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Obviously, we won yesterday so it's a lot easier to justify the many changes.
However, I immediately understood the changes pre-game. In terms of prioritisation, the Spurs second-leg was top (chance of Wembley etc.). Next Tuesday is second priority (continue Cup run, possible highly-lucrative fifth-round tie) and yesterday was the lowest priority. Why? Because despite claims among some, we have very little chance of getting into the top two (autos). However, failing to get a play-off place would be unthinkable. We've had a terrible run and yet are again in sixth place.
Whereas defeat in the Spurs/Preston games means it's over, we've proved that simply trundling along will be good enough for a play-off place. Hence NC resting key players for Tuesday's one-off.
EDIT: Just seen mattbianco1 post (#27) which is basically what I've said.
However, I immediately understood the changes pre-game. In terms of prioritisation, the Spurs second-leg was top (chance of Wembley etc.). Next Tuesday is second priority (continue Cup run, possible highly-lucrative fifth-round tie) and yesterday was the lowest priority. Why? Because despite claims among some, we have very little chance of getting into the top two (autos). However, failing to get a play-off place would be unthinkable. We've had a terrible run and yet are again in sixth place.
Whereas defeat in the Spurs/Preston games means it's over, we've proved that simply trundling along will be good enough for a play-off place. Hence NC resting key players for Tuesday's one-off.
EDIT: Just seen mattbianco1 post (#27) which is basically what I've said.