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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 11, 2022 16:54:44 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Dec 11, 2022 16:54:44 GMT

Well the long road to victory is looking even longer when we consider Saturday's performance and our next opponents - Preston! Whereas we have somehow lurched from defeat to draw to defeat [LDLLL], PNE have been doing rather well [], and they now sit in the Play Offs. So, we are playing away from home against a team full of confidence, whilst we are struggling; and it does not seem promising as a result! Details from the club are less than sketchy, so we have to read what we can from those selected and those missing from even the bench - Amos, Balogun, Johansen and Roberts. Last season we had a dearth of Centre Backs. This season it appears to be spread across the team, but is still devastating!

We have a new manager entering from Stage Left I presume, and no real idea who is available so here is a total guess for starters [pun intended]:

Dieng
Laird Dickie JCS Paal
Adomah Field Dozzell
Willock Dykes Armstrong

What do you think!

Last Edit: Dec 17, 2022 16:58:09 GMT by kingfisher

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 11, 2022 18:21:18 GMT via mobile

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Post by northwesthoop on Dec 11, 2022 18:21:18 GMT

I presume Richards was not fit against Burnley and we could do with him to link with Willock. Both Willock and Chair struggle without each other or another creative player.

I'd be tempted to drop Iroegbunam because his performance was pathetic against Burnley.

Hopefully Johansen is back.

Not looking forward to this trip at all I have to say.

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 13, 2022 17:38:55 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Dec 13, 2022 17:38:55 GMT

Dec 11, 2022 18:21:18 GMT northwesthoop said:

I presume Richards was not fit against Burnley and we could do with him to link with Willock. Both Willock and Chair struggle without each other or another creative player.

I'd be tempted to drop Iroegbunam because his performance was pathetic against Burnley.

Hopefully Johansen is back.

Not looking forward to this trip at all I have to say.

As we discussed on the podcast recording last night

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, Critchley has a reputation for total defence and all of us I think were keen on a Back 3 (so 3-5-2) to provide more solidity at the back, with greater control of midfield, and a dedicated partner for Dykes.

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singlespeed Trevor Sinclair Posts: 2,698	PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 13, 2022 17:57:52 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by singlespeed on Dec 13, 2022 17:57:52 GMT We probably won’t win as Preston are flying now But I’d like to at least see a good performance for the new boss

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 13, 2022 18:14:56 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Dec 13, 2022 18:14:56 GMT

WLS reported on 1/12/2022 that Balogun, Luke Amos and Stefan Johansen were all back in training so I think that Critchley who tells us he's attack minded will make some changes to the team that played Burnley but stick with a 4-3-3 formation.

Dieng
Laird, Balogun, Clarke-Salter, Paal
Field, Johansen, Iroegbunam
Willock, Dykes, Richards

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Post by stoatey on Dec 16, 2022 17:16:37 GMT

Johansen and Balogan will be a big miss although if as reported the rest of the squad are fit then the positive is that Amos and Roberts are available. Whilst match fitness might be an issue I could see Amos getting a start and Roberts getting on the bench.

Critchley's biggest decision might well be who partners JCS in central defence

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 17, 2022 9:26:43 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Dec 17, 2022 9:26:43 GMT

Traveling more in hope than expectation today.

It is absolutely freezing in the North too , so bring an extra coat if you are joining us! ❄️

Having seen the first matches of McClaren, Warburton and Beale in recent years, and only Warburton picking up 3 points, let's hope Critchley can really give us a new manager bounce.

Would like to see 3 at the back, solid midfield and lots of energy and commitment.

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 17, 2022 10:08:28 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Dec 17, 2022 10:08:28 GMT

Dec 16, 2022 17:16:37 GMT stoatey said:

Johansen and Balogan will be a big miss although if as reported the rest of the squad are fit then the positive is that Amos and Roberts are available. Whilst match fitness might be an issue I could see Amos getting a start and Roberts getting on the bench.

Critchley's biggest decision might well be who partners JCS in central defence

Would you push Amos in to start after having no competitive time under his belt? I suspect he will be on the bench even though he is a great asset on the field. JCS with Dickie or Dunne is a tricky one, as Dunne should not be penalised too harshly for the lack of communication with Dieng, but we already have a left-footed option in JCS - so I think it will be Dickie selected. Really like having Balogun there though! Also, it seems we struggle far too much when Johansen does not play. Whether it is his positional play or his awareness (or both) I do not know, but he is more than just a talisman when he plays.

Wrap up heavily northwesthoop! Are you going too ranger-boy?

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 17, 2022 12:23:57 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Dec 17, 2022 12:23:57 GMT

Dec 17, 2022 10:08:28 GMT kingfisher said:

Dec 16, 2022 17:16:37 GMT stoatey said:

Wrap up heavily northwesthoop ! Are you going too ranger-boy ?

Not there for this one, the rail strikes have ruined any hopes of getting up there for this one (I'm not too disappointed though, been to Deepdale more than enough times!)

Our record there isn't the best, but that could work to Critchleys advantage with fans not expecting much from today. If we lose then it won't be any more than what the fans expect, but if we do get a result then it's a perfect start for him.

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PNE v QPR 17Dec22 0-1 FT 6th/34pts Dec 17, 2022 14:07:23 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Dec 17, 2022 14:07:23 GMT

Well, here is Neil Critchley's first selection:

Dieng
Laird Dunne JCS Paal
Tim Field Dozzell
Adomah Dykes Willock

Subs: Archer, Kakay, Dickie, Richards, Thomas, Shodipo, Armstrong

So, again no start for Richards; no sign of Roberts and we know Johansen & Balogun are injured; and the bench has 2 defenders, 1 midfielder, and 3 attackers. Critchley is going for it!

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