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General Category => Altrincham FC First Team => Topic started by: HashtagAlty on August 19, 2020, 05:38:19 PM
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18 man squad now if White signs alongside those in the new Alty shirt photos. Still think we need Lundstrum/CM.
GOALKEEPERS - 2
Tony THOMPSON
Matt GOULD
DEFENDERS - 6
Toby MALLARKY
Tom HANNIGAN
Richie SUTTON
Shaun DENSMORE
Connor HAMPSON
Andy WHITE
MIDFIELDERS - 6/7
Josh HANCOCK
Jake MOULT
Simon RICHMAN
Dan MOONEY
Matt KOSYLO
Sean WILLIAMS
Yussef CISSE
STRIKERS 3/4
Jordan HULME
Tom PEERS
Max CLAYTON
(Yusseff CISSE)
Loan:
Lewis SALMON
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In all honesty, providing the other players sign up, we only possibly need another striker and we are there. Looking a very good squad, lets see if they all sign up for the next 2 years, or will some be on 1 year contracts. Not sure how it works in the National League but strong team now for next season. Can't wait!
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As Hannigan was pictured in the new kit I assumed he'd signed ?
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Even if all those lads do re-sign, I can see 17 being a bit light for the National league. We really do need another central midfielder and I have no doubt that PP is working on that as we speak.
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Even if all those lads do re-sign, I can see 17 being a bit light for the National league. We really do need another central midfielder and I have no doubt that PP is working on that as we speak.
I think we all know who we want for another season - fingers crossed we can make it happen.
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I think we need another defender, midfield and forward even if all the ** sign.
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Suspect any more players Parky signs will be on loan. Save the budget for when we need it.
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Looking at those who left and who has replaced them shows a distinct strengthening and highlights where PP may still be looking
Gk. Drench out Gould in - job done
Def. jones out Sutton in - job done added experience with Toby stepping up
Cm. Harrop out, Lundstram out, No-one in - expecting one or two more?
Wingers. Walters out but was effectively replaced by durrell last season now ceesay
Mahon out, Kosylo in - job done
Strikers. No one out ceesay as extra cover - not expecting anymore
As with everyone else really hoping the Lundstram shapes hope in the team is filled by Lundstram again.
When they are all fit we are going to ha e the best bench I can remember.
Gould , hampson, Sutton, Mooney, Peers
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Looking at those who left and who has replaced them shows a distinct strengthening and highlights where PP may still be looking
Gk. Drench out Gould in - job done
Def. jones out Sutton in - job done added experience with Toby stepping up
Cm. Harrop out, Lundstram out, No-one in - expecting one or two more?
Wingers. Walters out but was effectively replaced by durrell last season now ceesay
Mahon out, Kosylo in - job done
Strikers. No one out ceesay as extra cover - not expecting anymore
As with everyone else really hoping the Lundstram shapes hope in the team is filled by Lundstram again.
When they are all fit we are going to ha e the best bench I can remember.
Gould , hampson, Sutton, Mooney, Peers
Brave to put Moons on the bench. We all know Parky loves his inverted wingers so I suspect the right wing will be Mooney's. Still, excellent bench
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Only positions I can see us strengthening in now are (at least one) cm and possibly another full back.
Who do people think will be our starting full backs when the season starts (if we don't sign any others) - I can't see Densmore playing every game this season and I actually think Parky may favour Toby Mullarkey at right back and then for me it is very close between Hampson and White - White was good all season but Hampson was very impressive during the play offs I thought - looked dangerous.
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Looking at those who left and who has replaced them shows a distinct strengthening and highlights where PP may still be looking
Gk. Drench out Gould in - job done
Def. jones out Sutton in - job done added experience with Toby stepping up
Cm. Harrop out, Lundstram out, No-one in - expecting one or two more?
Wingers. Walters out but was effectively replaced by durrell last season now ceesay
Mahon out, Kosylo in - job done
Strikers. No one out ceesay as extra cover - not expecting anymore
As with everyone else really hoping the Lundstram shapes hope in the team is filled by Lundstram again.
When they are all fit we are going to ha e the best bench I can remember.
Gould , hampson, Sutton, Mooney, Peers
Even with those swaps, we haven't actually increase squad numbers; most clubs run a bigger squad in conference - can't be playing with 70% fit players at this level.
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Looking at those who left and who has replaced them shows a distinct strengthening and highlights where PP may still be looking
Gk. Drench out Gould in - job done
Def. jones out Sutton in - job done added experience with Toby stepping up
Cm. Harrop out, Lundstram out, No-one in - expecting one or two more?
