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Now that the tickets are in the bag, the hotel's booked, car parking's sorted and the pre-match pub arranged, there's only one more thing to resolve - what's the team going to be?!

I'm glad I'm not picking the side because there are so many factors to consider - form, suitability, tactics and ability to perform under the spotlight. Warne has probably got little idea of the latter but he's right across the other issues. I reckon he will have the team that won at Shrewsbury in mind, where we played 4-4-2, but he will be wondering if he can afford to play both Iheikwe and Ball who haven't looked that sharp of late. His other head scratcher will be can he afford to play both Palmer and Towell in midfield.

I'll stick my neck out and go with:

Rodak

Emmanuel

Wood

Vaulks

Mattock

Towell

Palmer

Forde 

Newell

Williams

Smith

 

I'd like to see Williams given a free role up front alongside Smith, with Newell and Forde providing quality balls in from the left and right wings. Towell and Palmer to control midfield and Vaulks to shore up the back four alongside Wood would give me more confidence that Semi or Ickky. 

That's my two penneth!



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Can't go with Towell & Palmer in midfield. I've every confidence in Ajayi. Williams has been disappointing.

Rodak
Emmanuel Ajayi Wood Mattock
Forde Vaulks Palmer Towell Newell
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Interesting team selection T71. You say we can't go with Towell and Palmer in midfield, so you've gone with Towell and Palmer in midfield. That will definitely confuse Hursty!

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T71 wrote:

Can't go with Towell & Palmer in midfield. I've every confidence in Ajayi. Williams has been disappointing.

Rodak
Emmanuel Ajayi Wood Mattock
Forde Vaulks Palmer Towell Newell
Smith

 I would go with that T71, with the exception being that I would play Williams on the right instead of Forde.

Basically the same team that played in the S****horpe home game, but with the unfortunate Ihiekwe replaced by Ajayi.

Taylor will surely play some part at some stage with his pace on that big pitch.

 



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The big pitch and the heat are going to play a big part on Sunday. Hopefully, our fitness focused manager will give us the edge!

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yes difficult with such an important game.

the team that beat them would be obviously tempting but things have changed. Form has come and gone and players have forged new links.


Rodak
Emmanuel Ajayi Wood Mattock
vaulks
Palmer Towell Newell
williams
Smith

in short Im going with consistency . I would personally have dropped Mattock before the play off semi but he did enough to keep his place.

Rodak is easily the most improved player.

Emmanuel has got better and better and is irreplaceable with his strength going forward.

wood really helps with morale and plays well under pressure.

mattock is experienced but can get caught out.

vaulks is very consistent now an his commitment up their with how frecks was.

Palmer I like , or want to like . I first thought his intelligence would be his number one quality. Then I noticed his crisp passing especially to the edge of the box. Then , when that seemed to not always be on he has shown he can be up for a battle in midfield. However, he hasnt quite yet done it for me but Im not confident enough to put forde or taylor in. And , I think he has to have a chance because he shows such exceptional promise.

Towell is probably our most influential player. he starts for me everytime.

Newell on form is also a must include and to have such a talented left footer at this level is very helpful.

Williams is a risk but he also brings great energy.

Smith has been a revelation and easily compares with whoever that scallwag was that went to who knows where.





-- Edited by ian on Wednesday 23rd of May 2018 08:40:58 PM

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Sound reasoning Ian - I wouldn't be unhappy with that line up.

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Confident lot in Shropshire considering they've played 4 & lost 4 at Wemberleee!!

blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/97449/chances-winning-sunday

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Rodak Emanuel Wood Ajayi Mattock Williams Vaulks Palmer Towell Newell Smith 60 mins- Williams for Ball and 442 if 0-0 or behind 75 mins- Newell for Taylor Semi to score, Millers 2-0.

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GlennMiller wrote:

Interesting team selection T71. You say we can't go with Towell and Palmer in midfield, so you've gone with Towell and Palmer in midfield. That will definitely confuse Hursty!

