We should give everybody a chance to shine. I know it risks a balanced team but everybody coming in knows they need to put in a performance to try and break through to the first team.
I would go with:
Kelly Kane Leistner Masterson Wallace (if fit) Ball Smith Shodipo Chair Pugh Wells
I don't think Warburton will change it quite that much. Manning and Barbet may stay in the side.
A lot will depend on the fitness of Smith and Wallace but I think it's guaranteed that both Rangel and Cameron will be rested. The biggest decision for me will be does he keep his centre back pairing of Hall and Barbet who are still developing their partnership and their understanding. The drawback might be that after a long injury and with a long season ahead Hall might need to be treated with kid gloves.
Amos will be another conundrum beause he looked a bit off the pace on Saturday and Warburton might want to give him another 60 minutes.
As mentioned, a lot have something to prove and should be given the opportunity to stake a claim. I would mention though that last season McClaren tried the other squad players and they failed miserably...
Post by northwesthoop on Aug 12, 2019 16:34:07 GMT
McClaren did try and fail in the cups last season but this squad does look a lot better on paper. It feels like we have 2 players at least fighting for every position.
McClaren did try and fail in the cups last season but this squad does look a lot better on paper. It feels like we have 2 players at least fighting for every position.
Agreed, so fingers not as tightly crossed when we approach a cup match! Anyone know if the game is being televised anywhere?
