Time for the cotton wool - RedPassion.co.uk

Congy Red · 17th March 2019, 09.06:38

We can now play our best side every week or prepare for the playoffs.

To go for the title, based on our limited abilities and the superior quality of Orient, Fylde, and Salford is madness.

I am suggesting a recognition of our best formation (4_2_3_1) and protection of the best players.

Stuart Beavon needs to have his game time shortened.
Shaun Pearson needs to miss some games.
Mark Carrington needs to be protected as first choice rightback ONLY
Paul Rutherford needs protecting from tiredness.
Brad Walker should have no gametime until final 2 league games
Drop Lainton for final 2 league games so cover is sharp
Give Jennings a rest for final 2 league games.
(This is the big one for me) Give Holroyd gametime behind the Striker to get comfortable with this semi_midfield role. He's our Only hope left for goals.

Back of the Kop · 17th March 2019, 09.19:05

I said at 11 games out we needed 22 points to realistically challenge for the title so we need another 16 from the last 7 which is 5 wins and a draw at least.If another team beats that then fair play and good luck to them.

We don't look in that form but we can't chuck it in just yet and rest players.

We really need to win the next 2 IMHO to repair the damage from last Tuesday if we have any realistic title hopes.

If we don't do that then maybe we start thinking about play offs and being strategic about resting key players but it's a fine balancing act

welshian · 17th March 2019, 09.21:44

Walker will be getting lots of rest.

Back of the Kop · 17th March 2019, 09.26:27

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Originally Posted by welshian

Walker will be getting lots of rest.

Is Walker confirmed out until next season ? Haven't heard anything

Leighton Red · 17th March 2019, 09.31:42

We should still be shooting for top three at the very least, one less play-off game and home advantage.

blackbrookred · 17th March 2019, 09.35:07

We need to be playing our strongest team every game as the playoffs aren't guaranteed yet.

Red Light · 17th March 2019, 09.39:12

Quite simply you play your best starting 11 each week and aim for top spot until it becomes impossible - if not the title we need to aim for the next best - 2nd or 3 rd will give us a great chance to reach Wembley.

The problem is Bryan Hughes hasn't currently got a clue to what our best 11 is - and neither have we - few players are making a claim that they should be in the starting 11.

Oh and without Pearson we go to pieces - his presence is vital.

With no midweek fixtures from here on in other than the Easter weekend, team selection should be easier - no congestion and time for players to recover between games.

krux · 17th March 2019, 09.45:05

We cant rest any of our players.

If we don't win the league we need to focus on top three.

Even if we drop out of the top three we need to focus on finishing top 5 for home advantage in the first game.

We saw what happens when Pearson doesn't play.
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markh · 17th March 2019, 09.56:10

Surely we play our very strongest team because by fact we can still win the league. Yes, it's not in our hands now but a couple of poor results by Orient or Moors and we are there to pounce. Can't believe this talk of play off preparation!

17th March 2019, 09.06:38	#1-0 (permalink)
Congy Red Cult Hero Joined: Apr 2007 Racecourse Spot: Pigeon Loft Real Name: Twitter: @	Time for the cotton wool We can now play our best side every week or prepare for the playoffs. To go for the title, based on our limited abilities and the superior quality of Orient, Fylde, and Salford is madness. I am suggesting a recognition of our best formation (4_2_3_1) and protection of the best players. Stuart Beavon needs to have his game time shortened. Shaun Pearson needs to miss some games. Mark Carrington needs to be protected as first choice rightback ONLY Paul Rutherford needs protecting from tiredness. Brad Walker should have no gametime until final 2 league games Drop Lainton for final 2 league games so cover is sharp Give Jennings a rest for final 2 league games. (This is the big one for me) Give Holroyd gametime behind the Striker to get comfortable with this semi_midfield role. He's our Only hope left for goals. Last edited by Congy Red; 17th March 2019 at 09.08:41..

17th March 2019, 09.19:05	#2-0 (permalink)
Back of the Kop retired & running a pub Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool I said at 11 games out we needed 22 points to realistically challenge for the title so we need another 16 from the last 7 which is 5 wins and a draw at least.If another team beats that then fair play and good luck to them. We don't look in that form but we can't chuck it in just yet and rest players. We really need to win the next 2 IMHO to repair the damage from last Tuesday if we have any realistic title hopes. If we don't do that then maybe we start thinking about play offs and being strategic about resting key players but it's a fine balancing act

17th March 2019, 09.21:44	#3-0 (permalink)
welshian Legend Joined: Dec 2009 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: Ian Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool Walker will be getting lots of rest.

17th March 2019, 09.31:42	#5-0 (permalink)
Leighton Red Club Captain Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Chris Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool We should still be shooting for top three at the very least, one less play-off game and home advantage.

17th March 2019, 09.35:07	#6-0 (permalink)
blackbrookred Taking coaching badges Joined: Jun 2008 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool We need to be playing our strongest team every game as the playoffs aren't guaranteed yet.

17th March 2019, 09.39:12	#7-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool Quite simply you play your best starting 11 each week and aim for top spot until it becomes impossible - if not the title we need to aim for the next best - 2nd or 3 rd will give us a great chance to reach Wembley. The problem is Bryan Hughes hasn't currently got a clue to what our best 11 is - and neither have we - few players are making a claim that they should be in the starting 11. Oh and without Pearson we go to pieces - his presence is vital. With no midweek fixtures from here on in other than the Easter weekend, team selection should be easier - no congestion and time for players to recover between games.

17th March 2019, 09.45:05	#8-0 (permalink)
krux Tipped As Manager Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool We cant rest any of our players. If we don't win the league we need to focus on top three. Even if we drop out of the top three we need to focus on finishing top 5 for home advantage in the first game. We saw what happens when Pearson doesn't play. Posted via mobile theme

17th March 2019, 09.56:10	#9-0 (permalink)
markh Squad Player Joined: Mar 2006 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Time for the cotton wool Surely we play our very strongest team because by fact we can still win the league. Yes, it's not in our hands now but a couple of poor results by Orient or Moors and we are there to pounce. Can't believe this talk of play off preparation!