Weakened side this Saturday

[Sandbach Shrimper]

I'd rest Barnard, Walker, Bailey and Gower and play Revell, Hooper, Moussa and Scannell. Hooper and Revell would be an interesting partnership, especially with the form that Hooper's in. Scannell scored a hat trick for the reserves and Moussa is a quality player, so its still a strong team that should beat Port Vale.

 

[leeblue]

I would want to wrap barney in cotton wool...................but you can not replace math sharpness/fitness, tough call, same can be said about 'resting' anyone, I say full strength team for an hour or so then sub key players, barnard, bailey, gower

 

[Steve_Smith]

Flavs

Francis
Mulgrew
Barrett
Clarke

Black
Gower
Bailey
McCormack

Walker
Hooper

I think there's a possible shout for giving Liptak his debut as now Grant has gone he's first reserve for the entire back-four and I'd hate to see him being forced on in the Playoffs without a single first team start behind him.

Spot on thats the starting 11 I would put out, then taking Bailey, McCormack & Walker off with 30mins to go!

 

[Andy_S]

Collis

Francis
Liptak
Barrett
Mulgrew

Scannell
Bailey
Moussa
Gower

Hooper
Barnard

Subs: Flahavan, Revell, Walker, McCormack, Clarke


I'd give Collis a run out. Liptak for the exact reason Beefy said and to allow Clarke to have a rest. This is an absolutely golden opportunity for Scannell to make his first pro start and why not after he scored a hat trick for the reserves? I'd be intrigued to see how Hoops and Barnard did together due to the fact I think they might just work. Hoops likes to drop off and can spin into the channels, whilst we all know Barnard will get himself in the box. They both have pretty decent footballing brains as well. Give Barnard 65 mins to get him back sharp for the play offs and then replace him with Revell.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Really not overly bothered about the rest but with his propensity for injury I just don't think we can take the chance with Barney this weekend, still say Hoops and Revell up front because I don't think Hoops and Walker will go that well together for some reason.

 

[canveyshrimper]

Collis
Francis Clarke Barratt Mulgrew
Scannell Moussa Macca
Hooper McDonald Ademeno

How many times in almost 5 years in charge has Tilly played 4-3-3? I would suggest it's slightly less than once.