Breaking News Michael Timlin may have broken a rib vs Port Vale.

[Chris S]

 

[manor15]

With Deegan suspended, Brown's going to have to change the shape in midfield for Barnsley, I'm guessing we'll see a winger and Wordsworth come in but I'm sure he would have wanted at least one of those two available and both probably would have started if fit.

 

[RHB]

This is Timlin we're talking about here. He's got other ribs, strap it up and move on. He's 'ard, very 'ard.

 

[CyrilSneer]

Thats not good. Wordsworth will definitely come in. As for Deegans replacement, it will probably be Atkinson.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I'd rather wait and see what happens with Tims, but would prefer to revert to Leonard and Atkinson in the middle with Weston (or Hurst) and Worrall wide!

 

[Liam AAS]

McLaughlin will also be in with a shout perhaps?

 

[OldBlueLady]

McLaughlin will also be in with a shot perhaps?

Yep, good point. Hope so.

 

[leeblue]

Timlin has become the heartbeat of this side....simple as that.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Timlin has become the heartbeat of this side....simple as that.

He was rather poor today. So many wayward passes it was unreal

 

[OldBlueLady]

He was rather poor today. So many wayward passes it was unreal

I think sometimes he tries too hard, today felt like one of those days given he didn't start on Tuesday.

 

[mrsblue]

I think sometimes he tries too hard, today felt like one of those days given he didn't start on Tuesday.

Tend to agree,

Tims plays at 100mph,today he was on the hurry up a bit too much,shame about his knock which to me looked as though the ball just pinged into his ribs.

 

[Shrimperforlife]

Thats not good. Wordsworth will definitely come in. As for Deegans replacement, it will probably be Atkinson.

Atkinson is my most frustrating player , runs a lot then gives the ball away, very little end product for my liking.

 

[Jai]

He was rather poor today. So many wayward passes it was unreal

He had a poor game today, agreed. He's a really important player for us generally but just a bit of a nightmare today.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

He had a poor game today, agreed. He's a really important player for us generally but just a bit of a nightmare today.

I agree. He is always on the go and makes so many important tackles. If Timms plays well, we play well

 

[ms brush]

Thought Tims played quite well today, albeit not quite as effective as usual. We played well as a team, and he made a massive contribution with his movement, so no issue, everyone is entitled to the odd off day! Just hope we haven't lost him for 6 weeks if that rib is broken! Even if it is just bruised that will be painful and he is likely to be out 2-3 weeks, which I hope doesn't hurt us with Deegan suspended for the next game.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

i thought all the midfield tackled well but Deegan was the best passer of the lot. strange world

 

[Feathers]

I thought Timlin played well yesterday and was all over the pitch.

Passing was a bit awry at times but better than Leonards. Some excellent tackling including a crunching, clean, tackle on Grant. Showed how to put in tackles without getting booked and suspended.

 

[Tinks]

McLaughlin will also be in with a shout perhaps?

Brown said on the radio yesterday that he is still at least two weeks away of playing

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I'd rather wait and see what happens with Tims, but would prefer to revert to Leonard and Atkinson in the middle with Weston (or Hurst) and Worrall wide!

Christ no. Might as well give one of the ball boys a game

 

[BrettieAngell]

Atkinson is my most frustrating player , runs a lot then gives the ball away, very little end product for my liking.

He basically has no end product, it always makes me laugh when people shout shoot and its Atkinson with the ball!