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Both out for two games after picking up their tenth bookings

Bad news, although the two games in question (Histon, Tamworth) aren't especially difficult games.

It would have been worse if they'd held out for a few more games, before missing Oxford and Wimbledon, for example.

Irish Diamond wrote:Bad news, although the two games in question (Histon, Tamworth) aren't especially difficult games.

It would have been worse if they'd held out for a few more games, before missing Oxford and Wimbledon, for example.

Agreed.

Hopefully Parick Ada will join now, as he would more than likely start those two match's!

Corky into the side with the Armband.

wewantourdarbyback wrote:Corky into the side with the Armband.

Think he will make the side, but the armband will go to Downer

ideal time to be suspended really, 2 "easier" games and give them a break for the harder games

If Wolly is still injured, I wonder if JE will return to 4-4-2 so that that the midfield can see the return of Pattison - as he is a wide player better suited to 4 in midfield.

I think we could see a change in formation and see Pattison back in, although alternatively we could also see McNamara in if Wolly is still not fit.

Personally I would like to see the middle three of Porter, Byrne & Wolly. I think Porter is more of a defensive Midfielder, Byrne is an all rounder who gets stuck in and makes tackles but can also get goals and assists, and Wolly is the type of player who will do barely anything in a game, but wlll grab a goal. I think those three have nice balance. If Wolly isn't fit then obviously Macca will come in.

As for the defence we obviously play Robbo, Downer, Osano and Corky, but I was thinking, surely it is very likely that we'll see McDonald on the bench for the next two games? Would love to see him get a game, he seems very highly rated