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Simpson was on the bench yesterday, so you’d think it would be him, but Steve Morison talked about him being “hung out to dry” by Rangers in that he wasn’t involved in their pre season, so it would probably be a bit of a risk. He's also talked about what a difference having Ng back made yesterday, so it seems he’s very much part of what the manager considers his strongest team.
If it isn't Simpson, then it was a strange decision to put him on the the bench yesterday?
McGuinness, Denham or Bagan on the Bench at the Hawthorns, alternatively one of the travelling fans would be a better option than the player whose second touch isn't even a tackle but a foul in the box
Anyone, bar Horatio
Kipre has already made his mark in just a handful of games.
I don't think I've seen him make a stray pass yet.
Compare the rest assured feeling you get with him bringing the ball out against the likes of Nelson and McGuiness.
Simpson is probably lacking too much match fitness to be considered.
I really don't know who they'll put in his place for the next game. Surely, Nelson won't get another chance?
He looks a superb player
I'm up for it , played at Gwent County level as a centre back / Captain for a good few years ..I'll message the club ..
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Nelson back in. He has had a nightmare start to the season and will not play out like Kipre, but for most of his time with us he has been a solid defender and with a bit of pace. Some of the stick he has had is OTT.
The alternatives all have problems: McGuinness has done something (other than some iffy performances last season) to ensure he is now 6th choice CB and isn’t even getting bench spots. Simpson may have got on the bench yesterday - maybe to help integrate him into the squad - but surely isn’t ready to start yet. Denham is inexperienced and after a very impressive start last season has shown his youth and lack of presence or strength. He will get there but he is still a baby and WBA will be more of a battle than Liverpool in the cup. Who else? Bagan or Collins could maybe slot in at LCB (did Collins cover sometimes at Paderborn?) but that would be a different kind of risk and in Collins’ case really weaken us at LB.
I think Nelson probably needs more time out of the spotlight - but I can see Morison backing him one more time!
Horatio, you can't come on here anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
As much as I loved the win yesterday, we're almost certainly losing without Kipre.
McGuinness for me if Simpson isn't match fit even though he's not in favour. I'd have Denham as Ng's deputy.
I'm in the anyone but Nelson camp but in this case I think it makes sense if he plays.
Denham is a great prospect but this would be a tough game for him at this juncture in his career: WBA have plenty of firepower. Simpson probably needs more bedding in before chucking him on in this test and again, McGuiness could really do with an easier match for his return.
All that said I've got little confidence in Nelson and really wish Kipre was our own player.
We have to use this season to develop our players so put Denham in , if he was a mare hey ho , clap him on and off..
McGuiness for me at the minute, Denham looks like he needs a season on loan in league 1 or 2 in order to help him develop his sharpness and physicality.
Nelson really isn't good enough at this level in my opinion.
Love your optimism 🙄Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
West Brom could be u der a bit of pressure if they lose today, no wins after 3…..
Blackburn winning 2-0 at moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by goats
Weds could be interesting
Simpson !
Don't think he's match fit yet, maybe start with McGuiness and if he's shaky, give Simpson the 2nd half.Quote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
really interesting one, I really can't call it.
could be any 2 of the other 5 involved and I wouldn't be that surprised
I'd be very surprised if it was McGuinness. He hasn't played a minute yet. I think he'll go Simpson given he was on the bench but I wouldn't be shocked if it was Nelson.
I'll be surprised if it's not Nelson.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
We have to have someone who can head it away, and McGuiness isn't match fit and is way down the pecking order.
Much too early for Simpson - maybe the toughest away game in the Championship, it could ruin him completely. That's not a problem with Nelson, who has played many Championship games, often without fault, and has something to prove.
:ayatollah:
Yes I also think it will be Nelson, he has the most experience and something to prove after recent poor performances
I'd be surprised if it was Nelson after his last two outings to be honest, we can't afford another mis-hap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Corleone
um...we can afford to lose you know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
we aren't going to go unbeaten from now onwards
If you're happy to lose, fair play. I'm sure the majority of fans, gaffer, players would rather go for a win or at least a point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
He didn’t say he was happy to lose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninja
More like a loss isn’t the end of the world at this stage, for this game.
I just can’t see us getting a result here. I think taking any one of Romeo/Ng/Kipre/Collins out makes it an uphill struggle before a ball is even kicked. I’ve never understood the pros of a “ball playing defender” until I saw Kipre moving into space near the half way line, soaking up the opposition. Calm as a cucumber. Spraying it about. I didn’t know that was a thing :hehe:
If we do somehow manage to do a job without him, I’m calling Champion’s League within a few years.
We could really surprise them tomorrow and go with five centre halves at the back, I'm sure some football manager with real vision will try it one day🤔
Simpson not fit enough yet to start tomorrow, Nelson wasn’t dropped from the squad on Saturday, he had a slight injury. So, it looks like he’ll be starting tomorrow.
Isaak Davies won’t be ready for a few weeks yet.
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Simpson it is then 😂😂 SM loves a mind gameQuote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
My concern with Nelson is the obvious, he's had 2 absolute stinkers in a row, do we want to risk a third?
We're thin on the ground with options but I'd rather give McGuiness a shot if fit, and a chance to prove himself. He deserves a crack over Nelson getting another one at the moment.
It gives me no pleasure slating Nelson but he's had many chances over the years and never looked consistently good enough at this level.
I am slowly resigning myself to the fact that I will be making tonight's trip all in the name of seeing Nelson drop another 2/10 performance. Unfortunately, it seems Simpson and McGuinness aren't match-ready (unsurprising given their lack of involvement in pre-season and since), and I do think Denham is too lightweight to play alongside Ng; realistically, if I think it, so does Morison, given we are both exceptionally talented football minds.
That being said, we're still gonna tump West Brom 4-0 and go top of the league :ayatollah:
If only Ciaron Brown was still here!
He could magic up another player :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cardiff-Cal
Yes, I agree it will be Curtis Nelson, as he's the most experienced and he has something to prove after his last couple of outings.Quote:
Originally Posted by rich munn
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Originally Posted by olderblue
We could make Mick dumbfounded if we went with NO natural centre halfs. Romeo, Ng, Collins, Bagan
Told you so 😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Nobody's Rep