Formation

[Jersey Rover]

Think we found the team and formation we been looking for all season. Over Easter, our best two games, what a time to click in.

[GazLaz]

I think Crew has made a difference. He can control the game on the ball. Westbrooke coming in to see games out has helped at the back end as well.

[sedwardsdrfc]

We’re just not as open in midfield when Crew stays in there. We don’t leave Broadbent on his own as much

[i_ateallthepies]

Crew was a proper terrier in that midfield, harrying the ball carrier into mistakes or forcing them to play the ball backward.  What a difference he made to us today.

[Peebles Rover]

I still like Westbrooke, not sure why Grant hasn't given him more game time

[rich1471]

I actually think having only Anderson fit as a centre back has been beneficial to us in the last 3-4 games it has ment bailey playing at the back and controlling the game more but has allowed crew or Kelly to play which has open up teams more

[RoversInSpain]

Crew was a proper terrier in that midfield, harrying the ball carrier into mistakes or forcing them to play the ball backward.  What a difference he made to us today.

He did the same at Tranmere, harassing and snapping at everyone and anyone in his vicinity. An absolute nuisance, and brilliant.

[ncRover]

I still like Westbrooke, not sure why Grant hasn't given him more game time

Miles ahead of Sbarra as a footballer

[ncRover]

I think Crew has made a difference. He can control the game on the ball. Westbrooke coming in to see games out has helped at the back end as well.

Come on Gaz, give Broadbent some credit!

[andyst79]

Crew was a proper terrier in that midfield, harrying the ball carrier into mistakes or forcing them to play the ball backward.  What a difference he made to us today.

He did the same at Tranmere, harassing and snapping at everyone and anyone in his vicinity. An absolute nuisance, and brilliant.

On the face of it seems a great bit of man management by GM telling Crew he needed to raise his game in training. Obviously Bailey having to drop to CB's given the lad an opportunity, however he's seeming to grasp that last 2 games.

[GazLaz]

I think Crew has made a difference. He can control the game on the ball. Westbrooke coming in to see games out has helped at the back end as well.

Come on Gaz, give Broadbent some credit!

Broadbent was good today but he’s not the one that’s made us slightly more comfortable in midfield over the last two games is he? Crew just offers that bit of control.

[andyst79]

Win promotion and I think we have a genuine chance of getting Crew on a season long loan next season

[Pinter777]

Loved the pressure the lads were giving to the defenders, constantly on them, always say don’t give them time to think about there next pass , keep pressings!!

[Avsuptem]

Win promotion and I think we have a genuine chance of getting Crew on a season long loan next season

That would be great !

[Branton Red]

I'm a fan of Bailey. But I'm not convinced with him in the position he's played most of this season i.e. an out and out midfielder rather than the defensive holding player.

We look a lot better with 2 ball players in there in Broadbent and Crew. Clifton looks a better player for this change too.

[sedwardsdrfc]

I'm a fan of Bailey. But I'm not convinced with him in the position he's played most of this season i.e. an out and out midfielder rather than the defensive holding player.

We look a lot better with 2 ball players in there in Broadbent and Crew. Clifton looks a better player for this change too.

I’ve been saying this for a while. Our midfield has been off because of the positions they are been asked to play not because they aren’t good players. Bailey when he plays there is basically a right midfielder then we have a central 10 and a 6. Asking a lot for them to get back in position on a turnover.

[andyst79]

I'm a fan of Bailey. But I'm not convinced with him in the position he's played most of this season i.e. an out and out midfielder rather than the defensive holding player.

We look a lot better with 2 ball players in there in Broadbent and Crew. Clifton looks a better player for this change too.

I’ve been saying this for a while. Our midfield has been off because of the positions they are been asked to play not because they aren’t good players. Bailey when he plays there is basically a right midfielder then we have a central 10 and a 6. Asking a lot for them to get back in position on a turnover.

Agree the balance just doesn't seem quite right for me when Bailey & Broadbent are in there together

[RoversInSpain]

Has it Clicked?

[RobTheRover]

Win promotion and I think we have a genuine chance of getting Crew on a season long loan next season

Said the same to Philsky today. Leeds are Premier League bound now, so Crew clearly isn't ready for that. A season with us in L1 will do him the world of good.

[Cramby10]

I still like Westbrooke, not sure why Grant hasn't given him more game time

it is a mystery.
He showed some class touches when he came on yesterday. A midfield 3 of him Crew and Broadbent would be very very good.

[ravenrover]

Will Grant change defence for Bradford? He seemed very positive that McGrath would be ready for Saturday does that mean a litle tinkering or will he keep the same team?

[chrisd_123]

I still like Westbrooke, not sure why Grant hasn't given him more game time

it is a mystery.
He showed some class touches when he came on yesterday. A midfield 3 of him Crew and Broadbent would be very very good.

Was the same at Tranmere when he came on. He's just calm on the ball. When both oppositions were lumping it trying to force us back he just gets hold of it and calms things down.

[i_ateallthepies]

Will Grant change defence for Bradford? He seemed very positive that McGrath would be ready for Saturday does that mean a litle tinkering or will he keep the same team?

I really hope he doesn't change it, raven, unless there are fitness concerns for anyone keep it the same.

[IDM]

I would start the same with the obvious Senior/Maxwell swap if required.

Maxwell probably isn’t 100% - would Bailey do a job at LB if he had to, with JM back in the middle?

[ncRover]

I would start the same with the obvious Senior/Maxwell swap if required.

Maxwell probably isn’t 100% - would Bailey do a job at LB if he had to, with JM back in the middle?

Nixon can play left back. As can McGrath in an emergency. I wouldn’t think JM would be ready to start.

[NickDRFC]

I would start the same with the obvious Senior/Maxwell swap if required.

Maxwell probably isn’t 100% - would Bailey do a job at LB if he had to, with JM back in the middle?

Nixon can play left back. As can McGrath in an emergency. I wouldn’t think JM would be ready to start.

If Maxwell and McGrath aren’t fit enough it surely has to be Nixon. You’d lose a lot playing Bailey at LB.

If McGrath is fit and coming into the side I’d also rather play him at LB rather than break up the Bailey/Anderson partnership that has worked so well for the last two matches. He wouldn’t get up and down as well as a natural fullback but he has shown he’s comfortable moving forward with the ball.

[ncRover]

I would start the same with the obvious Senior/Maxwell swap if required.

Maxwell probably isn’t 100% - would Bailey do a job at LB if he had to, with JM back in the middle?

Nixon can play left back. As can McGrath in an emergency. I wouldn’t think JM would be ready to start.

If Maxwell and McGrath aren’t fit enough it surely has to be Nixon. You’d lose a lot playing Bailey at LB.

If McGrath is fit and coming into the side I’d also rather play him at LB rather than break up the Bailey/Anderson partnership that has worked so well for the last two matches. He wouldn’t get up and down as well as a natural fullback but he has shown he’s comfortable moving forward with the ball.

Sorry by JM I meant McGrath.

I think it will be Maxwell starting which will offer us real threat going forward but I’d be worried about him defending against Bradford’s right flank. They are strong going forward there with Halliday.