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