: Fri May 15, 2009 9:33 pm  

bobsmyuncle wrote:

I really dont see that the selection policy is either/or for a young player in this match.
We can field our best team and still put a young player on the bench who can be "blooded" as and if the game allows.

Yep, something like this team I suggested earlier that is neither taking 2 points for granted nor throwing youngsters in for the sake of it;

Halley
Sheriffe
Platt
Sykes
Semi
Jeffries
Deacon
Lynch
Newton,
Scruton
Burgess
Cook/Menzies
Langley

Olbison
Rinaldi
Kopczak
Worrincy

I think there has been a bit of furious agreement on this one, I'll just leave it at this - I'd make sure Olbison got some good game time in this one, if he gets in the team at the expense of either Cook or Worrincy. As I know Menzies wont be rested. And if we lose it wont be because of an interchange backrower no matter who it is.

: Fri May 15, 2009 9:40 pm  

Adeybull wrote:

If we are to have any decent chance for/in the playoffs, we need to chalk up as many league points now as we possibly can. We simply cannot afford to drop ANY points in games which we have a realistic chance of winning, especially our home games. Can we?

I bet those who want to see the youngsters getting a chance would be amongst the first to play merry hell if/when we lose?

Right now, I think the Head Coach has to put out the strongest, and most SETTLED team he can in EVERY game. We don't have the luxury right now of drip-feeding the new guys through IMO, much as I would love to see it.

It' not just points we need to get he points difference back in to the positive as well.

: Fri May 15, 2009 9:43 pm  

mat wrote:

problem is if we keep playing menzies the way we are, we might be looking at him having an enforced rest due to injury. with no disrespect to celtic this is one of the best games on paper to rest him in.2nd best option would be to let worrincy/cook start and only bring menzies on if we're struggling. although this potentially ties up a bench spot he does cover a fair few positions in case of injury so its not a bad option.

That is being dis-respective to Celtic.

: Fri May 15, 2009 10:25 pm  

redeverready wrote:

It' not just points we need to get he points difference back in to the positive as well.

Very good point, well made.

: Fri May 15, 2009 10:28 pm  

redeverready wrote:

That is being dis-respective to Celtic.

I agree.

This game is the mother of all banana skins. Celtic WILL start winning soon, and when they DO they'll carry on winning IMO. I will be very seriously displeased if its at our expense, not least cos the world and his whino will laugh their stupid heads off at us again.

: Fri May 15, 2009 10:32 pm  

bobsmyuncle wrote:

I really dont see that the selection policy is either/or for a young player in this match.
We can field our best team and still put a young player on the bench who can be "blooded" as and if the game allows.

Except of course folk will play merry hell about having a youngster warming the bench if the game does not allow. Coach is damned whatever he does!

: Fri May 15, 2009 10:32 pm  

Adeybull wrote:

I agree.

This game is the mother of all banana skins. Celtic WILL start winning soon, and when they DO they'll carry on winning IMO. I will be very seriously displeased if its at our expense, not least cos the world and his whino will laugh their stupid heads off at us again.

I've been dreading this game all week like you say Celtic have to win sometime I just hope it isn't us they beat.

: Fri May 15, 2009 10:41 pm  

redeverready wrote:

I've been dreading this game all week like you say Celtic have to win sometime I just hope it isn't us they beat.

I've had that same feeling all week . . . . . everyone expects us to win. Hope the players don't go into this one with the same attitude.

: Sat May 16, 2009 12:52 am  

Bullpower wrote:

I've had that same feeling all week . . . . . everyone expects us to win. Hope the players don't go into this one with the same attitude.

Why would they? Starting to get a roll on with a bit of confidence.
Sure, dont underestimate the Crusaders, but dont underestimate the Bulls determination to take the points in good style.
We will win of that I have no doubt, we are far too strong and experienced to do otherwise.
For those who say Crusades will win at some time, well there's little evidence that they will this season. They have great enthusiam and team spirit but in reality lack the quality squad depth to make an impact at the moment. This is in no way a dis to them but IMO a valid comment.
They will learn from their first season in SL and strengthen accordingly over the next two seasons.
And I shall be going to the away game.

: Sat May 16, 2009 11:14 am  

bobsmyuncle wrote:

Why would they? Starting to get a roll on with a bit of confidence.
Sure, dont underestimate the Crusaders, but dont underestimate the Bulls determination to take the points in good style.
We will win of that I have no doubt, we are far too strong and experienced to do otherwise.
For those who say Crusades will win at some time, well there's little evidence that they will this season. They have great enthusiam and team spirit but in reality lack the quality squad depth to make an impact at the moment. This is in no way a dis to them but IMO a valid comment.
They will learn from their first season in SL and strengthen accordingly over the next two seasons.
And I shall be going to the away game.

Don't disagree with any of that BMU - bet on us winning already.

I just worry that we may go in the game a little complacent . . . . not read, seen, heard anything to suggest we will. I suppose I just worry