Current XIs (Update as and when)

[SF_]

Nicked from the L2 forum.

We've got a lot to do still, Riis and Evans probably won't be back till autumn so a proper striker is a must.

Woodman
Diaby, Storey, Hughes
Whiteman
Ramsay, Browne, Holmes, Brady
Frokjaer-Jensen
Keane

Cornell, Cunningham, Lindsay, Ledson, McCann, Potts, Woodburn

Injured: Riis & Evans
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[Tea Towel]

By the looks of it we’ll be alternating between 4-3-3 and 4-1-4-1 in games

Dawson

Palmer
Iorfa
Ihiekwe
James

Vaulks
Bannan
Byers

Wilks
Gregory
Windass

Could maybe stay up but the problem is we’ve only got 16 in the whole squad. Desperately need 3 or 4 starters plus another 3 or 4 for competition.

 

[PlymouthCasual]

We have been using a new 4-2-3-1 system this pre-season and expect us to drop the 3-4-2-1 which worked so well last season simply because of the increase in attacking quality we will face.

Its pretty tough to pick with 3 or 4 still expected through the door but hopefully it will be along these lines.

Hazard

Kessler-Hayden Scarr Gibson Miller

Randall. Houghton (Need new)

Whittaker C. Wright Mumba

Hardie (potential new)

With a few bits of quality through the door it looks pretty solid to completely unbiased eyes!

 

[SF_]

We have been using a new 4-2-3-1 system this pre-season and expect us to drop the 3-4-2-1 which worked so well last season simply because of the increase in attacking quality we will face.

Its pretty tough to pick with 3 or 4 still expected through the door but hopefully it will be along these lines.

Hazard

Kessler-Hayden Scarr Gibson Miller

Randall. Houghton (Need new)

Whittaker C. Wright Mumba

Hardie (potential new)

With a few bits of quality through the door it looks pretty solid to completely unbiased eyes!

Do you think Hardie will do much in this league? I know when we were linked with him last January, the general view of Plymouth fans i asked was that he's probably just a backup player at this level.

 

[PlymouthCasual]

Do you think Hardie will do much in this league? I know when we were linked with him last January, the general view of Plymouth fans i asked was that he's probably just a backup player at this level.

Personally I think Hardie’s game is pretty limited and the step up in quality will show that.

Don’t get me wrong pace kills and he isn’t a bad finisher but without the ability to hold up the ball, bring others into play and retain possession when under the cosh I think Schumacher may be looking for a more physical presence this season.

 

[LeonTheGreen]

We have been using a new 4-2-3-1 system this pre-season and expect us to drop the 3-4-2-1 which worked so well last season simply because of the increase in attacking quality we will face.

Its pretty tough to pick with 3 or 4 still expected through the door but hopefully it will be along these lines.

Hazard

Kessler-Hayden Scarr Gibson Miller

Randall. Houghton (Need new)

Whittaker C. Wright Mumba

Hardie (potential new)

With a few bits of quality through the door it looks pretty solid to completely unbiased eyes!

I’d probably try and fit Pleggy in the starting 11 if possible. Still think the left back area looks weak if we’re playing a 4. The back up to Miller is a player who was a squad player last season in Saxon Earley. I’m also not sure Miller has enough about him defensively.

Definitely need a new striker, I’d have two. I think Hardie is a good option but we’ll need more. Definitely need a new centre mid.

 

[geg1992]

I assume our current full strength is:

Walton

Clarke
Woolfenden
Burgess
Davis

Luongo or Taylor
Morsy

Burns or Hutchinson
Chaplin
Broadhead

Hirst

Still expecting at least 2, maybe 3 signings. Likely a striker and CB.

 

[geg1992]

Personally I think Hardie’s game is pretty limited and the step up in quality will show that.

Don’t get me wrong pace kills and he isn’t a bad finisher but without the ability to hold up the ball, bring others into play and retain possession when under the cosh I think Schumacher may be looking for a more physical presence this season.

You'd think his pace could be handy in this league as in theory there will be more space to exploit vs league one as teams will attack more.

Mumba, Whittaker and Hardie would be incredible on the counter attack surely!

 

[PlymouthCasual]

You'd think his pace could be handy in this league as in theory there will be more space to exploit vs league one as teams will attack more.

Mumba, Whittaker and Hardie would be incredible on the counter attack surely!

I suppose that is what we are all hoping to be honest. My slight concern is that when we are pinned in (which we will be alot I would imagine) and need somebody to hold the ball up or win a free kick, Hardie is pretty lightweight and ineffective.

If the game opens up though and Mumba, Hardie and Whittaker get room to run then yeah, we could cause a few problems for sure.

 

[SF_]

With a fully fit and available squad I'd guess:

Woodman
Storey, Whatmough, Hughes
Whiteman
Potts, Browne, Frokjaer, Millar
Riis, Keane

Cornell, Lindsay, Ramsay, Brady, McCann, Ledson, Holmes, Osmajic, Stewart
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Although I'd expect Ramsay and Osmajic to be pushing hard for starts. Pretty good depth with the likes of Best, Bauer, Cunningham, Woodburn, and Evans not making the 20.

Should have plenty more options available for the Plymouth game, providing there are no setbacks.

 

[ProfessorGreen]

Do you think Hardie will do much in this league? I know when we were linked with him last January, the general view of Plymouth fans i asked was that he's probably just a backup player at this level.

I was one who thought Hardie would struggle to step up, but so far he's been brilliant. Looks sharp and his goal returns have shown it. Long may it continue.

Should be an.... interesting.... game at your place after the break.

 

[SF_]

I was one who thought Hardie would struggle to step up, but so far he's been brilliant. Looks sharp and his goal returns have shown it. Long may it continue.

Should be an.... interesting.... game at your place after the break.

Yeah, he seems to have stepped up easily. I hope Blackpool are kicking themselves considering the shite they have up front.

Could be a good game, we'll likely have some options for the first time this season. Whiteman, Riis, Brady, and Stewart possibly in contention, plus the two new signings.