Robin, I think we definitely need the two holding players (Travis and Johnson) for this weekend's game too.
With Lenihan out, we can't be gung-ho.
I think the most likely line-up is:
Walton
Bennett Nyambe Tosin Bell
Travis Johnson Downing
Armstrong Gallagher...and A.N. Other!
Who would you go for in terms of that 11th spot?
I'm quite cautious, so I would probably opt for another midfielder. Mowbray tends to be braver and is likely to include Rothwell, but I feel that is risky. I assume Brereton will be a second-half sub.
If it was me, I would probably plump for Rankin-Costello on the right flank in a 4-4-2, but I know TM is not too keen on that formation.
Your three-at-the-back suggestion seems to have been abandoned for the moment. Not sure why. Of course, without Lenihan and Williams, it's not really feasible this week, anyway.
Champs? Saxo?
Any thoughts?
(Champs - I know you think I'm a bit cowardly - and you're right! - but I really hesitate at the thought of starting with three outright forwards, away at Derby).