Lincoln vs Saints - Saturday 1230

[SouthWalesSaints]

1 hour ago, Saint Fan CaM said:

It’s a risk but this is the best chance to (a) give Larin a rest and (b) provide a good opportunity to Mabuma and Dobbin to put in a successful performance. Larin and Azaz can be utilised from the bench if we need to go large from 50-60 minutes onwards. Would also start Downes alongside JWP to run midfield. Also consider giving our new lad CB a start alongside Keven, but this is perhaps too risky and consistency at CB pairing is important.

I’m thinking a tough 1-2.

There is ZERO chance that Azaz will be rested. If he is, Tonda has lost the plot.  Play all the big attacking guns in every game until the international break.  We need to close the gap, not increase it. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

18 minutes ago, SouthWalesSaints said:

There is ZERO chance that Azaz will be rested. If he is, Tonda has lost the plot.  Play all the big attacking guns in every game until the international break.  We need to close the gap, not increase it. 

You’re likely right about Azaz, however Tonda has indicated that he likes a small squad and will trust the players at his disposal. Both Mubama and Dobbin need minutes to find their place in the team - what better way to do this against one of the weaker teams in the league (with all respect to Lincoln)? In a long season in a tough league we need to pace certain players - careful squad management is part of the reason why we were so successful last season. Dobbin could replace Scienza, however he’s not a natural winger - his strengths are playing off the main striker.