Team vs Burton

Biscuit · Feb 6, 2017

---------------------- Stockdale ---------------------
Bruno ------- Dunk ------ Duffy ------ Pocognolli
Knockeart ---- Kayal -- Stephens ------ March
--------------- Baldock -------- Murray -------------

Hemed's on fire and I'm a huge fan but Murray's record at home is too good to ignore. He always gets infront of the defender and finds space in the box and for me has to start against Burton.

Blackadder · Feb 6, 2017

If fit, Stephens should definitely play.

I'm not convinced Kayal is 100% ready yet, going by last Thursday's performance at Hudders.

hans kraay fan club · Feb 6, 2017

We shouldn't (and I'm sure won't) underestimate Burton. They made some fairly handy loan signings, in Christensen and Woodrow from Fulham, and Kightly from Burnley.

maltaseagull · Feb 6, 2017

AmexRuislip said:
No flounce or hissy fit here, just my honest opinion, we've now got a choice of strikers, when all fit, so let's utilise them for their strengths

I think he was picking up on this:
Hemed has earned a first team, if that's what CH decides.
Murray has gone off the boil a bit, which is natural, he'll come back, so won't hurt him to come on a sub, giving SB or CA the other birth up front.
About the team, not the individual

It's berth

Luke93 · Feb 6, 2017

Munchkin said:
Assuming Baldock and Stephens are both fit.

---------------------- Stockdale ---------------------
Bruno ------- Dunk ------ Duffy ------ Pocognolli
Knockeart ---- Kayal -- Stephens ------ March
--------------- Baldock -------- Hemed -------------

Hemed deserves a start ahead of Murray IMO and fancy CH to restore the Kayal and Stephens partnership.

Potentially a very strong bench also with good striking options for the first time in ages!!

Yup. Looks perfect.

If Baldock isn't fit, I'd start Akpom. If Stephens isn't fit, I'd start Sidwell.

Pavilionaire · Feb 6, 2017

If Murray IS knackered and needs a rest then this is a good an opportunity to rest him as we're going to get.

I believe that with Knockaert and March in good form we should have too much for Burton, with or without Murray.

Kalimantan Gull · Feb 6, 2017

Stockdale

Bruno
Duffy
Dunk
Pocognoli

Knockaert
Stephens
Norwood
Murphy

Akpom
Murray

This is my guess at the team, I reckon Stephens will be back but not Baldock, that he'll stick with Murphy who by all accounts played well against Brentford, and give Akpom a start alongside Murray who is never going to be dropped whatever people may say

AmexRuislip · Feb 6, 2017

maltaseagull said:
I think he was picking up on this:
Hemed has earned a first team, if that's what CH decides.
Murray has gone off the boil a bit, which is natural, he'll come back, so won't hurt him to come on a sub, giving SB or CA the other birth up front.
About the team, not the individual

It's berth

Thanks Mr English teacher :dunce:

Mackenzie · Feb 6, 2017

Stockdale
Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Pocognoli
Knockaert-Stephens-Kayal-Skalak
Hemed-Baldock

Subs: March for Skalak 66 minutes
Murray for Hemed 70 minutes
Akpom for Baldock 85 minutes

Bakero · Feb 6, 2017

maltaseagull said:
I think he was picking up on this:
Hemed has earned a first team, if that's what CH decides.
Murray has gone off the boil a bit, which is natural, he'll come back, so won't hurt him to come on a sub, giving SB or CA the other birth up front.
About the team, not the individual

It's berth

I'm glad one person got my comment.

Nixonator · Feb 6, 2017

Mackenzie said:
Stockdale
Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Pocognoli
Knockaert-Stephens-Kayal-Skalak
Hemed-Baldock

Subs: March for Skalak 66 minutes
Murray for Hemed 70 minutes
Akpom for Baldock 85 minutes

March has to start surely. Chris was even questioned about it after the game, such was his impact. I don't think Muzza will be dropped either and will probably play with Akpom for this first start.

GolfingGull · Feb 6, 2017

Munchkin said:
Assuming Baldock and Stephens are both fit.

---------------------- Stockdale ---------------------
Bruno ------- Dunk ------ Duffy ------ Pocognolli
Knockeart ---- Kayal -- Stephens ------ March
--------------- Baldock -------- Hemed -------------

Good choice but I just cant see Stephens or Baldock starting, even if fully fit, after several weeks out. CH always seems to put returning players on the bench and ease them back over a few games. Trying to think of once when someone has started after an injury lay off?

Machiavelli · Feb 6, 2017

GolfingGull said:
Good choice but I just cant see Stephens or Baldock starting, even if fully fit, after several weeks out. CH always seems to put returning players on the bench and ease them back over a few games. Trying to think of once when someone has started after an injury lay off?

He does when they're on the way back from a long period out, not when it's briefer. I suspect they'll both start.

Mackenzie · Feb 6, 2017

Nixonator said:
March has to start surely. Chris was even questioned about it after the game, such was his impact. I don't think Muzza will be dropped either and will probably play with Akpom for this first start.

I'm not sure, March has been pretty good off of the bench but has limited impact when he's started matches. Murray had heavy strapping at the top of his leg against Brentford and Hemed has been in reasonable scoring form recently. Hemed and Baldock combine well as a partnership.

Hugo Rune · Feb 6, 2017

Munchkin said:
Assuming Baldock and Stephens are both fit.

---------------------- Stockdale ---------------------
Bruno ------- Dunk ------ Duffy ------ Pocognolli
Knockeart ---- Kayal -- Stephens ------ March
--------------- Baldock -------- Hemed -------------

Hemed deserves a start ahead of Murray IMO and fancy CH to restore the Kayal and Stephens partnership.

Potentially a very strong bench also with good striking options for the first time in ages!!

Fitness permitting, this has to be the best team available to CH. Fingers crossed we see it!

symyjym · Feb 6, 2017

Hugo Rune said:
Fitness permitting, this has to be the best team available to CH. Fingers crossed we see it!

Fitness is a grey area. If Baldock is anything less than 100%, we should use the Akpom. I would like to see him and Hemed start if we are basing it on fitness personally. If we can give Baldock all the time he needs, a 100% Baldock will be like a new player.

scousefan · Feb 6, 2017

I know I'll be in a minority, but I think Kayal plays well with Stephens and Norwood has been better (but still not great) when he's with Sidwell. If Stephens is injured (or not quite fit on Saturday) then I also don't think Kayal has been fully fit recently, I would start the Burton game with Norwood and Sidwell. Id then be hoping to use Kayal and Stephens for the potentially more challenging Ipswich game. I would go with March, Knockeart, Akpom and Hemed against Burton (assuming no Baldock). Again Murray could be an option to return against Ipswich depending on how the Burton game goes.

BevBHA · Feb 6, 2017

truly clueless if you think skalak should be anywhere near the team

Marshy · Feb 6, 2017

Stockdale

Bruno
Poc
Dunk
Duffy

March
Knockaert
Kayal
Stephens

Murray
Baldock

Finchley Seagull · Feb 6, 2017

If everyone except Maenpaa, Rosenior and Goldson is fit, I would go with the following:

Stockdale
Bruno
Duffy
Dunk
Pocognoli
Knockaert
Sidwell
Stephens
March
Hemed
Akpom

Subs: Walton, Bong, Huhnemeier, Kayal, Murphy, Baldock, Murray

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