silver fox 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Will Paul Lambert stick with the same starting line up against Leeds or will he change it against Doncaster? Docaster have conceded 13 goals in their last three matches, and we will not get a better chance to improve our goal difference if they continue to play like that. With such a strong squad now I do not envy Lambert having to decide on his best starting 11 against a team who are leaking goals. Personally I would go with the following : RuddyMartin Whitbread Ward Drury Crofts Lansbury Hoolahan Surman Wilbraham HoltSubs: Steer, Tierney, Edwards, Fox, Smith, Jackson, McNamee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morisons Prozac 0 Posted February 21, 2011 I would also give a few of the fringe players a game such as Tierney and Korey as well as start Surman. Hopefully Wilbraham will get a goal or two as he deserves them after his performances.We still can''t go into the game expecting a 3/4-0 win as we will get punished but Lambert knows this obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beefy is a legend 224 Posted February 21, 2011 Don''t totally disagree with that, but I have noticed alot of people seem to leave Fox out of their ''fantasy XI''''s. Fox is a terrific ball player, nearly scored 3 times at Leeds on Saturday and is well worth his place for me at the moment, plus Surman is unlikely to get through the 90 at this early stage in his return.More likely that Lambert will name the same team, with Surman coming on in the second half and Rob Edwards on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morisons Prozac 0 Posted February 21, 2011 [quote user="Beefy is a legend"]Don''t totally disagree with that, but I have noticed alot of people seem to leave Fox out of their ''fantasy XI''''s. Fox is a terrific ball player, nearly scored 3 times at Leeds on Saturday and is well worth his place for me at the moment, plus Surman is unlikely to get through the 90 at this early stage in his return.More likely that Lambert will name the same team, with Surman coming on in the second half and Rob Edwards on the bench.[/quote]I was thinking more rest Crofts for Korey but couldn''t Surman be replaced by McNamee or someone after 60-70 mins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC4LIFE 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Ruddy Martin Whitbread Ward Drury Fox Crofts Lansbury Surman Hoolahan Holt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 320 Posted February 21, 2011 Gill back from loan spell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan1992 0 Posted February 21, 2011 To be honest, I don''t think Lambert should make any unforced changes at all. We have just got a good point away from home at Leeds and a good win vs Reading before that, so why change it, what kind of message would that give the players who have just got us 4 good points? Except possibly try Jackson instead of Wilby, and see what he can do, as people have said Doncasters defence isn''t exactly water tight, and a pacey striker such as Jacko could be a worry for them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morisons Prozac 0 Posted February 21, 2011 [quote user="ryan1992"]To be honest, I don''t think Lambert should make any unforced changes at all. We have just got a good point away from home at Leeds and a good win vs Reading before that, so why change it, what kind of message would that give the players who have just got us 4 good points? Except possibly try Jackson instead of Wilby, and see what he can do, as people have said Doncasters defence isn''t exactly water tight, and a pacey striker such as Jacko could be a worry for them[/quote]*cough* contradictive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milehighcanary 0 Posted February 21, 2011 I think this line up looks good, but I''d make two changes:Tierney for Drury - Simply because defensively this game should not be a challenge and it will let Tierney see our game plan in action with little pressure.Wes on the outside, with Lansbury in behind Holt - Wes is able to beat his man time and again down the line and whip in the cross, while Lansbury has a better shot from distance, so he should be in or around the top of the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted February 21, 2011 I''d start the same team that started at Leeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC4LIFE 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Drury is NCFC 1st choice left back!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted February 21, 2011 I think we may see a few unforced changes mainly to rest a few, i expect Holt to start obviously but alongside Jackson, this may be with a view to giving Holt a rest and bringing Wilbraham on if we are have a good lead. There could also be a rest for crofts with Foz coming in. I too would like to see Tierney get a game and show what he has but it''s hard to comment if he should be thrown in here, depends how he''s been looking in training, but i am confident he will do a good job.I only think Lambert may rest a few players because in all honesty this is our most winnable game left, espicially with all their current injuries and it''s a better chance than any other game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted February 21, 2011 i would personally go with this:--------------------ruddy-----------------martin--edwards--whitbread--drury--crofts-----------fox----------surman-------------lansbury--hoolahan------------------------------holt----------------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somerset Canary 0 Posted February 21, 2011 I Don''t think we should treat this game differently to any other. Yes, Doncaster are in terrible form and on paper should be easy to beat, but starting players like Tierney and Mcnamee because of this is to much of a risk at this stage of the season. I personally think Lambert will play the same team. The only change i can see Lambert maybe doing is bringing in Surman for one of the midfield four.