Wingers. Walters out but was effectively replaced by durrell last season now ceesay
Mahon out, Kosylo in - job done
Strikers. No one out ceesay as extra cover - not expecting anymore
As with everyone else really hoping the Lundstram shapes hope in the team is filled by Lundstram again.
When they are all fit we are going to ha e the best bench I can remember.
Gould , hampson, Sutton, Mooney, Peers
Brave to put Moons on the bench. We all know Parky loves his inverted wingers so I suspect the right wing will be Mooney's. Still, excellent bench
Agreed, Mooney will continue to start on the right imo
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Need another fullback, centre mid ( unless we can get Lundstrum on season loan ) and striker ( not sure who would come and sit on the bench so I think Peers will do that ).
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Only positions I can see us strengthening in now are (at least one) cm and possibly another full back.
Who do people think will be our starting full backs when the season starts (if we don't sign any others) - I can't see Densmore playing every game this season and I actually think Parky may favour Toby Mullarkey at right back and then for me it is very close between Hampson and White - White was good all season but Hampson was very impressive during the play offs I thought - looked dangerous.
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Dens kept himself really fit last season, the ground he covered each game was impressive so fit he will and should start at RB.
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
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So if Mooney starts are we expecting Kosylo or ceesay on the bench? Three really good options for two slots, which side do they all prefer?
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We have another very promising looking forward signed up.
One of two things: does these leave us a little top heavy with our forward line and/or is Peers staying?
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We need 2 keepers, 6 defenders, 6 midfield and 4 forwards, making 18 plus two fringe players. Total 20.
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Tony, back four and Jake and a front five of Mooney, Kosylo, Ceesay, Hancock, Hulme. Sharing goals and assists left, right and centre.
Viva Alty!
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
You can't be changing half the back 4 every other game
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
You can't be changing half the back 4 every other game
For opening day, I imagine where we play will have a bearing on who starts
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So starting front 4 anyone?
I think Hulme is nailed on at 9 but how does the rest work?
Hancock or Clayton at 10?
Ceesay, Kosylo and mooney fighting over the wingers spaces
Peers doesn't make the bench. Once we get back to normal with 5 on the bench can you fit all 6 of them in the 16?
I'm happy with 6 at the back with Richman as emergency RB and Moult as emergency CB although the chances of having anyone to cover for him to free him up for that role is slim to none. I wouldn't fancy a CM pairing of Richman and Williams in this league.
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So starting front 4 anyone?
I think Hulme is nailed on at 9 but how does the rest work?
Hancock or Clayton at 10?
Ceesay, Kosylo and mooney fighting over the wingers spaces
Peers doesn't make the bench. Once we get back to normal with 5 on the bench can you fit all 6 of them in the 16?
I'm happy with 6 at the back with Richman as emergency RB and Moult as emergency CB although the chances of having anyone to cover for him to free him up for that role is slim to none. I wouldn't fancy a CM pairing of Richman and Williams in this league.
No Moult? A bold idea!
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
You can't be changing half the back 4 every other game
For opening day, I imagine where we play will have a bearing on who starts
Let them contest for the starting positions through pre-season and go with your strongest back four based on the performances. It’s that simple.
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
You can't be changing half the back 4 every other game
For opening day, I imagine where we play will have a bearing on who starts
Let them contest for the starting positions through pre-season and go with your strongest back four based on the performances. It’s that simple.
Sutton's experience away at Notts County, Hartlepool et Al and Mallarkys knowledge of his own patch and our style at home maybe more of an indication than a few PSFs.
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
You can't be changing half the back 4 every other game
For opening day, I imagine where we play will have a bearing on who starts
Let them contest for the starting positions through pre-season and go with your strongest back four based on the performances. It’s that simple.
Sutton's experience away at Notts County, Hartlepool et Al and Mallarkys knowledge of his own patch and our style at home maybe more of an indication than a few PSFs.
You’ve got to decide between the two eventually though. You can’t chop and change centre half’s each game, allow two of the three to form a natural partnership. Which is why we’ll probably settle on two and give them the first 4-5 games.
By that logic we’d have dropped Hannigan at home and gone with Jones & Mullarkey, the two ball players.
I expect we’re planning on White, Sutton, Hannigan, Hampson as the back four but if Dens or Toby really impress then PP has choices to make, which is exactly what we want.
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If we're at home;
Dens Hannigan Mallarky White
If we're away
Dens Sutton Hannigan Hampson.
Good shout.
You can't be changing half the back 4 every other game
For opening day, I imagine where we play will have a bearing on who starts
Let them contest for the starting positions through pre-season and go with your strongest back four based on the performances. It’s that simple.
