Quicksilvera
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I think Wednesday and if we get to Wembley could be jones last games for boro, we are in a win or bust situation so Forss has to play.
I think the combination of Smith and Paddy as experienced and physical players is what kept Gyokeres quiet, there's a risk in playing Dijksteel that he gets bullied.Forss didn't look fit when he came on so I doubt he has 90 minutes in him. I don't like starting players who are not going to be able to play the full 90 if required (always felt the same with Dunc Watmore) so for me it's a no-brainer, we start Jones. As others have pointed out Jones could have had a brace on Sunday also there was a very naughty "tackle" on him by Doyle that went unpunished so they are definitely aware of the threat he poses. If I was to change anything I would swap Djiksteel for Smith as they combine much better as an attacking pair than Smith and Jones.
That's a good point, it did strike me as odd that Gjokeres stayed up against our right side and didn't try his luck against Leniham and Giles.I think the combination of Smith and Paddy as experienced and physical players is what kept Gyokeres quiet, there's a risk in playing Dijksteel that he gets bullied.
Gyokeres does most of his work from the left side of the pitch and cuts in a lot, he was taken to school yesterday though.That's a good point, it did strike me as odd that Gjokeres stayed up against our right side and didn't try his luck against Leniham and Giles.
He certainly showed glimpses and forced them to not push up on their left side. They were certainly worried that he got in 3 times, once marginally offside, once where he was fouled but not given and once where his shot was saved at the near post. He almsot got in another couple of times, but last ditch blocks stopped him.They need to rethink their strategy if they have a chance of winning - I think Jones may get more openings in the next game. His finish for the disallowed goal was sublime - definitely did enough to keep his place
think it might need to be longer than 60 mins, because of the threat of extra time. Probably 75 at the earliest.Always prefer Forss over Jones but I would be happy for Jones to start and run their full back for 60 minutes and then make the substitution for Forss as their full back tires or the other way round start Forss and bring Jones on.
Akpom, Ramsey, Forss, Hackney, McGree, Archer, Giles might have something to say about that.Jones, on his day, is the most exciting player we have, always a threat, I'm hoping Wednesday his his day again.