----------------------------- Ruddy ---------------------------------Martin ------------Ward --------- Whitbread ----------Drury------------------------------ Crofts ------------------------------------------------Lansbury ------------------- Fox ----------------------------------------------- Hoolahan-----------------------------------------------------Holt-----------------Wilbraham-------------- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,798 Posted February 21, 2011 [quote user="Nibbles"]i would personally go with this: --------------------ruddy----------------- martin--edwards--whitbread--drury --crofts-----------fox----------surman-- -----------lansbury--hoolahan---------- --------------------holt-----------------------[/quote]I think you''ve got to play two strikers against a depleted side who are there for the taking, I think its sending out the wrong message to play one up front ?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted February 21, 2011 Lambert wont be complacent, put out strongest 11, probably same team from the leeds game, with maybe Surman coming back. This wont be any easy game, theres no such thing in this division. We cant afford to be complacent and just assume its an easy 3 points. I bet thats why the atmosphere will be awful tomorrow, when theres a game that everyone thinks is a guaranteed 3 points no-one really bothers to sing or make a lot of noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted February 21, 2011 As Drury took a knock and had to come off against Leeds, I think Lambert may well give Tierney a start. I also think we will need 2 strikers as Doncaster are likely to park the coach in front of their goal. I would go with this: ----------------------------- Ruddy --------------------------------- Martin ------------Ward --------- Whitbread ----------Tierney ------------------------------ Fox --------------------------------- ---------------Lansbury ------------------- Crofts ------------------ ----------------------------- Hoolahan------------------------------- ----------------------Holt-----------------Wilbraham-------------- 3 substitutes could be used to get Surman, Jackson and Smith more game time and rest others once a good lead is established. Donccaster didn''t manage a single shot on goal against Swansea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted February 21, 2011 Thinking about it a agree with Yellow Since 72 and Jacksons pace may be best utilised later in the game after Holt and Wilbraham have worn out the Donny defence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Unless there are injuries I can''t see Lambert changing the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysha 0 Posted February 21, 2011 I may get shot down for this but would be inclined to put Edwards straight in for Ward, I was at Leeds Saturday as well as our home games and Ward has been consistenly poor. I thought Wilbraham did really well Saturday, but did not look a goal threat and with Doncaster leaking goals lately, I see this as Jackson''s chance to prove himself, get a goal and restore some confidence. The rest of the team I would keep the same with possibly of the inclusion of Surman to start if he is ready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted February 21, 2011 totally agree; get ward on the bench Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,475 Posted February 21, 2011 Can''t believe the complacency on this thread. We need to put our best team tomorrow and get a win.If we assume they are there for the taking we''ll get our a***s handed to us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGGER 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Jacko for Wilbs would be my only change, some pace up front would hurt Donny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hps2031a 2 Posted February 21, 2011 Ruddy Martin Ward or Edwards Whitbread Drury Fox Crofts Lansbury Surman Hoolahan HoltThis is my choice of formation, to allow Wes a free role, to go where he wants, and cause mayhem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hps2031a 2 Posted February 21, 2011 I thought Wilbraham did really well Saturday, what did he do well? if he''s not a goal threat then he''s not doing very well, seen him a few times now, not at Leeds admittedly, but looks a cart horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alysha 0 Posted February 21, 2011 [quote user="hps2031a"]I thought Wilbraham did really well Saturday, what did he do well? if he''s not a goal threat then he''s not doing very well, seen him a few times now, not at Leeds admittedly, but looks a cart horse.[/quote]well in the first half Leeds were all over us, unlike most of our players Wilbraham was getting stuck in, winning tackles and was able to hold the ball up in their half, I know strikers are meant to be in threatening in front of goal, but he was making up for some of the jobs the other players should have been doing and out of the whole team he looked one of our best players, along with Crofts and Whitbread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary_on_the Trent 0 Posted February 22, 2011 Why is Fox always the player dropped from these fantasy XI''s?If anything, he''s the 1 who dictates our player and links everything, especially at home. I could understand perhaps people dropping him away from home where we maybe need more ball winners rather than ball players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted February 22, 2011 One of PL''s problems is that Doncaster will be playing lesser known players, because of their injury situatilon. All the work by observers to spot strengths and weaknesses over the last 10 days, and all the videos they may have, is out of the window.As they will be partly an unkinown quantity, the bench will provide him with flexibility and possible change.I expect Roberts to be on the bench, with Korey, Tierney, Gill,Surman and Jackson.But PL does produce surprises! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted February 22, 2011 On second thoughts, perhaps Edwards would be better on the bench, rather than Ewen, whom is busy in TV work, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites