[Albion] How strong should the team we put out be versus Grimsby?

[studio150]

Full strength, then sub players off once we are a few goals ahead, rather than starting with fringe players and bringing starters on if still level or losing in the second half.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Really important Colwill and Dunk play as much as possible together in preparation for the run in

Definately, they need to re forge their partnership after Levi's longish injury absence.

 

[HCxUK]

I'd like to see Sarmiento and Gilmour start, but apart from that, full strength.

Mac Allister looks like he needs a rest, so maybe Sarmiento and Gilmour in for him and Mitoma? With Gross in-behind Ferguson/Welbeck.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Full strength, then sub players off once we are a few goals ahead, rather than starting with fringe players and bringing starters on if still level or losing in the second half.

A few goals ahead? how many are you anticipating we are going to win this game by?

 

[Sorrel]

Start strong, try to get a good lead early on; swap out a lot of players early.

 

[Cornwallboy]

You could make a case for resting players that are going to be involved in international games during the break.
So, Solly and Dunky will be playing

Why would we want to rest players to the benefit of their national teams? Play our strongest lineup and hope any of our internationals pick up minor injuries that keep them out of international football and sees them return in time for our next league game. I couldn't care less about Ecuador and Argentina etc.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Full strength for me. Am I being whooshed on RDZ serving a ban ? Since when does a yellow card produce a ban ( except under the totting up thingy majig ) ?

 

[dangull]

Take 4 or 5 players off when 3-0 up with half an hour left to play
Ideal scenario anyway.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

What did he actually do to get a card? I assume it was something to do with Doucore being allowed to foul at will after his first yellow?

Did he run on the pitch, abuse the fourth official, kick a water bottle at the ref or lino?

From what I saw NW corner, he gesticulated and probably you can surmise threw in some choice words, probably including the word "Balls" at some point.

 

[West Upper Seagull]

Rest players for what? It's the international break afterwards.

Absolutely this

 

[brighton_tom]

Absolutely full strength team. Anything less shows a degree of complacency.

 

[birthofanorange]

Full strength for me. Am I being whooshed on RDZ serving a ban ? Since when does a yellow card produce a ban ( except under the totting up thingy majig ) ?

It IS the 'totting up thingy majig'.

 

[Icy Gull]

It was on the hour mark, straight after Caicedo had been booked I think, and he was waving an imaginary yellow card at the West Stand and throwing his arms up, which isn't surprising seeing what happened at the end of the first half.

He got booked for that? Blimey

 

[A mex eyecan]

I agree but I’d like to know what he actually did for the ref to book him

he waved an imaginary card, but his back was turned halfway to the ref.

looks like the officials have him well and truly in their sights. Shame they don’t spend their time watching the game more

 

[Westdene Seagull]

It IS the 'totting up thingy majig'.

Thank you but when did he get four yellow cards - one last night and ?

 

[Justice]

It’s hard to criticise although not adding a few experienced players in Jan is going to take its toll. Thought Mitoma looked done last night along with Mac.

 

[CaptainDaveUK]

Maybe rest players that are carrying injuries, apart from that, best possible team. Substitutions similar to West Ham if we’re cruising. We all want to win this 100% and I think RDZ knows this as does TB and whole squad. 40 years since 83, let’s go one better. UTA.

 

[Farehamseagull]

I'd usually opt for weaker/younger 11's in the cup but not for this one. We've got the international break coming up and I really want us to make a statement in this game, hopefully get through to the semi final in style and go into the break on a massive high.

 

[The Oldman]

He got booked for that? Blimey

The forth official was Hoops…..enough said?

 

[Whitechapel]

Sanchez
Veltman - Dunk - Colwill - Pervis
Caicedo - Gilmour
Sarmiento
March - Ferguson - Mitoma

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