As top of the group and with Sunderland coming up, my hope is that we play an entirely second XI, assuming we have one.
As top of the group and with Sunderland coming up, my hope is that we play an entirely second XI, assuming we have one.
Can’t get excited about this comp...play the second string and rest the lads for another tough game on Saturday
On team selection I think there is some rules to adhere too,I don’t think they are as strict as in past but there is still something based on appearances.
Other point is you can rest some players and think it’s doing good but sometimes you play players to keep ticking along and keep the match sharpness up.one thing you would want to guard against is any possible unnecessary injury.
Need to guard against bookings too, I.e. Rathbone when we were 3-0 up at MK
Tin pot competition. Not bothered if we get to Wembley. League more important. It’s just more games to play for players to get injured, and going by how many millers go to these games most agree with me .
Massively devalued with the introduction of youth teams. It’s no more than a modern “pontins League Cup” now. I went to Wembley in 96, wouldn’t be arsed if we got there again in this.
Staying in the competition just transfers the problem later in the season but losing can upset the momentum
It’s a tricky one
We need to make maximum use of substitutes
I’m sure PW and Co think the same
Can’t play second string ! Must start 4 players who started last match or face a fine.
We will play some of the junior pros Hull, Grattan, ano big lad up front if he has recovered from injury. So that could be 7 plus 4 more ! Maybe Wood, Bola, Oddoffin,Sadlier, Iky, JJ,Wiles, Fergusson,Goalie,Harding, Miller 11 from those to start !