Do we rest some players now

I would be happy to rest some. Frieser is a doubt and Morris took a knock yesterday. I would hate for someone to nobble Dike or Styles. I wouldn't be surprised if Jasper Moon got a couple of cameo appearances in the next two games for 20-30 minutes a time.

 

I would probably try and rest players that probably need it more than others. But I trust Val completely, nobody can argue a thing with him given his record, so whatever he decides I’ll be happy with.

 

Dike and Morris, Morris especially need nursing through now. They're the two key players. The rest have been fabulous but without those two we don't look like scoring.

 

No, his mam says he’s got be whuam bi end o month

 

I’d include Brittian in that as well

 

Nurse Morris through with him on the bench and give Williams some game time and Kane if fit enough to have them match ready if needed. Other than that stay as we are.

 

I’d give Walton a game, so he’s match sharp if needed. I would’ve played him yesterday.

 

I think we need to go ‘full gas’ against Norwich. You don’t want to go into the playoffs being embarrassed by the champions

 

Kitching won't play this season surely? Frieser will hopefully be OK though.

 

Keep putting the strongest side out, the more they play together the better understanding between them. Keep a close eye on any yellow cards that could turn to red (unless cards are re set, I don`t know.)

 

Would be unfair to carry cards onto the playoffs surely? Culminative ones anyway.

 

Cumulative

 

we might have to play first team v Norwich if its for title

 

If we play the same lads and end up with injuries and suspensions this BBS would not be a fun read wondering why we risked them for nothing matches.

 

Just as easily get injured in training.

 

Wouldn’t have any problem with resting players, if VI thinks that’s the best preparation for the first play off game. I’d assume he’ll try and get Kane some time on the pitch, and some more minutes for Williams.

Wouldn’t have a problem with Victor and Chaplin being given more responsibility either, where previously it’s been left up to Morris and Dike to win games for us in the second half. A goal or two between those two in the next two games would be welcome. I think we’ve only had dike, Morris and Mowatt score since the international break.

 

Judging by the fact some of our worst performances have come after a week off i certainly wouldnt be giving them 2 weeks off

 

Problem with resting players is if Adeboyejo, Chaplin, Oduor, Halme, Kane, Frieser and Miller come in and have stormers it gives you a headache for the Play-Offs.

Frieser, Adeboyejo and Chaplin up front v Brentford, Swansea or Bournemouth...thought not .

There could be an argument that worst player to score v Chelsea in 2008 was Odejayi as he kept his place v Cardiff City.

 

Rest the entire squad. Make sure we get to the play offs in the best physical shape and in between let's meet them in the Garrison for a few relaxing pints.
Anything from now on is a bonus.
COYR

 

Personally I'd make wholesale changes against Preston, and tell the 'first team' lads to have a full week resting and come back next Monday. That, on the understanding that we want to see them 'at it' against Norwich to carry some momentum into the play-offs.

So I'd go:

Walton
Williams Sibbick Moon Kitching (if fit) Odour
Kane Halme
Frieser (or Marsh if not fit) Adeboyejo Chaplin

Half a dozen Academy lads on the bench.

But as others have said, VI knows a helluva lot more about football than what I do, so whatever he thinks is the way to go is more than fine by me.