Author Topic: 9 Jan 2021 Blackpool 2 Albion 2 (FA Cup 3 - Blackpool win on pens) (Read 75548 times)

OldburyWBA · « **on:** December 20, 2020, 09:43:57 PM »

Blackpool v West Bromwich Albion

FA Cup Round 3

Saturday 9th January 2021 15.000pm

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OldburyWBA · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2020, 09:44:56 PM »

Blackpool v West Bromwich Albion

FA Cup Round 3

Saturday 9th January 2021 15.00pm

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OldburyWBA · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2020, 09:45:16 PM »

Blackpool v West Bromwich Albion

FA Cup Round 3

Saturday 9th January 2021 15.00pm

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MarkW · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2021, 02:22:35 PM »

Button

KiprÃ©
Ivanovic
Bartley (Is he injured?)

Field
Harper

Edwards
Krovinovic
Grosicki

Diaby
Austin

This is as close to a full rotation as I can think of. Peltier misses out but we don't really have a backup right back if you want O'Shea to be treated as a first choice Centre Back, hence I've got with three at the back with a screen of Field and Harper.

The formation isn't a Big Sam formation, so I wouldn't expect us to see it, but it's more an exercise if seeing who we can put out. I don't know when HRK is due back but he could replace Diaby, though part of me wants to see Diaby more than HRK.

Hull Baggie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2021, 02:31:03 PM »

Quote from: MarkW on January 01, 2021, 02:22:35 PM

Button

KiprÃ©
Ivanovic
Bartley (Is he injured?)

Field
Harper

Edwards
Krovinovic
Grosicki

Diaby
Austin

This is as close to a full rotation as I can think of. Peltier misses out but we don't really have a backup right back if you want O'Shea to be treated as a first choice Centre Back, hence I've got with three at the back with a screen of Field and Harper.

The formation isn't a Big Sam formation, so I wouldn't expect us to see it, but it's more an exercise if seeing who we can put out. I don't know when HRK is due back but he could replace Diaby, though part of me wants to see Diaby more than HRK.

Interesting line up there Mark, should have enough to beat Blackpool. If HRK was fit I'd have him in instead of Austin. Agreed it would be good to see Diaby in action.

I don't think we'll see Grosicki in a competitive match, the cynic in me says that he's only been on the bench recently to make out to Forest that he's a useful member of our match day squad ( to add a bit more to the transfer fee). I still expect him to sign for Forest sadly.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2021, 11:39:53 PM »

Just what we need, a cup giant killing..

gazberg · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2021, 11:46:30 PM »

Might as well play Diaby Gros Ausitn etc.

johnnyg · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:19:38 AM »

Is this going to be Woking Mark 2 for Allardyce ? 4-2 defeat anyone ??

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:39:02 AM »

Quote from: johnnyg on January 03, 2021, 12:19:38 AM

Is this going to be Woking Mark 2 for Allardyce ? 4-2 defeat anyone ??

Well no. Irrespective of the result our reserves losing to League One Blackpool isn't remotely the same.

I was at the Hawthorns on that dark day. The atmosphere would be best described as tense after the game.

Atomic · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:41:34 AM »

I can see it. Will be mightily relieved if we get through this tie.

johnnyg · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:43:10 AM »

A 4-2 or worse defeat could well sound the death knell for a 2nd time for Allardyce in his career with West Bromwich Albion.

gazberg · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:46:34 AM »

All jokes aside Blackpool will fancy themselves. We need to be professional. Easier said than done.

LiamTheBaggie · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2021, 09:09:31 AM »

Allardyce has confirmed it will be all the players he hasnâ€™t seen play as he can then hold discussions with the board.

Button

Oâ€™Shea Kipre Ajayi Peltier

Edwards Field Harper Grosicki

Krovinovic

Austin

ex coseley kid · « **Reply #13 on:** January 03, 2021, 11:03:47 AM »

Quote from: LiamTheBaggie on January 03, 2021, 09:09:31 AM

Allardyce has confirmed it will be all the players he hasnâ€™t seen play as he can then hold discussions with the board.

Button

Oâ€™Shea Kipre Ajayi Peltier

Edwards Field Harper Grosicki

Krovinovic

Austin

I think he's right to do this as well. Hopefully he will see something that he can use going forward. Desperate times.

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #14 on:** January 03, 2021, 11:59:57 AM »

Will he play Diaby?

Mister AT · « **Reply #15 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:16:21 PM »

Based on his comments Iâ€™d go with

Button

Peltier
Kipre
Bartley
Oâ€™Shea

Grosicki
Field/Krov
Harper
Edwards

Austin
HRK/Diaby

hardtobeat · « **Reply #16 on:** January 03, 2021, 12:22:15 PM »

I think it will be something like
Button
Furlong
Kipre
Bartley
Gibbs
Krov
Harper
Livermore
Grosicki
Austin
Diaby / Grant

tuamigos · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2021, 02:22:52 PM »

This performance should be something to behold.

seteefeet · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2021, 02:35:31 PM »

To be honest the Pre-match thread terrifies me these days, the thought of another thumping makes my teeth itch.

I think we will get beat, but... it will be our absolute low point and we will start to improve from here on in.

3-1

Albionic · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2021, 03:05:32 PM »

I suspect Forest have told us not to play Grosicki or the deal will not happen, surprised he hasn't already gone to be honest, or maybe he has been home for new year and is now signing as I write ? ?

KN22 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2021, 03:42:18 PM »

It is just not possible to have any kind of confidence for this one. Blackpool away and I am saying this!! How bad are we presently??

wbastrollers · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2021, 07:55:18 PM »

Quote from: johnnyg on January 03, 2021, 12:43:10 AM

A 4-2 or worse defeat could well sound the death knell for a 2nd time for Allardyce in his career with West Bromwich Albion.

Not a hope of Allardyce getting bombed even if we lose.
The board have absolutely no where to go! - all their cards have been played.
Unless he throws in the towel, he is here until we are certain of relegation or his new recruits manage to pull off a miracle!!
Hallelujah!!

Baggies · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2021, 09:10:49 PM »

I think Allardyce would like to play 442 so Diaby will have an outside chance of starting. All depends when HRK or Grant are ok to return.

Kipre, Harper and Edwards should all get a game and maybe Field if he is back, although Livemore is back from his ban now isn't he?

Button

Peltier
Kipre
Bartley
O Shea/Ivanovic

Harper
Livermore
Edwards
Krovinovic/Grosicki

Diaby/Grosicki
Austin

hardtobeat · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2021, 09:37:51 PM »

As much as he needs to see others play he needs a win more !

mini gaardsoe · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2021, 10:28:03 PM »

Is this game available to watch live anywhere? I know we could buy the League Cup ties but ainâ€™t heard about FA Cup