is the way to go unless any are genuinely knocking on door.

Every player in the team above has started Premier league games this season except Scarpa (and maybe Surridge might only have 1) so should be capable despite a lack of pace in the side. Can always bring Jonno off bench.

I'd go close to full strength more or less for Wolves then its Leicester. 

Steve Cooper will know what to do though.

Agree with Mangala, I'd apply the same logic to Worrall and Boly too as they are just developing their partnership at the back.

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

Just for the record I don't believe that Cooper will make so many changes.

We shouldn't underestimate Blackpool either.

[wassy04]

Just for the record I don't believe that Cooper will make so many changes.

We shouldn't underestimate Blackpool either.

As a minimum you would assume MGW (just back from injury), Taiwo (picked up a knock), Freuler (played lots of World Cup games), Aurier (recently injured) would all be rested, definitely the guys just back from or carrying injuries.

[zicorice]

That side should realistically beat Blackpool on Paper dont think you are far off maybe can Cafu play as its the Cup ?  Soh , Donnally, Hammond ,Dale Taylor to get some minutes too  when the game is won Can’t remember the other u21 player who has been traveling with the squad recently

As much as I believe in giving youngsters a chance- if ready- I think the FA Cup (and Blackpool) deserve a bit more respect than more than possibly one young lad starting. 100% agree re Cafu, off bench at least if he's allowed to play, a proper goodbye.

Re the point made by Wassy about CBs. Agree re building the partnership, but  with 4 games in 8 days and its rare that a CB is subbed off for fresh legs (unless having a shocker) I think getting games into the other 2s legs in case of injury or suspension is wise too.  Pre Arsenal, both were performing well let's not forget. Does Hendo need more games? Thankfully been virtually a spectator last 2 games (what a turn around from busiest keeper in the league that is btw).

Total buzzing. 2pm tomorrow will see a very interesting team announcement.

[zicorice]

Just for the record I don't believe that Cooper will make so many changes.

We shouldn't underestimate Blackpool either.

100% agree re Blackpool and normally wouldn't advocate lots of changes (well documented I love FA Cup) but Steve Coopers interview yesterday suggests he's definitely contemplating it as he refers back to 9 changes for Spurs and how people staked their claim and others could do same tomorrow. I think the 4 games in 8 days may dictate it a bit too.

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

Just for the record I don't believe that Cooper will make so many changes.

We shouldn't underestimate Blackpool either.

As a minimum you would assume MGW (just back from injury), Taiwo (picked up a knock), Freuler (played lots of World Cup games), Aurier (recently injured) would all be rested, definitely the guys just back from or carrying injuries.

Yes I think you are about right there Wassy 4-6 changes.

[Salvatore Matrecano]

Interesting point about players staking their claim.
When he made 9 changes for the Tottenham game it was the first time the Worrall Boly combo had been used and they have stayed in the team ever since.
Suspect he will go Cook Mckenna, I agree with those who say Cook shouldn’t be playing in PL but Mckenna must wonder what he has done wrong sometimes.

[wassy04]

Interesting point about players staking their claim.
When he made 9 changes for the Tottenham game it was the first time the Worrall Boly combo had been used and they have stayed in the team ever since.
Suspect he will go Cook Mckenna, I agree with those who say Cook shouldn’t be playing in PL but Mckenna must wonder what he has done wrong sometimes.

I can remember a certain incident against Bournemouth that won't have helped his case. That aside he has always been solid and is unlucky to not be playing.