| Your XI for Bolton? 09:48 - Jul 24 with 2469 views | pointofblue |
Assuming no further signings before next Saturday. Think I’d go with:
Walton - Donacien, Woolfenden, Burgess - Burns, Leigh, Morsy, Ball - Aluko, Harness - Ladapo
Substitutes: Hladky, Vincent-Young, Edmundson, Evans, Chaplin, Jackson, John-Jules
Aluko proved himself to be a much better option than Chaplin with this shape. I nearly played TJJ or Jackson ahead of Harness but think they could be stronger options from the bench. As long as he’s fully recovered, Leigh ahead of Penney is a given, but it’s not so clear cut between Ball and Evans. I have my doubts about whether Burns is fully fit, so reckon he’d be one of the first to be subbed. |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:59 - Jul 24 with 2387 views | Veggie |
Same, apart from Edmundson in for Burgess and Chaplin in for Aluko. (I know Aluko played well, but I feel he’s more effective when coming on later in the game) [Post edited 24 Jul 2022 9:59]
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:59 - Jul 24 with 2381 views | SheffordBlue |
My only change woudl be Edmundson. He doesn't look entirely back to his old self but is still better on the ball than Burgess for the way we play. If Leigh isn't fit I'd personally play KVY ahead of Penney.
Agree on Burns - hopefully he can play his way back to his best. Edwards looked really good from the bench yesterday and with 5 subs we can afford to give Burns 60 minutes and then swap. | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 10:12 - Jul 24 with 2350 views | pointofblue |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:59 - Jul 24 by SheffordBlue |
My only change woudl be Edmundson. He doesn't look entirely back to his old self but is still better on the ball than Burgess for the way we play. If Leigh isn't fit I'd personally play KVY ahead of Penney.
Agree on Burns - hopefully he can play his way back to his best. Edwards looked really good from the bench yesterday and with 5 subs we can afford to give Burns 60 minutes and then swap. |
Guess Edmundson could be another Burns, in subbing him at some point if he hasn’t got a competitive 90 minutes in his legs. Always nervous about unsettling the defence, though. | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 10:37 - Jul 24 with 2296 views | TomTheWriter |
Burgess vs Afolayan? Might as well pack in it and go home before kick-off!
Jokes aside, it'll have to be Edmundson or Ndaba in that LCB spot against Bolton. Burgess was great against Wimbledon because they didn't have any line-breaking players. Lincoln, Port Vale, Shrewsbury, Burton, Accrington all spring to mind as good games for Burgess because they don't have the 'Jackson/John-Jules' type players who will skin you.
Do think the Evans/Ball and Chaplin/Aluko battles will be the hardest to choose between. Right now, Evans shades it because of his pre-exiting partnership with Morsy, and I'd say Chaplin takes it over Aluko because there is nothing better than bringing on someone of Aluko's creativity when a team has huffed, puffed and pressed us all game, and start to drop off near the end.
If Aluko is given time on the ball, he's incredible. Bolton will press us first half, and Aluko doesn't have the greatest history playing against high-press sides. |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 13:31 - Jul 24 with 2072 views | SitfcB |
Not sure why people keep putting Burgess in ahead of Edmundson  |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 13:34 - Jul 24 with 2060 views | Parky |
Burgess, really?
