Team V Blackburn

[Normski1989]

A couple of changes possibly from the Leeds game. Murphy must be a doubt with his groin injury/tightness, Sidwell or Norwood, also will we see the return of Bong? Anyway here is my guess:

Stockdale

Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Bong

Knockaert-Stephens-Sidwell-Skalak

Murray-Baldock​

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Pocognoli, Norwood, Hemed, March, Towell.

I think Pocognoli has earned a place in the starting line up after his performance against Leeds. I wouldn't be surprised to see Hemed start either... He needs some game time and Murray might be rested a little before the visit to Birmingham.

 

[sydney]

stockdale , bruno , dunk , duffy , pocognoli , sidwell , norwood , skalak , knockaert , hemed, murray.

 

[Whitechapel]

stockdale , bruno , dunk , duffy , pocognoli , sidwell , norwood , skalak , knockaert , hemed, murray.

I'm not sure if this post is a wind-up or not.

 

[Mackenzie]

I think Pocognoli has earned a place in the starting line up after his performance against Leeds. I wouldn't be surprised to see Hemed start either... He needs some game time and Murray might be rested a little before the visit to Birmingham.

Ah yes, it wasn't a slight on Pocognoli more a guess that two games in 4 days might be asking too much for a rusty player. If he's fit I'd go with him too, he looked really solid and wouldn't deserve being dropped.

Hemed for Murray seems sensible too, gives Glenn a rest, keeps Tomer interested.

 

[Peter Grummit]

Blackburn are down to the bare bones defensively.

They sold Hanley and Duffy in the window, their first choice CBs. Henley, Elliot Ward and Hoban are injured, as is Mulgrew. Looks like Greer will play.

We should go all out from the KO for an early goal or 2.

PG

 

[BensGrandad]

Towell wont be in the squad as he is playing tonight for the U23s against Fulham U23s.

 

[RM-Taylor]

Suspect there will be at least 3 if not more changes, bit of squad rotation and Saturday's game is harder.

This would be my team with resting players for the weekend:
Stockdale

Bruno
Goldson
Duffy
Pocognoli

March
Sidwell
Stephens
Skalak

Baldock
Hemed

Subs: Maenpaa, Bong, Dunk, Knockaert, Norwood, Murray, Manu

 

[RM-Taylor]

Towell wont be in the squad as he is playing tonight for the U23s against Fulham U23s.

Ince and Manu aren't in the squad for that so they might travel up to Blackburn. LuaLua is suspended for this U23 game.

 

[BensGrandad]

sorry duplicate post

 

[BensGrandad]

Ince and Manu aren't in the squad for that so they might travel up to Blackburn. LuaLua is suspended for this U23 game.

I hope neither oh for the day when we can have somebody better than these 2 on the bench.

 

[RM-Taylor]

I hope neither oh for the day when we can have somebody better than these 2 on the bench.

I think Manu will be on the bench with Murphy very likely being out. Not that he will come on but I think he might make the 18.

 

[BensGrandad]

Thought Murphy had been declared fit.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Pocognoli deserves to start IMO. Didn't put a foot wrong v Leeds.

Against ten men who didn't attack at all. Don't dosage he looked great, but...

 

[LamieRobertson]

I'm not sure if this post is a wind-up or not.

Got me puzzled too.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Murphy has been passed fit, although I suspect we will make a few changes for this one to freshen things up.

Stockdale

Bruno
Bong
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Norwood
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

Stephens? Played a blinder on Friday...and he's had plenty of rest

 

[TheDuke]

Stephens has to play. I would keep Norwood in and depending on how well he does, bring Sidders in at Brum where it's likely to be a bit tasty. I hope Solly gets a bit more time on the pitch at Blackburn. We need him to play minutes and get him back at his best... which was awesome last year.

 

[LamieRobertson]

I think Manu will be on the bench with Murphy very likely being out. Not that he will come on but I think he might make the 18.

http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/149..._for_Albion_s_trip_to_Blackburn/?ref=mr&lp=12

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Suspect there will be at least 3 if not more changes, bit of squad rotation and Saturday's game is harder.

This would be my team with resting players for the weekend:
Stockdale

Bruno
Goldson
Duffy
Pocognoli

March
Sidwell
Stephens
Skalak

Baldock
Hemed

Subs: Maenpaa, Bong, Dunk, Knockaert, Norwood, Murray, Manu

There's no way Hughton will rest either Dunk or Duffy. Our away form is built on their partnership

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

It doesn't matter about what team you put out, just beat Sheep's teeth team and his shower of B**tards.

 

[BensGrandad]

There's no way Hughton will rest either Dunk or Duffy. Our away form is built on their partnership

I dont think anybody will be actually rested as we have a game tomorrow and Saturday and thenj 9 days off to recover.