Team for Wigan

[kingcole]

I initially thought the title of this thread said 'Terry Wogan'

 

[chaileyjem]

Really don't understand why we need to rest Knockaert, utter nonsense he is the one player who can make something happen out of nothing away from home and get vital goals....

Our last 5 goals have been assists from Bong (x2), Murphy, Bruno (through ball from Norwood), & Dunk - although AN scored one of em of course.

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Really don't understand why we need to rest Knockaert, utter nonsense he is the one player who can make something happen out of nothing away from home and get vital goals.... How about start him tell him not to do anything stupid and pick up a yellow and IF (big if) we are a couple of goals to the good then take him off for Skalak or Murphy. Note - we have a week rest after Wigan whereas Norwich have to play mid-week so fitness isn't an issue!

AK is our most important player. He won't be playing every game this season and therefore a decision has to be made about which ones he will miss. Bearing in mind he is on 4 yellows and we have one of our most important games of the season the following week I think it will at least be under consideration. Added to this he is more effective in home games than aways.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Stockdale

Bruno
Duffy
Goldson
Bong

Murphy
Sidwell
Stephens
Skalak

Murray
Baldock

Subs : Maenpaa, Pocognoli, Hunemeier, Norwood. Knockaert, Elvis, Hemed / Ince / March

 

[Seagull Mags]

Our last 5 goals have been assists from Bong (x2), Murphy, Bruno (through ball from Norwood), & Dunk - although AN scored one of em of course.

Exactly my point he scored the vital 2nd goal against Sheff Wed without that it would have been another later disaster like Preston! My point is don't leave him out the side for fear of getiing a yellow card that's ridiculous. I understand he can't play every minute of every game but he doesn't need a rest as after Wigan we have a week rest until Norwich. If Norwich was a Tuesday night then maybe leave him out for fitness purposes.

 

[Seagull Mags]

AK is our most important player. He won't be playing every game this season and therefore a decision has to be made about which ones he will miss. Bearing in mind he is on 4 yellows and we have one of our most important games of the season the following week I think it will at least be under consideration. Added to this he is more effective in home games than aways.

I would be amazed if CH leaves him on the bench, the most important game is always the next game..... Wigan away UTA! AK to score

 

[Don Tmatter]

Norwood was fantastic last night. Put balls on a sixpence. But I fear he's not an away from home player. So I'd go with Stephens and Sidwell.

Despite having a decent game in our first ever win at Hillsborough? IMO he's getting better with every game.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Stockdale

Bruno (Hunt), Goldson, Duffy, Bong

Knockaert, Stephens, Norwood, Skalak

Baldock, Murray (or Hemed)

Goldson in for Dunk is a given.

Skalak had his best game in an Albion shirt on Tuesday. Unbelievable anyone suggesting that Murphy should be recalled at his expense. Particularly the poster claiming they'd do so because Murphy is stronger defensively. Madness.

Stephens / Norwood / Sidwell is any two from three - could argue for any of them. Personally thought Sidwell tired towards the end on Tuesday and was very lucky not to be sent off for a second yellow (body check right in front of the benches).

Murray didn't look fully fit on Tuesday, so IF Hemed is 100% I'd rest Glenn.

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

Stockdale
Bruno
Goldson
Duffy
Bong
Knocky
Stephens
Norwood
Murphy
Murray
Baldock

Skalak for knocky after an hour if we are in the box seat. Hunt for Bruno after 70 mins and Hemed for Murray after 70 mins.

 

[Machiavelli]

Stockdale

Bruno (Hunt), Goldson, Duffy, Bong

Knockaert, Stephens, Norwood, Skalak

Baldock, Murray (or Hemed)

Goldson in for Dunk is a given.

Skalak had his best game in an Albion shirt on Tuesday. Unbelievable anyone suggesting that Murphy should be recalled at his expense. Particularly the poster claiming they'd do so because Murphy is stronger defensively. Madness.

Stephens / Norwood / Sidwell is any two from three - could argue for any of them. Personally thought Sidwell tired towards the end on Tuesday and was very lucky not to be sent off for a second yellow (body check right in front of the benches).

Murray didn't look fully fit on Tuesday, so IF Hemed is 100% I'd rest Glenn.

All this, and I go along with all your qualifications too, but would add:
-- looks like Bruno will now be fit to start his 62nd consecutive Championship game
-- Knockaert under the strictest instructions not to pick up a yellow. Tell him to shut up, stay on his feet and no 'swallow' theatrics, and even pull out of 50-50 challenges. Without him, I can see little chance in beating Norwich, but think he should be there to help us against Wigan, but due to that last point about challenges, if we're up, he should be taken off from half-time onwards
-- your comments indicate that your line-up should be: Hemed (or Murray), and not Murray (or Hemed), which I'd go along with.

 

[Taybha]

--------------------- Stockdale --------------------
Bruno ------- Goldson --- Duffy --------- Bong
Knockaert ------ Stephens ---- Norwood ---- Murphy
------------- Murray --------- Baldock -------------

Subs Uwe , Pog , Hemed , Skalak ,Sidwell , Maenpaa , Hunt

 

[GT49er]

He started his career as a left winger but I wasnt suggesting left wing more a defensive left midfield in a similar role to what LR performed on difficult away games last season but on right to give us more defensive capability and to score on the break. I would like TH to be fit to replace GM on about 55-60 mins.

The worst thing about this idea is that if Wigan is seen as a 'difficult away game' then we must be heading for mid-table mediocrity at best! Yes, by all means treat them with respect ('Anybody can beat anybody in this league' and all that) but 'difficult away games' should mean the likes of Newcastle, Norwich, not Wigan. Resting Knocky is a possible idea, with Murphy and Skalak on the wings, but not someone who has had next to no game time, and isn't as familiar with our team play, playing out of position.