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Who will play at left back on Saturday?



Turkey

Well-known member
Jul 4, 2003
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Presuming we don't get a new signing by the weekend, I'd have thought Upson? Pretty sure he's played there before?

I'd have thought he would be a better option than Maksimenko or Orlandi? Although Maksi did alright last night.
 








BensGrandad

New member
Jul 13, 2003
72,015
Haywards Heath
I think it is a no brainer if nobody is signed before then it has to be Maksimenko with Lopez at right back unless the unlikely happens and the FA rescind Calderons red card.
 






perseus

Broad Blue & White stripe
Jul 5, 2003
23,454
Sūþseaxna
Vitālijs Maksimenko even if the card is rescinded. Inigo Calderón could then play right back. But otherwise Adam El Abd at right back.

My personal preference would be Gordon Greer at right back and then we could get a new central defender. I forgot about Dunk
 
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dougdeep

New member
May 9, 2004
37,732
SUNNY SEAFORD
El Abd of course.
 






Turkey

Well-known member
Jul 4, 2003
15,568
Whilst Maksi was signed he was announced as a left back but all the press since then has suggested he's a centre back. So why play a young centre back out of position, when we have an experienced centre back we could play there? Not anti it, would be good to see how Maksi copes and it would be a good opportunity for him to impress, which is what young players need. From a best XI point of view though, I'm not sure it would be the best choice.
 


studio150

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Jul 30, 2011
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On the Border
From seeing maxi on several occasions now I would have no worries playing him for a short spell. Looks steady defending and once more exposure to first team comes will develop going forward. Alternatively 3-6-1
 




seagullsovergrimsby

#cpfctinpotclub
Aug 21, 2005
43,690
Crap Town
Maxi Maxi Maxi Maxi Maxi Maxi Maksimenko
 




Maxi's done OK - I really think our midfield needs the extra class of Dave there as Crofts and Bridcutt have been disappointing and Kemi is still finding his feet. El Abd at rightback.

We are very under powered and under cooked at the moment, which given our strong pre-season fixtures is odd - but it shows the squad has weakened in depth to the extent we are having to play out of form players and those still not at full fitness.

Will be a famous victory if Oscar pulls off something against middling Derby, that's how our expectations are changing
 




Stumpy Tim

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Will be a famous victory if Oscar pulls off something against middling Derby, that's how our expectations are changing

What an absurd comment! Beating Derby won't be a "famous victory". It'll be beating Derby at home.

I agree that we look undercooked however. The players were talking about the amount of ball-work they did pre-season... seems like they're not 100% yet
 


maltaseagull

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Feb 25, 2009
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Zabbar- Malta
Maksimenko we need Upson at CB as Greer/El Abd/Dunk are much better playing alongside him at CB.
 


Jul 7, 2003
8,571
El-Abd at right back is a scary prospect these days. Remember Reading away the other year when he was brutally exposed by their wingers. Would rather stick with Spanish Dave at right back.
 






Mowgli37

Enigmatic Asthmatic
Jan 13, 2013
6,371
Sheffield
ffs why are people suggesting anyone other than Maxi? He's looked good every time we've seen him, why not play him?
 





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