[Albion] pick your team for tuesdays massive game against millwall

[Simster]

I have say, I hope Hughton puts a team out with a view to winning this rather than not losing it. There isn't much to gain from a planned-for draw, as it still leaves Wigan the chance to close 2 points on us with their home game against Watford. And any team that finishes below Millwall is going to be relegated - that much is nailed on - so games aren't going to be any more winnable than this.

Three points here would leave only Wigan able to catch us. And if they lost as well tomorrow, I couldn't see that happening with them 10 points behind (and effectively another half point for a better GD) with only 8 games to play.

So please CH, play for the win. I promise not to MOAN (much) if it backfires and we lose by the odd goal in five.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I'm pretty sure Dunk isn't suspended as one of his ten yellows was against Brentford when he got sent off so I don't think that count towards a ban?

He's got a 2 match ban.
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/suspensions

 

[El Turi]

He's got a 2 match ban.
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/suspensions

Fair enough. Seems like a double punishment for the sending off against Brentford but I guess those are the rules. Dunk hasn't been on the best form recently so Halford coming in for him will hopefully make us more solid.

 

[GreersElbow]

A new record for me 5 thumbs down on the bounceDo not upset mark

He spent 35 minutes the other night going through all my posts in the past 2 days thumbs downing them, persistence is definitely a key quality of him.

 

[perseus]

Paddy's Day

Day for the Irish. Play Glen Rea, upfront if need be.

 

[saafend_seagull]

Stockdale

Bruno
Halford
Greer
Bennett

Ince
Stephens
Kayal
Teixeira
Lua lua

COG

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I have say, I hope Hughton puts a team out with a view to winning this rather than not losing it. There isn't much to gain from a planned-for draw, as it still leaves Wigan the chance to close 2 points on us with their home game against Watford. And any team that finishes below Millwall is going to be relegated - that much is nailed on - so games aren't going to be any more winnable than this.

Three points here would leave only Wigan able to catch us. And if they lost as well tomorrow, I couldn't see that happening with them 10 points behind (and effectively another half point for a better GD) with only 8 games to play.

So please CH, play for the win. I promise not to MOAN (much) if it backfires and we lose by the odd goal in five.

Agree with this. I also think that we are simply MORE likely to lose if we set up 'not to lose' than if we turn up and go at them. Their confidence is shot to pieces. Early goal equals easy win. Attack.

 

[Machiavelli]

Stockdale

Bruno
Halford
Greer
Bennett

Ince
Stephens
Kayal
Teixeira
Lua lua

COG

I would go with this team too, although I suspect Calde will start again instead of one out of four of those midfielders (not Kayal): Hughton tends to pick (even) more defensively minded teams away from home.

 

[BensGrandad]

I think Tex will be on the bench and we will go more defensive.

 

[severnside gull]

Kaz tweeted last night that he was fed up. Could he be injured/out of the squad?

 

[BensGrandad]

Kaz tweeted last night that he was fed up. Could he be injured/out of the squad?

That was my first thought. I think CH is quite confident we will stay up and is giving fringe players 90 mins to help him decide on his retained and released squad at the end of the season.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I wouldnt start COG as a lone striker against Shittu as he will get eaten up. Either start with him and a supporting striker or just a fast attack and not hit the ball long and high, play him on the ground and get behind him rather than over him. Possibly a case for starting Best who is quicker than COG.

Ooooeeeer BG

 

[BensGrandad]

I am not always way out in my thinking.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I am not always way out in my thinking.

But then I did remember BG

 

[BensGrandad]

Not sure how it is working out or if a revision is required as Shittu not playing

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

But then I did remember BG

 

[LamieRobertson]

Not sure how it is working out or if a revision is required as Shittu not playing

Shhh...no one had spotted

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

Shhh...no one had spotted

I have