cambridgeshire canary 6,742 Posted January 15 What we thinking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fen Canary 834 Posted January 15 1 minute ago, cambridgeshire canary said: What we thinking? Full strength side. I’ve never understood the reasoning behind playing weakened teams in the FA Cup, a good cup run can really galvanise the team 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,252 Posted January 15 Has to be full strength. A lucrative tie at Liverpool awaits. Wagner really can't balls this up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted January 15 Yep. Same as Friday. Build up momentum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nu_matik 167 Posted January 15 I get the feeling the defence will look a little different to start. Gibson and Batth in the CB roles I think Hernandez will start, because Wagner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 626 Posted January 15 11 minutes ago, nu_matik said: I get the feeling the defence will look a little different to start. Gibson and Batth in the CB roles I think Hernandez will start, because Wagner Can we have a competition to come up with the end of your final sentence. I can think of a range of different phrases? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,777 Posted January 15 Shouldnt be sending anyone of the 1st xi with WBA and Leeds coming up in the next week Long Fisher Baath Gibson McCallum Forshaw Sorenson Fassnacht Gibbs Hernandez Idah Supersub : Placheta 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,742 Posted January 15 15 minutes ago, nu_matik said: I get the feeling the defence will look a little different to start. Gibson and Batth in the CB roles I think Hernandez will start, because Wagner How dare we start Onel a player who has two assists in his last two matches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigbrenn 59 Posted January 15 I'll a great believer in putting out your best team so they gel and grow. If you get an injury, then you adapt the next game and so on. With 5 subs allowed, players on the periphery can get have time on the pitch. But as nu_matik so cleverly stated... .........because Wagner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daz 70 Posted January 15 Tbf could be called off yet, frozen pitch, no undersoil heating and freezing temps all week . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 254 Posted January 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fen Canary said: Full strength side. I’ve never understood the reasoning behind playing weakened teams in the FA Cup, a good cup run can really galvanise the team The whole reason behind playing weakened teams in the cup is to let the reserves get some experience and save the first choice players for the league. A good cup run can act as a distraction and have a negative impact on the league. Remember our season in League One when we were challenging Leeds for the title? We didn't get far in the cup but Leeds got quite some way involving a win at Old Trafford and over time we overtook Leeds. I think once when Portsmouth won the FA Cup about 16-17 years ago they got relegated from the Premier League. Although it was before my lifetime am I also right in thinking when we won the Milk Cup back in the 1980s we also got relegated from the First Division? Edited January 15 by HazzaJet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 803 Posted January 15 23 minutes ago, daz said: Tbf could be called off yet, frozen pitch, no undersoil heating and freezing temps all week . Good point. Due to be sub zero in Bristol come kick off time 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted January 15 Ladies & Gentlemen, boys & girls be upstanding, put your hands together & make some noise...... Iiiiiiiiitttttttsssss Mr Whacky Wagner with his amazing tombola!!!! Apart from McLean, obvs he'll be in goal, defence, midfield & up front. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 550 Posted January 15 I see both angles on this. Play a strong team to gain momentum, despite important fixtures upcoming or play a weakened team in the hope of getting through. The only issue with that is not many fringe players have given a good account of themselves when theyve had the opportunity recently. Personally I would rather focus on the league and not risk injury to the first team XI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,410 Posted January 15 57 minutes ago, daz said: Tbf could be called off yet, frozen pitch, no undersoil heating and freezing temps all week . Just taking this to its logical extension, if postponed, will it have to be played the following mid-week so the Leeds match gets moved? Surely Klopp would be ranting if the postponed match was re-scheduled for the FA Cup weekend so Liverpool have to squeeze another match into their already hectic schedule? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,211 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, daz said: Tbf could be called off yet, frozen pitch, no undersoil heating and freezing temps all week . That would be annoying. Could they move it to Ashton Gate? I'd imagine that has under soil heating Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,024 Posted January 15 11 minutes ago, shefcanary said: Just taking this to its logical extension, if postponed, will it have to be played the following mid-week so the Leeds match gets moved? Surely Klopp would be ranting if the postponed match was re-scheduled for the FA Cup weekend so Liverpool have to squeeze another match into their already hectic schedule? Klopp can rant all he likes, he can control a lot of things but not the weather. Brizzle looks set to have colder overnight temperatures than Norfolk, so, assuming Rovers do not have undersoil heating a frozen pitch is highly likely, unless they are prepared to spend a lot of money keeping the pitch frost free.......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,742 Posted January 15 (edited) 1 hour ago, daz said: Tbf could be called off yet, frozen pitch, no undersoil heating and freezing temps all week . Only supposed to hit freezing after the match starts. 3 to 4 degrees most of the day on Wednesday in Bristol until sunset. Edited January 15 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,777 Posted January 15 Conor Southwell suggested that the replay would be postponed until 4th round weekend if it doesnt go ahead. ...anyway, its only a frozen pitch get on with it, this isnt cricket 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,024 Posted January 15 41 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Only supposed to hit freezing after the match starts. 3 to 4 degrees most of the day on Wednesday in Bristol until sunset. You have to factor in what the temperature was overnight the night before, the wind chill factor and how much of the pitch is in the shade......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 550 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: Conor Southwell suggested that the replay would be postponed until 4th round weekend if it doesnt go ahead. ...anyway, its only a frozen pitch get on with it, this isnt cricket If the pitch is frozen though it will interrupt our silky passing play...oh wait..we dont play like that. We should be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted January 15 Well we might win the FA Cup but it's the best chance we've got of winning anything this season. No point in leaving players out when we are going to finish in mid table. Has to be our best XI and we just need to go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,252 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Only supposed to hit freezing after the match starts. 3 to 4 degrees most of the day on Wednesday in Bristol until sunset. Well that will be OK then they'll just be playing on a lump of concrete for the 2nd half. -5 forecast for Bristol. The game will probably go ahead on a heavily sanded pitch, but expect injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted January 15 I feel like a lot of people on this thread already are getting triggered by the possibility of having to watch another turgid display against Bristol Rovers 🤣 Let's go in strong and just try and get the job done, convincingly 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vos 155 Posted January 15 No ifs and buts. A lucrative tie looming, live on TV. It has to be a full strength team - BUT that might not be enough !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 626 Posted January 15 3 hours ago, daz said: Tbf could be called off yet, frozen pitch, no undersoil heating and freezing temps all week . TBH I was wondering about that. Open terrace as well, so they will need to keep it clear of ice for H&S reasons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 626 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, The Raptor said: That would be annoying. Could they move it to Ashton Gate? I'd imagine that has under soil heating Bit like asking Norwich to move a game to Portman Road- no chance( yes I know it’s the same city but the rivalry is pretty intense!) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,777 Posted January 15 24 minutes ago, Making Plans said: Well we might win the FA Cup but it's the best chance we've got of winning anything this season. No point in leaving players out when we are going to finish in mid table. Has to be our best XI and we just need to go for it. I'd suggest we have a better chance of winning the playoff final than the FA Cup final ...and thats without the fixture we were landed with in round 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conrad 170 Posted January 15 7 minutes ago, vos said: No ifs and buts. A lucrative tie looming, live on TV. It has to be a full strength team - BUT that might not be enough !!!! No TV match if the Bristol Rovers match gets put back to the 4th round weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commonsense 626 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, Conrad said: No TV match if the Bristol Rovers match gets put back to the 4th round weekend. Why would it? In the past they’ve always been the following midweek. I know we have announced a ridiculously late rescheduling of the Leeds game, but that could be postponed again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
