27 Jan 2026 07:53:34
So what's our thoughts on selection for the CL, full strength or 7 or 8 changes?

I think VG has to start, the boy's confidence must be shot to bits.

1.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 10:57:43
Morning BG Why do you think that surely if he ain't scoring then he should be benched.

2.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 11:09:45
Well there are a few ATM that performing.
Ode and Saka for starters. Got a bit of sympathy for VG as he clearly doesn't get the service due to mainly Ode not releasing the ball quick enough.

If he was missing chance after chance, which he isn't, I would drop him.
Eze is the worry for me, needs a good long run in the first team instead of Ode who has been poor as a player and captain
Take care.

3.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 11:33:35
I'd play Gykores up front. His physicality for me is the key and I'm sure the goals will come. Bring on Jesus/Merino/Havertz as subs.
I'd give Eze a start and Madueke as they need minutes to prove their worth.
I think Saliba needs a break.
Trossard to start with Martinelli on soon into the 2nd half.

I quite like the idea of subbing lots of players to bring on extra energy and sharpness.
Against ManU I thought some players looked tired. mentally, not just physically.

4.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 12:24:50
Bill you are bang on, he just isn't getting the service and there is evidence of that . Eze does need a run and MO needs a rest.

SAL I think Martinelli could start, he has great form in the CL and was rested at the weekend.

Isn't Havertz injured again?

5.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 13:37:29
Aha, I think you're right about Havertz Banbury. And I'm happy for Martinelli to start with Trossard on just after half time. I don't think either of them play to their advantage when on for the whole game.

6.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 15:36:07
I'm hearing from a mate martinelli is on the way out.

7.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 16:09:24
Hello Mal mate hope you are well.
I have been very critical of him in the past, bust he has shown some good form this season especially as a impact sub, so I would be disappointed not heartbroken if he went.

What do you think of Saka this season, showing signs to me that he thinks he might be too good for the club, know he has signed a long term contract but that means sweet fa nowadays
Take care.

8.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 17:22:31
Afternoon Billy mate, from what I can see is saka is being marked by 2 players all the time white/timber are not doing enough to take 1 of those players away from him
MO needs to get closer to him and play a give and go attack
It's unfair in my opinion to blame our forwards for lack of goal they just are not getting the service our midfield although look superb on paper are just not doing it for me too defensive

Hope that makes sense old billy.

9.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 17:59:16
Very good post Mal mate
Makes very clear sense
Take care.

10.) 27 Jan 2026
27 Jan 2026 21:19:20
Guaranteed top 2 the only thing to gain from this match is money, thus I would rest everyone who's starting the next one and give some young lads their shot.

11.) 28 Jan 2026
28 Jan 2026 11:34:09
I was hoping he would have rested them last week as it didn't really matter what the result was we were going through. Its a big lesson learnt for champions league you don't have to win all the games to go though and player rotation should be key factor. However looking back at our injuries i don't think we played with our strongest 11. Midfield for me right now has become an issue as Mal has pointed out we just are not getting the service. In the current setup the midfield move up so defence comes in to support midfield then raya comes out to support defence and leaves himself short. Needs addressing.

Still can't get over the fact we lost to united, but in the grand scheme of things may only be 1 game.