24 Feb 2017 18:43:20
Absolutely no chance of us scoring more than two. I cannot see us keeping a clean sheet. Rhodes, for one, always seems to score against us. Forrestiere also likes to do the same. On that basis I don't think we will win if they score twice. I hope we win but more like 1-1 draw or it can go horribly wrong.
I still don't see it as a season defining game though. If we can get the midfield working ie controlling the middle but getting forward in numbers we could just do it. I think, however, Monk doesn't have the confidence in the players we have. We play defence in depth, keep our shape for the most part and maintain a cautious approach .
I think he believes that if the midfield does push forward we will be too exposed and could lose it big time. I hoped that the Bridcutt / O'Kane combo would sort the problem but it hasn't. Vierra and Bridcutt is a strong defensive combination but gives us little going forward.
Two wingers and a lone striker is not enough unless Hernandez is on song which he isn't on too many occasions. If Hernandez has a 'blinder' we could win it otherwise score draw or loss.
25 Feb 2017 15:00:53
I am not particularly good at predictions, but for what it's worth, I don't think eiter Rhodes or Forestieri will score against us, Wood will score and we will win 1-0 ! For good measure, I predict Rhodes will miss a penalty as well. we will see.
25 Feb 2017 16:06:49
Lucky guess there K man
27 Feb 2017 21:08:51
I've never made predictions and I never will, .