Away Match Day Thread +++ 02/04/2018 Shrewsbury T v OUFC Match Day Thread +++

[DannyW]

Looking for us to take advantage of their injury suspension and recent loss for a 1-3

 

[bicesterox]

I'd love for that to happen?

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[West Oxon U’s]

http://www.rageonline.co.uk/mainpage/opponent/10/

Just two Oxford Utd wins in Shrewsbury. Last victory there was 2-1 in 2003.
Scott McNiven ended up in goal after Andy Woodman sustained a facial,injury.

 

[NottsYellow]

Mr Stockbridge was ref for the home games v Rotherham and Doncaster.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[gingerox]

Eastwood
Kane Dickie Mous Ricardinho
Napa Ledson Brannagan Rothwell
Henry
Obika

After the 1st half vs Scunny, one would assume we'd be unable to play the narrow diamond. Please start anyone at LB bar ASB, even if it's Ruffels or Carroll instead.
Oh, and a 0-1 win, Brannagan get his first. COYY

 

[ttg17]

Agree with the above for formation, but would switch Henry and Rothwell. Rothwell at #10 becomes our most dangerous player by a distance. Also his favoured position, and would do well to keep him sweet so that he signs on for next year.

 

[gingerox]

Agree with the above for formation, but would switch Henry and Rothwell. Rothwell at #10 becomes our most dangerous player by a distance. Also his favoured position, and would do well to keep him sweet so that he signs on for next year.

Guess it's nice to have the option, swapping them before getting Henry and Napa to swap? Personally I'd start Henry behind the ST not because he's better there than Rothwell, but because Rothwell's better out wide than Henry.

 

[Manorlounger]

Guess it's nice to have the option, swapping them before getting Henry and Napa to swap? Personally I'd start Henry behind the ST not because he's better there than Rothwell, but because Rothwell's better out wide than Henry.

The trouble for us at the moment is the lack of any credible wingers. All our "wide" players prefer to come inside (if you'll pardon the expression) and we lose the ability to cross.
Would play Ricardinho for his ability to tackle and hinder crosses.
Shrewsbury will be without their central defender so Obika must start and Rothwell and Henry will need to be on their toes for any balls he heads on.
If Nappa is being outmuscled then bring Ruffels on and allow Ricardinho more room to go forward?

 

[amershamdave]

The trouble for us at the moment is the lack of any credible wingers. All our "wide" players prefer to come inside (if you'll pardon the expression) and we lose the ability to cross.
Would play Ricardinho for his ability to tackle and hinder crosses.
Shrewsbury will be without their central defender so Obika must start and Rothwell and Henry will need to be on their toes for any balls he heads on.
If Nappa is being outmuscled then bring Ruffels on and allow Ricardinho more room to go forward?

As long as no-one says Dickie prefers to come inside, then you might get away with it.

 

[Deleted member 462]

The trouble for us at the moment is the lack of any credible wingers. All our "wide" players prefer to come inside (if you'll pardon the expression) and we lose the ability to cross.
Would play Ricardinho for his ability to tackle and hinder crosses.
Shrewsbury will be without their central defender so Obika must start and Rothwell and Henry will need to be on their toes for any balls he heads on.
If Nappa is being outmuscled then bring Ruffels on and allow Ricardinho more room to go forward?

As long as no-one says Dickie prefers to come inside, then you might get away with it.

Prefers to pump long balls from the back

 

[Dubai Yellow]

Eastwood
Kane Dickie Mous Ricardinho
Napa Ledson Brannagan Rothwell
Henry
Obika

After the 1st half vs Scunny, one would assume we'd be unable to play the narrow diamond. Please start anyone at LB bar ASB, even if it's Ruffels or Carroll instead.
Oh, and a 0-1 win, Brannagan get his first. COYY

What about switching Napa for Henry? Henry does okay on the right normally. Id say his final ball delivery from wide positions is often pretty good. Napa partnering Obika up top?.

 

[Dubai Yellow]

What about switching Napa for Henry? Henry does okay on the right normally. Id say his final ball delivery from wide positions is often pretty good. Napa partnering Obika up top?.

Its okay no need to reply, i think you have already above

 

[uptheus]

Agree with the above for formation, but would switch Henry and Rothwell. Rothwell at #10 becomes our most dangerous player by a distance. Also his favoured position, and would do well to keep him sweet so that he signs on for next year.

Rothwell seemed to come off injured the other day, so hope he’s fit for tomorrow.

