AJ 1,218 Posted October 25, 2022 Hopefully we've bought back Mike Bassett and it's actually 4-4-f'in-2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,735 Posted October 25, 2022 I'd still say this is only 2 players from our strongest XI....its the best front 6 (mid/attack) we have at the club  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,256 Posted October 25, 2022 Anyone know why so few teams are playing mid-week? Seems to be only 2 champs fixtures tonight and none tomorrow. Be typical we get a loss and also sit a game ahead of those around us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 191 Posted October 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: And I could be elected prime minister! You would likely do a better job than the last and present incumbent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted October 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, nutty nigel said: Surely Tomkinson has been in the first team squad all season. Fourth choice I know but surely fourth choice is there to be played? Agreed, but he will.mke mistakes, he was okay against B'ham and Bournemouth, big night for the lad - and for Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,715 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, canarybubbles said: It's a no-lose for the Smith set. Get thumped and it's because he was unlucky with injuries. Anything else and it proves he's a genius. I'm no fan of his but it would be very harsh to slate him with the team he's left with tonight. (I probably still will though😉) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 541 Posted October 25, 2022 Way too much football being played just for the financial FIFA boost of the World Cup. No wonder players are getting injured all the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,256 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Newtopia said: Agreed, but he will.mke mistakes He could also come in and stake a claim to the starting 11. Wouldn't take much to leap Gibson let's be honest. If he holds position and keeps his head. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,229 Posted October 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: Sorry, excuses end here. We always have CB issues perhaps we should be looking at, recruitment , poor medical staff and poor man management, poor fitness coaching. Â Only half of those are Smiths purview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted October 25, 2022 Whenever someone posts nonsense about Kenny I remember that not everyone who watches, understands. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,915 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Google Bot said: He could also come in and stake a claim to the starting 11. Wouldn't take much to leap Gibson let's be honest. If he holds position and keeps his head. I thought Gibson did OK in the last couple of games. He was far from the worst IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,637 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: I'd still say this is only 2 players from our strongest XI....its the best front 6 (mid/attack) we have at the club  That’s the thing, we’re not too far off what could be our first choice XI but with an extremely weakened bench, and not-match-fit defenders. This season feels 1 step forward and 1 back with injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Newtopia said: Agreed, but he will.mke mistakes, he was okay against B'ham and Bournemouth, big night for the lad - and for Smith. If Smith keeps losing he's toast. Saturday was a big game and he didn't lose it. But then he could win tonight and then be sacked. That's what happened to Farke. Hope we win and Tomkinson is MOM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,618 Posted October 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: Sorry, excuses end here. We always have CB issues perhaps we should be looking at, recruitment , poor medical staff and poor man management, poor fitness coaching.  I mean, having to play an inexperienced young player making his debut away against one of the better teams in the league alongside a fullback who's not match fit isn't Smiths fault, no matter how desperately people may try to twist it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,915 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Monty13 said: Only half of those are Smiths purview. Is anything Smith's purview? He doesn't come up with the game plan, apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick it off 1,948 Posted October 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, mastoola said: Entirely possible at the moment I would say its quite likely to be fair. Can't be long before one of us gets drawn out the hat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted October 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Google Bot said: He could also come in and stake a claim to the starting 11. Wouldn't take much to leap Gibson let's be honest. If he holds position and keeps his head. Would love it if does. He is tall and quick, let's hope it goes well. USA USA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 225 Posted October 25, 2022 I fear for us at set pieces tonight, they are very strong in the air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted October 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Herman said: I'm no fan of his but it would be very harsh to slate him with the team he's left with tonight. (I probably still will though😉) Away from home, makeshift team full of unfit players in poor form against one of the best teams in the divison. I'm not saying it's panic stations but..  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted October 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: I wonder how many simple passes we're going to misplace today. 87 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 513 Posted October 25, 2022 I am happy to get proper negative at half time if it's awful but I just can't start a game pessimistic. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted October 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Herman said: I'm no fan of his but it would be very harsh to slate him with the team he's left with tonight. (I probably still will though😉) The midfield and attack is as strong as we've got. Let's not be giving Smith some kind of **** pass here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted October 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, hogesar said: I mean, having to play an inexperienced young player making his debut away against one of the better teams in the league alongside a fullback who's not match fit isn't Smiths fault, no matter how desperately people may try to twist it Agreed, although he must have had a say in how many CB's and CDM's are in the squad, and there profile, I.e. High potential, seasoned Pro, and injury risk etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Ken Hairy said: The midfield and attack is as strong as we've got. Let's not be giving Smith some kind of **** pass here. Attack attack attack, attack.....  Nailed on 0 0 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,932 Posted October 25, 2022 If there is a game for Hanley to actually score from a corner (ok, he's scored one with his feet this season), then away to Burnley, considering he played for Blackburn for several years, is the game to do it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,936 Posted October 25, 2022 Gibson isn’t much of a miss, might work in our favour.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 225 Posted October 25, 2022 Smith just said that Dimi has a cracked rib & Gibson has a knee injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted October 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said: I am happy to get proper negative at half time if it's awful but I just can't start a game pessimistic. Absolutely all games start 0-0. Still think we have enough going forward to cause them problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted October 25, 2022 Big responsibility on the front six tonight. They have to keep the ball better and make it easier for the back four. It looks an attractive, attacking team and I hope all of them take it seriously but show no fear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,195 Posted October 25, 2022 I hope we're going to control the game, again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
