Shrewsbury (A) match thread 25th Nov

[Powerline]

Bit disappointed to see Ojo still in the back 3. Yes he’s done well there but for me he’s our best midfielder so should be playing there. And the games he’s played at centre half he’s not really been tested.

Its ok in a pinch but we’ve got actual centre halves sat on the bench. Reeks of Brad Walker playing great against Carlisle who didn’t lay a glove on us all game, who then kept his place and was awful defensively against teams who actually tried to attack.

[andy jones]

Bit of a square pegs in round holes side for me.

Thought Crosby interview on ale & vale was enlightening.

[Vtid]

3 minutes ago, JRC said:

I think Debrah is incredibly unlucky not to start based on the last couple of games. Lowe also did well prior to his brief period on the treatment table. Not sure who will play in the holding role, I assume Arblaster with Chislett alongside him. It could be Sang with either Devine or Chislett on the left.

Sang will be lwb with massey on the right. I'd guess Arblaster & devine to play as the two, with gazza & chizzy in behind uche 🤷🏼‍♂️ 

[Powerline]

Feel like Shrewsbury have been a bit of a bogey side for us in recent years but am not sure if I’m imagining things. When did we last win there?

[LancyTony]

7 minutes ago, JRC said:

I think Debrah is incredibly unlucky not to start based on the last couple of games. Lowe also did well prior to his brief period on the treatment table. Not sure who will play in the holding role, I assume Arblaster with Chislett alongside him. It could be Sang with either Devine or Chislett on the left.

No harm keeping Debrah fresh for the next game? 

[bomber]

Got a bit bullied last year by them. Hope we have learnt our lesson we could do with a good result! Hope the lads are up for it! Come on you whites! 

[Bimbleabout]

The Yak is back looking forward to this. Let's go Vale

[JRC]

4 minutes ago, Powerline said:

Bit disappointed to see Ojo still in the back 3. Yes he’s done well there but for me he’s our best midfielder so should be playing there. And the games he’s played at centre half he’s not really been tested.

Its ok in a pinch but we’ve got actual centre halves sat on the bench. Reeks of Brad Walker playing great against Carlisle who didn’t lay a glove on us all game, who then kept his place and was awful defensively against teams who actually tried to attack.

I'd rather see Ojo in midfield but he's in a different league to Brad Walker. Not too sure what kind of threat Shrewsbury offer upfront,  maybe the extra mobility of Ojo will be an asset. 

[philmpv]

What on earth is the ifollow guy drinking? 

[CambridgeDon]

Looks really unbalanced to me with too many round pegs unnecessarily in square holes. Just wonder what Lowe and Debrah are thinking as they sit on the bench. Odds on that Ojo will play well because he's a fine footballer but in the back three when we have CBs on the bench? Not for me.

[CambridgeDon]

3 minutes ago, philmpv said:

What on earth is the ifollow guy drinking? 

They've all been on it - BBC has Arblaster as RCB and Smith wide left. Just hoping Shrewsbury are equally confused or tanked up 😀

[Paul6754]

Feels like the start of a new season.....Come on Vale.

[Paul6754]

8 minutes ago, CambridgeDon said:

They've all been on it - BBC has Arblaster as RCB and Smith wide left. Just hoping Shrewsbury are equally confused or tanked up 😀

It's a cunning plan!!!

[Bycarsbill]

1 minute ago, Paul6754 said:

Feels like the start of a new season.....Come on Vale.

Hope not--don't want another 7-0 drubbing at the 'start' of this 'new season'!

[Powerline]

Just feel like Ojo has the potential to get bullied there if we come under pressure.