Team for Preston

dangull · Mar 4, 2016

The team seemed to be playing in 2nd gear in the 2nd half v Leeds, as job was done. So cant see any change in the starting line up, as they should be all quite refreshed.

Hugo Rune · Mar 4, 2016

All about the bench. Team is fixed after successive 4-0 wins.

Bong for Calde is the only change in the bench as I think Kaz will need a little longer to prove his fitness fully.

chucky1973 · Mar 4, 2016

whatever happens in selection, is this possibly our strongest match day squad in the Amex era?

Exciting times

Mellor 3 Ward 4 · Mar 4, 2016

Hotchilidog said:
Unchanged starting XI. Bong to replace Calde on the bench. Kaz will displace Skalek if he has done enough in training to merit a bench spot.

That's what I'd go with too.

I'd definitely have KLL on the bench. I see him as a big player in the run in. Something different with half an hour to go if we need a goal.

Hugo Rune · Mar 4, 2016

chucky1973 said:
whatever happens in selection, is this possibly our strongest match day squad in the Amex era?

Exciting times

Yes indeed. Looking at loaned, U21, injured and peripheral players, we could field a pretty good team with the likes of Uwe & Rea at the back, Crofts, Holla, JFC, Ince and Towell in midfield; March, Bjordal, Manu, & Tilley as wingers with Hambo, Harper or Ayunga as strikers. Not so good at full backs though.

Munchkin · Mar 4, 2016

Same starting eleven. Same bench.

Quinney · Mar 4, 2016

Munchkin said:
Same starting eleven. Same bench.

Same result would be nice.

Invicta · Mar 4, 2016

Same starting team but would like to see Kazenga on the bench somehow. Not an easy choice.

Murray 17 · Mar 4, 2016

Slightly off topic, but does anyone know when Hunemeier is back?

Hugo Rune · Mar 4, 2016

The Preston midfield are in for a surprise having got the better of Crofts, Ince & Holla (sub) last time at the Amex. We'll have a massive upgrade this time: Kayal, Stephens, Sidwell (sub).

perseus · Mar 5, 2016

hans kraay fan club said:
So you are dropping Baldock from the squad altogether, after scoring / assisting in successive games?

Right you are.

(I'm surprised you haven't got Buckley in their somewhere, tbh)

A bit of the devil. I am a bit disappointed with Baldock, I don't think he is as fast as we (who signed him) thought he as going to be, his shooting is wayward, can't take the ball on the half turn, and not physical enough to make up for it. Assists and passing is not great. On the plus side his tackling back is good for a striker, but as second striker he is no help at defending corners (unlike Barnes). I like him better playing on the wing where his style of run and cross looked promising if unrewarding.

Kalimantan Gull · Mar 5, 2016

Wonder if we'll see Greer back at any time? As good as Goldson has been, we could have done with Greer at Cardiff for his organisational skills as much as anything. Games we're dominating through the middle, not so much, but when teams run at us through there like Carrdiff did, we could use him

perseus · Mar 5, 2016

Kalimantan Gull said:
Wonder if we'll see Greer back at any time? As good as Goldson has been, we could have done with Greer at Cardiff for his organisational skills as much as anything. Games we're dominating through the middle, not so much, but when teams run at us through there like Carrdiff did, we could use him

Unfortunately for him, I reckon Greer has been injured all season. Preston NE have someone quite quick, the player that Dunk fouled in the penalty area.

Hugo Rune · Mar 5, 2016

Kalimantan Gull said:
We could have done with Greer at Cardiff for his organisational skills as much as anything. Games we're dominating through the middle, not so much, but when teams run at us through there like Carrdiff did, we could use him

Kayal was a massive miss vs Cardiff too. He organises the midfield and tells Stephens what to do. Our midfield was awful vs Cardiff as communication was poor and players did not know their roles - this left a massive gap between the defence and midfield which Cardiff exploited time and time again. Poor Dale was all over the place without King Kayal directing his every breath.

Behind Enemy Lines · Mar 5, 2016

chaileyjem said:
So i'm guessing two changes only for tomorrow.
Bong must be a likely replacement for Calde on the bench and this is a bit of a punt . but KLL in for Skalak (assuming he's fit).
Can't see anything other than an unchanged first 11 after 2 x 4-0 wins.

Stockdale
Bruno
Goldson
Dunk
Rosenior
Knockaert
Stephens
Kayal
Murphy
Hemed
Baldock

Substitutes
Mäenpää
Greer
Bong
Wilson
Zamora
Sidwell
Lua Lua

This. I can't remember a stronger bench.

saafend_seagull · Mar 5, 2016

None of the top 3 scored at Preston this season. We have to play two upfront.

sussex_guy2k2 · Mar 5, 2016

Kalimantan Gull said:
Wonder if we'll see Greer back at any time? As good as Goldson has been, we could have done with Greer at Cardiff for his organisational skills as much as anything. Games we're dominating through the middle, not so much, but when teams run at us through there like Carrdiff did, we could use him

So your logic is to drop a superior defensive player, who is more physically imposing and quicker, for a guy who you think organises us better, based on one game? Even though you're overlooking the two clean sheets in a row where Greer didn't play? And you're overlooking the fact that most of the issues in that game came as a result of Calderon being out of position, and our midfielders not tracking runs...

#spotonlogic

Kalimantan Gull · Mar 5, 2016

sussex_guy2k2 said:
So your logic is to drop a superior defensive player, who is more physically imposing and quicker, for a guy who you think organises us better, based on one game? Even though you're overlooking the two clean sheets in a row where Greer didn't play? And you're overlooking the fact that most of the issues in that game came as a result of Calderon being out of position, and our midfielders not tracking runs...

#spotonlogic

I didn't say that, I don't think Goldson deserves to be dropped. However I'm pointing out that Greer brings different things to the table, things that may have benefited us against cardiff and possibly also today. Nor do I think our captain and a guy who was ever-present prior to his injury should automatically be considered dropped for good.

perseus · Mar 5, 2016

Kalimantan Gull said:
I didn't say that, I don't think Goldson deserves to be dropped. However I'm pointing out that Greer brings different things to the table, things that may have benefited us against cardiff and possibly also today. Nor do I think our captain and a guy who was ever-present prior to his injury should automatically be considered dropped for good.

Goldson is very right sided, but he is our only covering central defender other than Greer.

Bit parts for Greer and Zamora from now on. Important, but I cannot see either as starting choice for the rest of the season. Nor Sidwell.

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