As long as the boo-boys stay silent and our players realise that all they have left now is the grind of league action, I believe we can get a result here to steady the ship. Our players are so much of a muchness at the moment that it's almost not worth worrying too much about who gets selected. The formation we play is probably more important and tomorrow we must start and play 4-4-2.
Personally, I would like to see Holden given a start on the right and Mooney and McKenzie upfront. Sam and Burton can warm the bench. Nicky Bailey should go into the middle with Semedo or Spring and I would be tempted to try something different on the left wing.
The back four should pick itself depending on who's fit and, surely, Darren Randolph will start in goal. If he doesn't, I will have to conclude that a deal's been done on appearances for Ikeme whilst he's here that will be appalling if true based o the nonsense we experienced with loan players under Pardew. The rest of the league One action looks like this...
Brentford v Millwall
The Lions are purring nicely having dealt with their early season injury crisis and will look forward to collecting another three points here. The Bees are on the slide and will need to be careful or they risk turning their bright start into a relegation fight.
Prediction; 1-2
Bristol Rovers v Carlisle United
Bristol Rovers recent fortunes have mirrored our own and the loan of Chris Dickson hasn't quite gone according to plan. The goals look to have dried up. Carlisle have been relatively resilient on the road this season and on the back of a couple of home wins (ouch) might have enough here to avoid defeat.
Prediction; 1-1
Charlton Athletic v MK Dons
Potential League One Match-of-the-Day. My dislike of Paul Ince is fairly intense and winning tomorrow will give me that much more satisfaction knowing Mr Ego will be leaving empty handed. I have little time for this football club either or Milton Keynes. Ordinarily that much negativity would be enough to set us up for defeat but I am going for us to get a result here and I can see us winning.
Prediction; 2-1
Colchester United v Exeter City
City had a fine 3-0 win over Brentford at St James last time out but they will be stretched here. Colchester lost in the last minute at the New Den, so will be fired-up for the points. That should be all they need.
Prediction; 2-1
Gillingham v Oldham Athletic
the Gills impressive home record might be enough here to see them home but the Latics have fared better away from home this year. I'll go for them to squeak a draw. I am also left wondering how many hospitality packages they have sold - has it climbed much above the 39 they had booked when we filled their facilities?
Prediction; 1-1
Hartlepool v Leyton Orient
the Pool have been a real Jekyll and Hyde side this season. they seem to upset the form book every week. Surely they will see of the ordinary O's here?
Prediction; 2-0
Huddersfield Town v Wycombe Wanderers
No defeats at home plays no wins away. Foregone conclusion. Gary Waddock needs to turn things around quickly or his first season could look ominous.
Prediction; 3-0
Norwich City v Tranmere Rovers
Another home banker I'm afraid. City look like they have thrown a double-six with the appointment of Paul Lambert. handily placed in fifth, I expect they will have staying power now and the likes of Tranmere at home is a gift.
Prediction; 3-0
Walsall v Stockport County
Not one to set the heart racing.
Prediction; 1-1
Yeovil Town v Southend United
Tight match in prospect here at Yeovil prepare for the visit of the Addicks. I suspect Town might just edge this one.
Prediction; 2-1
Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunday's south coast derby and I can't see beyond Southampton here. I don't think they were great against us although they might have given us a pasting if they had kept at it. Brighton will make this a close derby affair but the Saints should be too strong. It's about time Pardew started crowing which might signal an end to the Saints recent good run.
Prediction; 2-1
Thanks Daggs - bit rushed this morning...
ReplyDeleteListening to the commentary, it sounds like a good match. The wind playing a major part in proceedings, and at present we're 2-1 up...still a long way to go though, but with MKDons scoring first we didn't drop our heads, that's got to be an improvement.
ReplyDeleteSeems PP still wants to give Ikeme his try in goal, and with our first being scored by Mooney, that's a good choice of loanee.
Hope you're having a good time, Dave, and aren't getting blown off the terraces!