Sutton's experience away at Notts County, Hartlepool et Al and Mallarkys knowledge of his own patch and our style at home maybe more of an indication than a few PSFs.
You’ve got to decide between the two eventually though. You can’t chop and change centre half’s each game, allow two of the three to form a natural partnership. Which is why we’ll probably settle on two and give them the first 4-5 games.
By that logic we’d have dropped Hannigan at home and gone with Jones & Mullarkey, the two ball players.
I expect we’re planning on White, Sutton, Hannigan, Hampson as the back four but if Dens or Toby really impress then PP has choices to make, which is exactly what we want.
Assuming everyone is at full fitness for the opening day, then I’d be amazed if we started the season with a LB playing at RB, instead of Shaun Densmore coming off his ‘Conf North team of the season’ and ‘managers player of the season’ performances.
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Having a different back four for home compared to away games is just about the most bonkers thing I've heard on here for a while.
For what it's worth, I think the back four will start as Hampson, Hannigan, Sutton and Densmore unless the PSFs tell us anything otherwise.
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Given his ability to bomb forward, I might consider Mullarkey at right back.
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We go with the best eleven in the opinion of Parky & Sorvs.
If us lot were any good at picking teams we wouldn’t be posting on here
It’s that simple.
Just hope we hit the ground running and accumulate some points early doors, consolidation is the name of the game for us
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We go with the best eleven in the opinion of Parky & Sorvs.
If us lot were any good at picking teams we wouldn’t be posting on here
It’s that simple.
Just hope we hit the ground running and accumulate some points early doors, consolidation is the name of the game for us
Posting on a football fans' forum that the opinions of football fans are worthless is an interesting move...
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Not worthless, just not as relevant as those who actually pick the team!
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If we still had the budget to make a couple more signings, I'd be considering a Right Back and a Central Midfielder.
I'd then line up with a back five of:
Tony (to start with at least), New RB (if not, Densmore), Sutton, Mullarkey, Hampson
I'd then keep Moult as the pivot midfielder and bring in a box-to-box midfielder alongside him (e.g. Lundstram) - if not, Sean Williams and Simon Richman are both viable options
Finally, in terms of attack, this is where the biggest headache is because one can only presume Clayton has been promised football because otherwise what's the point in coming here but then again both Hulme and Hancock seem undroppable. So I'd use Clayton in both the striker and CAM role during pre-season and if he looks a very big improvement on Jord or Hanks he comes in. Then, the same for the wingers. Mooney nailed on for RW for me - he was impressive during the play-offs and then it's between Ceesay and Kosylo for the other flank - Kosylo is almost a copy of Mooney but right-footed whereas Ceesay has the pace but less of a goal-scoring presence. Ceesay was excellent when he had a very fast JJ on the other side so I wonder if Parky would like to have two very similar wingers to start with and then use Ceesay's pace in any of the front three positions off the bench. Definitely very excited to see what pre-season brings though - could we even see Parky experimenting with new systems such as a 3 back (as long as he doesn't do it in a Champions League Quarter-Final like Pep did!)
Anyway, obviously all this is speculation and there is one man's opinion that matters more than everyone else and in Parky, I will always trust!
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No heard much from the club re Shaun Williams, or discussions with the fans on this site. Wonder what is happening with Shaun. Good player who could also make a fair contribution next season, any other comments re Shaun most welcome.
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I thought Williams performed well for us at National League level previously, so hopefully he'll do well again.
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I would buy Football Manager 2020 and then manage Macc (sell all the players as i couldnt afford their wages ) and then see which players the computer chooses as first team for Alty and go with that.
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Having a different back four for home compared to away games is just about the most bonkers thing I've heard on here for a while.
For what it's worth, I think the back four will start as Hampson, Hannigan, Sutton and Densmore unless the PSFs tell us anything otherwise.
Yes. Would always start with Dens
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If we still had the budget to make a couple more signings, I'd be considering a Right Back and a Central Midfielder.
I'd then line up with a back five of:
Tony (to start with at least), New RB (if not, Densmore), Sutton, Mullarkey, Hampson
I'd then keep Moult as the pivot midfielder and bring in a box-to-box midfielder alongside him (e.g. Lundstram) - if not, Sean Williams and Simon Richman are both viable options
Finally, in terms of attack, this is where the biggest headache is because one can only presume Clayton has been promised football because otherwise what's the point in coming here but then again both Hulme and Hancock seem undroppable. So I'd use Clayton in both the striker and CAM role during pre-season and if he looks a very big improvement on Jord or Hanks he comes in. Then, the same for the wingers. Mooney nailed on for RW for me - he was impressive during the play-offs and then it's between Ceesay and Kosylo for the other flank - Kosylo is almost a copy of Mooney but right-footed whereas Ceesay has the pace but less of a goal-scoring presence. Ceesay was excellent when he had a very fast JJ on the other side so I wonder if Parky would like to have two very similar wingers to start with and then use Ceesay's pace in any of the front three positions off the bench. Definitely very excited to see what pre-season brings though - could we even see Parky experimenting with new systems such as a 3 back (as long as he doesn't do it in a Champions League Quarter-Final like Pep did!)
