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Blackpool likely to set up 532. Will be strong ish in air, weaker on flanks. Expect us to match up, but we may have a problem if Ng out which I suspect he will be after his injury. Question mark 0ver ODowda as well.
If we stick to 532 team may be:
Allsopp
Romeo Simpson McGuinness Cedric Ralls
Sawyers Philogene Wintle
Colwill Kaba
Deckchairs on the Titanic comes to mind.
Blackpool are dicey at the back but useful going forward. Dont think that's the way to play this game. We mustn't sit back. We do have a couple of layers capable of scoring.Originally Posted by Dave Blue
Allsop
Philogene
Romeo
McGuiness
Kipre
ODowda/ Ralls
Wintle
Sawyers
Rino
Wickham
Kaba
I cant see Romeo in the back 3.
I dont think he will have any alternative is Simpson doesnt start, but to go 433 with Romeo and Ralls at the back and Philogene and Davies up top with Kaba. I would like to find a place in mf for Colwill as well, with Sawyers and Wintle.
Interesting selection headache for the manager. What he decides is likely to define our season.
Two thing I am sure of is that we must not be scared of a poor Blackpool outfit and Ojo cannot be trusted to start after his lethargic performance v Swansea.
Allsop
McGuiness Kipre Simpson
Philogene Wintle Sawyers O'Dowda
Colwill
Etete Kaba
4 3 3 for me
Alsop
Romeo
Mcguiness
Kipre
Ng/Bagan
Wintle
Sawyers
Colwill
Philogene
Wickham
Kaba
Think we need to get Philogene to see as much of the ball near the Blackpool box as possible. Would either play him just behind Kaba or behind Kaba and Wickham/Etete.
Back 4 if Ng's out.
Bank Holiday Friday, April 7th, ko 3:00pm.
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Cardiff could do themselves a very big favour by winning this one.
Defeat unthinkable but Blackpool will be well up for this one. Be hiding behind the sofa from 3pm Friday.
I'll be hiding behind a tangerine seat.
Just booked a hotel overnight on Thursday and tickets for the game on Friday.
Ojo ? Where's Ojo? He won't drop him.
I was going to say enjoy but not likely given the importance of the game. We will be on pins until final whistle blows.
He is just not the guy for a fight. That's what we are badly lacking now. Fighters.
Wish Morrison had signed contract with us(know he's been injured). If half fit he would have made a hell of a difference.
Madine would have been well up for the fight(as we well know). Wouldn't have minded him in our side now. Thank goodness he's out for the season.
What is it with us and moving on!!!
Anyway
433 for me.
Keep Simpson away.
Getbl Ralls back on the bench as well.
Philogene behind 2 strikers,so really a 4312
If Simpson never pulls on a City shirt again, I'll be happy.!
Agree about Ralls too, I don't want to see him starting.
I'm a sucker for the hype, I was taken in with what Morison was saying about him, and thought as he's a left sided CB it would be an advantage for us. But he hasn't been good.
Sure he played with the kids today, in a back 4 with Denham.
I don't want it to sound like it's personal with Ralls, as I know I have gone on a bit lately, but he really shouldn't start for us again.
If Ng is out we have to go back 4 I think. Simpson starting is unthinkable. Then again so was not pressing the Jacks high up the pitch.
Ng and O'Dowda would be big misses for us, leaves us short at centre back and wing back unless Simpson () or Bagan are called back in from the cold
Well if there was ever a game we need to win - this is it now. We are on the verge of dropping into the bottom 3 and climbing back out of there maybe very difficult. Get 3 points here and some of the pressure is lifted a little. Obvious I know but this game is really important.
We need to view this for what it is, a big chance to almost seal Blackpool's fate. If we win we would be 7 points clear of them with them having 6 games remaining. They'd be as good as gone.
They will know this more than most of course and will be well up for it. After our showing against Swansea, this is the part that worries me. If the players follow up that Swansea 'effort' with another against a relegation rival then I fear the worst. Even Tan panicking and sacking Lamouchi might not be totally out of the question if he goes full panic mode.
I'm thinking Ng may be out but O'Dowda ok. If so I'd go for
Allsop
Romeo Kipré McGuinness O'Dowda
Wintle Sawyers
Davies Colwill Philogene
Kaba
That's pretty decent, given our injuries.
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