What do we think the starting eleven will be?

Certainly seems to be a bit more up in the air after Saturday

Trafford
Roberts CJ Steve Bash
Cullen shelvey
Anthony Hannibal Benson
Foster

Trafford
Roberts, Egan Riley, Esteve, Pires
Cullen, Laurent
Edwards, Hannibal, Anthony
Foster

Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Sarmiento Hannibal
Anthony Flemming Foster

Hladky, Worrall, Pires, Sonne, Laurent, Redmond, Benson, Edwards, Barnes

I thought Sarmiento was great against Southampton and would be keen to see him just ahead of the other two (Assuming Brownhill is injured).

Does Parker stick (winning league team and good performance v Oxford) or twist (some standout performances in the cup win)? I think it’ll be the former.

I’m keen to see Hannibal alongside Cullen, though.

——————Trafford
Roberts —CJ ——Esteve —Humphreys
Edwards Cullen Hannibal Anthony
—————Flemming Foster

morninbob wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:22 pm

Trafford
Roberts CJ Steve Bash
Cullen shelvey
Anthony Hannibal Benson
Foster

I like the look of this, although I would personally swap Benny and Anthony to the other sides. Maybe go with Pires as well at left back…..
I suspect Laurent will play but I agree with you by playing Shelvey for his quality on the ball.

Trafford
Roberts CJ Steve Bash
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Hannibal Foster
Flemming

Would like to see:-

Trafford
Roberts CJ Steve Bash
Cullen Shelvey
Edwards Hannibal Anthony
Foster

I expect
Trafford,
Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys,
Cullen, Laurent, Hannibal,
Anthony, Flemming, Foster.

MY team would be:

...........................................Trafford..........................................

................Worrall......................CJ.................Esteve.................

Roberts.......Cullen...........Shelvey.........Hanibal..............Pires

........................Edwards....................Flemming.........................


Probably the best team that's ever turned out at this level.

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:38 pm

I expect
Trafford,
Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys,
Cullen, Laurent, Hannibal,
Anthony, Flemming, Foster.

Obviously he will do that. I would. Difference now is we have great attacking sub options.

Yup I think Bill has it.

UTC.

Boatshed Bill has the most likely team, but personally after the game last week against Oxford, and bearing in mind there are two games in quick succession this week with a Saturday lunchtime game following a Wednesday night, I'd be inclined to make a couple of changes. Firstly, I'd replace Laurent with either Sarmiento or Shelvey, because Laurent wasn't especially effective against Oxford and feels like a player who might be more valuable adding fresh legs against Preston. Secondly, I'd be tempted to leave out Flemming, who was also ineffective against Oxford and has generally been less impressive at home than away - i'd play either Benson or Edwards instead. I'd also play Pires against Hull, and save Humphreys for the Preston game.That would leave us lining up something like:

----------Trafford
Roberts Egan Riley Esteve Pires
--------Cullen Hannibal
Benson Sarmiento Anthony
----------Foster

If Shelvey has 60 good minutes in him Id like to see

-------------------------Trafford
Roberts------ Egan Riley Esteve-------Humphreys
----------------Cullen----- Shelvey
Edwards---------- Hannibal-------------- Anthony
-----------------------Foster

Not sure if Shelvey's up to speed yet so I'd drop Hannibal back and have Sarmiento behind Foster

After Saturday he’s got food for thought

Trafford

Roberts egan Riley etseve humphries

Cullen Hannibal
Flemming

Edwards Anthony
Barnes

No chance he's going to drop regulars on the back of a cup game.

claretspice wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:22 pm

Boatshed Bill has the most likely team, but personally after the game last week against Oxford, and bearing in mind there are two games in quick succession this week with a Saturday lunchtime game following a Wednesday night, I'd be inclined to make a couple of changes. Firstly, I'd replace Laurent with either Sarmiento or Shelvey, because Laurent wasn't especially effective against Oxford and feels like a player who might be more valuable adding fresh legs against Preston. Secondly, I'd be tempted to leave out Flemming, who was also ineffective against Oxford and has generally been less impressive at home than away - i'd play either Benson or Edwards instead. I'd also play Pires against Hull, and save Humphreys for the Preston game.That would leave us lining up something like:

----------Trafford
Roberts Egan Riley Esteve Pires
--------Cullen Hannibal
Benson Sarmiento Anthony
----------Foster

Laurent took a heavy knock in a block tackle 5 minutes into the 2nd half and was struggling for a good half hour, should have been subbed but SP left him to run it off, fingers crossed he's actually fit for Wednesday, I'd have also had Ashley on for Flemming on the hour. Imo neither foster nor Flemming can play up top on their own, Flemming looked lost to be honest. To get the best from Flemming and fozzy they need to be in a 442 imo. Humphreys would be the safer bet but get what you mean with Saturday dinner time kick off re Pires, which should be OK now that we have threats on both wings re Benson /Edwards, which enables foster to play where he's most affective.

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:38 pm

I expect
Trafford,
Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys,
Cullen, Laurent, Hannibal,
Anthony, Flemming, Foster.

Agree with this

Trafford
Roberts CJ Worrall Esteve Pires
Cullen Hannibal
Edwards Flemming Anthony

Couldn't care less, so long as we attack. The squad is looking stronger every week , I'm happy to mix it up. Keep everyone sharp, fit, and hungry.

