Steve McC hinted that he will use the squad and rest players on Tuesday night. So I suspect he will play Mascerall, Best, and start with Dawkins and possibly Zak Whitbread will play instead of Buxton.Originally Posted by SlimyLimey
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It will be interesting to see if we play a similar team to the one that thrashed Fulham.
Having already lost to Charlton it would be a good test, especially if Hughes starts in his true position. We all know that he can create chances when he is further forward & Eustace is steady enough at the moment in a defensive roll. Who would you bench so that Hughes plays?
Steve McC hinted that he will use the squad and rest players on Tuesday night. So I suspect he will play Mascerall, Best, and start with Dawkins and possibly Zak Whitbread will play instead of Buxton.Originally Posted by SlimyLimey
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Is it possible to fit both Eustace and Mascerall into the side? We want to progress and it would be good to get both some proper game time!
I agree. We need to give game time to as many players as poss, this was highlighted to me last season when Whitbread (who I rate) came in and was not up to speed.
Steve alluded to making changes in saturday's post-match interview. With that in mind, I expect to see something like:
Grant/Roos?- I expect he'll go with Grant, but it'd be nice to see Roos given a chance. He had a great pre-season.
Christie
Keogh
Whitbread- He'll surely come in as he did vs. Carlisle.
Forsyth (although Naylor may come in)
Mascarell- He needs game time (3 games in 7 days, too much for Eustace)
Bryson OR Hendrick- One of the two will play
Hughes- Surely gets his chance from the start?
Dawkins/Russell/Ward- Any combination of, unless a surprise like Calero/Bunjaku comes in?
Best- I think he'll play him up top from the start, giving Martin a well-deserved rest.
I agree. Can't see too much wrong there. We need to keep all the squad sharp/ up to speed. Would be good to see what some of these young players can offer.