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I think the talk about Broadhead being available could be with the idea to rotate Szmodics so he can offer an alternative in the forward roll. I think he is our second best option there with Hirst out, but it's not really any good if he's played 70 minutes on the left as we like the fresh legs to come on and keep working hard in the CF role.
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Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 15:20 - Nov 29 with 2605 views
I can't see Szmodics starting on the left (and I think he is our strongest option there) and playing up front in the same game, such is the energy required to do both of those roles and the reason that the changes are made. So for me it's either start Clarke and use Szmodics up front or bring Ali on, and I think I'd prefer to bring Ali on - he hasn't got much football under his belt over the last 6 months so writing him off based on Sunday's performance feels unfair
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Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 15:41 - Nov 29 with 2534 views
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 15:39 - Nov 29 by sjg
I can't see Szmodics starting on the left (and I think he is our strongest option there) and playing up front in the same game, such is the energy required to do both of those roles and the reason that the changes are made. So for me it's either start Clarke and use Szmodics up front or bring Ali on, and I think I'd prefer to bring Ali on - he hasn't got much football under his belt over the last 6 months so writing him off based on Sunday's performance feels unfair
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The thing that surprised me most about AAH was that he didn't even seem able to press effectively.
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 15:39 - Nov 29 by sjg
I can't see Szmodics starting on the left (and I think he is our strongest option there) and playing up front in the same game, such is the energy required to do both of those roles and the reason that the changes are made. So for me it's either start Clarke and use Szmodics up front or bring Ali on, and I think I'd prefer to bring Ali on - he hasn't got much football under his belt over the last 6 months so writing him off based on Sunday's performance feels unfair
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This is the issue. If Szmodics is deemed to be the Delap replacement then he has to be on the bench and Clarke starts. Not necessarily an issue and I do rate Clarke, but given Szmodics recent form and goal threat it would be a shame.
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Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 16:20 - Nov 29 with 2290 views
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 15:48 - Nov 29 by GavTWTD
Thankfully I don't think I'll be asked to replace him.
I would say Jack Clarke starts which gives KM the most options from the bench depending how the game is going.
Have you noticed though that he's making fewer 60' substitutions this season? Perhaps LD stays on until 85'.
I think that's more palatable when its a week between fixtures as it has been, which felt quite rare in the Championship. With a big game against Palace on Tuesday night I think its unlikely that LD will play more than 60-70 tomorrow.
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Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 16:31 - Nov 29 with 2277 views
Slight lack of respect of AAH from a few since the Utd game I think. If you watch it back he didn't even play that badly at all.
We didn't sign him for no reason, and if McKenna's time has proved anything it's that he can get seemingly under-par players to contribute. If he can get Kayden Jackson to play a decent part in a Championship promotion push, he can get AAH to play a part in a Premier League relegation scrap.
Big drop off from Delap and Hirst, but the idea that we should automatically revert to a change of style instead of using him when Delap is goosed, I think that's a bit off.
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 16:01 - Nov 29 by sjg
Definitely not 'match fit'
Yeah but you don't have to be 'match fit' to be able to maintain a press for 10-15 minutes, there's a lot to like about AAH, but it does seem to be a consistent thing that he appears knackered after being on the pitch for about 5 minutes. I can't think it's actually his fitness, I don't think McKenna would allow that, but not really sure what else accounts for his apparent lack of energy in what he knows is going to be one of the limited involvements he is likely to get.
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A modern day Paul Warhurst.... on 17:23 - Nov 29 with 2125 views
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 15:39 - Nov 29 by sjg
I can't see Szmodics starting on the left (and I think he is our strongest option there) and playing up front in the same game, such is the energy required to do both of those roles and the reason that the changes are made. So for me it's either start Clarke and use Szmodics up front or bring Ali on, and I think I'd prefer to bring Ali on - he hasn't got much football under his belt over the last 6 months so writing him off based on Sunday's performance feels unfair
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Good summary
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Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 17:52 - Nov 29 by redrickstuhaart
He will have bern coached to press as a unit. There were clearly instructions not to get caught in the last 10.
Ali's biggest crime on Sunday was getting in Chappers' way for that late chance. You know that our strikers are coached to attack the goal when a ball comes in, leaving a chasm behind for our 10s to attack. If he does that, I think Chappers gets the winner. Would have been an unbelievable moment. Instead, he plays with his back to goal, is oblivious to Chappers, and completely bungles it for CC. Criminal.
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Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 18:39 - Nov 29 with 1859 views
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 18:33 - Nov 29 by gsoly
Ali's biggest crime on Sunday was getting in Chappers' way for that late chance. You know that our strikers are coached to attack the goal when a ball comes in, leaving a chasm behind for our 10s to attack. If he does that, I think Chappers gets the winner. Would have been an unbelievable moment. Instead, he plays with his back to goal, is oblivious to Chappers, and completely bungles it for CC. Criminal.
You're touching on something here: all the comments about playing Clarke or some other out-of-position player up front are missing.
We don't need someone just to head the ball and hold it, you need someone who actually knows what they are doing with movement, someone who has trained with the squad in that role.
If we get desperate we might do something weird position wise but I imagine as long as Al-Hamadi is able to play, he'll be the one to come on.
Delap is subbed off in a close game after 75 minutes. How do you replace him? on 16:31 - Nov 29 by Garv
Slight lack of respect of AAH from a few since the Utd game I think. If you watch it back he didn't even play that badly at all.
We didn't sign him for no reason, and if McKenna's time has proved anything it's that he can get seemingly under-par players to contribute. If he can get Kayden Jackson to play a decent part in a Championship promotion push, he can get AAH to play a part in a Premier League relegation scrap.
Big drop off from Delap and Hirst, but the idea that we should automatically revert to a change of style instead of using him when Delap is goosed, I think that's a bit off.
Agree. And the thing is he's different to them. He's a pest and a poacher type striker. He scored a lot of goals at Wimbledon closing down defenders so he can do that job.
Anyone expecting him to be a proper hold up striker or close ball control/dribbler will just say he's not up to it because not his game.
But he can press and he can offer a threat. He's ok for 15 minutes. We will upgrade that area in Jan but a lot of disrespect for the lad
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