For me it's a resounding YES !!
Kev on the left Oscar on the right, if you don't start Kevin now after that wonder goal then when do you ?
I would also start Sess at left back with Kenny at right back, then with Alex alongside Sander with Emile just in front with Raul leading the line, I would think that's just about our most attacking line up we can currently put out, you then have to think that the likes of Chukwueze, Wilson, King, Bassey,Muniz, Robinson and Cairney are on the bench, you have to wonder, have we ever had it so good?
You lucky people ::scarf::
Quote from: C Block on February 04, 2026, 02:53:34 PMFor me it's a resounding YES !!
Kev on the left Oscar on the right, if you don't start Kevin now after that wonder goal then when do you ?
I would also start Sess at left back with Kenny at right back, then with Alex alongside Sander with Emile just in front with Raul leading the line, I would think that's just about our most attacking line up we can currently put out, you then have to think that the likes of Chukwueze, Wilson, King, Bassey,Muniz, Robinson and Cairney are on the bench, you have to wonder, have we ever had it so good?
You lucky people ::scarf::
I think we bring Bobb on as a sub tbh.
He's only just started training with us and Wilson has been our most consistant goal threat for some time and very familiar with raul.
Personally I'd start Kevin LW and Wilson RW then bring on Bobb and Chuk second half, sends the right message to squad imo that they earn their place and harrys been in good enough from not to drop after one slightly less effective game . Also bobb coming back from an injury, we should probably be cautious when getting his fitness up.
I don't see Bobb starting. Would like to see him come off the bench sometime in 2nd half.
Chukwueze should be starting, he's shown more than capable and earned it.
Quote from: WindyCity on February 04, 2026, 03:21:52 PMI don't see Bobb starting. Would like to see him come off the bench sometime in 2nd half.
And will Chuckwueze be back?
So Oscar comes in on the right and immediately replaces Harry ? Am I missing something
Oscar replacing Wilson? The form player in the Premier league since November?
Agree with Sess and Tete though.
I thought I read that Oscar was recovering from a hamstring injury - if so we won't see him for a while...
Leave it to the professionals.
Quote from: glenhodgso on February 04, 2026, 04:50:26 PMI thought I read that Oscar was recovering from a hamstring injury - if so we won't see him for a while...
Not sure about that. He has been training this week, I have seen him in photos. I still think Harry keeps his place though but would like to see Bobb on the bench and given some minutes.
Quote from: Fernhurst on February 04, 2026, 04:55:28 PMLeave it to the professionals.
Well clearly that is exactly what will happen, but we can chew the fat over it surely.
Quote from: glenhodgso on February 04, 2026, 04:50:26 PMI thought I read that Oscar was recovering from a hamstring injury - if so we won't see him for a while...
From last week's pre match press conference.
https://x.com/jackellyffc/status/2017364829565223237?s=20
Doubt Bobb will play, Silva always does the usual several weeks routine about not being ready.
Chuck should start, too good to be benched, same for Sess, AR needs to make way as he had not earned the right to be number 1 LB
All I care about is Kenny starting, the rest unchanged, Robinson as crap as he's been I'd still start him and replace in 2nd half
Quote from: KentFulham on February 04, 2026, 05:37:49 PMDoubt Bobb will play, Silva always does the usual several weeks routine about not being ready.
Chuck should start, too good to be benched, same for Sess, AR needs to make way as he had not earned the right to be number 1 LB
Less so with players with premier league experience. Likes of an anderson, Iwobi types often go straight in after a game or so, where a kevin or a chuk type is usually much longer.
Think he'll be in the squad this weekend and likely gets a couple mins if deemed fit
IMHO, I assume Oscar was given some assurances before deciding to leave City for us, don't see him being on the bench, unless of course Harry signs a new contract in the next couple of days if he doesn't then Oscar starts for me.
Quote from: perry geyton on February 04, 2026, 05:45:06 PMAll I care about is Kenny starting, the rest unchanged, Robinson as crap as he's been I'd still start him and replace in 2nd half
Why start him then?
Quote from: perry geyton on February 04, 2026, 03:31:14 PMSo Oscar comes in on the right and immediately replaces Harry ? Am I missing something
A few screws ::thumb::
Could see Chukwueze not starting if he has gone back to Milan or Nigeria for his mother's funeral and missed most of training which would mean Kevin and Wilson as wingers
Kev starts for me after that cracker of a goal
Kevin on at 60 minutes for coup de grâce. ::scarf::
Sess and Tete - definite yes for me, one of Bobb/Kevin for Chukwueze - maybe(depending on Chukwueze's condition) , no Wilson - definitely not.
I'd also consider starting TC ahead of Iwobi.
