Tactics against Bolton

[BensGrandad]

Do we bring in another midfielder and go for a clean sheet and at least 1 point and hope for a goal for 3 points or do we go for it and attack them. I am in 2 minds and can see both arguments with attack being the best form of defence

 

[Lady Whistledown]

All I'm hoping for is that they play Emile Heskey at centre half again, as happened the other day. That was BRILLIANT.

 

[MattBackHome]

All I'm hoping for is that they play Emile Heskey at centre half again, as happened the other day. That was BRILLIANT.

He looked genuinely like he'd never seen a football before. It was bizarre.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

He looked genuinely like he'd never seen a football before. It was bizarre.

Almost like when he played up front, but even more confused

(To be fair to the bloke, he achieved a fair amount in his career, and I always felt some of the stick he got was a little unfair at times)

 

[Silverhatch]

We'll set up, and play, not to get beat. Especially against a side that will see this as a crucial game against one of their lower-table competitors. Bolton will fly at us and we'll try and pick them off.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

We'll set up, and play, not to get beat. Especially against a side that will see this as a crucial game against one of their lower-table competitors. Bolton will fly at us and we'll try and pick them off.

Do Bolton have the personnel to "fly at us" though? That's why they're where they are, because they don't have many creative and/or attacking options.

 

[Lady Whistledown]

We'll set up, and play, not to get beat. Especially against a side that will see this as a crucial game against one of their lower-table competitors. Bolton will fly at us and we'll try and pick them off.

Do Bolton have the personnel to "fly at us" though? That's why they're where they are, because they don't have many creative and/or attacking options.

 

[nwgull]

I think both teams will park the bus: us, because we're away; them, because they're on a dodgy run.

Going large on 0-0.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Do we bring in another midfielder and go for a clean sheet and at least 1 point and hope for a goal for 3 points or do we go for it and attack them. I am in 2 minds and can see both arguments with attack being the best form of defence

We played the same side against Sheff Wed as per Birmingham and last night was just a swap re Best/CMS...so its not really a question of bringing in another midfielder ..just the way we set up. Mr H seems to not like tinkering with the side too much so i can see the same starting lineup.

 

[willyfantastic]

Almost like when he played up front, but even more confused

(To be fair to the bloke, he achieved a fair amount in his career, and I always felt some of the stick he got was a little unfair at times)

he was absolute class when he was at leicester

 

[stss30]

We could do with keeping the momentum going as most of our 'easier' games are away from home now. Attack them and go for the win I reckon.

 

[sydney]

i reckon we'll twang them 0-2.

 

[brightonmark1234]

we should go and attack them from start to finish and get the win

 

[Justice]

I will let Hughton decide myself I'm liking this guy.

 

[shaolinpunk]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Tex rested with Stephens coming into midfield and Tex coming on for the last 20 minutes. Especially if the slight knock he seemed to pick up late last night is anything of note

 

[BensGrandad]

He looked genuinely like he'd never seen a football before. It was bizarre.

In fairness to him he only came on as a sub to play CB cos Mills got sent off but he missed last night and should be back for Saturday.

 

[Geriatric Seagull]

Stop them scoring. That way we can't finish the game any worse off!

 

[BensGrandad]

Stop them scoring. That way we can't finish the game any worse off!

That is my view as a clean sheet guarantees at least 1 point. I am more optimistic about keeping a clean sheet after seeing Stockdales handling last night.

 

[perseus]

On current form and predictions, Bolton are in the last relegation spot. Let them worry.

I saw their game against Liverpool and they did not have the rub of the green down here so it won't be easy.

We are back on target for 49 pts so we won't be a disaster if we lose. It will just make life a whole lot easier to get three points there rather than needing a point at Millwall.

 

[symyjym]

Two games ago I thought that winning two games and drawing 13 would make us safe. I think we can afford to meet the opposition with only winning on our minds, but without throwing caution to the wind for the rest of the season.