[Albion] Three games in 8 days

[CheeseRolls]

After a fantastic start and some effective transfer trading, we have a little run of games coming up, that I think might change the way a fair number of people seem to be viewing our team selection.

Firstly the spine of the side looks strong and is developing a good understanding. The front 2 and the central midfield 2 are getting through a huge workload especially when we don't have possession. I suspect we will see some rotation and maybe even changes to the starting line up for the Rotherham game, in order to keep key players fresh. I expect similar changes with the 3 centre backs.

Wingers and wide men. Isn't it great to have options ? My gut feel is that Elvis will be tried as a 433 supersub if we need to chase games. The others will start based on form and I suspect a more cautious approach away from home.

Whilst for many Kayal is our outstanding player, for me Bong is the only un-droppable right now. There is therefore a lot of scope for managerial tactical nous (when it works) or unnecessary fiddling (when it doesn't). Just how rigid is CH's thinking ?

 

[Papa Lazarou]

So, you think King Kayal is droppable?!

 

[Wilko]

I think I am right in saying that Bmouth kept the same side as much as they possibly could throughout the season, the only changes made were due to injury or suspensions. As long as things are working then I like this philosophy.

 

[shaolinpunk]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the first sub(s) coming on on the hour mark, especially if we're winning. The likes of Ince to give Kayal/Stephens (whichever has been booked/is most likely to be booked again) a breather

 

[severnside gull]

Rotherham is eminently winnable so the last game you would change things for. If you want to adopt a slightly different (potentially more defensive) style it is probably at Wolves where a point would be a good result.
That said it isn't long since we changed things for Walsall with players not used to working together in match play and that wasn't a great success
Think I'd go with a settled starting line-up for as long as we can and use subs earlier in the game if players tire.
The time to make changes is if individuals lose form.

 

[Machiavelli]

If things go to plan, you want to play your back five throughout games. I can see some rotation in the back five between games, but the only one that looks undroppable is Stockdale.
As for the front six, that's where there's bound to be more rotation, especially within games. Those changes should be dictated according to form, fitness, and the requirements of games. But, following on from this thread's title, when we have three games in eight days, it'd be surprising if any of the front six played the full 270 minutes.

 

[Buzzer]

So, you think King Kayal is droppable?!

Could we get a chant going for King Kayal to the tune of King Creole?

 

[nwgull]

I think I am right in saying that Bmouth kept the same side as much as they possibly could throughout the season, the only changes made were due to injury or suspensions. As long as things are working then I like this philosophy.

I think you are right. Burnley had a similar approach the season before.

 

[Surf's Up]

Could we get a chant going for King Kayal to the tune of King Creole?

Better to Noel Noel .... ie. Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, he is the king of Israel

 

[KZNSeagull]

Same side as far as possible, same style throughout, with perhaps the Rosenior tweak for Wolves ala Ipswich. 9 points in the bag, job done. They can give us the trophy now

 

[Buzzer]

Better to Noel Noel .... ie. Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, he is the king of Israel

That is bloody brilliant.

 

[Stat Brother]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Better to Noel Noel .... ie. Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, he is the king of Israel

Ticks all the classic football chant boxes. Excellent work!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Ticks all the classic football chant boxes. Excellent work!

Fits the golden rule of 7 or less different words to remember

 

[MattBackHome]

Better to Noel Noel .... ie. Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, Kayal, he is the king of Israel

That's so good!

 

[Withdean11]

We'd be stupid to change the defence, Greer/Uwe look to be forming a very strong, organised partnership, long may it continue. Playing 90 minutes on Saturday and again Tuesday is really not that much to ask, Greer has shown many times that he is more that capable of doing that, proving many in here wrong.

We are in great form, and just had two weeks off. We really do not need to rotate the squad now. The only position i think that should be up for grabs is right wing. Rosenior/Elvis/Murphy/March all in contention.

 

[Sheebo]

We'd be stupid to change the defence, Greer/Uwe look to be forming a very strong, organised partnership, long may it continue. Playing 90 minutes on Saturday and again Tuesday is really not that much to ask, Greer has shown many times that he is more that capable of doing that, proving many in here wrong.

We are in great form, and just had two weeks off. We really do not need to rotate the squad now. The only position i think that should be up for grabs is right wing. Rosenior/Elvis/Murphy/March all in contention.

I kind of agree re not changing Greer (yet), although in the long run he will be changed. Dunk is a better player and the BFG looks good. Time will tell, I do expect a Greer moment to come soon unfortunately...

 

[CheeseRolls]

So, you think King Kayal is droppable?!

Well yes, but I am also not for a minute suggesting that CH should do this.

 

[CheeseRolls]

I think I am right in saying that Bmouth kept the same side as much as they possibly could throughout the season, the only changes made were due to injury or suspensions. As long as things are working then I like this philosophy.

Barry Lloyd was also very fond of this philosophy - it can work well.

 

[Buzzer]

Am I right in thinking that when Aston Villa last won the league they did it using just 14 players all that season? If so, that is an incredible feat.