10 Jan 2026 01:50:23
Not interested in an elongated cup run although I do expect to beat derby.
Drop Perri for Darlow.
Justin first half Bogle if fit second.
Rest Rodon and play flat 4 with born and bij
Drop struik
Byram if fit rather than gabby.
Rest stach and gruev for Longstaff and tanaka if both fit.
Keep amps.
Play Okafor and gnonto and start piroe. Namecheck last 30 min.
Rest dcl and arrenson.
10 Jan 2026 08:08:25
Darlow
Justin
Bornauw
Struijk
Harrison
Tanaka
Longstaff
Gnonto
Chambers
Piroe
Nmecha
Gray
In a 4-2-3-1
Definitely highlights the need for signings.
10 Jan 2026 08:28:41
Agreed with Dave's line up.
Chuck the kids and B team on. Regardless of score, do not risk a single starting 11 player.
Maybe even dig out some U21 defenders to give Struijk a rest.
10 Jan 2026 08:34:23
Sorry I meant Nmecha/ Gray rather than playing 12 v 11!
10 Jan 2026 08:49:49
Can I pick another player then dav and mot.
10 Jan 2026 09:00:44
FA cup, always a difficult one this, do you play a strong side to keep the winning habit going or make wholesale changes. No doubt players need resting after our very gruelling Christmas schedule. I would rest DCL, Amps, Boges, Gabby BA and Stach, already known Perri will be replaced.
A great opportunity to give youngsters a pop, when else are you going to play them? Vital we retain our prem status, everything hangs on it so despite my love of a cup run I would trade that for staying up every day of the week.
10 Jan 2026 09:31:17
Yep, yep, and yep. Play non-starters, and if they win it, great; they all get to play another full 90 in the next round.
No point risking anyone vital.
10 Jan 2026 11:42:12
FA cup is a worry for next season when we've sorted the relegation scare, build a good squad and added depth. Right now it's a distraction.
Date I say Forrest are currently distracted with their cups and European games, and losing those games adds pressure to the manager.
One bonus for us is that nobody really cares that much if we drop out of the third round, as we historically do, and we have bigger fish to fry.
It's a free hit for Heir Farke and maybe a chance to try some experimental tactics.
10 Jan 2026 15:14:19
Well, Harry played and scored for the U21s today so that one is out the window!
12 Jan 2026 00:20:41
A bit like Baz there Aus…. you’re only allowed 11 players.