Do you think that Gus will start with Barnes a start tomorrow?

[sparkie]

Kaz is certainly an option if we are really going to go for it but I'd worry that his defensive play isn't as good as Barnes.

Whatever, it is a great position for Gus to be in as any one of Hammond, Barnes or Kaz is a good option. He may even spring Vicente from the off, but that may be a bit too cavalier given the importance of the game?

I may be wrong, but I'd have thought Gus would want Vicente on in extra time against a tired Palace, and for the shootout if necessary, and I doubt he could last 120 mins. Would be astounded if the dagger started.

 

[Triggaaar]

Good poll options. Interesting that half think he will, half think he won't, but regardless of that, most think Gus will agree with them.

My view is keep him on the bench. One striker up front has been working for us, and we've got extra time to consider.

 

[Justice]

My hunch is Vicente will play a massive role tomorrow night

 

[BHAWise]

I think ulloa may be benched for Barnes with extra time in mind?

 

[Bladders]

I dont think he will, i would say bring Barnes on with about 15-20 minutes to go, hopefully by then the Palace defenders will start to get tired so then he could maybe nick a goal or 2 but hopefully by then we will already have the tie won

My team for tomoz

Kuszczak
Calderon - Greer - Upson - Bridge
Bridcutt
Lopez - Orlandi
Buckley - Ulloa - LuaLua

Subs
Ankergren, El-Abd, Painter, Hammond, Crofts, Vicente, Barnes
​

If i remember rightly that was the starting 11 for the game here back in March so why not use what you know can rip them apart

Love the attacking line up but if all doesn't go to plan them there's not much to bring on and change the game.

 

[Daffy Duck]

According the Arsegas today, Gus has named and unchanged squad for tomorrow.

Might be a bit of mind games for Worzel, though, and then Gus changes it at the last minute.

 

[Justice]

I think ulloa may be benched for Barnes with extra time in mind?

Eh? no chance in my book

 

[brightonmark1234]

i would play the same team that played on friday and i wouldn't change it

 

[stss30]

My hunch is Vicente will play a massive role tomorrow night

Hope not. He'll probably only be brought on if we're chasing the game or can't score imo.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I wouldn't because of the number of options we have available. For me, this would do it;

Kuszczak
Calderon Greer Upson Bridge
Dave Bridcutt Vicente
Buckley Ulloa LuaLua​

Hammond for Vicente after 70 mins when we're out of sight, and Barnes for LuaLua to close the game out entirely.

No offence to Hammond, but I think the above shape would be glorious and we need to exactly copy what we did on St Patricks Day.

 

[Arkwright]

Same starting XI as Friday and change depending on how the game is going. Hammond has been outstanding over the last few games and looks like scoring from midfield.

I was a bit concerned when Kaz came on, he didn't seem to get past his full back once.

 

[Icy Gull]

I was a bit concerned when Kaz came on, he didn't seem to get past his full back once.

The larger Amex pitch will help him this time

 

[Triggaaar]

According the Arsegas today, Gus has named and unchanged squad for tomorrow.

So? No great secret given away there.

 

[Triggaaar]

Talk about taking pedantry to the extreme - I think we all know what he meant.

Er, no, we don't. I'm assuming he's named an unchanged squad. It would be surprising if he named the team this far in advance, he doesn't like to tell the opposition his plans.

 

[stripeyshark]

No, I don't think he will. In my view, we will either be unchanged from Friday or, if he really wants to go all out attack, LuaLua will come in for Orlandi or Hammond.

As said elsewhere, Barnes is needed for back up to Ulloa, especially as we could play 120 minutes and I doubt Ulloa will last that long given the work he puts in and that it is only 3 days since the first leg. If we have to take Ulloa off, we need a fresh Barnes to come on up front.

I agree. I don't think it's known how long Ulloa will last, therefore start with him and replace him with Barnes when he gets tired.

 

[ThePolishJig]

He owes us! I can see a good performance coming from Barnes.

 

[7:18]

I don't know who will start but really think it would be a gamble to start without a striker on the bench...Barnes to come on hungry when needed

 

[Max Paper]

No. Same team as Friday unless injury/suspension gets in the way. Don't change anything, with Murray out and possibly cry baby jonny Williams, we will have too much for them. Barnes deserves his spot on the bench with the option to come on if and when necessary, but definitely no to changing team shape to accommodate him, not a chance.

 

[Meade's Ball]

As a team determined to be hard to beat, i don't think the dropping of Hammond is the wisest move. I go along with a couple of suggestions that it's the left-wing role that's a toss-up between Barnes, Orlandi and KLL. The tiredness of Orlandi and KLL's goalscoring form could be influential.

 

[jezzer]

much rather see barnes or kaz start than orlandi, he was poor in the 2nd half Friday, much like he was away at forest, all weak and feeble, need more muscle and barnes looked good when he came on. To my mind its no use trying to play the game making sure not to lose, we have to go for it. Hammond was ineffectual with the chances he had to score too, id like to think kaz or barnes would have done better, given the same opportunities.