Yes, definitely deserved a start against Sheff U, and was very good, particularly in the first half.
However, it did mean we had no game-changer to come on from the bench and as we saw, the second half was a disaster.

Whenever the lad comes on, the oppositions tired legs can't handle him and he's always changed things when he gets on.

Thoughts?

Starter - for sure. He is on serious form, confident and he will blow them away !

Impact Sub.

100% starter for me, he’s a special player

As a general rule don’t you start with your best players? For me he’s absolutely done enough to deserve to start. Though the question seems to be can he impact the game over 90 minutes.

I do understand the debate.

But same view as as couple of the guys on here - starter, seriously special player at this level, as is Zaroury.

Let's back ourselves to win the game as a result of having better players, and not over think it.

UTC

Hopefully have Churlinov and Twine back in December, which gives us more options to affect games from the start and during the match.

Other than another number nine the front areas of the team with Westwood almost fit appear strong and with plenty of depth, it's the back line that still needs assessing and addressing.

Impact sub against a tiring defence.

He's got to start after last week, why on earth would you bench a player who's just bagged a brace and is flying in confidence.

If and when we get ahead we can always ring the changes, but start our best XI where possible.

If he starts , and when he has started he has disappeared in second half , so impact sub for me or switch out after 60 mins

He's had an incredible impact off the bench but you've got to wonder whether we'd have gone behind in those games had we started with our best players. I don't particularly want us to be chasing games, I'd rather we take the lead and control them. Especially against teams like Rovers who've proven to be very handy at protecting a lead once in front.

Seems to only do it for 45 minutes if he starts. If he can get that to 90 he’ll be the best winger in this league.

I think right now, though, we’re better starting Tella who has a better press, while still not losing the directness / pace / goalscoring threat.

Impact sub for me. He really is a special player, but it is a big ask to impact a game like he does for 90 mins. I think we have more quality throughout than rovers. I would give JBG 55 mins to wear them down the right then unleash Benny to drive them into the dust. So inpactive from the bench.

Impact. If everyone is fit I’d go

Muric
Vitinho
THB
Beyer
Maatsan
Cullen
Cork
Brownhill
Tella
Zaroury
J Rod

Impact sub for me as well

If Jay isn't fit I think we'll go with Benson, Tella and Zaroury from the off.

Hes better than dwight mcneil
Starter

4midable wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 12, 2022 4:44 pm

Hes better than dwight mcneil
Starter

He’s better than Junior Bent too…

Let their defenders pick up yellows trying to deal with Tella then bring on Benson to run riot.. there's no plan that can counter that

Assuming everyone is fit I would start with JBG who is enjoying his most consistent spell for some time and iantroduce Benson around 55/60 against tiring defenders

It is so refreshing to have game changing options from the bench

Let’s start with Benson and go at them!!!

He'll receive some serious treatment early on, so sub when it's calmed down somewhat has merit.

Impact sub at 60 mins

Usually I’d say start, as he fully deserves it for his performances, but Rovers will be throwing in a few naughty ones early doors tomorrow I reckon, so I’m edging towards bench option for later in the game. Over the break, look to work a bit on his stamina and physicality (tbf it looks like good work has been done on this front already) and we’ll have an absolute beast of a player come the other side.

roperclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 12, 2022 4:36 pm

Impact. If everyone is fit I’d go

Muric
Vitinho
THB
Beyer
Maatsan
Cullen
Cork
Brownhill
Tella
Zaroury
J Rod

Can’t argue with that. They will kick him off the park if he starts

Made the argument a couple of weeks back, I'd rather have him coming off the bench if we needed a boost than Gudmonson, still an impact sub until we improve on the alternative unfortunately for him.

Starter absolutely no question

I can see both sides of the argument. But for me, I’d be starting our best 11, which includes Benson.

When did Blackburn become this side that kicks players off the park ffs
Uptheclarets myth

Got to start. The most in form player in the league currently

I'm glad Vk is the one who has to make that call because it is a difficult one. Heart says he should start due to his incredible form. Head says he should be an impact sub as his speed against tiring legs is an absolute game changer.

I think I fall on the impact sub side of the debate. Just, but it is a close one.

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:14 am

When did Blackburn become this side that kicks players off the park ffs
Uptheclarets myth

That’s a fair point.

Just checked Blackburn sit 13th in the league for yellow cards and reds. Burnley sit 18th.

Two teams that are pretty well behaved

Impact sub.

Start. Rovers haven't lost this season when they've scored first, so we need to start on the front foot

Got to start him. Let’s try and get out of sight with a couple of goals. The man’s on great form, got to be in the line up from the off COYC

Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:17 am

That’s a fair point.

Just checked Blackburn sit 13th in the league for yellow cards and reds. Burnley sit 18th.

Two teams that are pretty well behaved

I'm not sure how relevant that is today

But yes, in general I agree

Impact sub for me, be good to be able to step it up whether we are in front or behind