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Blue tinted optimist⭐
After the debacle on Tuesday that can only be fully appreciated by the "Aldershot 461" (as referred to on another thread and plagiarised by me, so thanks to whoever thought of that. Sounds more like a book by Ray Bradbury!), what changes would you make to the team, either in personnel or formation?
Keeper - Morris has looked very shaky since his return and can pretty much be blamed for at least 2 goals v Swindon, Plymouths first and certainly played a big part in giving Aldershot their penalty although Phillips didn't help either. I would personally be looking at CCC or Prem reserve keepers for at least a months loan and maybe to the end of the season. However, that seems unlikely I guess and Bentley is no replacement.
The back four - One of the few positives from Tuesday was that at least the defence looked pretty solid and were only breached by a penalty and a cruel deflection. I don't think Gilbert was as bad as some say and an off form Prosser is worse than an off form Gilbert. My guess is that the defence will remain unchanged although if Prosser does come in then I think that's pretty much it for Gilbert, barring injuries, and he certainly won't be offered a new deal.
Midfield - Without question, when they are on form, Timlin, Kalala and Hall are brilliant. Sadly, they aren't on form at the moment. Ferdinand blows hot and cold and is less suited to a physical game. Martin shows potential but seems to lack faith and maybe some fitness. Neither Timlin nor Kalala can pass very well, especially short, but Timlin's energy is phenomenal. Kalala is great at breaking up play but offers little more than that in my opinion. Mohsni is not a midfielder and has looked totally p*ssed off and disinterested in the last 2 games. Personally, I would have Hall, Grant, Timlin, Kalala and Martin in a 4-5-1 formation.
Up front - If playing 4-5-1 then Dickinson is the only option. Sampson, Crawford, Flood, Sturrock and now Harris are injured which only leaves Benyon and Mohsni as alternatives, although I think Sampson is available for Saturday. Mohsni is not a striker. I think it's important not to concede on Saturday as we need to get the defensive stability back as a matter of urgency. If we don't concede then the worst result we can have is 0-0 and we all know that there are goals in this team.
My starting line up for Saturday -
Morris
Clohessy
Phillips
Barker
Gilbert
Hall
Timlin
Grant
Kalala
Martin
Dickinson
Subs -
Mohsni
Prosser
Benyon
Ferdinand
Sampson/Sturrock, whoever is fit or available
Keeper - Morris has looked very shaky since his return and can pretty much be blamed for at least 2 goals v Swindon, Plymouths first and certainly played a big part in giving Aldershot their penalty although Phillips didn't help either. I would personally be looking at CCC or Prem reserve keepers for at least a months loan and maybe to the end of the season. However, that seems unlikely I guess and Bentley is no replacement.
The back four - One of the few positives from Tuesday was that at least the defence looked pretty solid and were only breached by a penalty and a cruel deflection. I don't think Gilbert was as bad as some say and an off form Prosser is worse than an off form Gilbert. My guess is that the defence will remain unchanged although if Prosser does come in then I think that's pretty much it for Gilbert, barring injuries, and he certainly won't be offered a new deal.
Midfield - Without question, when they are on form, Timlin, Kalala and Hall are brilliant. Sadly, they aren't on form at the moment. Ferdinand blows hot and cold and is less suited to a physical game. Martin shows potential but seems to lack faith and maybe some fitness. Neither Timlin nor Kalala can pass very well, especially short, but Timlin's energy is phenomenal. Kalala is great at breaking up play but offers little more than that in my opinion. Mohsni is not a midfielder and has looked totally p*ssed off and disinterested in the last 2 games. Personally, I would have Hall, Grant, Timlin, Kalala and Martin in a 4-5-1 formation.
Up front - If playing 4-5-1 then Dickinson is the only option. Sampson, Crawford, Flood, Sturrock and now Harris are injured which only leaves Benyon and Mohsni as alternatives, although I think Sampson is available for Saturday. Mohsni is not a striker. I think it's important not to concede on Saturday as we need to get the defensive stability back as a matter of urgency. If we don't concede then the worst result we can have is 0-0 and we all know that there are goals in this team.
My starting line up for Saturday -
Morris
Clohessy
Phillips
Barker
Gilbert
Hall
Timlin
Grant
Kalala
Martin
Dickinson
Subs -
Mohsni
Prosser
Benyon
Ferdinand
Sampson/Sturrock, whoever is fit or available
