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Post by TANGODANCER » Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:56 pm

No Denying the Dons 12 points advantage on us and third in the table. Going to be a tough ask to get three points at Stadium M.K. Can be done, but no easy task. Are we in with a good shout..? Go...
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Post by sonicthewhite » Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:18 pm

We'll shit em. We've got the highest brewing kettle in the league :pissed:
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Post by The_Gun » Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:32 pm

On paper this would be the second toughest game we have remaining, and ordinarily I suppose it would be one we'd be happy to take a point from, however, we're in a position now where any dropped points would be a blow to our playoff aspirations, so I've no doubt we'll be going there to win.

Where a few months back there would have been unanimous consensus from us fans regarding our strongest XI, the waters have now been muddied considerably with our January talent injection. It's telling that Dapo and MJ, who until very recently would have been amongst the first names on the team sheet, must both now be at serious risk of losing their places.

For what it's worth (very, very little), my starting lineup would be:

Trafford

Jones Santos Johnston

Morley Dempsey

Fossey John

Sadlier

Dad Bod Charles


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Post by Mar » Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:22 pm

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:32 pm
It's telling that Dapo and MJ, who until very recently would have been amongst the first names on the team sheet, must both now be at serious risk of losing their places.
I'm under the impression its a case of at risk of being rotated as opposed to at risk of losing their places. I think Bakayoko would be a good shout for being in a starting lineup but its clear he's very useful as a super sub. Wouldn't be the same to consider Charles or Bodvarsson to be losing their place if Baka was to come in but more a case of rotating the squad.

If Dapo and MJ were to be rested I think Evatt (and the rest of us) would acknowledge that they're still very useful to the squad but mixing it up keeps a high standard.

Even Santos' baby birth meant a test for those at the back allowing us to mix it up, which Aimson and Sadlier came through quite well.
Would seem that everyone has a chance to be rotated to keep the squad fresh.

I'd be going as strong a lineup as we can put out there for MK Dons.

Trafford
Fossey, Jones, Santos, Johnston, John
MJ Morley Dapo
Bodvarsson, Charles

Bench: Bakayoko, Amaechi, Dempsey, Sadlier, Dixon, Gordon, Aimson (Dixon on the bench because we're up against top 3)


I suspect that John may be the only doubt with his back injury in which case Johnston can do the left back role with Aimson in the centre.

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Post by officer_dibble » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:24 pm

The_Gun wrote:
Thu Feb 24, 2022 5:32 pm
On paper this would be the second toughest game we have remaining, and ordinarily I suppose it would be one we'd be happy to take a point from, however, we're in a position now where any dropped points would be a blow to our playoff aspirations, so I've no doubt we'll be going there to win.
My head says a point here isn’t the end of the world. MKDons aren’t in our sights - it’s the ones below we are aiming for.

I’ve got no doubt we’ll be aiming for the win mind.

Assume Jones/Santos/Johnston with DJ and Fossey. Wouldn’t be against Jones at RWB with Aimson playing (thought Fossey looked fecked second half Tuesday).

MJ will play unless injured, Morley pretty much undroppable… I would be tempted to start Sadlier (some may argue Dempsey), Charles will start. Then it’s between Baka, JDB and Dapo.

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Post by Harry Genshaw » Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:22 pm

officer_dibble wrote:
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:24 pm

My head says a point here isn’t the end of the world. MKDons aren’t in our sights - it’s the ones below we are aiming for.
My thoughts exactly. A point would be great against who are probably the 3rd best side in the division.
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Post by TANGODANCER » Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:48 pm

Harry Genshaw wrote:
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:22 pm
officer_dibble wrote:
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:24 pm

My head says a point here isn’t the end of the world. MKDons aren’t in our sights - it’s the ones below we are aiming for.
My thoughts exactly. A point would be great against who are probably the 3rd best side in the division.
The name isn't, the points very much are. Matters not who we're playing, if we don't win the chances will soon get beyond our reach. Then again, a few banana-skin clubs are always on the hunt to beat a form club. A point will be great, a win and three a real boost to get on our target track. COME ON YOU WHITES...

