Albion team against Crewe?

[bristolseagull]

I thought it would be interesting to see how our views change after a few pre season friendlies. Also, don't know about you, but I am really looking forward to the new season.

ive been enjoying the break to be honest, my life doesnt revolve around football.

 

[parks]

Kuipers

Whing
Hinsh
Butters
Lynch


Reid
Hammond
Oatway
Cox

Forster
Revell

Bench:

Sullivan
Mayo
Elder
Robinson
El Abd


Presently this is looking good me thinks......

 

[Gully]

The team Parks suggests is pretty much what I would go for too, with what we have available at present and assuming that those coming back from injury are OK by the time the season starts...it's not that bad a team and there is reasonable cover on the bench.

If it is true that the club is still looking for a new keeper and midfield player then things will look even brighter, depending on who we bring in...I am happy with FDM behind that defence but have reckoned for a couple of seasons that we needed a little more creativity in midfield, sounds like DW shares that opinion.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Without signings the team will be-

Kuipers
Whing Lynch Butters Rents
Reid El Abd Hammo Cox
Revell Forster

Hinsh, if fully fit, may feature somewhere. I really can't imagine Oatway being anywhere near first choice this season- don't forget he hasn't actually played for 18 months.

 

[andybaha]

What I think is interesting is that loads of people (me included) wanted Gary Hart to be given another year, but not a single person has put him in their team.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

What I think is interesting is that loads of people (me included) wanted Gary Hart to be given another year, but not a single person has put him in their team.

Good point - didn't even make my squad. I like OGH but he's only been given a year because of the crazy contractual situation about a certain number of games triggering new deal. Not quite sure what he really adds now?

 

[Gully]

Plus I would imagine the club are considering the balance of the squad which is still very young, he has also developed into somewhat of a utility player and could be useful as cover if injurys start to take their toll later in the season, that said I suspect this will be his last season with the Albion.

 

[byf]

Hart gets in my team and starts on the right..his determination and drive is still there and has been for nearly 10 years..he's lost a little pace...and didnt look great when wilkins gave him 5 minutes or on a rare occasion a massive 20 min run-out....GIVE HIM A DECENT CHANCE WILKINS!

Kuipers

Rents Hinsh Lynch Whing


Cox Reid Hammond Hart


Revell Forster

 

[Seagull73]

I thought it would be interesting to see how our views change after a few pre season friendlies. Also, don't know about you, but I am really looking forward to the new season.

Seeing as you so politely asked, no, I'm f***ing dreading the new season. I think it's going be filled with the same drab uninspiring durge that we have seen for the last 3 seasons, parted temporarily only by the odd brilliant game that you remember for ages.

Uninspiring signings, same old faces, same old results... What could there possibly to look forward to, other than LDC again spuriously putting up their planning appeal...?

 

[fozzie's headband]

Seeing as you so politely asked, no, I'm f***ing dreading the new season. I think it's going be filled with the same drab uninspiring durge that we have seen for the last 3 seasons, parted temporarily only by the odd brilliant game that you remember for ages.

Uninspiring signings, same old faces, same old results... What could there possibly to look forward to, other than LDC again spuriously putting up their planning appeal...?

Good to see such positive thinking.
You're a right barrel of laughs aren't you!!

 

[TSB]

Hart gets in my team and starts on the right..his determination and drive is still there and has been for nearly 10 years..he's lost a little pace...and didnt look great when wilkins gave him 5 minutes or on a rare occasion a massive 20 min run-out....GIVE HIM A DECENT CHANCE WILKINS!

Kuipers

Rents Hinsh Lynch Whing


Cox Reid Hammond Hart


Revell Forster

You have him on the left whing, with Whing behind and Rents at right back? Interesting...

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Hart gets in my team and starts on the right..his determination and drive is still there and has been for nearly 10 years..he's lost a little pace...and didnt look great when wilkins gave him 5 minutes or on a rare occasion a massive 20 min run-out....GIVE HIM A DECENT CHANCE WILKINS!

Kuipers

Rents Hinsh Lynch Whing


Cox Reid Hammond Hart


Revell Forster

Can I interest you in a pair of THESE, Mr byf?

 

[byf]

You have him on the left whing, with Whing behind and Rents at right back? Interesting...

You know exactly what I mean though.....!

Wouldnt put it past wilkins to do that anyway....he does like to play players in positions they are blatently not suited to.

 

[byf]

Can I interest you in a pair of THESE, Mr byf?

When looking straight at the screen which players on your right?

 

[Seagull73]

Good to see such positive thinking.
You're a right barrel of laughs aren't you!!

Nice of you say so Tony...!!

 

[Silent Bob]

Good point - didn't even make my squad. I like OGH but he's only been given a year because of the crazy contractual situation about a certain number of games triggering new deal. Not quite sure what he really adds now?

I think most people view him now as a squad player, he can cover a number of positions adequately, right back, right wing, up front, but is not outstanding in any of them. But he is good for that role because he is always committed, gives 100% etc.

I still think he is worth considering for the right wing spot anyway, he is one of our better crossers.

With the present squad I'd go for:

Kuipers
Whing Butters Lynch Rents
Reid Hammond(c) El-Abd Cox
Forster Elder​

I think the most important position that needs addressing is a better defensive midfielder...

 

[Silent Bob]

When looking straight at the screen which players on your right?

That would suggest he is playing for the opposition.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

That would suggest he is playing for the opposition.

Not necessarily.

Maybe he has Kuipers up front and Forster-Revell in goal?