Muniz, I agree should start on the bench. And considering the fact that Tarkowski is arguably the dirtiest cb in the league, depending on the result, I'd might not even put him on.
If Muniz & Bobb make the bench I'd be very happy
Silva doesn't like introducing new players quickly. He likes them to know the team, how we play and what his role is. He will be on the bench.
Quote from: SerbianLad on February 04, 2026, 07:36:29 PMSess and Tete - definite yes for me, one of Bobb/Kevin for Chukwueze - maybe(depending on Chukwueze's condition) , no Wilson - definitely not.
I'd also consider starting TC ahead of Iwobi.
Muniz, I agree should start on the bench. And considering the fact that Tarkowski is arguably the dirtiest cb in the league, depending on the result, I'd might not even put him on.
interested to know why not Harry Wilson? I think Marco will definitely start him if he's fit.
Quote from: Southcoastffc on February 04, 2026, 11:15:28 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on February 04, 2026, 07:36:29 PMSess and Tete - definite yes for me, one of Bobb/Kevin for Chukwueze - maybe(depending on Chukwueze's condition) , no Wilson - definitely not.
I'd also consider starting TC ahead of Iwobi.
Muniz, I agree should start on the bench. And considering the fact that Tarkowski is arguably the dirtiest cb in the league, depending on the result, I'd might not even put him on.
interested to know why not Harry Wilson? I think Marco will definitely start him if he's fit.
I would definitely start Wilson, but now that I've read it again, I can see why it could cause confusion, as I haven't made it clear enough. I was commenting on the OP's changes to our last lineup, and I commented on his change that would mean no Wilson with "definitely not", i.e. I wanted to say that I definitely wouldn't do that, and thatbI definitely would start Wilson.
Sorry for the confusion, it's my fault.
Why would Bobb jump to the front of the queue, that's not like Silva. He'll be pencilling in a first start for April.
Ideally we'd find a way to start both Chukwueze and Kevin, Chuk impresses me every game and Kevin is really gaining confidence and showing what he can do.
Quote from: blingo on February 04, 2026, 06:24:30 PMQuote from: perry geyton on February 04, 2026, 03:31:14 PMSo Oscar comes in on the right and immediately replaces Harry ? Am I missing something
A few screws ::thumb::
Even you have to laugh at that one Perry,
Quote from: SerbianLad on February 04, 2026, 11:39:20 PMQuote from: Southcoastffc on February 04, 2026, 11:15:28 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on February 04, 2026, 07:36:29 PMSess and Tete - definite yes for me, one of Bobb/Kevin for Chukwueze - maybe(depending on Chukwueze's condition) , no Wilson - definitely not.
I'd also consider starting TC ahead of Iwobi.
Muniz, I agree should start on the bench. And considering the fact that Tarkowski is arguably the dirtiest cb in the league, depending on the result, I'd might not even put him on.
interested to know why not Harry Wilson? I think Marco will definitely start him if he's fit.
I would definitely start Wilson, but now that I've read it again, I can see why it could cause confusion, as I haven't made it clear enough. I was commenting on the OP's changes to our last lineup, and I commented on his change that would mean no Wilson with "definitely not", i.e. I wanted to say that I definitely wouldn't do that, and thatbI definitely would start Wilson.
Sorry for the confusion, it's my fault.
Quote from: SerbianLad on February 04, 2026, 11:39:20 PMQuote from: Southcoastffc on February 04, 2026, 11:15:28 PMQuote from: SerbianLad on February 04, 2026, 07:36:29 PMSess and Tete - definite yes for me, one of Bobb/Kevin for Chukwueze - maybe(depending on Chukwueze's condition) , no Wilson - definitely not.
I'd also consider starting TC ahead of Iwobi.
Muniz, I agree should start on the bench. And considering the fact that Tarkowski is arguably the dirtiest cb in the league, depending on the result, I'd might not even put him on.
interested to know why not Harry Wilson? I think Marco will definitely start him if he's fit.
I would definitely start Wilson, but now that I've read it again, I can see why it could cause confusion, as I haven't made it clear enough. I was commenting on the OP's changes to our last lineup, and I commented on his change that would mean no Wilson with "definitely not", i.e. I wanted to say that I definitely wouldn't do that, and thatbI definitely would start Wilson.
Sorry for the confusion, it's my fault.
Ah, understood. Thanks - i thought it was strange.
For me if sess starts then Kevin should because they have a great understanding. I would look to start Chuk wide right with Wilson inside him.
Leno
Tete Anderson Cuenca sess
Berge
Chuk Wilson Iwobi Kevin
Raul
Someone needs to tell Anderson to stop ball watching and keep an eye on the player he's supposed to be marking, several times this season we would not have concede if he had been tight on his man.
