No welcome in the Hillsides. Away to Wrexham Sat 1 March 12-30.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Does he try four at the back with Collins on the left? Match them 3-5-2? Is it a must-win/must-not-lose?

I have a feeling he'll match up with a 3421, which he seems to prefer starting with for away games. Add Toal to the backline. Collins probably starts in the 2, let's see if Matete gets another chance alongside him - remember we have Thomo back competing for spots with Sheehan and Morley - and perhaps with Schon and JOT on the bench.

Oh and for me the next two games are neither must-win nor must-not-lose - but if we do well in both it will ratchet up the excitement.

[BWFC_Insane]

Does he try four at the back with Collins on the left? Match them 3-5-2? Is it a must-win/must-not-lose?

I have a feeling he'll match up with a 3421, which he seems to prefer starting with for away games. Add Toal to the backline. Collins probably starts in the 2, let's see if Matete gets another chance alongside him - remember we have Thomo back competing for spots with Sheehan and Morley - and perhaps with Schon and JOT on the bench.

Oh and for me the next two games are neither must-win nor must-not-lose - but if we do well in both it will ratchet up the excitement.

Agree with this both on the likely setup and that these games are the two toughest we’ve got left. I don’t think we can likely afford to lose both. I think we need to take something purely to not let momentum drift away. But two draws would be great. One draw ok. If we can win one of them I’d say that would be outstanding. They are probably the wrong way round for me as I’d prefer to have a crack at Brum at home whilst fresh and then go to Wrexham which I think might be the tougher encounter physically and more draining. But let’s see what we’ve got. Wrexham aren’t as it stands in the best of form. Parkys sides though can be dangerous around this time of the season.

[The_Gun]

We’re underdogs, but I’m really not convinced Wrexham are all that. Typical of a Parky side, they’re big, physical and well organised, but they’re also bottom half by most attacking metrics. Not the type of team that are likely to blow us away.

In addition, there’s a bit of pressure on them after a home defeat to Orient and a late collapse on Wednesday. It’s also apparently St David’s day. A home defeat wouldn’t go down well, would it?

Up the mighty Whites.

[DJBlu]

Sadly I'm back in work and it's an early kick off so barring a miracle we're getting beat today.

I reserve the right to say I was completely wrong and I hope I am.

COYWM!!!

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Does he try four at the back with Collins on the left? Match them 3-5-2? Is it a must-win/must-not-lose?

I have a feeling he'll match up with a 3421, which he seems to prefer starting with for away games. Add Toal to the backline. Collins probably starts in the 2, let's see if Matete gets another chance alongside him - remember we have Thomo back competing for spots with Sheehan and Morley - and perhaps with Schon and JOT on the bench.

Oh and for me the next two games are neither must-win nor must-not-lose - but if we do well in both it will ratchet up the excitement.

Agree with this both on the likely setup and that these games are the two toughest we’ve got left. I don’t think we can likely afford to lose both. I think we need to take something purely to not let momentum drift away. But two draws would be great. One draw ok. If we can win one of them I’d say that would be outstanding. They are probably the wrong way round for me as I’d prefer to have a crack at Brum at home whilst fresh and then go to Wrexham which I think might be the tougher encounter physically and more draining. But let’s see what we’ve got. Wrexham aren’t as it stands in the best of form. Parkys sides though can be dangerous around this time of the season.

Not sure momentum will drift as long as we're "in" both games and don't get two hidings. Everybody plays everybody twice and there are some other interesting clashes this week – see Borsdane White's list for today, then Tuesday it's us-Brum, Charlton-Barnsley, Hudds-Wrexham, while Stockport and Wycombe face resurgent buggardly opponents in Northampton and Burton respectively.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Looks like a 4231 (or 442 if you like). Forino stands down from the 18, CMG comes in. Second successive benching for Randall.

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[The_Gun]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

I think it's a slight gamble, quite attacking and slightly lacking in height at the back to play a Parky team, but Schuey has done enough to earn my trust.

[Prufrock]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

He wasn't great last week, but he's the only natural left back we have to play a 4.

[The_Gun]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

He wasn't great last week, but he's the only natural left back we have to play a 4.

I’m still of the opinion that Johnston has all the attributes to play as a left back.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

He wasn't great last week, but he's the only natural left back we have to play a 4.

I’m still of the opinion that Johnston has all the attributes to play as a left back.

I too would like to see this tried - and I suspect we shall as we get Toal, Forino and Santos back to fitness.

[TANGODANCER]

with Vic out of action, I'm a bit surprised we're starting with both Collins and McAtee, particularly as we're usually stronger second half. Maybe Randall is the answer? COME ON YOU WHITES..

[Prufrock]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

He wasn't great last week, but he's the only natural left back we have to play a 4.

I’m still of the opinion that Johnston has all the attributes to play as a left back.

I too would like to see this tried - and I suspect we shall as we get Toal, Forino and Santos back to fitness.

I think he can do a job there, wouldn't be surprised to see it at some point, or Geth/JDC tbf, but Murphy is the only one where that looks like his natural position. Johnston, especially post injury not as agile or quick as you'd like.

[Mar]

Murphy lucky to retain his place, otherwise I’m happy enough with the team.

He wasn't great last week, but he's the only natural left back we have to play a 4.

I’m still of the opinion that Johnston has all the attributes to play as a left back.

I too would like to see this tried - and I suspect we shall as we get Toal, Forino and Santos back to fitness.

I think he can do a job there, wouldn't be surprised to see it at some point, or Geth/JDC tbf, but Murphy is the only one where that looks like his natural position. Johnston, especially post injury not as agile or quick as you'd like.

Not sure it matters overly that much. Since Schumacher's come in our LWB hasn't been bombing forward as much, so this may suit Johnston a tad more.

[BWFC_Insane]

It’s a back three. Schuey is unpredictable to say the least. Reckon you will never know the system he will play till they line up.

Scrappy old start too.

[The_Gun]

I’ll start supporting Wigan if Murphy ever makes it in the Premier League.

[DJBlu]

What has Josh Sheehan had for breakfast?

Piss poor.

[HMX]

Our left side… oof

[Mar]

Games certainly swung in Wrexham's favour.

Sick of playing Wrexham. We've not looked like scoring in any of these matches against them, despite some good build up.

[DJBlu]

Only going one way this at the minute.