Bolton v QPR

[jimbo_bwfc]

Think we'll go:

Jussi, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robbo, Eagles, Reo-Coker, Pratley, Petrov, Davies, Klasnic Subs: Bogdan, Wheater, Alonso, M.Davies, Muamba, Gardner, Blake

Although if it was up to me, I think I'd err on the side of caution and play Mark Davies in for Klasnic.

[t_o_molloy]

Think we'll go:

Jussi, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robbo, Eagles, Reo-Coker, Pratley, Petrov, Davies, Klasnic Subs: Bogdan, Wheater, Alonso, M.Davies, Muamba, Gardner, Blake

Although if it was up to me, I think I'd err on the side of caution and play Mark Davies in for Klasnic.

Heard Gardner's still a doubt on official site which shows how low we are on numbers. Tope would probably come into the squad if he isn't available.

[lovethesmellofnapalm]

As we will be without our new superstar striker just this once i'd like us to do 4-5-1
Jussi
Steinsonn (oh no) Cahill Knight Robinson (oh no)
Eagles- Reo-Coker Muamba Pratley Petrov
Davies

Klasnic M Davies on bench if we need to chase the game

[Lofthouse Lower]

Dreadful back line.

Al Habsi

Ricketts Cahill Wheater Gardner

miles better

[Tals-biggest-fan]

Jussi
Steinsonn Cahill Knight Alonso ( I believe he's been the better of both him and Robbo over pre season!)
Mavies Reo Coker Pratley Petrov
Eagles
Davies

and once we have Tuncay availible we'll put Eagles onto the right and Mavies to the bench and then have Tuncay playing of Kevo!

[Lofthouse Lower]

Mark Davies won't play

[Beefheart]

Jussi
Steinsonn Cahill Knight Alonso ( I believe he's been the better of both him and Robbo over pre season!)
Mavies Reo Coker Pratley Petrov
Eagles
Davies

and once we have Tuncay availible we'll put Eagles onto the right and Mavies to the bench and then have Tuncay playing of Kevo!

How about Eagles on the right and Mavies in behind?

[Lofthouse Lower]

How about Eagles on the right and Mark Davies in behind?

[keveh]

This is how I would do it

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          Jussi
Stein  Cahill  Knight  Robbo
      NRC  Pratley
Eagles   M Davies  Petrov
         K Davies

[Tombwfc]

I'd do as above but with Muamba in for Pratley and Klasnic in for Davies.

That's not going to happen though. I expect Klasnic and Davies to start in a 4-4-2 with Pratley and Reo-Coker in midfield.

[keveh]

I would definitely prefer Klasnic to Davies in that line up, but I just know it wouldn't happen.

Can't agree on Muamba for Pratley though, let the lad continue what he's been doing pre-season.

[boltonboris]

The midfield is now our strength.. We should feckin' well use it.

The 4-2-3-1 looks excellent, but won't always give us the width that Coyle craves.

For me it's the best option.. Better than a 4-3-3 which would rely on Eagles and Petrov becoming forwards rather than wingers

[BWFC_Insane]

Pratley is an attacking midfield player. Not sure why anyone would stick him in front of the back four. Swap him and Mark Davies round and we might have something. NRC to do the workmanlike holding role, Mark Davies to pick the ball up from the back four and make things happen. Pratley to do the Nolan job off Kevin Davies!

[boltonboris]

Pratley is a self confessed Box to Box player.

[keveh]

I've put Pratley in front of the back four on the line up, in my head him and M Davies would almost swap with one another.

They are both box to box players and can do a job at the back or up front.

[BWFC_Insane]

Pratley is a self confessed Box to Box player.

Aye, but watch him for Swansea and in pre-season. He's best making runs into the box. He often played in the most forward of Swansea's midfield role!

From pre-season that is where he's best IMO. Certainly absolutely not a screener of the back four. Not naturally anyways.

[boltonboris]

Pratley is a self confessed Box to Box player.

Aye, but watch him for Swansea and in pre-season. He's best making runs into the box. He often played in the most forward of Swansea's midfield role!

From pre-season that is where he's best IMO. Certainly absolutely not a screener of the back four. Not naturally anyways.

Muamba makes runs into the box

[TANGODANCER]

I'd do as above but with Muamba in for Pratley and Klasnic in for Davies.

That's not going to happen though. I expect Klasnic and Davies to start in a 4-4-2 with Pratley and Reo-Coker in midfield.

Pretty sure that's what it'll be. Mark Davies on for Reo Coker if it isn't quite working. Problem is striker options and just maybe OC will keep Klasnic on the bench in reserve and go 4-5-1.

[Lofthouse Lower]

Decided I'm going to watch Bury v Carlisle for a tenner instead

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Decided I'm going to watch Bury v Carlisle for a tenner instead

I'd hold out for more, they'll up the offer tomorrow