 Meant only Towell & Palmer in midfield, wouldn't work. Don't think Wembley's larger pitch dimensions would suit Taylor as a winger, put him up front with Smith could. Side think Warney will go with is Rodak Emmanuel Ajayi Wood Mattock Williams Vaulks Palmer Towell Newell Smith



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myn two penny worth

time to be bit radical paul and make shrewsbury adapt to our formation and tactics
rodak

3 5 2 formation

wood ajayi vaulks

emmanuel williams towell newell purrington

taylor or ball and smith up front

gone that formation and team choice because it can easily be changed to 4 4 2 

emmanual drop back to right back purrington to left back
vaulks into midfield


 

palmer on bench 



-- Edited by hillsborough miller on Thursday 24th of May 2018 11:37:42 AM

 

editied due to smiler pointing out i cant count  doh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



-- Edited by hillsborough miller on Thursday 24th of May 2018 12:10:09 PM



-- Edited by hillsborough miller on Thursday 24th of May 2018 12:10:48 PM

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GlennMiller wrote:

The big pitch and the heat are going to play a big part on Sunday. Hopefully, our fitness focused manager will give us the edge!

Wembley pitch size is 105 metres x 68 metres. New York Stadium is 110 metres x 72 metres. And the myth about the pitch being energy sapping dates back to the 60's, when players used to go down like flies with cramp, no longer applies. The pitch, in common with every Premier League ground, and the Blades and pigs is a Desso Grassmaster hybrid surface. Long gone are the days when the pitch had to be relaid several times per season.



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hillsborough miller wrote:

myn two penny worth

time to be bit radical paul and make shrewsbury adapt to our formation and tactics
rodak

3 5 2 formation

wood ajayi vaulks

emmanuel williams towell palmer newell purrington

taylor or ball and smith up front

gone that formation and team choice because it can easily be changed to 4 4 2 with out any subs

emmanual drop back to right back purrington to left back
vaulks into midfield




-- Edited by hillsborough miller on Thursday 24th of May 2018 11:37:42 AM

 That is certainly radical HM - you've gone for a 3-6-2 formation!

 



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GlennMiller wrote:

The big pitch and the heat are going to play a big part on Sunday. Hopefully, our fitness focused manager will give us the edge!

Wembley pitch size is 105 metres x 68 metres. New York Stadium is 110 metres x 72 metres. And the myth about the pitch being energy sapping dates back to the 60's, when players used to go down like flies with cramp, no longer applies. The pitch, in common with every Premier League ground, and the Blades and pigs is a Desso Grassmaster hybrid surface. Long gone are the days when the pitch had to be relaid several times per season.

 A very fair point TC.  I fell into the trap myself suggesting that Taylor might exploit the 'big pitch' with his pace at some point.

There might still be something about the occasion that takes it out of the players, and of course extra time is a distinct possibility, and 25 degree temperatures are forecast, so fitness and astute use of subs could still be major factors.

Good facts and fair points though cheers.

 



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lol thanks 

 

 like i  said radical



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I'm more worried about the dugouts and presentation gallery being on the left hand side. Don't know why!

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I'm going with an hint of caution but with the old adage goals win matches. Palmer hasn't claimed the shirt yet so would play Forde on the right to give us some cover. Up front would go with Taylor whose not a winger but a goalscorer to partner Smith. Ball has lost his way. Lavery not sure about. Williams flatters to deceive.

Rodak

Emmanuel Ajayi Wood Mattock

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I prefer the adage that as a rule you don't play people out of position. Taylor has never started a game up front for us to my recollection - he has always played as a wide player. Lavery and Ball are both forward players who play (in different ways) off a striker. Ball may have lost his goal touch, but he can still be a big player for us. If Warne decides to play two up front it will be Smith and Ball - I am sure of that.

My suspicion is that he will stick to the 451 and game plan that served us well against Scunny, with the two wide men and Towell supporting Smith as much as they can.

Unless we need to chase the game, this isn't the time to experiment.

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I have to agree.


Got to go with both form and formation we know best.

Taylor , forde, ball , all possible good subs depending on situation.

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