 

[uptheus]

The trouble for us at the moment is the lack of any credible wingers. All our "wide" players prefer to come inside (if you'll pardon the expression) and we lose the ability to cross.
Would play Ricardinho for his ability to tackle and hinder crosses.
Shrewsbury will be without their central defender so Obika must start and Rothwell and Henry will need to be on their toes for any balls he heads on.
If Nappa is being outmuscled then bring Ruffels on and allow Ricardinho more room to go forward?

And strikers and creative central midfielders!

 

[Manorlounger]

And strikers and creative central midfielders!

You may have a point there!

 

[Manorlounger]

Prefers to pump long balls from the back

Now come on Dave, you can't make those sort of accusations without proof. (it is just the way you walk, isn't it?)

 

[Concretebob]

An early bright start for us would be good. But ultimately I see us going down 1-0.

 

[Winchesterox]

The date is wrong.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

The date is wrong.

What’s the forum ‘ punishment ‘ for violating the match day thread title?

 

[DannyW]

The date is wrong.

Whoops sorry thanks corrected now

 

[DannyW]

What’s the forum ‘ punishment ‘ for violating the match day thread title?

Ill get the wife to tie me up and give me a good whipping

 

[Malc]

Whoops sorry thanks corrected now

And the date is in the wrong place, and please, not all in capitals. Thank you.

 

[RATC]

There beatable. Rochdale proved that. Don't write us off. The key for us is our midfield they need to take control of the game and be fluid going forward and help the defense aswell.

Shrewsbury play a 433/451 so i think we should match there formation to limit the space they are given.

Eastwood
Kane Dickie Mousinho Ricardinho
Ledson
Brannagan Ruffels
Henry Obika Rothwell

Wingers need to help full backs as both full backs constantly mark space instead of the player which makes it easy for overlaps to happen.

Mousinho and Dickie need to stay disciplined and not get caught ball watching.

Would be nice for Ledson to take it easy first 40-45 minutes and sit deep and avoid any dangerous tackles because his 2 early yellows in past 2 games have effected our midfield and allowed Portsmouth and Scunthorpe to dictate certain areas of the midfield because of it.

Brannagan has to play further forward because we're not getting enough creativity from the centre and him sitting deep really limits him to use some of his best assets (Dribbling,Passing and Shooting)

One last thing Henry off corners and Brannagan on them,Henry is our only real threat from.outside the box so should be lurking for any punched corners away and his corners are always to close to keeper. I'd put Brannagan on them seems to be great at picking out a pass.

1-1
Rothwell

 

[Southampton Yellow]

Up at the crack...... On the road with OUFC.... I think we can win this one..... Get in your cars... Get on the train.... 8 games left.... We can do this....It’s an absolute pants drive from here .... But COYY

 

[DannyW]

And the date is in the wrong place, and please, not all in capitals. Thank you.

Hope it's ok now for you

 

[sox]

Choked with cold so decided to give it a miss and resorting to Radox. Anyone want an adult ticket PM me. Let’s hope we continue on the trajectory of the second half on Friday... COYY!

 

[jambon46]

There beatable. Rochdale proved that. Don't write us off. The key for us is our midfield they need to take control of the game and be fluid going forward and help the defense aswell.

Shrewsbury play a 433/451 so i think we should match there formation to limit the space they are given.

Eastwood
Kane Dickie Mousinho Ricardinho
Ledson
Brannagan Ruffels
Henry Obika Rothwell

Wingers need to help full backs as both full backs constantly mark space instead of the player which makes it easy for overlaps to happen.

Mousinho and Dickie need to stay disciplined and not get caught ball watching.

Would be nice for Ledson to take it easy first 40-45 minutes and sit deep and avoid any dangerous tackles because his 2 early yellows in past 2 games have effected our midfield and allowed Portsmouth and Scunthorpe to dictate certain areas of the midfield because of it.

Brannagan has to play further forward because we're not getting enough creativity from the centre and him sitting deep really limits him to use some of his best assets (Dribbling,Passing and Shooting)

One last thing Henry off corners and Brannagan on them,Henry is our only real threat from.outside the box so should be lurking for any punched corners away and his corners are always to close to keeper. I'd put Brannagan on them seems to be great at picking out a pass.

1-1
Rothwell

I would love to see that starting line up, but I bet ASB will start-why I do not know.

 

[CaptainOx]

Midfield has to control the game. If not, Shrews will walk the game.