Post by Jon on Aug 20, 2016 12:32:35 GMT
I think we will learn a lot from this afternoon.
By all accounts a dreadful performance on Tuesday, but to what extent was that due to the taxi dash and arrival minutes before kick-off?
Strangely, those that bang on most about preparing professionally for matches are those who make least allowance for lack of preparation being a factor in Tuesday's performance.
Nico has the decision taken out of his hands as regards replacing Gerring with Gallifuoco, just as he had the choice between Lathrope and Chaney taken out of his hands through Richards' injury.
Before Ward's arrival, I was pondering whether Nico might go for a 4-1-4-1 with Lathrope in front of the back four and Chaney moving to the centre.
You could then either start Williams wide - he payed there last season but did not like it - or play Jamie Reid wide right with Williams on the bench.
Or you could add some real pace by starting with Scrivens.
I would probably expect Ward to start on the bench, but I suppose he could be another attacking midfield option. I don't know much about him - is he more at home wide or centrally?
If we stick with Williams alongside Blissett up front, I suppose Lathrope would be at risk if Ward came in - although Ward would need to have some defensive skills for that to happen. Can't see Chaney being left out, resting Young would be the other possibility.
By all accounts a dreadful performance on Tuesday, but to what extent was that due to the taxi dash and arrival minutes before kick-off?
Strangely, those that bang on most about preparing professionally for matches are those who make least allowance for lack of preparation being a factor in Tuesday's performance.
Nico has the decision taken out of his hands as regards replacing Gerring with Gallifuoco, just as he had the choice between Lathrope and Chaney taken out of his hands through Richards' injury.
Before Ward's arrival, I was pondering whether Nico might go for a 4-1-4-1 with Lathrope in front of the back four and Chaney moving to the centre.
You could then either start Williams wide - he payed there last season but did not like it - or play Jamie Reid wide right with Williams on the bench.
Or you could add some real pace by starting with Scrivens.
I would probably expect Ward to start on the bench, but I suppose he could be another attacking midfield option. I don't know much about him - is he more at home wide or centrally?
If we stick with Williams alongside Blissett up front, I suppose Lathrope would be at risk if Ward came in - although Ward would need to have some defensive skills for that to happen. Can't see Chaney being left out, resting Young would be the other possibility.
