The Run IN

[Legion]

Steer (if fit) over Nyland.
Samatta must start.

[Steve67]

                 Steer
Guilbert Konsa Mings  Targett
               Nakamba
  Grealish   McGinn  Luiz
        Samatta  Davis

Never gonna happen but going two up top gives us more chance of scoring. Push the full backs on and go gung ho.  Best chance of winning because we can't defend for shit.

[rougegorge]

Even though it's over 3 months since we played, the memory of those last 2 car crash league games is still quite strong.

I just hope I am wrong and that the players step up,  but looking at our prospective line ups and the general level of the remaining  opposition,  I can't say I'm  confident.

[brontebilly]

No Samatta?

Think he is a decent player but if we are to go with one up top then I think Davis is a better fit to bring the likes of McGinn and Grealish into the game. Samatta has been very isolated in some games so far and Davis will hold the ball up better.

Ideally go with both up top but we would be torn a new one (again) with a man less in midfield. Don't think either of our full backs are good enough defensively to play in a flat four, so definitely think three at the back, especially v Sheff Utd, is the way to go.

[PaulWinch again]

I like Keinan, but at this point he’s is a non-scoring striker. Not a chance I’d be starting him as a lone striker.

[Mister E]

... The unfortunate reality is our team remains depressingly lightweight especially in midfield.

---------------Nyland
----Konsa, Engels, Mings
Guilbert, Luiz, Nakamba, Targett
-----McGinn, Davis, Grealish

Which is why I'd play Davis and Samatta, and have a MF 3 of Nakamba, McGinn and Grealish.
The most important thing they need to do is nail Horwood and push the SheffU wingbacks back.

[chrisw1]

Steer (if fit) over Nyland.
Samatta must start.

I like Steer but personally felt Nyland has really stepped up to the plate most times he's been called upo this season and his attitude has been bang on.  He'd be starting for me.

[Mellin]

It's a tough one because they've both earnt a run, Steer last season and Nyland this. I'd go for Nyland, simply because you'd think he's closer to 100%.

[OCD]

With McGinn's engine back into the equation, I would go to have 2 up-front.

Does anyone know if teams will be able to update their squad of 25 for the re-start? I never heard a conclusion on that. Potentially we could have Heaton and maybe Wesley back.

[Neil Hawkes]

With McGinn's engine back into the equation, I would go to have 2 up-front.

Does anyone know if teams will be able to update their squad of 25 for the re-start? I never heard a conclusion on that. Potentially we could have Heaton and maybe Wesley back.

I would disagree and say Samatta would benefit on his own with meatball on the pitch; we need to shore up our defence.

[LeeB]

I would have Kienan starting if he's fit.
We don't keep hold of the ball up the pitch, our best players are not getting where they're most effective, and we're repeayedly inviting pressure as a result.

He holds the ball up superbly, and then uses it well. The goals will come.

[Damo70]

Steer (if fit) over Nyland.
Samatta must start.

I like Steer but personally felt Nyland has really stepped up to the plate most times he's been called upo this season and his attitude has been bang on.  He'd be starting for me.

I totally agree. Steer has been excellent since last season but Nyland has had a couple of blinders this season. Tough call. Nice problem to have though.

[Legion]

He'll probably start Reina.

[Damo70]

He'll probably start Reina.

I thought Reina had said hasta la vista baby. I won't be back.

[brontebilly]

3-5-2 is that what Smith will plum for in opening match.
Have to match up with the energy in Sheffield Utd midfield.
That Fleck and Lundstrum sums up Sheffield United with there effort and energy over outstanding football ability.

Hopefully with McGinn back it will help that strengthen that area. Lansbury played in the earlier fixture and gave us the presence of a statue. If Luiz and Nakamba could match the Sheff Utd duo for effort and energy we wouldn't be 19th currently.