The Bunny 326 Posted March 1 I doubt he'll start but I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the bench given our injury situation right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,013 Posted March 1 Starting Gunn, Stacey, Hanley, Gibson, Giannoulis Fassnacht, Sara, McLean, Sainz Barnes, Sargent Bench Long, Fisher, McCallum, Sorensen, Gibbs, Van Hooijdonk, Aboh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,150 Posted March 1 No, for me he won’t start - why would he, unless we have unknown injuries to Sarge, Barnes and SvH? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,955 Posted March 1 13 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Starting Gunn, Stacey, Hanley, Gibson, Giannoulis Fassnacht, Sara, McLean, Sainz Barnes, Sargent Bench Long, Fisher, McCallum, Sorensen, Gibbs, Van Hooijdonk, Aboh Swap Sam for Dimi and I'll agree. There's 9 spaces on the bench so add Welch and Lima to your list. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted March 1 43 minutes ago, shefcanary said: Swap Sam for Dimi and I'll agree. Indeed as it is his turn to start this week. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 1,014 Posted March 1 1 hour ago, TIL 1010 said: Indeed as it is his turn to start this week. Taking job share to a whole new level Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makham 82 Posted March 1 1 hour ago, shefcanary said: Swap Sam for Dimi and I'll agree. There's 9 spaces on the bench so add Welch and Li Is Danny Batth unavailable too? Nothing mentioned in presser. I guess the three young 'uns are competing for 2 spaces on the bench. Possibly there is another doubt, and all 3 will be named. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,273 Posted March 2 (edited) I get the impression that youngsters need to be seen to be extra special in order to achieve anything but a bit-part in Wagner's selections and substitutions. He certainly doesn't have the faith in them that Farke did, that's for sure, and seems to prefer tinkering around with the positioning of his established players than using them and comes up with some bizarre reasoning such as even suggesting Gibbs for the striker role. The only real exception was young Springett who, imo, was insufficiently ready for the starting spot he was once (?) given and often made little impact during the many times he was a preferred sub. Fortunately, Knapper realised that the boy had sufficient to benefit from a loan. Idah was different in this respect, as he wanted away for reasons that are well known. Rowe made an instant statement, of course, but you needed to be blind not to recognise his promise, and I suppose Fisher has been used appropriately, although with a degree of caution. We may find out more today, but I doubt it. We have also an ample stable of young goalkeepers, all with good revues (especially Reyes,) but he went for the generally unimpressive Long. In defence has become a crucial stage of the season where every point is a prisoner, so it becomes harder to trust other than the experienced performers. Edited March 2 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 800 Posted March 2 In defence of Wagner this is probably the biggest week of the season and biggest games of the year. His job and his assistants depend on getting us into the playoffs. I think it’s a fair decision not to hand someone(s) there first team debuts in that situation. I suspect Adoh will be on the bench. The other two will be on standby in case someone gets injured in training on Friday or the warmup. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makham 82 Posted March 2 4 minutes ago, Ulfotto said: I suspect Adoh will be on the bench. The other two will be on standby in case someone gets injured in training on Friday or the warmup. Unless multiple goalkeepers are named on the bench, at least 2 of the 3 (or possibly others from the u21s) will be included. Captain Pants missed Batth on the bench with his team pick. That, though, still leaves space for, at least Aboh + another. Maybe more spaces if there are any late knocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 800 Posted March 2 7 minutes ago, makham said: Unless multiple goalkeepers are named on the bench, at least 2 of the 3 (or possibly others from the u21s) will be included. Captain Pants missed Batth on the bench with his team pick. That, though, still leaves space for, at least Aboh + another. Maybe more spaces if there are any late knocks. If there are two goalies on the bench it’s Wagner sending a message to Knapper and the board. Basically saying thanks for nothing in January if we miss out on promotion it’s your fault not mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 922 Posted March 2 48 minutes ago, Ulfotto said: If there are two goalies on the bench it’s Wagner sending a message to Knapper and the board. Basically saying thanks for nothing in January if we miss out on promotion it’s your fault not mine. Rubbish. You have absolutely no evidence to back that ludicrous claim. The suggestion is that there is such a break down between Wagner and the board Wagner has to send bizarre coded messages via the subs bench. Wagner would have been fully involved in discussions and agreements during Jan window, and would have had his views heard. Perhaps the team sheet could have a hidden message written it on in invisible ink. Ot if you play On the Ball City Backwards it says 'David is dead'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,013 Posted March 2 Two goalies on the bench would be a bit bizarre given we are at home and have the whole club squads to pick from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 800 Posted March 2 57 minutes ago, RobJames said: Rubbish. You have absolutely no evidence to back that ludicrous claim. The suggestion is that there is such a break down between Wagner and the board Wagner has to send bizarre coded messages via the subs bench. Wagner would have been fully involved in discussions and agreements during Jan window, and would have had his views heard. Perhaps the team sheet could have a hidden message written it on in invisible ink. Ot if you play On the Ball City Backwards it says 'David is dead'. Two goalies on the bench is standard signal by a manager to the board saying “reinforcements please” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted March 2 2 hours ago, Ulfotto said: Two goalies on the bench is standard signal by a manager to the board saying “reinforcements please” Please can you stop with this nonsense. It's been explained over and over again. On both occasions where we had two goalies on the bench it was because an outfield player who was originally named in the match day squad had to pull out injured at the last moment. Since a third goalkeeper always travels with the squad as its a specialist position the third goalie had to sit on the bench. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
