Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 9, 2017 There''s quite a few decisions for Alex Neil this weekend, especially with the quick turnaround with Newcastle on Tuesday, not to mention choices in key positions. I think Wes will play; he may even play on Tuesday too given that he got a rest against Wigan. At home I think Wes should start more often than not. Tettey is still out so a decision to be made there. Mulumbu you can''t really see doing two in three days, so maybe a chance for the lad Godfrey. And of course, both strikers in form. I''ve gone for Oliveria because Forest is former club, and strikers love scoring against former clubs. A bit unfair to drop Jerome, but personally feel you always have to leave one on the bench due to limited options elsewhere to change the game (i.e. Just Lafferty). Back five picks itself, here''s how I''d go:-RuddyPintoMartinKloseDijksHowsonGodfreyJa. MurphyHoolahanWildshutOliveria Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 9, 2017 Hi Hoola welcome back buddy and why the short flounce? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 9, 2017 Sometimes nice to take a break from certain situations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the eventual reply Hoola and welcome back buddy 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 9, 2017 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]There''s quite a few decisions for Alex Neil this weekend, especially with the quick turnaround with Newcastle on Tuesday, not to mention choices in key positions. I think Wes will play; he may even play on Tuesday too given that he got a rest against Wigan. At home I think Wes should start more often than not. Tettey is still out so a decision to be made there. Mulumbu you can''t really see doing two in three days, so maybe a chance for the lad Godfrey. And of course, both strikers in form. I''ve gone for Oliveria because Forest is former club, and strikers love scoring against former clubs. A bit unfair to drop Jerome, but personally feel you always have to leave one on the bench due to limited options elsewhere to change the game (i.e. Just Lafferty). Back five picks itself, here''s how I''d go:-RuddyPintoMartinKloseDijksHowsonGodfreyJa. MurphyHoolahanWildshutOliveria[/quote]Yeah I think that makes sense, I''d be happy with that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted February 9, 2017 Get on the blower to AN, team picked and more importantly approved.He must be so glad to have the pinkun picking the team for him!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 9, 2017 Greavsy, any preferences you have for the team on Saturday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted February 9, 2017 Welcome back hoola.I''m a fan of not changing the team too much, but agree will prob have one up front to give an option off the bench. I personally would go with CJ, but think AN will go with oliveria.That may also happen if Naismith is fit again, as he could share some of the strikers role, and ask a different question.Not many options in midfield, if mulumbu is fit, and plays like he did a few weeks ago I''d have him in everytime. Wary of a young Godfrey against a team like forest, but needs must maybe.Wildschut to start, and back 5, I''d leave unchanged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 9, 2017 Get on the blower to AN, team picked and more importantly approved.He must be so glad to have the pinkun picking the team for him!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted February 9, 2017 That''s your best post ever Mildred, spot on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 9, 2017 I have emailed Alex Neil both suggestions and he says he''ll get back to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted February 9, 2017 Excellent cheers hoola, good to pool ideas, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted February 10, 2017 Looks good to me. Depends how Mulumbu is really. I''d rather play him at the weekend and then tettey is back for Newcastle.I''d probably go with pritchard, Wes and naismith behind the striker. feels like one of them games where a few clever players would do more damage than perhaps the more direct wingers we have. They are always more effective bench options anyway to stretch tiring full backs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 90 Posted February 10, 2017 If Naismith is fit he should play. One of the leaders in the pitch, he''s been great of late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote user="ec-p"]If Naismith is fit he should play. One of the leaders in the pitch, he''s been great of late.