Match Thread: Northampton Town v Port Vale

[Fosse69]

In a run of tough games for us,  the  Cobblers are undefeated for 7 league games, although with a cup replay at Derby  in the week and Vale without a game  the balance may tip in our favour. Will Monty  be in contention, and Brisley injury free?   Bit of a luxury in having options in spite of injuries, cameo appearance for Manny? Clarke`s return improving PO chances?  If we are to get 4 points from the next 2 away games , FGR is the other, we need a draw here.  2-2 my forecast but hopeful of 3 points.

[Conrad]

Like you say Fosse, another tough game.

with our home form being pretty good, I would always be happy with an away point, 4 points from the next 2 games would be excellent.

[PV1973]

I’d go same team except Pope in for bennet. 

[Fosse69]

Whether we see Manny or not will depend on the Tuesday run out.

[TheSage]

They are another tall, physically strong team who play a lot for long throws and corners. We'll have to be stronger than we were last weekend when defending the high ball.

I too would have Pope in for Bennett as he's better in the air.

Don't know how we can fit both Monty and Clark in.

I doubt Oyleleke will be ready to start a game for another week or two but might be on the bench to come on after half time. If fit he'd be a real asset to us.

[Fosse69]

23 minutes ago, TheSage said:

They are another tall, physically strong team who play a lot for long throws and corners. We'll have to be stronger than we were last weekend when defending the high ball.

I too would have Pope in for Bennett as he's better in the air.

Don't know how we can fit both Monty and Clark in.

I doubt Oyleleke will be ready to start a game for another week or two but might be on the bench to come on after half time. If fit he'd be a real asset to us.

Askey`s problem, keeping everyone he wants to keep, happy, but gives him more  scope for subs, injuries, tactics and rotation. Monty in midfield covering   Clarke`s runs? What we have needed, 15 or so players fighting for the shirt and adequate cover for injuries.

[MBE]

Well we have a fantastic chance now to finally close the gap to the playoffs playing the teams around us. I think these next 14 days could define our season. 

With our best 2 midfielders hopefully coming back to the 1st team soon ...Bring it on!

[Walka003]

This is going to be a very difficult game. Northampton are flying at the moment, 4 wins and a draw in there last 5. 

[darren1810]

Brown

Gibbons Legge Brisley Clark

Burgess Joyce Worrall

Amoo Bennett/Pope  Montano

Clark can't be dropped after Saturday , 7 goals for Monty last season so let's see how he fares as one of the 3 .

 

[valefan16]

Blakeman reporting Smith may be back for this...

[JRC]

14 hours ago, Walka003 said:

This is going to be a very difficult game. Northampton are flying at the moment, 4 wins and a draw in there last 5. 

It will be but I think more pressure on them than us. Expensive summer recruitment so they probably need promotion. We remain a long shot and overall have less expectations this season. Go out and give it a shot with not a lot to lose.

[Fosse69]

I wonder if Askey learnt anything from the Cobbler`s 4-2 cup defeat at Derby?

[Iron Curtain]

Looks like they play 3 at the back.

Worrall and Amoo to have a field day? Fingers crossed!!

[darren1810]

9 hours ago, Fosse69 said:

I wonder if Askey learnt anything from the Cobbler`s 4-2 cup defeat at Derby?

Rooney is quality still ? 

[darren1810]

Gibbons as a midfield destroyer and passer, love it VFIA . Can't believe Askey hasn't considered it before