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piearce9 wrote: ↑

11 Aug 2019, 19:49

Not been to as many friendly games as I would have liked, for various reasons, but am looking forward to a Yaxley away day next week.

On the lineup, I was gonna say midfield picks itself but you’ve left out Sammons from yours, so maybe not!

I would also make a case for Rob Evans at the back. Jury is still out on McCone for me, but time will tell.

I expect Ethan Jones to start up top with Montel next week too.

Spoilt for choice really. Won’t just be a strong 11 but a strong 16 with options off the bench. Getting a settled squad early and a variety of friendlies means we are well set.

AwayDayYeltz wrote: ↑

12 Aug 2019, 08:40

It's a difficult question - in a positive way.

From the friendlies I've seen, I'd personally go with;

GK - Bunn

LB - Bowen
CB - Parsons
CB - McCone
RB - Ashmore

LM - Yates
CM- Rob Evans
CM - Hawker
RM - Robbie Bunn

ST - Montel Gibson
ST - Lucas

I know I've left some good players out, mainly because I haven’t seen enough of them to judge them correctly. I also know pushing Rob Evans into midfield may be controversial, but he seems too talented with the ball to play as a centre back, especially when we have two solid options for that position. I think you'll see McCone given the club captaincy, so I find it difficult to see him not figure regularly.

I think we can all agree that Ashmore, Bowen, Parsons, Yates and Montel are pretty much guaranteed a place in the starting XI, but every other position is up for grabs depending on what formation Paul Smith goes with.

I think Smith will end up going with Catlow in goal, but from what I've seen Bunn just gives me more confidence. Although, there really isn't much between the two.

old git wrote: ↑

12 Aug 2019, 12:36

AwayDayYeltz wrote: ↑

12 Aug 2019, 08:40

It's a difficult question - in a positive way.

From the friendlies I've seen, I'd personally go with;

GK - Bunn

LB - Bowen
CB - Parsons
CB - McCone
RB - Ashmore

LM - Yates
CM- Rob Evans
CM - Hawker
RM - Robbie Bunn

ST - Montel Gibson
ST - Lucas

I know I've left some good players out, mainly because I haven’t seen enough of them to judge them correctly. I also know pushing Rob Evans into midfield may be controversial, but he seems too talented with the ball to play as a centre back, especially when we have two solid options for that position. I think you'll see McCone given the club captaincy, so I find it difficult to see him not figure regularly.

I think we can all agree that Ashmore, Bowen, Parsons, Yates and Montel are pretty much guaranteed a place in the starting XI, but every other position is up for grabs depending on what formation Paul Smith goes with.

I think Smith will end up going with Catlow in goal, but from what I've seen Bunn just gives me more confidence. Although, there really isn't much between the two.

isn't it great to be able to have a debate on which of the 18 quality players should start. This time last year apart from Platty and Asa I hadn't a clue who was signed, let alone how good/bad they were. Whilst there is obviously quality in the squad, I still feel that Paul's greatest achievement to date is getting them together so early and not to be still unsure about half a dozen trialists. Also a shout out the Karen and Keith who have made it all possible.

dalevillain wrote: ↑

17 Aug 2019, 09:38

Rob Evans looks to be on holiday according to his Twitter so he won’t be there today. I do like the idea of him in centre midfield too as feel he has more to offer than just a defender.

Anyway not saying this would be my ideal choice but this is my guess as to what the team will be:

1.Catlow
2. Ashmore
3. Bowen
4. Sammons
5. McCone
6. Parsons
7. R. Bunn
8. Yates
9. Jones
10. Gibson
11. Hawker

Personally I’d probably play Bunn over Catlow in goals but seems Catlow has played more in pre season so think h”” get the nod and also I’d rather have either Lucas or Molyneux up top with Montel Gibson but got a feeling he will go with Ethan Jones.

Anyway absolutely buzzing for the season to start and can’t wait till Tuesday night to see them in action!