Team V Blackburn

[Mackenzie]

A couple of changes possibly from the Leeds game. Murphy must be a doubt with his groin injury/tightness, Sidwell or Norwood, also will we see the return of Bong? Anyway here is my guess:

Stockdale

Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Bong

Knockaert-Stephens-Sidwell-Skalak

Murray-Baldock​

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Pocognoli, Norwood, Hemed, March, Towell.

 

[Seaber]

I'd start Pocognoli and bench Bong, and replace Towell with Murphy, otherwise what you have.

 

[Whitechapel]

Pocognoli deserves to start IMO. Didn't put a foot wrong v Leeds.

 

[sdmartin1]

Stockdale

Bruno
Dunk
Duffy
Pocognoli

Knockaert
Stephens
Sidwell
March

Baldock
Murray

 

[Machiavelli]

A couple of changes possibly from the Leeds game. Murphy must be a doubt with his groin injury/tightness, Sidwell or Norwood, also will we see the return of Bong? Anyway here is my guess:

Stockdale

Bruno-Duffy-Dunk-Bong

Knockaert-Stephens-Sidwell-Skalak

Murray-Baldock​

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Pocognoli, Norwood, Hemed, March, Towell.

I suspect you're right, although Murphy will probably on the bench instead of Towell.
I also think that Pocognoli deserves to keep his place, but he probably needs to be eased in, and three games in eight days will be too much. So we may well see Pocognoli, Murphy and maybe Norwood back in the starting eleven against Birmingham.

 

[Rogero]

Has Murphy hadthe all clear. I thought he would be out for weeks.

 

[Driver8]

I think we may see Hemed start tomorrow.

 

[BensGrandad]

I would start with a defensive formation with attack from the bench so:

Stockdale
Bruno...Duffy...Dunk....Pocognoli
Norwood....Stephens...Sidwell...Skalak
Baldock....Murray​

Bench: Maenpaa, Bong, Goldson, Knockheart.March, Hemed. Murphy if fit or Towell

 

[Marshy]

Murphy has been passed fit, although I suspect we will make a few changes for this one to freshen things up.

Stockdale

Bruno
Bong
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Norwood
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

 

[larus]

What's great is that whatever selection we put out, the majority of fans would say it's a strong line-up. I know we all have out own preferences for certain players, but the overall squad quality is sound.

 

[Hugo Rune]

Murphy has been passed fit, although I suspect we will make a few changes for this one to freshen things up.

Stockdale

Bruno
Bong
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Norwood
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

Good team. Agree that Murray needs a rest with his away form, Birmingham on Saturday & Hemed looking good.

 

[Whitley Bayster]

I would like to see Hemed given a start. He looks hungry and I think he'll be better striker this year for having had a season in the Championship. He's been unlucky not to get much game time but when he has made an appearance he's done well and still chipped in with a couple of goals. Its hard to oust Murray in Baldock in their current form but with so many games in quick succession it maybe wise to rotate one or two key positions just to keep players fresh.

 

[Jimmehh]

I'm hoping for the below - unfortunately although Murray is great, Hemed is a much better option away from home, and Murray can come on later hopefully!

Stockers

Bruno
Poco
Duffy
Dunk

Sidwell
Stephens
Knockaert
Skalak

Hemed
Baldock

Please??

 

[Mellotron]

Whilst Murray and Baldock is obviously our best strike partnership, I think Hemed might be worth a start tomorrow. He seems the sort of player who will absolutely bust a nut to impress the manager. I also think away from home we may need to rely on set pieces a bit more to get a goal, so Skalak in for Murphy please.

 

[Mackenzie]

Pocognoli deserves to start IMO. Didn't put a foot wrong v Leeds.

He played really well, but it's a quick turn around for a player who hasn't had many games recently. He looked shattered in the latter stages of the Leeds game.

Either are good though.

 

[Whoislloydy]

Same as Friday night but start March instead of Murphy.

Although the Argus have said Murphy will travel...

 

[GT49er]

.........................Stockers
Bruno .........Dunk.........Duffy...........Poco
Knockaert...Stephens..Norwood.....Skalak
................................Baldock
......................Hemed

Subs: Maenpaa, Goldson, Sidwell, Murphy (if fit - if not, Towell), Bong, Murray, March.

 

[Seagulltonian]

Blackburn is a place we need to get a result at. Hopefully an unchanged back line will help the cause

 

[Moshe Gariani]

Blackburn is a place we need to get a result at. Hopefully an unchanged back line will help the cause

Definitely should be beating teams like Blackburn...

I'm sure that's what Newcastle , Huddersfield and Brentford all thought recently too.

Aim for a win but a draw would definitely be a good enough result.

 

[Wardy's twin]

Pocognoli should keep his position. Murray for first half only then Hemed on. Sidwel in for Murphy so that attack is pressed by Norwood in CM whilst Sidwell does the holding role. Depending on circumstances March then for AK or Norwood early second half.