With the season kicking off in just a few days time, what is everyone’s opinion on what our strongest XI is as the squad currently stands? Not had the opportunity to see any pre season, so curious what people’s thoughts are.
Best XI?
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Eastwood
McMahon Nelson Dickie Garbutt
Brannagan (new signing)
Hall Henry Carruthers
Smith
McMahon Nelson Dickie Garbutt
Brannagan (new signing)
Hall Henry Carruthers
Smith
(I have no idea how good Smith is)
TailsWeWin
Level: Dave Roberts
(176 Apps, 8 Gls)
This
If no new signing, Ruffels?
Eastwood
McMahon Dickie Nelson Garbutt
Brannagan Carruthers
Whyte Henry Hall
Obika
McMahon Dickie Nelson Garbutt
Brannagan Carruthers
Whyte Henry Hall
Obika
ZeroTheHero
Level: Phil Whitehead
(238 Apps)
I think Ruffels, unless Mousinho is mobile enough (he is certainly experienced enough in that position). Don't think that is Carruthers' position. I still think there WILL be a new player for that position though.
Up front, who knows? Obika has had a good preseason, but Smith hasn't come here to sit on the bench and has also had a good preseason by all accounts. I suspect we might have another choice up there as well before the deadline.
Difficult to say the best XI until we have finalised the squad and seen Browne and Smith play!
Up front, who knows? Obika has had a good preseason, but Smith hasn't come here to sit on the bench and has also had a good preseason by all accounts. I suspect we might have another choice up there as well before the deadline.
Difficult to say the best XI until we have finalised the squad and seen Browne and Smith play!
Mystery Yellow
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
I would say the same, but depending on who we sign as a winger (If Holmes) then I would replace him with Carruthers & put him along side Brannagan in the centre as they looked a good partnership against Crystal Palace
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Eastwood
McMahon, Nelson, Dickie, Garbutt
Ruffles, Brannagan
Hall, Henry, Carruthers
Obika
Obika deserves to start right now after the pre season he has had. Whyte will be good in time but I think he is some way off starting. Over time I think we will see Browne and Smith come into the side with Ruffles and Obika dropping out and Whyte rotating with Hall and Carruthers.McMahon, Nelson, Dickie, Garbutt
Ruffles, Brannagan
Hall, Henry, Carruthers
Obika
Browne and Smith haven't been allowed to join us on loan for them to sit on the bench, there will of been reassurances from OUFC that they will get plenty of game time.
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Journey man? He has been with Oxford since he got released by Coventry god knows how many years ago. I’d say he is currently a 1 man club.
I just found this out:
This weekend is the first time the club-developed player rule will be implemented. Each club have to nominate at least one player who has been registered with them for a minimum of 12 months before the end of his under-19 season on the match-day team sheet in all EFL league competitions. If a club do not name such a player, they can name only six as opposed to seven substitutes
So I guess that means Ruffles and/or Napa in the squad every week ufn
This weekend is the first time the club-developed player rule will be implemented. Each club have to nominate at least one player who has been registered with them for a minimum of 12 months before the end of his under-19 season on the match-day team sheet in all EFL league competitions. If a club do not name such a player, they can name only six as opposed to seven substitutes
So I guess that means Ruffles and/or Napa in the squad every week ufn
Scotchegg
Level: James Constable
(280 Apps, 106 Gls)
Entirely agree with this as the squad currently looks (except it's Ruffels ?)
New arrivals may change this up a bit, but I would like to think that even this 11 would hold it's own this season.
Where'd you find this? Sound like a good idea though.
I’m excited about our strength off the bench. I think being able to introduce Browne, Smith (assuming Obika starts at least initially) Whyte (maybe, if he’s up to it) and maybe even an improving Napa off the bench will add some really important pace and dynamism late in games that we sorely lacked last year.
FalmouthOx
Level: Callum O'Dowda
(106 Apps, 14 Gls)
Eastwood
McMahon Nelson Dickie Garbutt
Brannagan Brown
Holmes Carruthers
Henry/Mackie
Smith
KR loves to play one up front and this year (if we sign Holmes too) we are full of pace out wide. Smith is going to have a field day. The 11/10 William Hill to finish top half looks way to big. Monster bet coming. 3-1+ Looks too big on day one too v Barnsley
Impact players Whyte/Hall/Obika/Derry
The three we had enquiries for? Nelson/Ruffs/Carroll? (maybe even someone like Raglan to L2) Possible even Henry
There looks to be a few who will struggle to make the squad. Mous (probably not quick enough) Norman? Long? Napa? Raglan? Ruffs? Carroll? HUGE squad if two more come in after RH
So much strength in depth already. Going to be strong
McMahon Nelson Dickie Garbutt
Brannagan Brown
Holmes Carruthers
Henry/Mackie
Smith
KR loves to play one up front and this year (if we sign Holmes too) we are full of pace out wide. Smith is going to have a field day. The 11/10 William Hill to finish top half looks way to big. Monster bet coming. 3-1+ Looks too big on day one too v Barnsley
Impact players Whyte/Hall/Obika/Derry
The three we had enquiries for? Nelson/Ruffs/Carroll? (maybe even someone like Raglan to L2) Possible even Henry
There looks to be a few who will struggle to make the squad. Mous (probably not quick enough) Norman? Long? Napa? Raglan? Ruffs? Carroll? HUGE squad if two more come in after RH
So much strength in depth already. Going to be strong
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Should really apply to the prem too.
windmill
Level: John Aldridge
(141 Apps, 90 Gls)
Hope Norman turns out to be the surprise package. Love players coming from lower divisions and proving their worth.
androidyellow2
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
Eastwood
McMahon Dickie Nelson Garbutt
Brannagan New CM
Carruthers Henry Holmes
Obika
Shearer, Mousinho, Ruffels, Whyte, Hall, Mackie, Smith
Ridiculous starting line up that is, providing the CM we get in is half decent don't think many teams in this league could name a better side with a more explosive bench. And that's not even including Napa, Baptiste, Norman, Carroll, Little and whatever gems we have in our U23's, how anyone can be negative about this season is beyond me.
McMahon Dickie Nelson Garbutt
Brannagan New CM
Carruthers Henry Holmes
Obika
Shearer, Mousinho, Ruffels, Whyte, Hall, Mackie, Smith
Ridiculous starting line up that is, providing the CM we get in is half decent don't think many teams in this league could name a better side with a more explosive bench. And that's not even including Napa, Baptiste, Norman, Carroll, Little and whatever gems we have in our U23's, how anyone can be negative about this season is beyond me.
4 attacking sub options, one defender and one midfielder? Think Norman will feature on the bench instead of Mackie.
Mystery Yellow
Level: Chris Maguire
(79 Apps, 22 Gls)
Eastwood
McMahon Nelson Dickie Garbutt
Brannagan New CM
Hall Henry Holmes
Smith
Based on yesterday team Ruffles & Brannagan can’t play together as a holding 2 so hopefully we get a top quality DCM who can do all the dirty stuff which bypassed us yesterday Brannagan New CM
Hall Henry Holmes
Smith
Width out wide with pace is needed, with Carruthers out both Hall & Holmes (once signed) will give us real goal threat in that department
Think Smith will be first choice once settling into the side but my only worry is how many goals will our centre forwards get Obika & Mackie both injuries prone & don’t get anywhere close to double figures over there careers so all the pressure is on 20 year old Smith to do that, I still think we need a proven goalscorer who could get 15+ at this level
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