Anyway, obviously all this is speculation and there is one man's opinion that matters more than everyone else and in Parky, I will always trust!
You seem to be playing 12. In a 5 -2 -3-1 formation!
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If we still had the budget to make a couple more signings, I'd be considering a Right Back and a Central Midfielder.
I'd then line up with a back five of:
Tony (to start with at least), New RB (if not, Densmore), Sutton, Mullarkey, Hampson
I'd then keep Moult as the pivot midfielder and bring in a box-to-box midfielder alongside him (e.g. Lundstram) - if not, Sean Williams and Simon Richman are both viable options
Finally, in terms of attack, this is where the biggest headache is because one can only presume Clayton has been promised football because otherwise what's the point in coming here but then again both Hulme and Hancock seem undroppable. So I'd use Clayton in both the striker and CAM role during pre-season and if he looks a very big improvement on Jord or Hanks he comes in. Then, the same for the wingers. Mooney nailed on for RW for me - he was impressive during the play-offs and then it's between Ceesay and Kosylo for the other flank - Kosylo is almost a copy of Mooney but right-footed whereas Ceesay has the pace but less of a goal-scoring presence. Ceesay was excellent when he had a very fast JJ on the other side so I wonder if Parky would like to have two very similar wingers to start with and then use Ceesay's pace in any of the front three positions off the bench. Definitely very excited to see what pre-season brings though - could we even see Parky experimenting with new systems such as a 3 back (as long as he doesn't do it in a Champions League Quarter-Final like Pep did!)
Anyway, obviously all this is speculation and there is one man's opinion that matters more than everyone else and in Parky, I will always trust!
You seem to be playing 12. In a 5 -2 -3-1 formation!
Four - four - f&$@!$# - two!
(Forthose who remember Mike Bassett and Shoot magazine!
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If we still had the budget to make a couple more signings, I'd be considering a Right Back and a Central Midfielder.
I'd then line up with a back five of:
Tony (to start with at least), New RB (if not, Densmore), Sutton, Mullarkey, Hampson
I'd then keep Moult as the pivot midfielder and bring in a box-to-box midfielder alongside him (e.g. Lundstram) - if not, Sean Williams and Simon Richman are both viable options
Finally, in terms of attack, this is where the biggest headache is because one can only presume Clayton has been promised football because otherwise what's the point in coming here but then again both Hulme and Hancock seem undroppable. So I'd use Clayton in both the striker and CAM role during pre-season and if he looks a very big improvement on Jord or Hanks he comes in. Then, the same for the wingers. Mooney nailed on for RW for me - he was impressive during the play-offs and then it's between Ceesay and Kosylo for the other flank - Kosylo is almost a copy of Mooney but right-footed whereas Ceesay has the pace but less of a goal-scoring presence. Ceesay was excellent when he had a very fast JJ on the other side so I wonder if Parky would like to have two very similar wingers to start with and then use Ceesay's pace in any of the front three positions off the bench. Definitely very excited to see what pre-season brings though - could we even see Parky experimenting with new systems such as a 3 back (as long as he doesn't do it in a Champions League Quarter-Final like Pep did!)
Anyway, obviously all this is speculation and there is one man's opinion that matters more than everyone else and in Parky, I will always trust!
You seem to be playing 12. In a 5 -2 -3-1 formation!
Although 12 players would help ease the selection headache I am quite sure it is 11! (when I said back five I was including the goalkeeper and four defenders)
1. Thompson/Gould
2. Densmore/Mullarkey/New RB
3. Hampson
4. Mullarkey/Hannigan
5. Sutton
6. Moult
7. Mooney
8. Williams/Richman/New CM
9. Hulme
10. Hancock/Clayton
11. Kosylo/Ceesay
FORMATION: 4-2-3-1
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Close, though you've omitted White.
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Yes sorry. Didn’t spot 5 at the back meant a back four. We have 3 good cb and fb who are good enough going forward to do it but I wouldn’t change the system either.
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If we still had the budget to make a couple more signings, I'd be considering a Right Back and a Central Midfielder.