Quote from: Thailand Mick on February 05, 2026, 09:03:05 AMFor me if sess starts then Kevin should because they have a great understanding. I would look to start Chuk wide right with Wilson inside him.
Leno
Tete Anderson Cuenca sess
Berge
Chuk Wilson Iwobi Kevin
Raul
Someone needs to tell Anderson to stop ball watching and keep an eye on the player he's supposed to be marking, several times this season we would not have concede if he had been tight on his man.
Would go with the same lineup
I went to the AMEX on Saturday to see Brighton v Everton and they were both appallingly bad in the first half.
Everton were time wasting from the off and lots of sideways and backwards stuff.
We will crush them.
Quote from: Thailand Mick on February 05, 2026, 09:03:05 AMFor me if sess starts then Kevin should because they have a great understanding. I would look to start Chuk wide right with Wilson inside him.
Leno
Tete Anderson Cuenca sess
Berge
Chuk Wilson Iwobi Kevin
Raul
Someone needs to tell Anderson to stop ball watching and keep an eye on the player he's supposed to be marking, several times this season we would not have concede if he had been tight on his man.
I'd also go with this.
As much as I'd like to see us win. David Moyes's teams do tend to get the better of us. I think his record against us is something like 22 wins 6 draws and 13 losses.
Silva is also very patient with integrating players into the starting eleven. He always takes his time bringing them in, as he wants to work with them to fit the system before throwing into the deep end.
Quote from: KentFulham on February 04, 2026, 05:37:49 PMDoubt Bobb will play, Silva always does the usual several weeks routine about not being ready.
Chuck should start, too good to be benched, same for Sess, AR needs to make way as he had not earned the right to be number 1 LB
Except with Silva's recent positivity, maybe he will put Bobb on as a sub. Agree about Chuck. AR less sure about, he may just need game time to get back to where he can be.
Quote from: KentFulham on February 04, 2026, 05:37:49 PMDoubt Bobb will play, Silva always does the usual several weeks routine about not being ready.
Chuck should start, too good to be benched, same for Sess, AR needs to make way as he had not earned the right to be number 1 LB
Except with Silva's recent positivity, maybe he will put Bobb on as a sub. Agree about Chuck. AR less sure about, he may just need game time to get back to where he can be.
Quote from: demeant0r on February 04, 2026, 06:40:57 PMKev starts for me after that cracker of a goal
Not for me. Start of games has typically got fewer opportunities for Kevin's skills based stuff and we often do not start very quickly. I am also not entirely sure we have yet worked out how to use him. Later on in games when our opposition get into routines and maybe start losing attention provides more opportunities.
Quote from: KentFulham on February 05, 2026, 09:16:16 AMQuote from: Thailand Mick on February 05, 2026, 09:03:05 AMFor me if sess starts then Kevin should because they have a great understanding. I would look to start Chuk wide right with Wilson inside him.
Leno
Tete Anderson Cuenca sess
Berge
Chuk Wilson Iwobi Kevin
Raul
Someone needs to tell Anderson to stop ball watching and keep an eye on the player he's supposed to be marking, several times this season we would not have concede if he had been tight on his man.
Would go with the same lineup
As much as I love Cuenca I think we need to start Bassey for this match. It's going to be a very physical battle and there's no one more physical than Bassey in our team.
Quote from: acji on February 05, 2026, 11:47:14 AMQuote from: KentFulham on February 04, 2026, 05:37:49 PMDoubt Bobb will play, Silva always does the usual several weeks routine about not being ready.
Chuck should start, too good to be benched, same for Sess, AR needs to make way as he had not earned the right to be number 1 LB
Except with Silva's recent positivity, maybe he will put Bobb on as a sub. Agree about Chuck. AR less sure about, he may just need game time to get back to where he can be.Quote from: demeant0r on February 04, 2026, 06:40:57 PMKev starts for me after that cracker of a goal
Not for me. Start of games has typically got fewer opportunities for Kevin's skills based stuff and we often do not start very quickly. I am also not entirely sure we have yet worked out how to use him. Later on in games when our opposition get into routines and maybe start losing attention provides more opportunities.
I think Kev just needs to be playing as many minutes to get used to the Prem so that he's fully up to speed next season, he can't do that sitting on the bench. But that might hinder our current season.
Quote from: I Ronic on February 05, 2026, 10:35:12 AMAs much as I'd like to see us win. David Moyes's teams do tend to get the better of us. I think his record against us is something like 22 wins 6 draws and 13 losses.
Yeah, also hoping for three points, but the lads need to be at their best to get a result. Some forum members see this as easy win, and I just don't think anything in this league is easy, especially for FFC. Glad it's a home game and fingers crossed the boys put in a shift!