And a Po(r)t o Vale, Papa John please. 7-0clock Unibol.

[BWFC_Insane]

As we discovered last spring, winning is a habit.

As we discovered for the three and a half seasons before that, so is losing.

I can understand why some wouldn't bother with this. I understand, but I don't agree.

I'd consider a couple of changes to protect our least replaceable players - Brocky for Jones, Tutte (cos Lee's out) for MJ, Kachunga for Doyle. Maybe give the auld fella another go in goal. I'd also have a mixed bench with kids/fringe players to call on if it's going well, couple of big hitters if not.

But let's try to win. This game and every game. What else are we here for?

Pretty much where I'm at. Minutes for one or two who might realistically play who need them, protect the really key ones.

I'd go

Gilks,

Brocky, Santos, Johnston, John (I think he needs games, as long as he's not carrying a niggle),

Sarce (though with Sheehan away and Lee a doubt for Monday he wouldn't play 90), Tutte, Thomason,

Isgrove, Kachunga, Dapo

Is Dapo right now not one of the key ones given injuries up there? Not sure I'd fancy too many points without him.

[Prufrock]

I was conflicted. He's young, looks sharp, and is our main threat and I want to win the game (I want that Wembley trip too). And Delf is probably his replacement and he's shot.

But yeah I'd see the logic in leaving him out.

[sonicthewhite]

I wonder if he'll give Tutte and Thomasson a run out together in the middle tonight? Can't keep relying on MJ.

[LeverEnd]

I wonder if he'll give Tutte and Thomasson a run out together in the middle tonight? Can't keep relying on MJ.

Or if they want to keep relying on MJ, he'll need a rest.

[The_Gun]

No way would I be playing Dapo, Sarce, MJ, Doyle or Santos. We shouldn't need those players to beat what will likely be a weakened Port Vale side, and we absolutely can't afford any of them to pick up injuries.

[irie Cee Bee]

Things haven't really gone well for in in our last two games. We need to put a statement out there, win convincingly and keep our confidence high. I have no issues with putting a strong team out there and keeping the players sharp.

[officer_dibble]

Can politic play for them? Shame he can’t play for us instead of Dapo (to rest Dapo I mean).

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Can politic play for them?

Usually outlawed these days.

[The_Gun]

Just seen this is a 7pm kick off. Ffs, why do they do that?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Gilks, Brockbank, Santos, Baptiste, Gordon, Tutte, Thomason, Isgrove, Kachunga, Delf, Doyle
Subs: Dixon, Johnston, Sarce, Dapo, Senior, Max Conway, Mitchell Henry

Eight changes but a strong team.
Tutte's first minutes of the season, Senior's first matchday callup, plus two other kids on the bench

Not sure how that front four lines up- Kachunga on the left, Delf 10?

[TANGODANCER]

Not sure how that front four lines up- Kachunga on the left, Delf 10?

I'd be thinking Doyle will play a little deeper and Katchunga on point. Hard to be Captain from the front. Just a view.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Not sure how that front four lines up- Kachunga on the left, Delf 10?

I'd be thinking Doyle will play a little deeper and Katchunga on point. Hard to be Captain from the front. Just a view.

I doubt it, TD, but we'll see. Literally in my case, like the sucker I am I've sprung a tenner for the iFollow feed...

Ilesy "just wondering" if we'll play 3-5-2 with Isgrove at right wingback...

[officer_dibble]

I reckon it might be 343.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Brocky's just nearly hit the byline on the overlap, so if it's a back three it's an adventurous one

Up top looks like Doyle with Kachunga L, Delf M, Izzy R

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Nice Vale move, shot on turn, Gilks falls on it

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Lovely alley-ball from Delf sets Doyle chugging through but he drags his weak left-footer wide.

[DJBlu]

Great ball by Delf, Doyler on his own to the left with poor shot.

[Mar]

Great ball by Delf, Doyler on his own to the left with poor shot.

Got a feeling this may be Delf's game to kick on for the rest of the season. Any transfer doubts put to rest and Evatt letting him know he's wanted.

And it was a quality ball...

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Unlucky - half-dozen pass-and-move sequence sends Izzy down the right, cross cleared behind for corner

[Mar]

Bolton playing well so far. Some standout moments from Delf, Brockbank and Gordon.