Your starting 11 v Rotherham?

[Mark Pedlar]

It is possible (but admittedly unlikely) that he intends to use one of his midfielders as a back-up striker/advanced midfielders. Cue MGM...

 

[memory man]

As far as I count, we’re only a couple short of where we were at this stage last year. Positions don’t necessarily align but:

Ruddy - Burton
Watts - Gillesphey
Aimson - Wilson
Opoku - Scarr
Sawyer - Galloway
Wootton - Bolton
Canavan -
Moore - Law
Fornah - Houghton
MacLeod - Broom
Reeves - Randell
Lolos - Shirley
Nouble -
Abraham -

Law and Randell’s first team promotion makes them viable squad options now. Could arguably include Tomlinson too. This time last year they were not.

We never needed Abraham anyway, but Nouble’s spot needs filling. So realistically, one more forward and I think we’re set for now. If you don’t back Law and Randell to make a contribution, then maybe another body is required.

Thank you for presenting at that way Nobby. The immediate affect on me is that man for man, based on the three games I've seen (on TV), I think most of the names on hhe right of your list represent an upgrade. Just Law's great enthusiasm puts him ahead of Moore, Gillesphey and Scarr just look more suited to League One than Opuko and Watts. I think either of them could become real fan favourites. I'm not sure Shirley is quite ready yet but he looks very quick. Perhaps needs some weights work and dietary advice to improve his upper-body strength. Without that he will go the way of Twiddy, O'Hagan and countless other very promising lads who didn't quite make it. I really like Randell too and I think it would be interesting to see how effective he could be without Mayor.

 

[Cobi Budge]

Cooper

Wilson, Scarr, Gillesphey

Edwards, Camara, Houghton, Mayor, Grant

Hardie, Ennis

 

[WoodsyGreen]

So it does appear Lowe likes to have at least 4 strikers in his matchday squad. We need another striker.

Lowe has said he's looking for a striker and has irons in the fire. He actually said he wants to bring in two more players, probably (and this is just my view) a RWB along with the striker.

 

[Tugboat]

Cooper

Wilson, Scarr, Gillesphey

Edwards, Camara, Houghton, Mayor, Grant

Hardie, Ennis

Also

 

[Mark Pedlar]

Cooper

Wilson, Scarr, Gillesphey

Edwards, Camara, Houghton, Mayor, Grant

Hardie, Ennis

But Galloway for Gillesphey

 

[Samson]

But Galloway for Gillesphey

Same here.

Starting XI virtually picks itself which just shows the lack of strength in depth.
These players need to be pushed and challenged and not certain of a game next week no matter how badly they play or lose.
Not enough competition for starts on tge bench will seriously hold us back but because we won't concede 80 I dont think we will get relegated at least

 

[Tugboat]

Same here.

Starting XI virtually picks itself which just shows the lack of strength in depth.
These players need to be pushed and challenged and not certain of a game next week no matter how badly they play or lose.
Not enough competition for starts on tge bench will seriously hold us back but because we won't concede 80 I dont think we will get relegated at least

We are aware of the numbers issue and I’m sure RL is professional aware of it also.

Put that drum down

 

[Railway sleeper]

Think he might spring a surprise.After Broom signed, we now have a lot of good midfielders at the club. Following another good display at Torquay today, I think Randell might get the nod over camara. Broom and Mayor to push up in this formation, to support Ennis- on his own up front. This side could bring the 3 points back from NYS, I reckon:

3/6/1: Cooper; Wilson, scarr, gillesphey; houghton, edwards, grant, Randell, mayor, broom; Ennis.

 

[Tugboat]

Cooper
Wilson-Scarr-Gillesphey
Houghton
Edwards-Randell-Mayor-Grant
Ennis-Hardie

I’d like Randell to feature but I think Camara will probably get the start

 

[PL2 3DQ]

I'm surprised Grant didn't play against Torquay.

It's looking like
Cooper
Wilson, Scarr, Gillesphey/Galloway (equal votes)
Houghton
Edwards, Camara, Mayor, Grant
Ennis, Hardie

 

[Mark Pedlar]

Cameo from Galloway at left-wing-back didn't work for me this afternoon. I think Grant is nailed on to play there. Who starts at right midfield is the new big question, Broom, Randell or Camara. After today I'd be seriously thinking about playing Randell there, thought he was very impressive, although Camara had a good game too.

 

[Lobster]

As far as I count, we’re only a couple short of where we were at this stage last year. Positions don’t necessarily align but:

Ruddy - Burton
Watts - Gillesphey
Aimson - Wilson
Opoku - Scarr
Sawyer - Galloway
Wootton - Bolton
Canavan -
Moore - Law
Fornah - Houghton
MacLeod - Broom
Reeves - Randell
Lolos - Shirley
Nouble -
Abraham -

Law and Randell’s first team promotion makes them viable squad options now. Could arguably include Tomlinson too. This time last year they were not.

We never needed Abraham anyway, but Nouble’s spot needs filling. So realistically, one more forward and I think we’re set for now. If you don’t back Law and Randell to make a contribution, then maybe another body is required.

Very sensible post, and also worth considering that Sawyer was out for most of the season and Wootton and Canavan left in January. I wouldn't even count Abraham.

I would consider Tomlinson part of the first team set up (even though he might go out on loan), meaning we are only a striker short, which Lowe is working on.

Also, from early and previous showings, I think at least Gillesphey (Watts), Wilson (Aimson), Scarr (Opoku), Galloway (Sawyer), Houghton (Fornah) and Broom (I'd say Reeves) are upgrades on what we had.

 

[Balham Green]

Very sensible post, and also worth considering that Sawyer was out for most of the season and Wootton and Canavan left in January. I wouldn't even count Abraham.

I would consider Tomlinson part of the first team set up (even though he might go out on loan), meaning we are only a striker short, which Lowe is working on.

Also, from early and previous showings, I think at least Gillesphey (Watts), Wilson (Aimson), Scarr (Opoku), Galloway (Sawyer), Houghton (Fornah) and Broom (I'd say Reeves) are upgrades on what we had.

Thing is we have to prepare for Covid absences also.

 

[Tugboat]

With abundance of good midfield options (Edwards, Grant, Houghton, Randell, Mayor, Broom, Camara and Cooper) why oh why can’t we drop that second striker and play a forward thinking midfielder in a 3-1-4-1-1. Ennis would keep us up the pitch and someone playing off his shoulder could be another option rather than struggling to get another forward in.

RWB would be my next position to strengthen