Burton (a) pre-match thread

[Dr Jacoby]

Muric
Walker
Garcia
Stones
Zinchenko
Delph
Foden
Gundogan
Bernardo
Mahrez
Jesus

That’s an exceptionally strong side.

I’d rest Bernardo, Stones, Walker and possibly Gundogan. There will never be a better opportunity to give the likes of Sandler and Gomes starts.

 

[GX Blue]

Muric

Bolton Garcia Kompany Zinchenko

Delph

Mahrez Foden Gundogan F.Nmecha

Jesus

0-5.

 

[burnley blue mcfc]

Muric
Walker
Garcia
Stones
Zinchenko
Delph
Foden
Gundogan
Bernardo
Mahrez
Jesus

Dont know what the hell has happened to walker of late? hes been horrendous, maybe its game time he needs to sort himself out? Hope so

 

[OB1]

Plenty of first team squad need game time so I'd make that the basis of the team. I wouldn't start many kids, Garcia and maybe one other but I would have three of them on the bench and hope to bring them on in the second half.

The game needs to be won and won comfortably.

 

[Delphinho]

——————-—-Muric—————————
Bolton—Garcia—Komp/Ota—Mendy
—————————Pozo—————————
—————-Foden———Zinchenko——
——Poveda——Jesus———Mahrez——

Mendy to be subbed with Nmecha after 45 mins, Zinch LB

This way the EDS can field this team:

——————Grimshaw———————
Frimpong Sandler Bellis Ogbeta
———————Gomes————————
—Dele/Bernabe—Richards————
Garre————Touaizi———Matondo/Braaf

 

[Burtonblue]

I don't think any of that answers the question tbh.

And nobody is 'belittling' the opponents. They lost the first leg by a cricket score, so it gives us an opportunity to rest a few players, because it's unlikely they will score 9 if we do, is all.

Resting a few players is one thing and is quite correct in my opinion given what happened in the first leg. Nobody would disagree with that. Managing the number of games we have by stretching the squad is essential. However putting out a youth team or as some have suggested a ladies team I would take issue with (although I fully appreciate the latter was said in jest!)
It is still a game we must win to keep up momentum and will provide a good opportunity for some of our elite players who are misfiring for whatever reason to get their confidence up.

 

[conormcfc]

Plenty of first team squad need game time so I'd make that the basis of the team. I wouldn't start many kids, Garcia and maybe one other but I would have three of them on the bench and hope to bring them on in the second half.

The game needs to be won and won comfortably.

Does it?

This game is what I would call the definition of a dead rubber.

None of Ederson, Laporte, Fernandinho, KDB, D.Silva, Sterling, Aguero anywhere near this game please. Completely unnecessary injury risks to take.

 

[the old abbey]

The EDS are used to playing League One teams so if not for the Sunderland game we could have put out a full youth XI. They may well have lost, but not by nearly 10 goals.

On this topic.any idea if its being televised.6pm kick off I think.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Resting a few players is one thing and is quite correct in my opinion given what happened in the first leg. Nobody would disagree with that. Managing the number of games we have by stretching the squad is essential. However putting out a youth team or as some have suggested a ladies team I would take issue with (although I fully appreciate the latter was said in jest!)
It is still a game we must win to keep up momentum and will provide a good opportunity for some of our elite players who are misfiring for whatever reason to get their confidence up.

We won't put out a youth team.

We could however have started 2 or 3 & have 2 or 3 on the bench, if it wasn't for the game the night before.

It would be preferrable to win the game, but it's not at all necessary & some of the first team players will not be relishing this game, effectively having done the job already.

 

[doobyedoobye]

I can see Garcia and Foden start but none of the other youngsters mentioned

 

[St.Pauli support]

City don't have to prove in any way we are respecting the competition nor any opponent,
we did in the 1st leg, looking at the match report,
and we are doing it always by the way.

I would give the EDS coach and team any freedom for the Checkatrade match

and afterwards Pep can ask his squad and the EDS kids who would like to play Burton away.
I'm sure we could set up a motivated team having some fun.

 

[whp.blue]

If we play at the same pace as 80% of yesterdays game, it wont matter who plays. Glorified training session.

 

[shemnel]

can i check - can EDS players NOT play if they play or are even just unused subs the day before?

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

If we give them a walkover, is it an automatic 3-0 to them.

Best option in my opinion. just don't turn up, or is that too disrespectful?

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

I'd go

Ric

BlueinSa Danamy Squirty Dax

GDM

Aguero93:20 SebastianBlue

WorsleyWeb Fumble

Robbieh

 

[deano ou812]

If we give them a walkover, is it an automatic 3-0 to them.

Best option in my opinion. just don't turn up, or is that too disrespectful?

Hmmmm good point,but disrespectful and an immediate amendment to the rules where a forfeit sees them awarded a 10-0 instead of the usual 3-0 . ;-)

 

[manlikepep]

If matondo isn’t gonna sign reckon he should get some minutes/maybe start to put him in the shopping window.

 

[Tevez City]

__________________Muric_______________

Bolton______Garcia_______Stones_____Zinchenko

_________________Delph__________________

___________Foden_________Bernabe_______

Mahrez___________Jesus____________Poveda

 

[SebastianBlue]

I'd go

Ric

BlueinSa Danamy Squirty Dax

GDM

Aguero93:20 SebastianBlue

WorsleyWeb Fumble

Robbieh

I’ve been ruled out with a grade 2 ankle injury, also known in football as a Moderately Harry Kane.

I think @andyhinch should take my place in midfield.

 

[Zenmanc]

If we give them a walkover, is it an automatic 3-0 to them.

Best option in my opinion. just don't turn up, or is that too disrespectful?

It's not only disrespectful it's utterly unprofessional. This isn't kids recreation league where people take turns bringing snacks for the team.