Wasn't Bobby Madley the Premiership ref who quit over a video he made mocking a disabled person and then disappeared to Norway? Reinstated to the League One & Two list last year - generally a good ref from what I remember.
Yep, he already reffed us once this season at home against Ipswich as well. He did so well/was so anonymous that we didn't even have a ref watch thread started. He was fine though, certainly a step up from Kettle and co.
Nailed on, unless Barker isn't fully fit and Shodipo starts instead, I'll be shocked if it's any other lineup.
Barring injuries , fingers crossed
Long won't start, I don't think. Hanson or Forde in for him. Otherwise that'll be the team.
Saving the three wise men for the final would definitely sum up the EFL couldn’t see huxtable or kettle running the lines tho
Sam Long is the big worry. Just won player's player and supporters player of the year awards, but picked up an injury v Burton. Barker should be fit. Henry took a knock in the last game but should be OK.
Be fair, Huxtable and running are words seldom seen in the same sentence.
I'd personally go with Shodipo to start, even if Barker is fit - not just because he got a goal on Sunday but because of the part of his game that vastly improved since his arrival, his tracking back and defensive work. That was almost non-existent early in the season. Barker a great replacement option and for the 2nd leg.
Since we switched to 3-5-2 he’s been outstanding as wing back, even chipping in with a few goals
A step up from Trevor Kettle, I would hope so. Kettle who loves football, but can't quite understand the rules. The guy who thinks he should be seen and heard all the time. Who trots around aimlessly and is unable to make decisions, and whenever he does, they’re always wrong. A one legged, asthmatic, blind octogenarian would be a step up from Kettle.
