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Two of Diamonds wrote:I think you're most likely correct about the drop in the quality of the midfeild players, however I still don't think we've seen our best XI. I'd like to see Huke as the holding man with Power pushing on in support of the front players (3rd man), personally I think he could pick the passes so long as the front runners make the moves.

We definitely haven't seen our first X1. I happen to think O'Connor and Day will make a massive difference, and yes, Huke just in front of the back 4.

I'm think we'll see Huke at CB tonight though.

BartonRaz wrote:
I'm think we'll see Huke at CB tonight though.

Yes - JE confirmed that in his interview yesterday. I'm looking forward to seeing Jamie Day for the first time tonight (in real action). I also think we could have a good partnership between Aaron O'Connor and Rene Howe when AZ is fit - but that looks some way off according to JE.

It looks like neither of the partnership of Farrell and O'Connor that tormented the Poppies last season will face them next week.