Be careful tonight...

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  1. twi

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    We don’t have one centre half who’s good enough for the top end of this level.
     
    twillo, Sep 20, 2023
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    Tyke The Tree-Frog Well-Known Member

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    Like what bud?
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    No idea….just a gut feeling that’s all.
     
    onemickybutler, Sep 20, 2023
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    I think there's more to it too.
     
    Stephen Dawson, Sep 20, 2023
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    Ditto.
     
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    Tyke The Tree-Frog Well-Known Member

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    I think it's just that illness a couple of people mentioned on here previously. Sounds awful. Not even being in training is a big loss for us so can only assume it's a long-term or re-occuring illness he has
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    Tyke The Tree-Frog Well-Known Member

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    Other than an illness (which he has every right to not make public) I don't really know what else it could be mate?
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    Could it be PTSD?
     
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    Side 2nd half looked more like. Soz to all them on here who have faith in Russell but al stick with mi usual opinion that he's too lethargic. Agree a experienced defender in Jan and top 6 is possible. for now 4-4-2 with Cole and Cosgrove to start
     
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    Tyke The Tree-Frog Well-Known Member

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    From missing that 1v1 in play off final?

    Only kidding obviously. I genuinely have no idea. I don't think he'd be at matches etc if it's a personal/family matter so I can only think it'd be some sort of illness. Hopefully he's back sooner rather than later as he's a joy to watch bud.
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    I think he'd be fine Russell, I just don't think it works when he & Kane are in the same line up. I think he'd be a lot different with Connell there?
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    I'd play Russell or Kane with Styles and Phillips.
     
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    I think the only other thing it could be (and I don't think it is) is a hushed up drug test result. I have no reason to believe this is the case and certainly don't think it is - I see no reason not to accept the illness explanation at face value.
     
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    Agree, bud. Styles has to start now, had his best game/cameo for us. Definitely deserves another shot at starting now
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    Agreed - if it was a failed drug test or whatever, would the club even allow him in the ground on match days? Don't think so.
     
    Tyke The Tree-Frog, Sep 20, 2023
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    It seems a bit morbid but the longer term the illness the more serious it could be.
     
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    And fans are pinning a lot of faith in him eventually getting back into the team, and being as good as he was last season. :oops:
     
    Acido Tyke, Sep 21, 2023
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    We couldn’t play 4-4-2. None of the centre backs are good enough in a 3, never mind a 2.

    I’m not sure about our central midfield to play a 2 there either.

    The 3-5-2, or slight variance on it, is about right. The problem is the ability of the defenders, not the formation they are selected in. A flat back four with a four in front isn’t as solid as you might think.
     
    troff, Sep 21, 2023
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