Can Gus justify dropping a winning team?

[stss30]

I must admit, when I saw the teamsheet yesterday I wasn't thrilled at the prospect of Ankergren in goal and no wingers, but I have to say I think it was our best performance of the season. The three central midfielders made it much easier for Lopez and Bridge to get forward and this created the two goals. I still have much more confidence with Kuszczak in goal, no doubt, but Ankergren made a good save at the end and his distribution is better than Kuszczak's (imo), and Dicker looked really good. Should Bruno, Kuszczak, Buckley get back into the team?

 

[Husty]

Yes, Flappergren is shite.

 

[Bob!]

In normal circumstances Gus picks a side based on who we are playing against. We rarely see the same team again, even after a win.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Yes he can change it, he shows a little contempt for the FA Cup by fielding a weaker side, but good luck to him when it goes right.

I was more concerned that Bridcutt had yet another storming game and was in the tv shop window.

 

[Mellotron]

Kusz will be back in.

 

[stss30]

In normal circumstances Gus picks a side based on who we are playing against. We rarely see the same team again, even after a win.

That's true.

 

[W.C.]

no way Kooshack won't be playing next game unless he is injured

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Kusz will be back in.

Gus said Caspar will play in the cup games.

 

[stss30]

Gus said Caspar will play in the cup games.

Really? Hopefully he won't be playing if we do draw a good Premiership team.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Gus always picks the second goalie for cup games. TK will be back.

Cannot see him leaving out Buckley if fit. Think Bruno would have a hard time getting back in at the moment. Dicker has done well and it may be Hammond that Buckley replaces.

 

[The Merry Prankster]

Really? Hopefully he won't be playing if we do draw a good Premiership team.

Really and my understanding is Caspar will be playing whoever we draw.

 

[stss30]

Gus always picks the second goalie for cup games. TK will be back.

Cannot see him leaving out Buckley if fit. Think Bruno would have a hard time getting back in at the moment. Dicker has done well and it may be Hammond that Buckley replaces.

Yeah I know, I just think it's harsh to drop him when he kept a clean sheet against Premiership opposition.

 

[KZNSeagull]

Yeah I know, I just think it's harsh to drop him when he kept a clean sheet against Premiership opposition.

Maybe harsh, but I am sure that Casper knows what's what. He did his job yesterday and did it well but knows TK will be back for the league.

 

[The Modfather]

He can justify changing goalkeepers thats for sure.

 

[dadams2k11]

Dicker should def start next game imo. He free'd up bidders to get forward more.

 

[Everest]

Of course he can justify it.
We won at Ipswich and he made changes.
Didn't do much harm yesterday, did it?

 

[Sam-]

Who is it you see him justifying it to ?

 

[danish seagull]

100% get the Big Pole back between the sticks. I almost shit myself every time a cross is hoofed into our box in case Ankergren slaps it to their forward. Shame as the rest of his game in pretty decent!

 

[clippedgull]

I must admit, when I saw the teamsheet yesterday I wasn't thrilled at the prospect of Ankergren in goal and no wingers, but I have to say I think it was our best performance of the season. The three central midfielders made it much easier for Lopez and Bridge to get forward and this created the two goals. I still have much more confidence with Kuszczak in goal, no doubt, but Ankergren made a good save at the end and his distribution is better than Kuszczak's (imo), and Dicker looked really good. Should Bruno, Kuszczak, Buckley get back into the team?

In answer to your question, yes those players should be automatic picks if they are fit.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Whatever casper had to do he did fine...certainly better than kushy at kicking.....but normal service to be resumed next week