Team for Rochdale

Should we play our strongest 17 as we aren't playing at the top of our game at moment? or should Nathan pick a side with some youth in it to give them experience of playing in the first team? Should some of the first teamers be given a weeks rest to recharge the batteries? Would a full strength side and a massve win lift the confidence like it did a few years back against York in the cup?

ponner wrote:

Would a full strength side and a massve win lift the confidence like it did a few years back against York in the cup?

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surely they can have no real need for rest after getting by far the easiest fixture up in scotland

I'd give a few a rest, but not too many. If we take this game too lightly we could well get caught out. I still remember that Hunslet game. Rest those who need resting therefore giving a few fringe players a chance. Play the likes of Aspers and Griffin if fit to see if they can regain their previous form.

Agreed with Matt about Aspy and Griff - get them out.




GET LARRRRRRRRNE OUT

Rochdale will not be a walk over like York. It would be arrogant of Brown to rest any more than a few of the players. I think his best bet would be to play a 3/4 strength squad filled with some of the stronger acadamy players who will be looking at getting game time in the coming months.

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

Durham Giant wrote:

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

I really hope Brown doesn't do this.

It is arrogant to say the least. And if he does then i would love to see Rochdale pound us.

Gem Bob wrote:

Durham Giant wrote:

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

I really hope Brown doesn't do this.

It is arrogant to say the least. And if he does then i would love to see Rochdale pound us.

are you having a laugh,that is what a squad is for,we have 32 players in the first team SQUAD.(use them)
as for(love to see rochdale pound us)you should be banned from the galpharm.

bostock wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

Durham Giant wrote:

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

I really hope Brown doesn't do this.

It is arrogant to say the least. And if he does then i would love to see Rochdale pound us.

are you having a laugh,that is what a squad is for,we have 32 players in the first team SQUAD.(use them)
as for(love to see rochdale pound us)you should be banned from the galpharm.

It is arrogant and shows a complete lack of respect for Rochdale to expect to beat them with a predominantly acadamy side.

Gem Bob wrote:

bostock wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

Durham Giant wrote:

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

I really hope Brown doesn't do this.

It is arrogant to say the least. And if he does then i would love to see Rochdale pound us.

are you having a laugh,that is what a squad is for,we have 32 players in the first team SQUAD.(use them)
as for(love to see rochdale pound us)you should be banned from the galpharm.

It is arrogant and shows a complete lack of respect for Rochdale to expect to beat them with a predominantly acadamy side.

saints have done it for years

bostock wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

bostock wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

Durham Giant wrote:

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

I really hope Brown doesn't do this.

It is arrogant to say the least. And if he does then i would love to see Rochdale pound us.

are you having a laugh,that is what a squad is for,we have 32 players in the first team SQUAD.(use them)
as for(love to see rochdale pound us)you should be banned from the galpharm.

It is arrogant and shows a complete lack of respect for Rochdale to expect to beat them with a predominantly acadamy side.

saints have done it for years

We're not Saints.

Look what happened when Wire expected to turn up and beat HKR (who were then in NL1) and they got beat. It is extremely unlikely many SL players could turn it on for a CC game against a NL2 side, but i can tell you now every single Rochdale player will play their hearts out.

The very least we can do for the palyers and fans is give them a good game and the respect they deserve.

Gem Bob wrote:

bostock wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

bostock wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

Durham Giant wrote:

Our game is based on the work rate of our defence and the team as a whole. When players are tired we do not perform simple as.

therefore we need to be resting players for what is a hard season.

i would play about 8 of the first teamers and then have the rest being academy reserves.

there is no reason why hemmingway, lunt, walsh, cudjoe, Lopag, korki, patrick cannot be included and for them to be supported by those first teamers who do not need a rest.

Hodgson, wild , kirmond and Mason could all do with a week off.

we will then be able to put out a strong and fresh team for the game against Salford.

I really hope Brown doesn't do this.

It is arrogant to say the least. And if he does then i would love to see Rochdale pound us.

are you having a laugh,that is what a squad is for,we have 32 players in the first team SQUAD.(use them)
as for(love to see rochdale pound us)you should be banned from the galpharm.

It is arrogant and shows a complete lack of respect for Rochdale to expect to beat them with a predominantly acadamy side.

saints have done it for years

We're not Saints.

Look what happened when Wire expected to turn up and beat HKR (who were then in NL1) and they got beat. It is extremely unlikely many SL players could turn it on for a CC game against a NL2 side, but i can tell you now every single Rochdale player will play their hearts out.

The very least we can do for the palyers and fans is give them a good game and the respect they deserve.

we would still give them a good game,but with the full first team it would be a boring walk over
never mind respect,you do what is best for your own success.

I can see the plus/negatives with both points of view, I myself would look to rest a few but no disrespect to Rochdale. Players like Lunt, Griff, Cudjoe, Patrick are all experienced enough to step in and not weaken the team.

In fact a good run out for Lunt at Hooker will be very interesting as he is coming along nicely.

Rochdale will be up for it and it will be their cup final , lets just ensure we progress but I feel we can still do this and rest 4-5 players into the bargain.

There is no first team it's a squad game now and they are all our first team.

Make your mind up Gem Bob
Before the draw you wanted a tough fixture so we'd have a hard game. We've been given the easiest possible draw and we mention resting some of our best players which would even out the fixture a little more and you say we need to go full tilt at them with our best 17.

ponner wrote:

Make your mind up Gem Bob
Before the draw you wanted a tough fixture so we'd have a hard game. We've been given the easiest possible draw and we mention resting some of our best players which would even out the fixture a little more and you say we need to go full tilt at them with our best 17.

Ah but there is resting players and then there is resting players.

IMHO Browny is switched on enough to know what he is doing.

Gem Bob wrote:

ponner wrote:

Make your mind up Gem Bob
Before the draw you wanted a tough fixture so we'd have a hard game. We've been given the easiest possible draw and we mention resting some of our best players which would even out the fixture a little more and you say we need to go full tilt at them with our best 17.

Ah but there is resting players and then there is resting players.

.....................usually --I like a good riddle ..............but!!!

penninegiant wrote:

Gem Bob wrote:

ponner wrote:

Make your mind up Gem Bob
Before the draw you wanted a tough fixture so we'd have a hard game. We've been given the easiest possible draw and we mention resting some of our best players which would even out the fixture a little more and you say we need to go full tilt at them with our best 17.

Ah but there is resting players and then there is resting players.

.....................usually --I like a good riddle ..............but!!!

I had a drink last night!