Cardiff City vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

[The Wizard]

Interesting.. Not sure I'm in favour of resting players but better than over working then I guess, team looks slightly negative but will be interesting to see what exact system he goes for will it be a 4-3-3/4-5-1 or will crofts have a more advanced role?

 

[Dolph Ins]

Was hoping we would return to 442 but CH does appear to know more about football than me. Now off to the pub to watch.

 

[Kellie]

Wishing you all the best after your latest operation. Xxxx

Thans hun. Couple more weeks recovery and then I'll soon be back on my back. x

 

[Simon Morgan]

A little bit worried about not having Kayal, as he is a big factor in our success. Having said that, Sidwell should be able to step up. Good to see Skalak get a chance. Murphy has been in great form so should be a good option from the bench.

 

[Hampster Gull]

I'm beginning to lose faith in LuaLua if he's injured again. Not worth having him on the books if he can only play 10-15 games a season. Hopefully it's just something minor but that's what his last injury began as and he was out for months.

He sparked the fire for our early run, we owe him lots. I suspect he will come back for the final leg and rip teams apart

 

[Notters]

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Skalak starts. 3 in midfield again

Or he could be playing as a striker?

 

[Hampster Gull]

Or he could be playing as a striker?

Nah

 

[The Wizard]

Or he could be playing as a striker?

Could be more of a 4-3-2-1 Christmas tree with skalak and Knocky drifting in behind Zamora.. Not entirely sure, probably just a standard 4-3-3 though

 

[Shins]

Liked 4-5-1 against hull but hoped he would play Murphy or Skalak behind a striker in a more attacking 4-2-3-1 today. Too defensive for me especially without Kayal's pace breaking forward. I'm sure they'll prove me wrong though!! COYS!!

 

[redoubtable seagull]

Interesting.. Not sure I'm in favour of resting players but better than over working then I guess, team looks slightly negative but will be interesting to see what exact system he goes for will it be a 4-3-3/4-5-1 or will crofts have a more advanced role?

I doubt it'll be a rigid formation but more likely a mix of
4-3-3 in attack
4-5-1 in defence
Sidwell tends to play quite high up the field

 

[bhanutz]

Wilson last seen at Knutsford services on the m6

 

[5ways]

Really rather odd set-up. Am I missing something? Why rest Kayal - a niggle? I thought Stephens looked like he needed a rest more...

 

[Brownstuff]

Very happy with that team especially Zamora, Knockeart & Sidwell in starting line-up

 

[Zebedee]

Where the hell is Wilson again? Looking more and more like a sick-note. That said, team selection looks pretty good to me.

 

[GT49er]

Excited to see Skylark starting - tough on Murphy being dropped though.

 

[perseus]

Things are looking good already! We just won the sausage sandwich game!

Mustard

 

[Eeyore]

Really rather odd set-up. Am I missing something? Why rest Kayal - a niggle? I thought Stephens looked like he needed a rest more...

I'm guessing that as he's pivotal to the run in no risks are being taken.

Good to see Skalak starting. I'm guessing he's impressed in training. A new lease of life..

 

[pb21]

Where's Hemed?!

 

[Hampster Gull]

Given Wilson situation the need for a striker is even more of a priority

 

[WhingForPresident]

Really rather odd set-up. Am I missing something? Why rest Kayal - a niggle? I thought Stephens looked like he needed a rest more...

Came off against Hull so precaution ahead of Tuesday I guess. Massive loss, lets hope Sidwell can step up.

Excited to see Jiri start, eager to see what he can bring to the table. At least we know he must be doing well in training as Manu didn't get a sniff this early into his career with us, let alone a start.