Team for Macclesfield

[Lboro fox]

I'd leave Kenton out since it's not worth the risk if he's struggling. Other than that I'd keep a strong team, just try a couple of different things that aren't likely to be tried in a game against stronger opposition. Basically take AJ out for Weso, and pit Sheehan in for Nils because he needs games without the reserves playing because if Nils gets injured/suspended we'll need him.


So

Henderson
Stearman (chance to regain form and confidence), McCarthy, Kisnorbo, Sheehan
Low, Weso, Williams, Porter
Hume, Fryatt


Would be nice for Logan to play a first team game, but I think we'd be better playing Henderson so the defence can be settled and he can get used to directing those players.

On the bench we can be more experimental so if we're winning we can give players a chance... Logan, Sylla, Dodds, O'Grady, Kenton.

Similar to that but i would play O'Grady instead of Fryatt, Logan instead of Hendo, McAuley instead of McCarthy (does he need a chance to get another yellow?)

 

[newtonfox]

if we are to get anywhere this season we have to keep to the same starting 11 IMO unless someone is injured

 

[Real Sharapova]

if we are to get anywhere this season we have to keep to the same starting 11 IMO unless someone is injured

Quite right, you can't wrap players in cotton wool. if they get injured, pick up a card, so be it, they are paid to play football. We need to progress in this competition, and try to bed down a settled side. Should also help keep their fitness levels up.

 

[Profondo Rosso]

if we are to get anywhere this season we have to keep to the same starting 11 IMO unless someone is injured

Yeah, but i think games like this are a chance to give a few fringe or younger players a chance, maybe only as a 2nd haf sub, but it's still a great chance to try out different players, to see what options we have available

 

[highland fox]

Other than MaCauley have we not tried all our options already?

 

[newtonfox]

Yeah, but i think games like this are a chance to give a few fringe or younger players a chance, maybe only as a 2nd haf sub, but it's still a great chance to try out different players, to see what options we have available

last 20mins if we are winning then yes

 

[Motown Fox]

Logan (needs a start in a proper game)

Stearman McCarthy McAuley Johansson

Low Wesolowski Williams(if fit Hughes if not) Porter

Hume O'Grady

Subs Henderson Fryatt Kisnorbo Hughes(or Sheehan) Sylla

No Maybury as not want to Cup Tie

rest Kenton for weekend

I wonder if RK read my post except fror Maybury (probably not going anywhere now) I got the first XI pretty well right