Duffy getting outjumped for that equalizer had nothing whatsoever to do with 'playing with his team-mates', whatever that means. He lost the header because Makiniok is massive. He's still massive now, so we need our best headers for that game, as much as any other.
When Dunk's ban arrives...
1. How is deliberately triggering Dunk's ban earlier than required 'problem solved'? Would you be applauding that still when he reaches 15 rather than 14 in March and misses THREE more important games?
2. Beckford missing means that Preston are MORE likely to go the arial route - with Jordan...
You'd deliberately weaken our back four for a must-win home game, to prepare for a future game? Absolute nonsense.
I don't think you'll see any 'gerrymandering' of Dunk's yellow card situation. Whatever will be will be. Obviously you'd expect him to sit out the cup match so ideally the ban...