Archer a doubt

I'm concerned that we may go 3 at the back bringing in Fry alongside McNair and Lenihan. I wouldn't like that.
 
I have strong memories of Connolly being dominated by their centre halves last season, obviously Archer is a much more dangerous player but he is of a similar height.

At least with Crooks he should give them a bit more of a challenge. And we could do with his height when it comes to defending as well.
 
Is Muinz injured he would be a decent option of the bench if he is fit with us playing so well might actually bag a few if he gets a chance
 
If Archer can't make it, I hope we play Forss up front and Jones on the right.

Crooks up top does not work for me.
Absolutely fine with Crooks in the side, just not as a striker.
We’ll get a very tough game if archer is not playing because he’s our fast and powerful out which will stop sheff utd pushing up on us….
If he ain’t playing I worry for us sadly….
Because they are a good side….

Here’s hoping archer can make it 🙏🏻
 
Crooks has been brilliant from the bench recently, although if Archer is out I think he'll start.

I hope we don't change formation if Archer is out, but Carrick may be tempted to go 4-3-3 with Barlaser, Howson and Hackney in the middle. McGree, Akpom and Forss as the front 3.

Can see Fry back in for McNair too, after his mistake on Saturday.

Jones has been poor for me this season, but can see him getting some minutes tomorrow night. he must be chomping at the bit.
 
Crooks has been brilliant from the bench recently, although if Archer is out I think he'll start.

I hope we don't change formation if Archer is out, but Carrick may be tempted to go 4-3-3 with Barlaser, Howson and Hackney in the middle. McGree, Akpom and Forss as the front 3.

Can see Fry back in for McNair too, after his mistake on Saturday.

Jones has been poor for me this season, but can see him getting some minutes tomorrow night. he must be chomping at the bit.
I think you are correct, if Archer is out, it would be pointless replacing him with Crooks, I would be tempted to maybe put McGree up front and bolster the midfield bringing Barlarser in, we do need some pace up front for the counter.
 
The 2 no-brainers I.E:

- Straight swap Archer --> Crooks
- Push Forss up as the central striker and bring Jones in

I don't like either of those. I love crooks but hes not a striker.

Jones, well.....he has been so woefully out of form the last 12 months i don't want him anywhere near the starting line up.

I have a feeling he might try and shoehorn barlaser in for this one.
 
Forss back central for me if Archer misses out. Need someone who can press their back line.

Lowe is likely to play LWB for them (he's quick) so I'd probably bring Jones in at RW.

Good shout re: Barlaser - from what I've seen he's very good at evading the press and keeping possession, midfield will be key tonight so someone who can find a yard would be very welcome.
 
I know Archer was actually injured but what if Carrick has deliberately put this out there about Archer being a major doubt?
Remember Lenihan how he came in from nowhere to play Sunderland...
Just saying...
Love it Rob, thanks for the nod, nod, wink, wink following the off the record chat….👍
 
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