Team V Blackburn

Mackenzie

Old Brightonian

Nov 7, 2003

33,535

East Wales

• Dec 12, 2016

• #1

A couple of changes possibly from the Leeds game. Murphy must be a doubt with his groin injury/tightness, Sidwell or Norwood, also will we see the return of Bong? Anyway here is my guess:

Stockdale

Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Bong

Knockaert-Stephens-Sidwell-Skalak

Murray-Baldock​

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Pocognoli, Norwood, Hemed, March, Towell.

 

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Seaber

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Oct 20, 2010

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Wales

• Dec 12, 2016

• #2

I'd start Pocognoli and bench Bong, and replace Towell with Murphy, otherwise what you have.

 

Whitechapel

Famous Last Words

Jul 19, 2014

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #3

Pocognoli deserves to start IMO. Didn't put a foot wrong v Leeds.

 

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sdmartin1

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #4

Stockdale

Bruno
Dunk
Duffy
Pocognoli

Knockaert
Stephens
Sidwell
March

Baldock
Murray

 

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Machiavelli

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Oct 11, 2013

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Fiveways

• Dec 12, 2016

• #5

North Stand Nutter said:

A couple of changes possibly from the Leeds game. Murphy must be a doubt with his groin injury/tightness, Sidwell or Norwood, also will we see the return of Bong? Anyway here is my guess:

Stockdale

Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Bong

Knockaert-Stephens-Sidwell-Skalak

Murray-Baldock​

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Pocognoli, Norwood, Hemed, March, Towell.

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I suspect you're right, although Murphy will probably on the bench instead of Towell.
I also think that Pocognoli deserves to keep his place, but he probably needs to be eased in, and three games in eight days will be too much. So we may well see Pocognoli, Murphy and maybe Norwood back in the starting eleven against Birmingham.

 

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Rogero

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #6

Has Murphy hadthe all clear. I thought he would be out for weeks.

 

Driver8

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #7

I think we may see Hemed start tomorrow.

 

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BensGrandad

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #8

I would start with a defensive formation with attack from the bench so:

Stockdale
Bruno...Duffy...Dunk....Pocognoli
Norwood....Stephens...Sidwell...Skalak
Baldock....Murray​

Bench: Maenpaa, Bong, Goldson, Knockheart.March, Hemed. Murphy if fit or Towell

 

Marshy

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Jul 6, 2003

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FRUIT OF THE BLOOM

• Dec 12, 2016

• #9

Murphy has been passed fit, although I suspect we will make a few changes for this one to freshen things up.

Stockdale

Bruno
Bong
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Norwood
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

 

larus

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Jul 7, 2003

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In the land of hope and expectation....

• Dec 12, 2016

• #10

What's great is that whatever selection we put out, the majority of fans would say it's a strong line-up. I know we all have out own preferences for certain players, but the overall squad quality is sound.

 

Hugo Rune

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #11

Marshy said:

Murphy has been passed fit, although I suspect we will make a few changes for this one to freshen things up.

Stockdale

Bruno
Bong
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Norwood
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

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Good team. Agree that Murray needs a rest with his away form, Birmingham on Saturday & Hemed looking good.

 

Whitley Bayster

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Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear

• Dec 12, 2016

• #12

I would like to see Hemed given a start. He looks hungry and I think he'll be better striker this year for having had a season in the Championship. He's been unlucky not to get much game time but when he has made an appearance he's done well and still chipped in with a couple of goals. Its hard to oust Murray in Baldock in their current form but with so many games in quick succession it maybe wise to rotate one or two key positions just to keep players fresh.

 

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Jimmehh

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Mar 21, 2016

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Sussex by the Sea

• Dec 12, 2016

• #13

I'm hoping for the below - unfortunately although Murray is great, Hemed is a much better option away from home, and Murray can come on later hopefully!

Stockers

Bruno
Poco
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Stephens
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

Please??

 

Mellotron

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Jul 2, 2008

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Brighton

• Dec 12, 2016

• #14

Whilst Murray and Baldock is obviously our best strike partnership, I think Hemed might be worth a start tomorrow. He seems the sort of player who will absolutely bust a nut to impress the manager. I also think away from home we may need to rely on set pieces a bit more to get a goal, so Skalak in for Murphy please.

 

Mackenzie

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Nov 7, 2003

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East Wales

• Dec 12, 2016

• Thread starter
• #15

Whitechapel said:

Pocognoli deserves to start IMO. Didn't put a foot wrong v Leeds.

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He played really well, but it's a quick turn around for a player who hasn't had many games recently. He looked shattered in the latter stages of the Leeds game.

Either are good though.

 

Whoislloydy

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May 2, 2016

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Vancouver, British Columbia

• Dec 12, 2016

• #16

Same as Friday night but start March instead of Murphy.

Although the Argus have said Murphy will travel...

 

GT49er

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Gloucester

• Dec 12, 2016

• #17

.........................Stockers
Bruno .........Dunk.........Duffy...........Poco
Knockaert...Stephens..Norwood.....Skalak
................................Baldock
......................Hemed

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Sidwell, Murphy (if fit - if not, Towell), Bong, Murray, March.

 

Last edited: Dec 12, 2016

Seagulltonian

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Oct 2, 2003

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Still Somewhere in Sussex!

• Dec 12, 2016

• #18

Blackburn is a place we need to get a result at. Hopefully an unchanged back line will help the cause

 

Moshe Gariani

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #19

Seagulltonian said:

Blackburn is a place we need to get a result at. Hopefully an unchanged back line will help the cause

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Definitely should be beating teams like Blackburn...

I'm sure that's what Newcastle , Huddersfield and Brentford all thought recently too.

Aim for a win but a draw would definitely be a good enough result.

 

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Wardy's twin

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Oct 21, 2014

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• Dec 12, 2016

• #20

Pocognoli should keep his position. Murray for first half only then Hemed on. Sidwel in for Murphy so that attack is pressed by Norwood in CM whilst Sidwell does the holding role. Depending on circumstances March then for AK or Norwood early second half.