Reply With QuoteSubs, Fitzsimons, Hunt, Hollis, Smith, Milsom, Grant, Saunders.Originally Posted by BanjoPie
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Tootle - Duffy - Brisley - Jones
Hawkridge - Walker - Hewitt - Allesandra
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interesting that Grant & Milsom not in starting line up
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Subs, Fitzsimons, Hunt, Hollis, Smith, Milsom, Grant, Saunders.
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The signing of Nicky Hunt as right-back cover, and the fact that Milsom is relegated to the bench, confirms that Kevin Nolan not only regards Elliott Hewitt completely as a midfielder, but also as a good one. It seems as though he's earmarking him as his primary destroyer and workhorse in a 4-4-2 system.
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Seems a lack of creativity in centre midfield
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Possibly, but I think that's what Liam Walker is expected to provide. We shall see how he gets on.
One thing's for sure, Nolan seems absolutely committed to a 4-4-2 system and the two midfielders (whoever is selected) must work like Trojans, because we will frequently be facing opponents with 3 players in central midfield. It can be done, but you need players like Neil Bishop and Ricky Ravenhill who are robust and do the work of one-and-a-half men each. If we lose the midfield battle, the wingers don't get service and we're in trouble.
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Saunders in front of Forte, Smith in front of Thompson etc.
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Hmmmm - bit odd!!
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Not overly surprised about Milsom. He has been used sparingly in pre-season. So either he is not completely fit or KN prefers others.
I am a smidge surprised that Grant is on the bench, i thought he might have played instead of Stead.
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Five players making their debut into the starting 11 I think makes it stronger, certainly on the wings with Hawkridge and Allesandra.
Interesting that two of our back four are making their debuts. Obviously conceding goals has been a concern in recent seasons, and 2 goals a game was a major problem last season.
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