[dart in the crossbar]

Possibly something along the lines of:

Hemming

Lewis Dunkley McFadzean Tanton

Stirk Dibley-Dias

Markanday Butterfield? Dobra

Bonis

subs Grigg, Naylor, Grimes, Gordon, Duffy, Elliot, Boot,

presuming that Mandeville will be out and that Madden will be unavailable. I'd probably have Mandeville in the central '10' if he was fit.

Looks a decent side IMO. A bit harsh on Sheckleford from the two pre-season games and (from yesterday) Colclough. I'm not fan of Fleck (from his performances last season and in pre-season so far) but realise that I may be in the minority of fans with that opinion. CH and the central '10' could benefit from some upgrades. I liked the look of Butterfield though and reckon he's squad standard. Ditto Elliot from very limited viewing. Just my thoughts as of today.

It looks a much better squad than last season.

[JonB]

I would hope if Cook does pick that team he would put Tanton and Lewis the right way round!!

[Cosmo Kramer]

JonB, on 09 July 2025 - 02:24 PM, said:

I would hope if Cook does pick that team he would put Tanton and Lewis the right way round!!

Inverted fullbacks cutting in and shooting could be our secret weapon next season!

On the forwards, its going to be interesting to see how Bonis and Grigg are to be used. I know its tempting to say we paid good money for Bonis so he'll be in there as first choice, but I don't know if it will be as simple as that since Grigg still has plenty to offer. I wonder if it will be a case of Bonis away and Grigg at home as starters (with each to replace the other for the last 20) to make sure that Grigg isn't overworked and give him the best chance of working through the entire season

[HaslandBlue58]

Cosmo Kramer, on 09 July 2025 - 02:28 PM, said:

Inverted fullbacks cutting in and shooting could be our secret weapon next season!

On the forwards, its going to be interesting to see how Bonis and Grigg are to be used. I know its tempting to say we paid good money for Bonis so he'll be in there as first choice, but I don't know if it will be as simple as that since Grigg still has plenty to offer. I wonder if it will be a case of Bonis away and Grigg at home as starters (with each to replace the other for the last 20) to make sure that Grigg isn't overworked and give him the best chance of working through the entire season

Thoughts from last night regarding Bonis,he looks a bit of a beast,not in stature but in attitude.He seems to be like Grigg,in that he has a lot more to offer than just goals,he obviously has skill,pace,a footballing brain and no cause is lost until the whistle blows.A season of that from him and he will have been a top signing.

[Dapets]

 JonB, on 09 July 2025 - 02:24 PM, said:

I would hope if Cook does pick that team he would put Tanton and Lewis the right way round!!

Under lapping inverter. false 2 & false 3.

[Fit as a Nelson]

Hemming
Tanton Dunkley McFadzean Gordon
Dibley-Dias Stirk
Markanday Dobra Duffy
Grigg

[Westbars Spireite]

I'm not suggesting we buy a CF and then look to play him out of position, but could Bonis potentially play a little behind Grigg in the middle of the 3, particularly at home?

[Sammy Spireite]

 Fit as a Nelson, on 09 July 2025 - 03:13 PM, said:

Hemming
Tanton Dunkley McFadzean Gordon
Dibley-Dias Stirk
Markanday Dobra Duffy
Grigg

This would be my choice but dives on the left, Markanday on the right and Duffy central with the three interchanging positions regularly as each offers something different and cause an opposition defender a different headache.

[tomjoad]

Is Enda Stevens training with us?
If he gets a deal will he start in defence?
Just wondering

[Westbars Spireite]

tomjoad, on 09 July 2025 - 03:51 PM, said:

Is Enda Stevens training with us?
If he gets a deal will he start in defence?
Just wondering

Danny Webb confirmed he was after the match last night but said he had a slight niggle suggesting that otherwise he'd have been involved as a triallist.

This post has been edited by Westbars Spireite: Today, 03:54 PM

[lindo-spireite]

 Westbars Spireite, on 09 July 2025 - 03:54 PM, said:

Danny Webb confirmed he was after the match last night but said he had a slight niggle suggesting that otherwise he'd have been involved as a triallist.

Do any other clubs get as many niggles as us? Did markandy miss out last night because of one too?

This post has been edited by lindo-spireite: Today, 03:57 PM

[Westbars Spireite]

lindo-spireite, on 09 July 2025 - 03:57 PM, said:

Do any other clubs get as many niggles as us? Did markandy miss out last night because of one too?

I don't know but I'm sure he said they were being overly cautious after last season in reference to VDC sitting it out.

[jonnythespireite]

Fit as a Nelson, on 09 July 2025 - 03:13 PM, said:

Hemming
Tanton Dunkley McFadzean Gordon
Dibley-Dias Stirk
Markanday Dobra Duffy
Grigg

Agree with that other than left back. Lewis will quickly show he’s a much better option.

[Westbars Spireite]

 jonnythespireite, on 09 July 2025 - 05:15 PM, said:

Agree with that other than left back. Lewis will quickly show he’s a much better option.

I think so too. Everything is subject to change for all sorts of reasons, but think he's been brought in to start.

[hilly81]

lindo-spireite, on 09 July 2025 - 03:57 PM, said:

Do any other clubs get as many niggles as us? Did markandy miss out last night because of one too?

Tight calf. Be fine for Saturday.

[dart in the crossbar]

Dapets, on 09 July 2025 - 03:12 PM, said:

Under lapping inverter. false 2 & false 3.

and I thought that Grigg in goal and Hemming as sole striker was controversial

[Fit as a Nelson]

jonnythespireite, on 09 July 2025 - 05:15 PM, said:

Agree with that other than left back. Lewis will quickly show he’s a much better option.

If that turns out to be the case, we are extremely strong in the left back position.