Tunnicliffe and Elphick...

[casbom]

Were absolutely immense! If they can both stay fit, I can't see Virgo getting back in. They won 99% of the balls played into the box and they tackled superbly!

They have the makings of becoming the best CB partnership we've had in years!

A mention also to El-ABD who played very well at LB

 

[severnside gull]

perhaps it's Whing who won't get back in at right back (Virgo's stated preferences aside)?

 

[Trigger]

Virgo will get back in, it's in his contract...

 

[Caveman]

Were absolutely immense! If they can both stay fit, I can't see Virgo getting back in. They won 99% of the balls played into the box and they tackled superbly!

They have the makings of becoming the best CB partnership we've had in years!

A mention also to El-ABD who played very well at LB

Elphick & Tunnicliffe are two I would have started with from day one. They are both tall and physical. Perfect CB material, Virgo could drop in as sweeper or at right back, but I honestly think that Elphick & Tunnicliffe are the way forward. When all the defence is fully fit Slade will have a real dilema.

McNulty, Wright, Virgo and Whing... Elphick and Tunnicliffe? You can only play 4 or max 5 at the back. So who do you drop?

 

[Frutos]

Don't forget Hector Verdes Ortega.

 

[Napper]

whing is shit

 

[Caveman]

whing is shit

No, he's not shit, just out off form at the moment. He just needs to rediscover last seasons form. Don't forget he is also carrying an injury and may have to a hernia op.

 

[Trigger]

No, he's not shit, just out off form at the moment. He just needs to rediscover last seasons form. Don't forget he is also carrying an injury and may have to a hernia op.

If someone is carrying an injury that is harming their performances then surely you have to ask is it in the best interests of the team that he is playing?...

 

[The Wizard]

Its a tough one really, Virgo was class at Millwall and had another good game against Wycombe, it's good to have the competition though, we haven't had that for a long time now.

 

[Silkster365]

Wasnt at the game but its great to hear Elphick and Tunnicliffe played well again.

Have to say I was surprised verses Wycombe when Elphick didnt start because he had looked very strong in the games leading up that. Lets hope the partnership can continue for a bit longer.

Virgo could always go up front again!

 

[Slade's Head Polisher]

the defence should surely be a no-brainer for next saturday? if we didn't concede vs Carlisle...why not play the defence we used then?

 

[Stat Brother]

McNulty, Wright, Virgo and Whing... Elphick and Tunnicliffe? You can only play 4 or max 5 at the back. So who do you drop?

Now cavey wavey, I think you're forgetting someone, you silly sausage.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

whing is shit

Our player of the year last year is shit - yep, that's right. Great insight.

 

[Don Quixote]

Whing cannot pass, that is his problem. His crosses are also embarrassing. He's good at tackling though.

 

[Caveman]

Now cavey wavey, I think you're forgetting someone, you silly sausage.

No I am not Ok and El Abd.

 

[Stat Brother]

No I am not Ok and El Abd.

and...

 

[Acker79]

and...

Cook. And...

 

[Napper]

Our player of the year last year is shit - yep, that's right. Great insight.

hardly had much competition last year did he.

Just don't rate him.

I know it goes against NSC love in but tough

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Our player of the year last year is shit - yep, that's right. Great insight.

...he won this title more for his attitude and industry than his talent. But, he can do a job at this level for sure.

I have said for a long time I didnt think the Elphick/Virgo partnership worked well. I think Tunnicliffe is class and it's starting to look like him and Elphick are the way forward. McNulty will surely play at left back when he's fit again. That just leaves right back.......maybe Whing and Virgo can fight that one out?

 

[7:18]

McNulty, Elphick, Tunnicliffe, Whing

Virgo on the right wing to use his pace down the flanks