I think he’ll play Bashley.

claretspice wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 8:22 pm

Boatshed Bill has the most likely team, but personally after the game last week against Oxford, and bearing in mind there are two games in quick succession this week with a Saturday lunchtime game following a Wednesday night, I'd be inclined to make a couple of changes. Firstly, I'd replace Laurent with either Sarmiento or Shelvey, because Laurent wasn't especially effective against Oxford and feels like a player who might be more valuable adding fresh legs against Preston. Secondly, I'd be tempted to leave out Flemming, who was also ineffective against Oxford and has generally been less impressive at home than away - i'd play either Benson or Edwards instead. I'd also play Pires against Hull, and save Humphreys for the Preston game.That would leave us lining up something like:

----------Trafford
Roberts Egan Riley Esteve Pires
--------Cullen Hannibal
Benson Sarmiento Anthony
----------Foster

The one change that I could see would be Sarmiento for Laurent, Spice. As for Shelvey, I reckon he needs a month in the gym. It's nice to be able to stroll around looking for the opportunity to launch a "Hollywood" pass, but that's really not what we are about.

Ramsey on the bench?

I have been calling for 3 CHs all season.

Anyway, it's ultra attack this week. Get them 3 points.

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Trafford
CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Hannibal Shelvey
Benson/Edwards Flemming Foster Anthony

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:48 pm

I have been calling for 3 CHs all season.

Anyway, it's ultra attack this week. Get them 3 points.

334

Trafford
CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Hannibal Shelvey
Benson/Edwards Flemming Foster Anthony

You've obviously no idea how playing 3 at the back works.

I’d like to see:


Trafford
Roberts…….CJ….Esteve………Humphries
……………Cullen……….Hannibal……………..
Anthony………Flemming…….Edwards (60 mins),
…………………….Bashley (60 mins)

Feel free to swap Luca / Benny / Sarmiento on the wings as appropriate.
Ashley will give Flemming a lesson in back to goal hold up play, Flemming can run off and behind him. Ask the wingers to run at the fullbacks and feed Ash with crosses and balls to feet.
Ash knows how to create chaos in this division.
Swap Ash for foster when Ash gets tired

equinox wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 11:43 pm

You've obviously no idea how playing 3 at the back works.

I'm always up for more education if you care to enlighten me.

think he should definitely start Hannibal and Sarmiento for Laurent and Foster...

I agree with spice, rest Humphrey, Flemming and laurant for Preston.

Trafford
Roberts CJ Steve pires
Cullen
Hannibal sarmiento
Anthony Barnes foster

Along with several others, Laurent will have had 8 days off so I expect him to start.

Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Sarmiento Foster
Flemming

He may of course decide to play Foster through the middle with Flemming and start Edwards.
Quite a few options he has with the strength he has to choose from.

None of the players who started in the cup win did enough or are yet fit enough to start tomorrow. I expect the same team that started the last league game.

Same team as Oxford I would think

However arguments could be given for 4 or 5 from Cullen onwards.

If it is 0-0 with 25 to go I would bring on Shelvey, Edwards, Barnes and Benson and take off Laurent, Flemming, Anthony and Foster.

Obviously take this with a pinch of salt as some players might have great games, but just highlighting that we now seem to have more options off the bench rather than having 5 defenders on there.

Yeah we certainly have several options from the bench that could change a game. So long as the changes are made early enough if we need a goal.

I think he'll play it "safe" and field the same team we saw vs. Oxford. Maybe some cameos again from Edwards, Shelvey and Benson.

Hannibal has played twice in CM and been the best player on the pitch both times. Him next too Cullen is a must now, its got the makings of a class partnership.

I’d love for us to stick with the formation in the last game.

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:28 pm

Does Parker stick (winning league team and good performance v Oxford) or twist (some standout performances in the cup win)? I think it’ll be the former.

I’m keen to see Hannibal alongside Cullen, though.

——————Trafford
Roberts —CJ ——Esteve —Humphreys
Edwards Cullen Hannibal Anthony
—————Flemming Foster

Agree with this team, with Barnes coming on after 60.

Hannibal is the perfect partner for Cullen at home.

Tricky game versus Hull I reckon.

Id like nothing better than to see a game where Burnley are on the attack for much of the match. However I think Parker will still keep the fairly rigid formation and build from the back as usual.

I think we as supporters should be careful that we don't have this view that we will walk all over teams in the lower half of the Championship - it just doesnt happen most weeks. Most teams on their day can at least put up a decent defensive show and eak out at least a draw against any other team in the league. The teams at the bottom may not have the fire power to worry us but a defensive block for 80 mins and a late break / lucky strike can put paid to most teams if they are not careful. Sheffield United were expected to walk all over Hull at Bramall Lane recently but lost 3-0 so we cant afford to take them lightly. I dont think Parker will underestimate them and as such will be careful not to be foolhardy in his formation.

Subject to fitness levels I think Parker's team for tomorrow could well be;

Trafford

Roberts - CJ - ESteve - Humphreys
Cullen, Hannibal, Sarmiento,
Anthony, Flemming, Foster

I dont think Shelvey, Edwards, Benson and Barnes are fit enough for 90 mins at the moment but could have an impact from the bench. UTC

I think we all know SP will go back to the team that started against Oxford last week, but he knows what he has on the bench now. I'd expect to see the likes of Benson, Shelvey, and Edwards if we're chasing the game with 30 minutes to go.