Bolton were punished twice on Saturday for playing an incredibly high line, which on the face of it would suit us down to the ground. However can see them dropping off and packing the midfield to nullify Brannagan and Mcguane. They also play with wing backs which we usually struggle with, but do feel slightly more confident about dealing with that with Leigh and Stevens as full backs. Their forwards are mobile and hardworking but don't provide *that* much goal threat individually. I think breaking the press will give us some joy, its just whether we can do that consistently and with speed to allow our forward line to get into play, Rodrigues is the key link man for these sorts of games, and I'd start him despite some very undeserved criticism recently. Would be tempted to replace Mcguane with Bodin as I think he and Ruben can manipulate the ball better and give us more control, granted it would come with a lot less defensive capability but think sitting back is asking for trouble.
I think we'll lose narrowly but will score, I'll go for 2-1 with Murphy getting our goal.
Cumming
Stevens
Moore
Brown
Leigh
Brannagan
Rodrigues
Bodin
Dale
Harris
Murphy
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