[/quote]I agree, depends on his fitness though, and how much Alex wants to play Wildschutt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,599 Posted February 10, 2017 It sounded like Pritchard had a good game so he probably won''t even make the bench tomorrow....In all seriousness if Naismith isn''t fit I''d drop Mulumbu and Jerome for Godfrey and Wes and go back to 4-2-3-1 with Pritchard on the right, Wes in behind and Yanic on the left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 273 Posted February 10, 2017 It seems Mulumbu did well v wigan until he tired, which coincided with their purple patch. Despite his apparent inability to put two consecutive good performances together I think I would start with him, using Godfrey as a sub as he starts to tire.I am not sure I would start with a murphy; as with Mulumbu I thnk pritchard did enough to warrant keeping his place.Wildschut is the one that we need more from; If naismith is fit I would put wildschut on the bench for an impact sub.The key decision is one or two up top. Having used it for wigan away we may be surprised with both starting for a must win home fixture v forest. More long ball and set piece dependence but is seems we may have decided to true grit it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote user="ZLF"]It seems Mulumbu did well v wigan until he tired, which coincided with their purple patch. Despite his apparent inability to put two consecutive good performances together I think I would start with him, using Godfrey as a sub as he starts to tire.I am not sure I would start with a murphy; as with Mulumbu I thnk pritchard did enough to warrant keeping his place.Wildschut is the one that we need more from; If naismith is fit I would put wildschut on the bench for an impact sub.The key decision is one or two up top. Having used it for wigan away we may be surprised with both starting for a must win home fixture v forest. More long ball and set piece dependence but is seems we may have decided to true grit it out[/quote]I think he''ll revert to the preferred system, with Nelson on his own up top.We should be saving the ugly stuff for away games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,654 Posted February 10, 2017 Nelson was great on Tuesday but Jeromes pace would be missed. Conundrum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodman 92 Posted February 10, 2017 News from press conference: no Naismith for tomorrow and a major doubt for Newcastle game. Maddison also out. Thomson has had surgery on a ''major'' ankle injury and is out for the long term.Will be interesting to see if Wes comes in or whether Pritchard''s good performance v Wigan will mean he keeps his place.I think he''ll return to 4-2-3-1:RuddyPinto Martin Klose DijksMulumbu HowsonJacob Wes/Pritchard WildschutNelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote user="Woodman"]News from press conference: no Naismith for tomorrow and a major doubt for Newcastle game. Maddison also out. Thomson has had surgery on a ''major'' ankle injury and is out for the long term.Will be interesting to see if Wes comes in or whether Pritchard''s good performance v Wigan will mean he keeps his place.I think he''ll return to 4-2-3-1:RuddyPinto Martin Klose DijksMulumbu HowsonJacob Wes/Pritchard WildschutNelson[/quote]Thats a real shame, Naismith is a player I''d definitely have liked to see in the team vs Newcastle.Or is Alex just playing games?[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted February 10, 2017 Maybe someone ITK could enlighten everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted February 10, 2017 I wasn''t a fan of Naismith''s arrival and the price tag, and thoroughly unimpressed with his first few months here. However, in the last couple of months it looks as though he''s got his head down and his heart seems to be in it a lot more. I''ve been really impressed with his recent performances so disappointed that''s he''s out for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]I wasn''t a fan of Naismith''s arrival and the price tag, and thoroughly unimpressed with his first few months here. However, in the last couple of months it looks as though he''s got his head down and his heart seems to be in it a lot more. I''ve been really impressed with his recent performances so disappointed that''s he''s out for a while.[/quote]He has that niggle that I''d like to see keep Shelvey in check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorset Canary 0 Posted February 10, 2017 Am coming up tomorrow and would really like to get another look at Naismith... However as previously said would much rather have him back for Newcastle than Forest, wrap him up in cotton wool lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 90 Posted February 10, 2017 Definitely a bit of a blow if Naismith is out for a while, has really stepped it up these last few months, we need his guile and passion. Fingers crossed he''s back for Newcastle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 Alex Neil pre match gubbins :-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObQwgZbz9uo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 After having watched that it sounds like Mulumbu could well get the nod again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorset Canary 0 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote user="morty"]After having watched that it sounds like Mulumbu could well get the nod again![/quote]To be fair might need Mulumbus experience then if he starts blowing out of his @rse bring on Godfrey and increase his first team experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote user="Dorset Canary"][quote user="morty"]After having watched that it sounds like Mulumbu could well get the nod again![/quote]To be fair might need Mulumbus experience then if he starts blowing out of his @rse bring on Godfrey and increase his first team experience[/quote]Yep, that works[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites