Will this throw Critch's FA Cup Masterplan?

[PoolWarrior]

Might just feel a little bit of pressure after that defeat and wonder if players he intended to rest will suddenly appear on the team sheet?

 

[1966_and_all_that]

Might just feel a little bit of pressure after that defeat and wonder if players he intended to rest will suddenly appear on the team sheet?

He should play Dougall. He'll be fresh after that good rest he had at the weekend.

 

[Enzo]

Can’t play dougall or expiteta they’re both knackered bless em.

 

[premierdream2010]

Who ever plays in defence must play better than Saturday the defence was a joke and cost us the game.

 

[Ginge 2]

Who ever plays in defence must play better than Saturday the defence was a joke and cost us the game.

Connolly was poor, Norburn in front of the back three was poor.

 

[Fylde Seasider]

If Norburn doesn't play we will win.

 

[Seainsea]

It will be interesting to see if he plays the BSM Cup team with a couple of "first" teamers to replace the young lads.

 

[Killingmesoftly]

There’s a master plan …

 

[Ping Pong]

All Saturdays subs will start + Marv.
Why risk Kenny if he rested him Saturday ?

 

[Hankey2009]

It will be interesting to see if he plays the BSM Cup team with a couple of "first" teamers to replace the young lads.

Would be the most sensible option, play a mix of fringe players that should have enough to get the job done. I wouldn’t play too many first teamers

 

[Meliora]

Connolly was poor, Norburn in front of the back three was poor.

Connolly was fine. Husband was poor.

 

[FLATBACKFOR]

All the advice on here , play the B Team !

 

[Macseasider]

I dare say he's going to be feeling the pressure tomorrow night if things go wrong.

 

[Wizaard]

Connolly was fine. Husband was poor.

What the fuck was that last kick all about? Every ball in before that failed to beat the first man.

 

[Festerlegs]

Far more important games than the FA Cup coming up. Don't risk the best players. If we lose on Tuesday then so what? Very brief embarrassment until Saturday. The earth's still turning and I won't lose any sleep.

 

[Shootz]

Far more important games than the FA Cup coming up. Don't risk the best players. If we lose on Tuesday then so what? Very brief embarrassment until Saturday. The earth's still turning and I won't lose any sleep.

Understand your thinking but there's a potential financial reward for progressing to the next round and a few quid from The Forest game would help in procuring new players in January

 

[Happychap]

Time for Casey to return, give Joseph a start, and play Lyons in his proper position on the right.

 

[Ginge 2]

Connolly was fine. Husband was poor.

Connolly is never fine. EVER

 

[Festerlegs]

Understand your thinking but there's a potential financial reward for progressing to the next round and a few quid from The Forest game would help in procuring new players in January

Concentrate on getting points in the league. There's a lot more financial reward for getting to the Championship

 

[April13th1970]

Connolly is never fine. EVER

He should be fined . . . for impersonating a footballer

 

[bleed_the_freak]

You lost me at PLAN?

 

[1966_and_all_that]

Connolly is never fine. EVER

Sorry but I'm not a fan of our players being dismissed outright. Saying Connolly doesn't do it for you is one thing but saying he's never fine is a bit much.

 

[fcblackpool]

There’s a master plan …

More like master chef with Critter insisting you can make an omelette without breaking any eggs.

 

[Graves]

Might just feel a little bit of pressure after that defeat and wonder if players he intended to rest will suddenly appear on the team sheet?

That would involve straying from the plan! Does he do that?

 

[This is Ska]

Sorry but I'm not a fan of our players being dismissed outright. Saying Connolly doesn't do it for you is one thing but saying he's never fine is a bit much.

Same things were spouted about Keith Southern.

 

[tangysider]

Sorry but I'm not a fan of our players being dismissed outright. Saying Connolly doesn't do it for you is one thing but saying he's never fine is a bit much.

Totally agree
He may be limited, but never shirks a challenge, never cries off injured and gives his best where ever he is played.

 

[Junior_BentsPlatformShoes]

How does anyone know that Dougall didn't have a strain or slight injury?

 

[fcblackpool]

How does anyone know that Dougall didn't have a strain or slight injury?

Didn't NC say he was rested?

 

[midfield general]

Connolly was fine. Husband was poor.

Connolly was definitely NOT fine.
You need to watch the game again,
Connolly and Husband could have prevented BOTH goals if they hadn't stopped and waved to each other, and just watched their keeper make a desperate attempt at keeping them out.

 

[Mark_GT]

Totally agree
He may be limited, but never shirks a challenge, never cries off injured and gives his best where ever he is played.

That's just how I see it. Unfortunately ever since we all started saying Husband was having a great season he's been poor, especially his distribution. Doesn't help when the player in front of him is constantly changing of course. The bottom line is the one thing Critchley used to be nailed on for delivering was defensive organisation but this season it's gone to pot. No better than last season TBH. We need to score 2 or 3 to have a chance and that's asking a lot.

 

[Loco]

We started the season with cle

That's just how I see it. Unfortunately ever since we all started saying Husband was having a great season he's been poor, especially his distribution. Doesn't help when the player in front of him is constantly changing of course. The bottom line is the one thing Critchley used to be nailed on for delivering was defensive organisation but this season it's gone to pot. No better than last season TBH. We need to score 2 or 3 to have a chance and that's asking a lot.

We started the season with clean sheets galore but everyone moaned it was boring and wanted us to attack, even if it left us wide open. Merry Christmas

 

[This is Ska]

The ups and downs of football. The great performances followed by not so great. The slips that leads to a goal…either way. The highs, the lows, the good, bad and ugly. Unscripted drama is what it is and what we sign up for. There’s no guarantees, that’s why we follow live sport.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

That's just how I see it. Unfortunately ever since we all started saying Husband was having a great season he's been poor, especially his distribution. Doesn't help when the player in front of him is constantly changing of course. The bottom line is the one thing Critchley used to be nailed on for delivering was defensive organisation but this season it's gone to pot. No better than last season TBH. We need to score 2 or 3 to have a chance and that's asking a lot.

Agree. I remember both Sunderland games in League One that season. Our lads threw themselves in front of everything. This season isn't hitting those heights consistently.

 

[Ginge 2]

Sorry but I'm not a fan of our players being dismissed outright. Saying Connolly doesn't do it for you is one thing but saying he's never fine is a bit much.

It's not personal. I just don't think he's as good as other players in the same position.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

It's not personal. I just don't think he's as good as other players in the same position.

I know. It's the wording that irked. I'm sure you're not a nasty sod.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Not saying Connolly is good enough but he is a victim of this shambolic formation. There are others but he stands out the most. CJ is another one. He gets judged on attacking ability but he plays as a left back at times. 20 games in and I still can't work it out.

 

[Wee_Bob]

I think it actually gives him a few headaches - for me, Casey, Gabriel, Morgan and Virtue have all thrown their hats in the ring for Saturday and thought Thompson, whilst inconsistent, had a great game.