Would you change the midfield today?

[Skaville]

The old adage is you shouldn't change a winning team. Obviously Calderon will replace Bruno but with Orlandi, Bridcutt, Andrews and Kemy all fit again, would you tinker with the midfield?

 

[Stat Brother]

Id keep the midfield today, then all being well, ie we are controlling the game with 20mins to go.
I would then make the substitutions with wholesales changes for Tuesday in mind.

Soccerball is a squad sport, no point having one and not using it.

 

[super-seagulls]

I have voted yes, but it is impossible to tell without knowing how well they have been playing in training and how fit they all are.
It will be good to see Bridcutt and Orlandi get involved again.

I'd go:
--------------PIG------------
Calderon--Greer--Upson--Ward
-----------Bridcutt-------------
------Dave-------------------
---------------Crofty--------
----JFC--------------------
--------------------Orlandi
-----------No9------------
Or something like that!

 

[Beach Hut]

Like to see Orlandi and Bridders start given their class

 

[Muzzy]

The old adage of not changing a winning team went out with the arc.

Teams are picked to win games using the right personnel to achieve a result. It's a squad not a team these days.

 

[Surf's Up]

The clue is in option 2 - We need our BEST PLAYERS back in the side.

 

[Meade's Ball]

It's certainly a tough one. Orlandi is that link-up man full of touch and guile that i feel we've missed enormously, but i wouldn't want to risk his fitness, so yes a 25 minute substitute appearance might do him good and then a full run-out on Tuesday night. Bridders i'd have back in there, but not at the expense of Ince, so it's difficult to decide on how both can play in the same side. I have to dissuade myself from lodging in camp anti-Crofts as his goals have been vital, but it's possible when fully-fit Orlandi will be back in, Bridders and Ince are an immovable force in front of the back 4 whilst JFC stays in to stroke the ball around and get in killer positions in Crofts' place.

 

[tinycowboy]

I have voted yes, but it is impossible to tell without knowing how well they have been playing in training and how fit they all are.

i agree. But it would be nice to get Bridcutt and Orlandi back in at some point today to build up some match fitness and, hopefully, get back in the groove.

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

It hasn't hurt us over the last few weeks, stick with the same but don't be afraid to make early subs if it's not working. I'm more than happy to see Bridcutt snd Orlandi eased back in to the action.

 

[SweatyMexican]

I think just because they are our best players, shouldn't mean an automatic team spot. Since our current first 11 is playing well, I see no reason to swap out our in-form players. They have earned their place, so let them have game time.

 

[Mackenzie]

I'd start the same if all fit, but Bridders and Orlandi need minutes.

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

We need to trust Oscar on this. I do not think Orlandi will start but Ince and Bridders is the very interesting one. One thing, it should keep them keen and all on their toes.

 

[Mellotron]

Yes to Bridcutt, probably give Orlandi minutes from the bench, would be my guess.

 

[severnside gull]

start Bridders is a must for me

 

[Mowgli37]

Ince and Bridcutt in the same team is a truly mouth-watering prospect. Ince has done good work in Bridder's role but I see him more as a box-to-box midfielder (that run against Blackburn ).

 

[Mellotron]

Ince and Bridcutt in the same team is a truly mouth-watering prospect. Ince has done good work in Bridder's role but I see him more as a box-to-box midfielder (that run against Blackburn ).

This. He doesn't look like a DM at all long term. Much more a Yaya Toure force through the middle.

 

[TheJasperCo]

Depends how they've done in training. I think the most logical approach would be start with the same line up as before, and then adapt and change tactics as the game progresses, if needed.

 

[Mowgli37]

This. He doesn't look like a DM at all long term. Much more a Yaya Toure force through the middle.

He can finish too, wasn't far off with that volley against Derby

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

Got to start with Liam. He's different class and looked great each time he has come on. Ince has played well but they do the same job. So sadly I'd drop Ince. Not sure how fit Orlandi is, so would keep JFC to start but I'd expect Orlandi to come on and when match fit to start every time.

I've like Andrews this season but he got injured at the wrong time - just as crofty has hit some form. So he'll be on the bench.

 

[Simster]

Like to see Orlandi and Bridders start given their class

This. Bridcutt is utter class, Orlandi is top drawer who also TRANSFORMS Dave into a quality player.