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Post by The Bearded Oxonian on Jan 6, 2017 10:29:03 GMT
Not done one of these before, so beginners luck? 2-0 to the U's, Maguire and Taylor the scorers.
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Post by CheltenhamYellow on Jan 6, 2017 10:36:43 GMT
I think Rotherham will want this one badly. I'll settle for a draw and a stress-free motorway journey.
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Post by essexyellows on Jan 6, 2017 10:50:02 GMT
Positive result and in the hat for the next round.......
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Post by unification on Jan 6, 2017 10:57:02 GMT
Draw with them and then beat them at the Kassam is my prediction.
They're a weak side but have registered all three of their wins at their own patch this season so won't be total push overs.
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Post by Young Money on Jan 6, 2017 11:14:13 GMT
I'm sure I'll be in the minority but I wouldn't mind seeing a changed team for this one. Something like:
Eastwood Edwards Raglan Dunkley Ruffles Roberts Rothwell Lundstram Johnson Taylor Hemmings
That's if we have to persevere with bloody 4-4-2
If not, why not try a formation like a 4-3-3 or 3-5-2?
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Post by Marked Ox on Jan 6, 2017 11:16:39 GMT
I'm sure I'll be in the minority but I wouldn't mind seeing a changed team for this one. Something like: Eastwood Edwards Raglan Dunkley Ruffles Roberts Rothwell Lundstram Johnson Taylor Hemmings That's if we have to persevere with bloody 4-4-2 If not, why not try a formation like a 4-3-3 or 3-5-2? Dropping Maguire?
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Post by Young Money on Jan 6, 2017 11:17:36 GMT
Resting
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Jan 6, 2017 11:27:48 GMT
Because of the potential financial rewards for getting through, I'd certainly play Maguire tomorrow and rest him on Tuesday in the Mickey Mouse cup.
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Post by essexyellows on Jan 6, 2017 11:28:27 GMT
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Post by Young Money on Jan 6, 2017 11:29:12 GMT
Well resting / dropping because he's been poor recently
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Post by essexyellows on Jan 6, 2017 11:44:36 GMT
Or put him on with a word in the ear along the lines of "You think you are that good then prove it against a club in a higher league" ? Sort of game that can make or break a players future........ Roofes performance against Swansea probably sealed his deal.
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Post by CheltenhamYellow on Jan 6, 2017 12:01:26 GMT
Or put him on with a word in the ear along the lines of "You think you are that good then prove it against a club in a higher league" ? Sort of game that can make or break a players future........ Roofes performance against Swansea probably sealed his deal. I think Maguire will leave us in January whether he has a stinker or not.
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Post by m on Jan 6, 2017 12:01:33 GMT
Dropping Maguire against a club where he 'failed' would be little short of insanity.
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Post by dabigfella on Jan 6, 2017 12:30:17 GMT
The possibility of leaving Maguire out occurred to me a few matches ago. He is supposed to be the other forward in a 4-4-2 (or 4-4-1-1 if you prefer)formation and he rarely gets near the penalty area. It would be excusable if he created chances, but he hasn't done too much of that lately either. Either drop him or play him as a left winger. He spends most of the match out there anyway.
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Post by grenobleroad on Jan 6, 2017 12:33:47 GMT
3-1 One from Lundstram (A double deflection off his shin) and 2 from Maguire who will be showboating and lapping up the stick from the Rotherham fans.
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Post by makv on Jan 6, 2017 12:39:51 GMT
3-1 One from Lundstram (A double deflection off his shin) and 2 from Maguire who will be showboating and lapping up the stick from the Rotherham fans. One off each shin?
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Post by Young Money on Jan 6, 2017 12:48:32 GMT
Dropping Maguire against a club where he 'failed' would be little short of insanity. That's a fair point actually, I hadn't thought of that. He is the sort of player who does well against old clubs
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Post by grenobleroad on Jan 6, 2017 12:57:31 GMT
3-1 One from Lundstram (A double deflection off his shin) and 2 from Maguire who will be showboating and lapping up the stick from the Rotherham fans. One off each shin? I did mean a shin roller that gets deflected off two players. However that sounds better. Ball across the box, he swings with his right and completely misses it. It hits his standing left leg on the shin and bounce's back onto his right which lobs the keeper and hits the bar, the ball bounces back and hits their keeper on the head and rolls over the line only just. It gives him the confidence to knock in 7 long range goals for the 2nd Half of the Season. Super Johnny Lundstram!
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Post by mcf86 on Jan 6, 2017 12:58:38 GMT
The possibility of leaving Maguire out occurred to me a few matches ago. He is supposed to be the other forward in a 4-4-2 (or 4-4-1-1 if you prefer)formation and he rarely gets near the penalty area. It would be excusable if he created chances, but he hasn't done too much of that lately either. Either drop him or play him as a left winger. He spends most of the match out there anyway. Possibly because his mind is elsewhere?
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Jan 6, 2017 12:59:21 GMT
Not yet, he's just had lunch...