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Post by BWFC_Insane » Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:23 pm

Trafford
Fossey
Jones
Santos
Johnston
John
MJ
Morley
Dempsey
Dapo
Charles

Would be my team. But you could put Sadlier in. Or Baka.

I think Baka off the bench is working though.

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Post by brommers95 » Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:48 pm

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I agree with Insane :mrgreen:

That’s what I’d go with and what I think Evatt does.

A midfield three of Dempsey, Morley and MJ to give us more structure with Dapo partnering Charles up top for a bit of creativity and ‘spark’.

I wouldn’t be against dropping MJ though, he looked well off the pace on Tuesday

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Post by Prufrock » Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:41 am

I'd go Sadlier over Dempsey but otherwise on board with that. I think he'll go Dempsey and I'll live.
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Post by LeverEnd » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:17 am

JDB and Afolayan both looked knackered on Tuesday, but Baka doesn't seem to be am effective starter. I suppose it's whichever of those suits the Dons style to start with Charles. I've no idea how they play, but they're obviously very good at the moment on results. Tuesday's performance worries me a bit. A draw would be excellent but I think this is one we might lose.
Mj Morley Dempsey in midfield for me. KD looked very sharp when he came on. Need the solidity against these I think. There were huge midfield gaps in Tuesday, particularly first half. Start the Afolayan of Tuesday in midfield and we'll be swamped.
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Post by The_Gun » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:18 am

I've backed Santos to score anytime again - now 35/1 with William Hill. Go on, Rico lad.

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Post by LeverEnd » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:18 am

Ah bollocks ignore all that. 4-1 win. Morley hat-trick. Of free kicks.
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Post by LeverEnd » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:20 am

The_Gun wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:18 am
I've backed Santos to score anytime again - now 35/1 with William Hill. Go on, Rico lad.
Given the law of averages those should be great odds. He must be due one. But then again, having seen him attacking set pieces...
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Post by LeverEnd » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:21 am

He can add the 4th after Morley's hat-trick.
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Post by The_Gun » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:27 am

He's been getting closer of late. We do genuinely seem much, much better at set pieces now we've got Morley and this new coach in. It can only be a matter of time before Santos gets on the end of one.

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Post by GhostoftheBok » Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:53 am

I think it's hard for Evatt to avoid giving Baka a start on Saturday, just from a man management perspective.

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Post by Worthy4England » Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:15 am

LeverEnd wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:17 am
But Baka doesn't seem to be am effective starter.
I'm not sure Baka's had much of a run starting with the full new whizz kids....his scoring stats, recognizing we were "team shit" in Nov and Dec (with extenuating circumstances) are pretty good. I don't think he has the credit he deserves, generally. And I'm not convinced by Dad Bod yet although he gives us "options" Baka probably doesn't. He started v Burton, but that was with Dad Bod rather than Charles, and Sadlier sat in rather than Dapo. Morley and Jones were also rested. I haven't ruled him out as a starter yet.

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Post by Harry Genshaw » Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:38 am

I'd go with the suggested line ups. Afolayan supporting Charles in a free role but also as a 6th midfielder when we're out of possession.

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Post by LeverEnd » Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:13 am

Worthy4England wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:15 am
LeverEnd wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:17 am
But Baka doesn't seem to be am effective starter.
I'm not sure Baka's had much of a run starting with the full new whizz kids....his scoring stats, recognizing we were "team shit" in Nov and Dec (with extenuating circumstances) are pretty good. I don't think he has the credit he deserves, generally. And I'm not convinced by Dad Bod yet although he gives us "options" Baka probably doesn't. He started v Burton, but that was with Dad Bod rather than Charles, and Sadlier sat in rather than Dapo. Morley and Jones were also rested. I haven't ruled him out as a starter yet.
He hasn't, but I don't think this is the game. Maybe next home game.
Scoring stats have been really good, but I don't think he'll replicate it from the start. And the other options are just better than him I think. Difficult one really.
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