I'd then line up with a back five of:
Tony (to start with at least), New RB (if not, Densmore), Sutton, Mullarkey, Hampson
I'd then keep Moult as the pivot midfielder and bring in a box-to-box midfielder alongside him (e.g. Lundstram) - if not, Sean Williams and Simon Richman are both viable options
Finally, in terms of attack, this is where the biggest headache is because one can only presume Clayton has been promised football because otherwise what's the point in coming here but then again both Hulme and Hancock seem undroppable. So I'd use Clayton in both the striker and CAM role during pre-season and if he looks a very big improvement on Jord or Hanks he comes in. Then, the same for the wingers. Mooney nailed on for RW for me - he was impressive during the play-offs and then it's between Ceesay and Kosylo for the other flank - Kosylo is almost a copy of Mooney but right-footed whereas Ceesay has the pace but less of a goal-scoring presence. Ceesay was excellent when he had a very fast JJ on the other side so I wonder if Parky would like to have two very similar wingers to start with and then use Ceesay's pace in any of the front three positions off the bench. Definitely very excited to see what pre-season brings though - could we even see Parky experimenting with new systems such as a 3 back (as long as he doesn't do it in a Champions League Quarter-Final like Pep did!)
Anyway, obviously all this is speculation and there is one man's opinion that matters more than everyone else and in Parky, I will always trust!
Why change the way we play? Done that before at this level and we encouraged better teams to attack us.
There is no reason to change and our attacking players will cause most teams a lot of trouble.
Let's stick to the game plan that has been so successful and get at teams. Much rather give it a go than sit back and wait for us to get picked off.
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To start with, but I feel Gould and Sutton will come into the team. This team selection is on merit of last season / playoffs.
GK Thompson
RB Dens
LB Hampson
CB Mularkey
CB Hannigan
DM Moult
CM Richman ( for his legs) / ideally Lundstram.
WL Ceesay ( if fit I would always start him, his pace is needed)
WR Mooney or Kosylo
No.10 Hancock
CF Hulme
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For me to start with (although I do think we will see Gould and Clayton as the season progresses):
Thompson
White/Densmore (depends who we are playing - Dens for the experience and slightly better defence, White for the slightly better attacking presence)
Sutton
Mullarkey/Hannigan (same situation as Dens/White - Toby for games against teams that sit off and we can attack, Tom for games we need the experience and defending)
Hampson (played very well in the play offs but we could see Dens/White partnership some points in the season)
Moult
Lundstram (if we can get him on loan, if not - Williams)
Mooney
Hancock (Clayton will play at some points though, you'd think)
Ceesay/Kosylo (depends if we want Ceesay's pace or Kosylo's ability from cutting in and scoring from wide positions on that particular day)
Hulme (Mr. Undroppable)
By the way, I suggested a 3-at-the-back formation as I think it could be something that Parky may be considering because it is very strong against teams that play with two strikers (creates a defensive overload) but I obviously would like us to stick with the well proven 4-2-3-1 which has worked so well for Parky so far - my only worry is it could become a bit predictable and easy to counter now we're at a level where most teams have much more advanced scouting systems etc. and a lot of the staff are full time so there is a lot more time there to analyse how we play.
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Interesting points here Altyfan101.
What is clear is that we have a strong good squad which should hold up pretty well in the National League.
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For me to start with (although I do think we will see Gould and Clayton as the season progresses):
Thompson
White/Densmore (depends who we are playing - Dens for the experience and slightly better defence, White for the slightly better attacking presence)
Sutton
Mullarkey/Hannigan (same situation as Dens/White - Toby for games against teams that sit off and we can attack, Tom for games we need the experience and defending)
Hampson (played very well in the play offs but we could see Dens/White partnership some points in the season)
Moult
Lundstram (if we can get him on loan, if not - Williams)
Mooney
Hancock (Clayton will play at some points though, you'd think)
Ceesay/Kosylo (depends if we want Ceesay's pace or Kosylo's ability from cutting in and scoring from wide positions on that particular day)
Hulme (Mr. Undroppable)
By the way, I suggested a 3-at-the-back formation as I think it could be something that Parky may be considering because it is very strong against teams that play with two strikers (creates a defensive overload) but I obviously would like us to stick with the well proven 4-2-3-1 which has worked so well for Parky so far - my only worry is it could become a bit predictable and easy to counter now we're at a level where most teams have much more advanced scouting systems etc. and a lot of the staff are full time so there is a lot more time there to analyse how we play.
Dens is much better at getting forward than White.
Hannigan always selected than the decision is who he plays with.