Those hoping for 4-4-2, with the introduction of either Maynard, Baldock or Vaz Te coming in for the suspended Nolan, have no idea of what makes Allardyce tick. I suppose there's an outside chance of Vaz Te being used on the left, with Taylor playing inside, but that feels too daring given we are playing the mighty Posh.
Expect to see Tomkins in the holding role again. He was more mobile and creative than Diop, offered more in terms of defensive cover, and Noble enjoyed playing with him. And Reid and Faye did enough to get another start together.
The team still doesn't scream goals, but 1-0 would suit Allardyce down to the ground! Expect:
Green
O'Brien Faye Reid McCartney
Tomkins
Noble Collison
Faubert Taylor
Cole
good call, i was thinking the same thing straight after the full time whistle, but i had taylor to come in for collison on the left, better balance, more width etc, that leaves the nolan role free, he might not go 442 and replace nolan with maynard but he might put lansbury in there, if we were at home i would be calling or maynard as a straight swap for nolan with the team that started the 2nd half
ReplyDeleteNice idea, I was thinking Vaz Te for Faubert, using Maynard as a sub for Cole. This gives width and possible goal scorers. I would also suspect the state of the pitch might be a factor as well. Too many injuries at this stage could cause problems. If we continue to win will Nolan get back in?
ReplyDelete0-1 would do for Sam? that would have done for me too. A mid-week re-arranged game will be tougher.
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