Question Taylor or Crowther?

[leeblue]

Simple question.
When Taylor returns does he go Straight back in to the starting 11 or has crowther played himself into that spot.

 

[dusterman]

Crowther can’t lose the shirt at the moment, been immense. He may need a rest by the time Harry comes back, but will be great to have options.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

Any news regarding Taylor’s injury and return?

 

[leeblue]

Crowther can’t lose the shirt at the moment, been immense. He may need a rest by the time Harry comes back, but will be great to have options.

It's so normal....a squad! Lol
Still a tad weird to me

 

[shrimperjon]

Crowther is a first name on the team sheet. Taylor as good as he has been he wont be rushed back unless we are desperate. But no way Crowther can be dropped even if Taylor was fit for Saturday, although assuming ollie isnt fit to play Saturday then Taylor would get back in. But i would imagine he is a long way off being available

 

[Tampa Blue]

I'd like to see a back 3 of Taylor, Crowther and Kensdale.

Ralph moving forward to LWB with Bridge being given a free role at the expense of Hussin or Fonguck

Nice problems for the Management to have

 

[rlb999]

If they were all fit tomorrow, Taylor, Crowther, Ralph for me.

 

[duncan bulgaria]

Crowther has more of a presence and is dangerous in the oppositions area, he's strike last night was sailing in if it wasn;t for a fine save by the Keeper

 

[Harry Bullocks]

As above for me, Ideally Taylor Crowther and Ralph with Kensdale in a rotational system, covering injury, suspension issues

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Crowther brings so much to the team, not least his threat from set pieces which we've lacked for what seems like years!

 

[GBJ]

I'd like to see a back 3 of Taylor, Crowther and Kensdale.

Ralph moving forward to LWB with Bridge being given a free role at the expense of Hussin or Fonguck

Nice problems for the Management to have

Would be my preferred option too.

However, this shouldn’t be a question of Crowther vs Taylor. The real discussion is Taylor vs Kensdale

 

[ShrimperStats]

When all available:
Crowther — Kensdale — Ralph

With Taylor being used at RCB vs. sides who are particularly threatening through counter-attacks or in transition, as he’s excellent at defending large spaces (although he’s been one of our POTS so far).

 

[palexander]

I'd like to see a back 3 of Taylor, Crowther and Kensdale.

Ralph moving forward to LWB with Bridge being given a free role at the expense of Hussin or Fonguck

Nice problems for the Management to have

Bridge has never worked (so far) when he's been given that role.

 

[palexander]

Would be my preferred option too.

However, this shouldn’t be a question of Crowther vs Taylor. The real discussion is Taylor vs Kensdale

Agreed.

As I said in the other post, could be Crowther turns out to be even better than Kensdale. Which would be some going.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Time to be controversial. I would go Taylor, Kensdale, Crowther with Gus and Ralph wing backs.

 

[leeblue]

Would be my preferred option too.

However, this shouldn’t be a question of Crowther vs Taylor. The real discussion is Taylor vs Kensdale

In my humble opinion Kensdale is our best player

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

It might seem a bit unfair but if you’re injured you lose possession of the shirt. Whoever played the last match keeps the shirt if they’ve earned the right with their performance IMO.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

From what Kev said after the game, it looks like Kensdale could be out for Oldham. Kev was also complimentary of Crowther and his performances so once Taylor is fit we have proper strength in depth and cover. It only takes an injury or suspension and suddenly we're back to 3 instead of 5/6.

It's just so great to have options especially with all the midweek games coming up and the odd rest/being kept on their toes can't do any of them any harm. Nobody's position is 100% safe.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Kensdale would have played last night if it was just the cut. It appears he may have a small fracture under the eye.

 

[dusterman]

It might seem a bit unfair but if you’re injured you lose possession of the shirt. Whoever played the last match keeps the shirt if they’ve earned the right with their performance IMO.

Which shows with Wes’s better performance last night. Was poor got dropped, came back and scored. I love Noor and Cav but potentially these two need a rest as well. Cav has come back from a long lay off and played every minute to be fair to him and we’re seeing that rustiness and maybe fatigue in some of the turnovers he’s at fault for in last two games.

When we get on a run like this we do look like the real deal. A few more tweaks and additions and we’re set for a good season next year.