Walton
Burns
Donacien
Woolf
Edmundson
KVY
Morsy
Evans
Chaplin
Harness
Ladapo | | | |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 13:43 - Jul 24 with 2024 views | pointofblue |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 13:31 - Jul 24 by SitfcB |
Not sure why people keep putting Burgess in ahead of Edmundson |
Only because of concerns about fitness. If both fully fit, Edmundson would be there before Burgess every time. But I appreciate TomTheWriter's point about pace behind the lines so... Edmundson it is and hope he keeps on the path to recovery. | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 14:56 - Jul 24 with 1915 views | jayessess |
I think it'll be Harness and Chaplin. I'd be quite tempted to go Edwards rather than Burns, if Burns isn't 100. |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 15:38 - Jul 24 with 1831 views | DJR |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 13:43 - Jul 24 by pointofblue |
Only because of concerns about fitness. If both fully fit, Edmundson would be there before Burgess every time. But I appreciate TomTheWriter's point about pace behind the lines so... Edmundson it is and hope he keeps on the path to recovery. |
I think Edmundson struggled early on yesterday, as did the rest of the team, because of the greater pace and intensity of a team from a higher division. But he grew into the game, and along with JD and LW, did well to confine Millwall to very few chances. As regards the team, I would stick with the starting team yesterday, but bring Leigh and possibly Ball in if fit. Chaplin was a bit hit and miss yesterday, but he won't be playing a team like that this season. To be honest, I think we could start with any 3 of our 6 strikers, because those left on the bench would be much better than what we had last season, if yesterday is anything to go by. Aluko, Jackson and JJ looked great when they came on, and you could see that Millwall were terrified by Jackson's pace, which opened up so much space. [Post edited 24 Jul 2022 15:40]
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 15:43 - Jul 24 with 1804 views | PioneerBlue |
If all are fit it’s this for me to kick things off. I’m assuming that Edmundson hasn’t had the minutes to be selected ahead of Burgess.
Walton - Donacien, Woolfenden, Burgess - Burns, Leigh, Morsy, Ball - Chaplin, Harness - Ladapo | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 15:45 - Jul 24 with 1790 views | pointofblue |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 14:56 - Jul 24 by jayessess |
I think it'll be Harness and Chaplin. I'd be quite tempted to go Edwards rather than Burns, if Burns isn't 100. |
Edwards ahead of KVY? | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 15:56 - Jul 24 with 1762 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Definitely Edmundson ahead of Burgess. I would play Jackson ahead of Harness too. He looked sharp and a real threat on Saturday where Harness hadn't done. Of course, there is the argument for using him off the bench but I would say that is stronger for Aluko replacing Chaplin. Is Leigh definitely fit? I would still keep KVY on the bench ahead of Penney if Leigh is not.
Walton - Donacien, Woolfenden, Edmundson - Burns, Leigh/Penney, Morsy, Ball - Chaplin, Jackson - Ladapo
Substitutes: Hladky, Vincent-Young, Burgess, Evans, Aluko, Harness, John-Jules |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:08 - Jul 24 with 1711 views | DJR |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 15:43 - Jul 24 by PioneerBlue |
If all are fit it’s this for me to kick things off. I’m assuming that Edmundson hasn’t had the minutes to be selected ahead of Burgess.
Walton - Donacien, Woolfenden, Burgess - Burns, Leigh, Morsy, Ball - Chaplin, Harness - Ladapo |
Edmundson got 82 minutes yesterday, and I think McK was keen to test his best back three against a decent Championship team. Edmundson was a little bit rusty early on, but got up to the pace of the game as it went on, and did very well. If he needs any more minutes, he could play against Southend, but I think he will play against Bolton, unless he has any little niggles. | | | |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:14 - Jul 24 with 1682 views | itfcsuth |
Walton
Donacien - Woolfenden - Edmundson
Burns - Morsy - Evans - Leigh
Aluko - Chaplin
Ladapo
Has to be Aluko behind the centre forward in one of the roles, has been terrific throughout pre season. Feel him and Chaplin know that role behind the striker, something Harness maybe didn’t yesterday, will come in time.
Thought Evans did well v Millwall, but wouldn’t particularly mind if it’s Evans or Ball, both do a similar role. |  | | |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:21 - Jul 24 with 1637 views | quad |
Not sure of the exact numbers but I think Chaplin and Harness both got double figures for goals and a number of assists last season.
Contrast that to Aluko who scored 3 goals and got 0 assists.
I know Aluko is an excellent player and all, but I can't help feeling that the other 2 should start ahead of him to improve our attacking threat in the final third. | | | |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:35 - Jul 24 with 1573 views | jayessess |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 15:45 - Jul 24 by pointofblue |
Edwards ahead of KVY? |
Yeah, really liked what I saw during his Saturday cameo - two opportunities to get at his man and he got his head up and created shooting chances from both. I think ultimately he's a better player than KVY and our nominal RWB doesn't do much more defending than a winger usually does... | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:42 - Jul 24 with 1550 views | SheffordBlue |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:21 - Jul 24 by quad |
Not sure of the exact numbers but I think Chaplin and Harness both got double figures for goals and a number of assists last season.
