I think tomorrow needs to be a different approach altogether. We‘ve become very stagnant and need to break the cycle of poor performances since Christmas.
Our wing backs have rarely contributed to our attacking threat in this period. That’s long been the reason for persisting with the five at the back, so I’d switch to four with a focus on defensive ability. I‘ve also been very disappointed with the defensive leadership from Egan, as well as his individual performances, I’d drop him for this one.
Norwood has now had three poor games in a row, most unlike him, we need more energy in midfield to screen the defence and link the play. Berge has strolled through games in the deeper central role in the last few games, we need to deploy him where he can make a difference - move up the role he occupied earlier in the season when at his most effective. They also have pace and like to play on the counter, more pace and aggression needed in the back four.
Jebbo must be on the bench, Sharp can’t be the only attacking option if we need to change and chase the game. I also pray that if we do need to chase the game we don’t make substitutions (like against Luton) that destroy any structure in the team and effectively leave us with a line of bodies up front and no way of getting the ball forward - it’s quite staggering how often this happens.
I’d go……..
Wes
Baldock Ahmedhodzic Clark Robinson
Doyle Coulibaly
Berge Ndiaye
McBurnie
Davies, Bogle, Norwood, McAtee, Jebbo, Sharp, Egan