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Post by Yellow River on Jan 6, 2017 16:36:09 GMT
We've three ex Rotherham players in our squad Skarz, Maguire, Taylor and I'd start all of them. Either a straight 442 Or midfield diamond of Rothwell holding, Lundstram & Johnson either side, Maguire behind the front two, the two solid fullbacks in Edwards & Skarz allow some flexibility in front of them. Solid looking bench too. Result 2-1 to Oxford, Taylor & (inevitably) Maguire. Eastwood Edwards, Dunkley, Nelson, Skarz, Maguire, Lundstram, Rothwell, Johnson, Taylor, Hemmings.
Subs. Hall, Roberts, Buchel, Rodwell, Raglan, MacDonald, Ruffels.
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Post by amershamdave on Jan 6, 2017 16:45:05 GMT
Rotherham, a? Reminds me of a funny story from the early eighties. My mate and I drove up there to see the U's. Before the game, we went into some club, or other. We both had our easily-picked out ooh-aar voices, and we were surrounded by what seemed to be half of Rotherham's tough guys. We were hardly talking at first, in fear of getting recognised. Then we had a brainwave - let's talk in a Northern accent! So, for an hour or so, we were 'ee bah gumming' and talking about things that Yorkshire men would talk about. Then one of the bastards came up to us and asked how many we were bringing that day! Turns out, we stuck out like a sore thumb! Four weeks later, I had the ferret surgically removed from my bum. Anyway, my crystal ball is saying: Rotherham 1 Oxford United 0 (sorry) Att: 5401 with 576 Yellows fans. This will be a 'blood and thunder' game, with plenty of action going on. But it's the off-field shenanigans that tickle my fancy. The players will trot out onto the pitch, except MacDonald, who has an attack of the trots, caused by eating too many brussel sprouts for breakfast. He will eventually appear, looking rather sheepish. Dunkley will appear, wearing a bandage round his head. He will have a game of darts before the match, with Skarz, who mysteriously misses the board and gets Dunks on the bonce. Maquire will enter the arena wearing a kilt, giving a clue as to where he'd rather be playing. Hall will be sporting his new Sheffield United tattoo on his leg. The referee (Mr. R. Sole), will have an attitude problem and book nine players, during the game. An albatross, having just escaped from Rotherham zoo, will fly over the ground and land in the directors' box, then lay an egg. A ferret will run onto the ground, being chased by a bloody dog. The scoreboard will go into meltdown and explode. One of their players will fracture his clavicle and another will break his coccyx. At ten to five, a meteor will whizz past the stadium. A Rotherham fan will be banging bloody drums all throughout the game. Matt Green will be seen at the game; not our ex-talisman, but a bloody Rotherham fan with the same name. The words 'ay oop' and 'ee bah gum' will be heard 678 times during the game. 'Bloody Southerners!' will be heard 54 times.................by Michael Appleton. One of the linesmen will be called Cecil. One of our substitutes will be substituted. The hot dog vans will run out of hot dogs. A lunatic will run onto the pitch waving a banner with: 'Vote Corbyn for Prime Minister' written on it. And finally..........people aged 70 or over will be let in free..............if they are accompanied by their grandparents (their remains in an urn doesn't count). That just about does it for me. Happy new bloody year!
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Post by johnf on Jan 6, 2017 16:48:34 GMT
Hope we play our strongest team and that must include Chris Maguire and then we will have a great chance to be in the hat for the fourth round. 2-0 nelson and maguire COYY
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Post by dabigfella on Jan 6, 2017 16:53:46 GMT
The possibility of leaving Maguire out occurred to me a few matches ago. He is supposed to be the other forward in a 4-4-2 (or 4-4-1-1 if you prefer)formation and he rarely gets near the penalty area. It would be excusable if he created chances, but he hasn't done too much of that lately either. Either drop him or play him as a left winger. He spends most of the match out there anyway. Possibly because his mind is elsewhere? Not sure about that. He is performing well. But not in the position where he is needed!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by eighteen93 on Jan 6, 2017 16:55:02 GMT
Rotherham's on loan striker Isiah Brown has tonight returned to parent club Chelsea after 6 months with the Millers.
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Post by Paul Cannell on Jan 6, 2017 17:05:59 GMT
So, for an hour or so, we were 'ee bah gumming' and talking about things that Yorkshire men would talk about. I'd like to hear more about this aspect of your day. It sounds fun.
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Post by amershamdave on Jan 6, 2017 17:09:53 GMT
So, for an hour or so, we were 'ee bah gumming' and talking about things that Yorkshire men would talk about. I'd like to hear more about this aspect of your day. It sounds fun. Paul I swear that bit's true! Ok, the ferrett up the bum bit's a little far-fetched. Dave (never had a ferrett up the bum) Cudd
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Post by Paul Cannell on Jan 6, 2017 17:18:00 GMT
Hell no, Dave. I never doubted that your little rose was unsullied by mustelid ingress.
I was wondering what Yorkshiremen talk about - rhubarb, tea, where they hide their sixpenny bits, that sort of thing.
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Post by jabba on Jan 6, 2017 17:27:07 GMT
Test match crickit mainly...
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Post by makv on Jan 6, 2017 17:28:51 GMT
Test match crickit mainly... Proper crikkit, that
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