Contrast that to Aluko who scored 3 goals and got 0 assists.
I know Aluko is an excellent player and all, but I can't help feeling that the other 2 should start ahead of him to improve our attacking threat in the final third. |
He's had an excellent preseason and I don't think his goals and assists from last season tell the whole story. | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 16:48 - Jul 24 with 1527 views | BlueBoots |
Based on what I saw at Plough Lane and The Den...
Walton
Burns - JD - Woolf - Burgess - Leigh
Evans -Morsy
Aluko - TJJ
Ladapo
Burgess and Ladapo ahead of Edmundson and Jackson based on match fitness / sharpness; Chaplin unlucky to miss out, and would have no problem with him starting ahead of either Aluko or TJJ...
...and Evans ahead of Ball purely because I haven't seen him play live yet... |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:21 - Jul 25 with 1149 views | BlueBlood90 |
Walton
Donacien, Woolf, Edmundson (Burgess if he's not 100% ready)
Burns, Morsy, Ball, Leigh
Harness Chaplin
Ladapo.
Subs: Hladky, Burgess/Fridge, KVY, Evans, Aluko, John-Jules, Jackson. |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:22 - Jul 25 with 1147 views | clive_baker |
No further signings then I would go:
Walton
JD Woolf Edmundson
Burns Harness
Morsy Ball
Aluko Chaplin
Ladapo |  |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:42 - Jul 25 with 1108 views | portmanking |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:22 - Jul 25 by clive_baker |
No further signings then I would go:
Walton
JD Woolf Edmundson
Burns Harness
Morsy Ball
Aluko Chaplin
Ladapo |
Surely not Harness at wing back? He's renowned for being less effective in the tracking back stakes... | | | |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 10:00 - Jul 25 with 1074 views | clive_baker |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 09:42 - Jul 25 by portmanking |
Surely not Harness at wing back? He's renowned for being less effective in the tracking back stakes... |
He's played there before, and with Edmundson on the left side of the 3 and Ball in there too I think it could work. It's an area we really need to upgrade in, top priority for me, I don't rate Penney at all. KVY hasn't looked the same player since his injuries and Leigh right now is a bit of a wild card, and with him being out Saturday I wonder how realistic it is for him to start.
If not LWB Harness is on the bench for me right now, I would start Aluko and Chaplin behind Ladapo either way. | |
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| Your XI for Bolton? on 10:03 - Jul 25 with 1063 views | portmanking |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 10:00 - Jul 25 by clive_baker |
He's played there before, and with Edmundson on the left side of the 3 and Ball in there too I think it could work. It's an area we really need to upgrade in, top priority for me, I don't rate Penney at all. KVY hasn't looked the same player since his injuries and Leigh right now is a bit of a wild card, and with him being out Saturday I wonder how realistic it is for him to start.
If not LWB Harness is on the bench for me right now, I would start Aluko and Chaplin behind Ladapo either way. |
I don't think he's played there for many years. Certainly wouldn't be even getting 50% of the best out of him at LWB IMO.
Leigh will be fit, he's had a full pre-season and has just had a slight bug according to McKenna. I'd trust KVY over Penney currently, but I do think we'll have another LWB recruit in the next week or two. | | | |
| Your XI for Bolton? on 10:16 - Jul 25 with 1029 views | Mookamoo |
Looking at the Millwall game, they took off Ladapo, Harness, Chaplin and Penney which seem to suggest all are ready for Saturday and didn't need to show any more. This implies Leigh will not be ready.
They then took off Burns, Evans and Edmundson with 10 mins left which suggests they will all play and were just avoiding the tired and of game knocks.
It will be Walton, Donacien, Woolfenden, Edmundson, Burns, Penney, Evans, Morsy, Harness, Chaplin Ladapo |  | | |
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