Match Thread: Port Vale v Oxford United

[Bycarsbill]

3 hours ago, Playa Amodores said:

On paper probably the easiest of our remaining fixtures, even though no game is easy and we’ve got the ability to be our own worst enemy. I don’t believe we’ve pressed the self destruct button just yet. Wilson is obviously our best player and should start again, with Worrall in the starting line up. At least Worrall can cross and pass the ball to a players feet, unlike those yesterday.

On paper and looking at league positions--Cambridge & Accrington were two of our 'easiest' on paper fixtures!!!!!

[Brian]

All I want is 11 honest players who want to wear the shirt. I’d have Garrity in the squad even if he’s got no chance of playing.

[For Us All]

Time to stick together and get another three points.KTF.UTV

[Sandyford_Lion]

7 hours ago, JoeB2 said:

Stone

Forrester Smith Donnelly

Worrall Pett Conlon Benning

McDermott

Harrison Proctor

 

McDermott scored two and set up a third yesterday, btw.

We should have him back

Ojo missing and probably no goalkeeper on bench so lets have McDermott

Then give him a go if we are failing again.

Agree with rest of team. We cannot change back three. Midfield has experience, no goals but experience, will be Butterworth or Politic, again and up front Harrison has scored more than anyone. Wilson still looks way off. We need Proctor to be a nuisance up front

[Sandyford_Lion]

4 hours ago, ollyandpatch said:

Cup final on Monday. Oxford bringing between 1200 and 1500.

Well done Oxford. Their fans are showing some guts to get out of their mess. We MUST do the same.

[Rockape99]

Stone 

Robinson   Forrester  smith benning 

pett conlon

Wozza  Wilson Poltic 

Harrison 

[Sandyford_Lion]

1 hour ago, PV1973 said:

 

What I’d give for that same passion from those players that night right now, hall, smith, Gibbo, Harratt, Garrity, Worrall …. Everyone up for it. We’ve really missed some kind of spark and passion this season. We seem flat. Let’s hope we can find something on Monday. 
 

I  think the calls for McDermott to play are wide of the mark, I don’t think he’s the man to throw into these last few games. He’ll get eaten alive against some of the teams we’ll be playing, too inexperienced and he didn’t exactly set the world alight early season. The only reasons people are asking for him is because we’ve been playing <ovf censored> and he’s been doing something at a lower level. 

What i'd give for just 15 games this season from James Gibbons, assuming he was injured for the rest. He wasnt a D.C. player and he and Flitcroft said no to his extra pay request. He was on peanuts to start and he didnt want to go. We have missed his 15 games this season !!!!

[Sandyford_Lion]

5 minutes ago, Rockape99 said:

Stone 

Robinson   Forrester  smith benning 

pett conlon

Wozza  Wilson Poltic 

Harrison 

Thats my back four in a four but no chance will D.C. change. He believes in 3 5 2 and will see it as a failure of his if he goes 4 4 2

[Conrad]

I Oxford not won in 13, what could possibly go wrong.

[Diego Maradona]

I can't see Clarke deviating from 352 or 343. What worries me about the 343 is the midfield 2. Not sure they'll dominate the game.

I feel like I'm really clutching at straws but maybe a 433 when attacking, 451 when defending?

Stone

Robbo.  Smith.  Fozza.   Benno

                  Pett         Conlon

                     Butters / Holden

Wozza          Harrison/Wilson          Dennis

At least the players are playing in their natural positions (apart from Sammy - but not reall sure what his position is) and also may be more difficult to break down.

As for Oxford, either a player or fan, I'd love be playing Vale at the moment. We are there for the taking. Let's just hope turn up!

                      

[PV1973]

10 minutes ago, Sandyford_Lion said:

What i'd give for just 15 games this season from James Gibbons, assuming he was injured for the rest. He wasnt a D.C. player and he and Flitcroft said no to his extra pay request. He was on peanuts to start and he didnt want to go. We have missed his 15 games this season !!!!

Hmmm that’s got me thinking. DC and Flitcroft forcing out players who aren’t theirs. Wonder if there’s anything in that. Anyway, I’m certain he played a lot more than 15 games last season, but I don’t know about you, if I wore the shirt I’d like to think I would be running through a wall for the team too. Which always make me wonder why everyone cant put in the same shift, but then again maybe that affinity only comes from local players. 
 

[Jesse James]

One thing for sure the fans should turnout as it’s Bank Holiday Monday we need everyone at it  on Monday! Let’s cheer the team ti victory, 3 points Monday is surely enough💪

[Warren]

I agree it's important to get Worrall playing and in an attacking area - not wing back. We are not good enough defensively and should overload the attack. But also defend from the front. 

There is an issue about height again. If we are too small there is a case for Proctor. 

[Biddulph_PV]

Stone

Robin Forrester Smith Donnelly Worrall

Pett Butterworth Conlon

Harrison Wilson

 

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[Birches Head Fred]

Stone 
Robinson   Forrester  smith benning 
pett conlon
Wozza  Wilson Poltic 
Harrison 

That's what I would go with but - and please correct me if I'm wrong - but have Wilson and Harrison been on the pitch at the same time since they came back ?
I wonder if there was any truth in the fighting rumour ?
Either way we need our best available 11 to start so they should both be on for me.