[Zigsuk]

The title will be won with half a dozen games remaining. Do you think Cook should use these games, which will in effect be little more than glorified friendlies, to experiment? For example, resting Naylor who has played in virtually every game and doesn't seem to have been quite himself of late, and giving the likes of Hobson a chance? Maybe even bring King back for a potential last fling to see if he can still add value. Also what has happened to Curtis? Is he still around?
Or could it be argued that there is still much to play for and standards shouldn't be allowed to drop? I accept the points record, alhough just mathematically still possible, is unlikely to be broken, but we can still easily obtain 100 points and goals and remain unbeaten at home, all of which are worth playing for.

[s42blue]

Keep on keeping on.

Aim to beat the record, further our record points and goals and remain unbeaten at home.

This post has been edited by s42blue: 19 March 2024 - 12:13 PM

[gordon_brittas]

Keep breaking records please

[JonB]

From the way Webb and some of the players have spoken i dont think they will rest up or experiment.

[sewey89]

Line up something like this.

Bucky

Kirk Brother 1
Webb
Paddy Byrne
Kirk Brother 2

C.Cook
P.Cook

Dyer
Hobson
Roberts

Jason the Kit Man

[dim view]

JonB, on 19 March 2024 - 12:15 PM, said:

From the way Webb and some of the players have spoken i dont think they will rest up or experiment.

Maybe not, but after the Oxford win their partners will have been looking at the brochures for Dubai rather than Ibiza. If they don't get caught up in that I'd be surprised.

[spireitetoo]

Looking at satdi's starting line up I'd say he's experimenting already..

[Rogerwillis]

How do you take these B****Y email notifications off?

The unsubscribing function doesn’t work.

[Spireite93]

What is their to experiment with tbf?

The only players within the squad that haven't been regularly involved in the squad rotation this season are Curtis and Hobson, the latter having turned in a MOM performance on Saturday, I'd expect him to get more game time now, but that looks like it was on the cards anyway.

Maybe Curtis will get some more game time to see if he's going to part of the plans next season, same with King who I think PC has possibly lost faith in.

Apart from that I think the backroom staff know everything they need to know about the squad.


A benefit could be, and I have mentioned before, is that we are still a week or so away from the transfer deadline. If Cook has anyone in mind for next season that might be available to come in early, we have in essence an extended pre season now, and have the FL funds for next season guaranteed, though that being said, will we be willing to start paying a wage that encompasses a holiday in May/June?

[jonnythespireite]

Zigsuk, on 19 March 2024 - 12:09 PM, said:

The title will be won with half a dozen games remaining. Do you think Cook should use these games, which will in effect be little more than glorified friendlies, to experiment? For example, resting Naylor who has played in virtually every game and doesn't seem to have been quite himself of late, and giving the likes of Hobson a chance? Maybe even bring King back for a potential last fling to see if he can still add value. Also what has happened to Curtis? Is he still around?
Or could it be argued that there is still much to play for and standards shouldn't be allowed to drop? I accept the points record, alhough just mathematically still possible, is unlikely to be broken, but we can still easily obtain 100 points and goals and remain unbeaten at home, all of which are worth playing for.

Start Bonnyman up top…….

[dim view]

Spireite93, on 19 March 2024 - 12:59 PM, said:

What is their to experiment with tbf?

The only players within the squad that haven't been regularly involved in the squad rotation this season are Curtis and Hobson, the latter having turned in a MOM performance on Saturday, I'd expect him to get more game time now, but that looks like it was on the cards anyway.

Maybe Curtis will get some more game time to see if he's going to part of the plans next season, same with King who I think PC has possibly lost faith in.

Apart from that I think the backroom staff know everything they need to know about the squad.

I think Boot deserves some games.

[Spireite93]

dim view, on 19 March 2024 - 01:17 PM, said:

I think Boot deserves some games.

That's fair, though if the rumours regarding Tyrer's agreement are true, doing that might jeopardise him returning next season, which I'd love to see as I think he's improved in leaps and bounds as the season has gone on

[HaslandBlue58]

Spireite93, on 19 March 2024 - 01:33 PM, said:

That's fair, though if the rumours regarding Tyrer's agreement are true, doing that might jeopardise him returning next season, which I'd love to see as I think he's improved in leaps and bounds as the season has gone on

Is there not also something about our payments for him are reduced the more games he plays?

[ronpowellsbutler]

HaslandBlue58, on 19 March 2024 - 01:44 PM, said:

Is there not also something about our payments for him are reduced the more games he plays?

And is he on a penalty bonus …

[ronpowellsbutler]

sewey89, on 19 March 2024 - 12:20 PM, said:

Line up something like this.

Bucky

Kirk Brother 1
Webb
Paddy Byrne
Kirk Brother 2

C.Cook
P.Cook

Dyer
Hobson
Roberts

Jason the Kit Man

Plus Warfy to produce the match reports …..

This post has been edited by ronpowellsbutler: 19 March 2024 - 02:02 PM

[dim view]

Spireite93, on 19 March 2024 - 01:33 PM, said:

That's fair, though if the rumours regarding Tyrer's agreement are true, doing that might jeopardise him returning next season, which I'd love to see as I think he's improved in leaps and bounds as the season has gone on

Ok, some half games then.

Another idea might be to see if Clements can play CH.

[Mac's Back]

dim view, on 19 March 2024 - 02:02 PM, said:

Ok, some half games then.

Another idea might be to see if Clements can play CH.

Is he big enough?

[Nitrous Oxide]

ronpowellsbutler, on 19 March 2024 - 01:56 PM, said:

And is he on a penalty bonus …

Giving them or saving them ;-)

[NEBlue]

Mac, on 19 March 2024 - 02:07 PM, said:

Is he big enough?

tall enough? Yes
Built enough? No

[dim view]

Mac, on 19 March 2024 - 02:07 PM, said:

Is he big enough?

Dunno, but I'd guess he's as big as Frecks.
To be honest it's his positional play awareness and pace that needs testing, and that's probably been assessed already.