A nice second half, goals a plenty, smiles back on faces after progressing to the FA Cup 4th round.

A lovely break from reality. Time for normal service to resume.

 

I think their two strikers are out with injuries but I am sure we'll somehow make it easy for them.

James and Lavia now ready to start ?

A good 45 minutes each in the tank today, and no adverse reactions touch wood ... 

 

They'll need to be better than they were today.

51 minutes ago, Ledgerson said:

I think their two strikers are out with injuries but I am sure we'll somehow make it easy for them.

Daniel Jebberison has been recalled and scored today for them in the cup. 

No doubts the former blade will be ready to cut through our defence on Tuesday.

Sadly I don't see this poor run of form in the league ending any time soon, especially with the general display today, albeit with 2nd string players for the most part but the lack of urgency in our play is now working its way through the entire squad it seems.  We definitely need 3 points nothing else will do.

Should have everyone important available. 
 

 

Looks to me like the only player who took the opportunity to try and force his way in to this game was Felix. I would like to see that rewarded with a start here.

With Neto playing very poorly of late and Noni out of favour that would mean Palmer moves to his best position, imo.

Unfortunately Guiu did not shine against Morecambe, so back come Nico.

Hopefully James and Lavia are able to start.

 

Sanchez 

 

James

Acheampong 

Colwill

Cucurella

 

Caicedo

Lavia

 

Palmer

Felix

Sancho

 

Jackson

 

Don't think it is likely Felix starts. Could well be Enzo instead of him.

Can we end this poor run of late in the league?

 

sanchez

james tosin colwill cucurella 

caicedo enzo

Palmer Felix sancho 

Jackson 

return of the big boys, i hope we see Caicedo playing RB

THIS TEAM WINS EASILY

Sanchez

Caicedo Tosin Colwill Cucurella

Lavia Enzo

Palmer Felix Neto

Jackson

 

BUT I THINK IT WILL BE THIS

Sanchez

Gusto Tosin Colwill Cucurella

Caicedo Enzo

Neto Palmer Sancho

Jackson

 

40 minutes ago, POCH OUT said:

return of the big boys, i hope we see Caicedo playing RB

THIS TEAM WINS EASILY

Sanchez

Caicedo Tosin Colwill Cucurella

Lavia Enzo

Palmer Felix Neto

Jackson

 

BUT I THINK IT WILL BE THIS

Sanchez

Gusto Tosin Colwill Cucurella

Caicedo Enzo

Neto Palmer Sancho

Jackson

 

I would pretty much play your first team bar i would bench Enzo and play Caciedo alongside Lavia (assuming Lavia is properly fit to start a league game) and I'd start Gusto at right back. Gusto has been far from good but I'm not a fan of playing players out of position.

I'd keep James on the bench. Maybe tempted to give Acheampong another start but maybe off the bench is more likely.

Think we see a return of Caicedo at RB. 
 

Bournemouth’s press and all. 

I am surprised no one has Acheampong in their team. He most certainly will start after having a good game against Palace and not taking part against Morecambe.

48 minutes ago, STATS said:

I am surprised no one has Acheampong in their team. He most certainly will start after having a good game against Palace and not taking part against Morecambe.

I do ;)

 

2 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Think we see a return of Caicedo at RB. 
 

Bournemouth’s press and all. 

Could do, but I would sooner Reece plays. Would like Enzo dropped for Lavia, and Felix given a shot in the 3 behind Nico.

Interesting to see how we get on against an in form side. 

not overly optimistic about getting a result. 

 

I’d start Acheampong again and have Caicedo start at RB. It’s too early for James to be starting and knowing his injury record, I don’t want the club taking any risks. I hope Felix get decent minutes too, something like 20 minutes.

GK

Cucurella Colwill Acheampong Caicedo

Enzo Lavia

Madueke Palmer Sancho

Jackson

Sanchez

James  Acheampong  Colwill  Cucurella

Enzo  Caicedo

Madueke  Palmer  Sancho

Jackson

 

Sanchez

Acheampong  Colwill  Cucurella

James  Caicedo

Madueke  Palmer  Enzo  Sancho

Jackson

My prediction: we’ll start really well, create and miss a load of chances. Around the 30 minute mark, we’ll run out of steam and lose control of the game. Bournemouth will end up scoring in the 82nd minute. 
 

Oh, and Reece James and Lavia will come off injured in the second half. 

Bournemouth only have 13 available players, who are already depleted as it is. 

We should be destroying this lot 3-0 to be honest. 

 

24 minutes ago, JM7 said:

My prediction: we’ll start really well, create and miss a load of chances. Around the 30 minute mark, we’ll run out of steam and lose control of the game. Bournemouth will end up scoring in the 82nd minute. 
 

Oh, and Reece James and Lavia will come off injured in the second half. 

Funny, but also worrying quite possible, which is sad.

28 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Bournemouth only have 13 available players, who are already depleted as it is. 

We should be destroying this lot 3-0 to be honest. 

 

maybe all the injuries hamstring and muscle are a result of all the pressing, plus Billing gone on loan to Napoli seems odd timing.

32 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Bournemouth only have 13 available players, who are already depleted as it is. 

We should be destroying this lot 3-0 to be honest. 

 

It's possible for Colwill to have another stinker and then if they score first it could end up tragically bad too.

17 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

It's possible for Colwill to have another stinker and then if they score first it could end up tragically bad too.

When was his last stinker?

Sanchez

Caicedo Acheampong Colwill Cucurella

Enzo Lavia

Palmer Felix Sancho

Guiu

 

Palmer is getting marked out of games on the right and Felix is most effective in that advanced role as opposed to stuck out on a wing. We desperately need a striker. Nearly as badly as we need a new CB. And a competent GK that doesn’t give me palpitations every time he receives a backpass.

Edited January 13, 20251 yr by The Boehly Babes

I don't think Bournemouth will be like Fulham, Everton, or Palace where they will sit and defend. They'll come at us. Need our wingers to be aggressive here and need an effective build up to deal with their press. 

Sanchez

Acheampong  Colwill   Cucurella

 Caicedo  Lavia  Enzo 

Madueke Palmer Sancho

Jackson