Hume for Paynter

[Rovers-on-Thames]

I think we definitely need to play Hume instead of Paynter on saturday and play with a virtual 5 man mid-field. Paynter is better used coming off the bench. Him and Brown are too similar in size and pace and from what I have seen of Brentford they are small and play at a very high tempo.

We got the tactics right against Swindon - we need something similar cum saturday.

[Dare to dream!]

But Paynter is more clinical than brown and on Saturday I don't think we will have many chances so I would go with paynter and hune

[Rovers-on-Thames]

It depends on what mood Paynter is in. Sometimes he just plods around the pitch like a chicken - sometimes he scores and plods around the pitch like a chicken. Brown offers more of a fight - remember we only need a draw.

[Mr1Croft]

Brown is the best forward leader in the team. He has to start. Weve seemed more effective in the second half in recent weeks so it may be worth both Paynter and Brown starting to wear down the defence and then putting Hume on in the second half to give us an edge in terms of pace.

[Rovers-on-Thames]

Trouble is we need to play the opposition. Brentford are one of (if not the) quickest attacking teams in the league. They will try and play a high tempo, all out attacking game. We need extra bodies in midfield to disrupt this and not two plodding forwards upfront.

[Mr1Croft]

It worked at Tranmere. They threw everything at us and after equalising we stole the win.

The decision fortunatley (although others would say unfortunatley) is Brian Flynns to make. He will know all of the above and whatever he chooses, it has to work.

[southwestexile]

Most effective pairing this season was Hume and Paynter against Blades. Brown has been awesome and limited the other two starting together

[RobTheRover]

To me we need a bit more pace when we break. I'd be tempted to go back to Copps in the hole behind Brown, and Bennett out wide. We looked more compact like that and Copps chased everything down.

[MiKA]

I'd like Humey on in place of Billy but he's obviously not 100% fit at the moment, Bennett did ok for the few games he started recently, play him behind Brown or switch him with Copps on the wing and then sub him for either Humey or Billy later on.

[Norfolk N Chance]

quite remarkable Paynter and Hume havent been paired together since start of year?

One of Flynn's massive failings

[steve@dcfd]

quite remarkable Paynter and Hume havent been paired together since start of year?

One of Flynn's massive failings

I am Big Chris Brown Fan, but I agree with you ONE of Flynn's failings is not playing Hume linking with Paynter. We need goals and they must start on Saturday. With Copps and Cotterill or Cotterill and Husband if Quinn is fit to start.

[grayx]

It has to be Hume+Brown for me, bringing Paynter on later in the game when Brown is knackered.

[Donnyrovers]

Hume and Billy for me, we need Hume's energy and Billy is the most clinical striker we have. It is harsh on Brown who has been class this year but next week it is vital we take our chances when they come along because we won't get many and if Billy is on the form he was against Crewe we need him on pitch.

[The Red Baron]

To me we need a bit more pace when we break. I'd be tempted to go back to Copps in the hole behind Brown, and Bennett out wide. We looked more compact like that and Copps chased everything down.

Sorry- not Bennett for me. He adds very little and doesn't like the physical side of the game.

If we're going 4-4-1-1 it would be Quinn at rb, Husband wide left and Coppinger in the hole behind Brown. Though personally I'd go 4-4-2 with Hume and Brown up top to start, but be prepared to drop Hume into midfield if we're getting overrun.

[shaun from thorne]

if its not broke don't try and fix it

[grayx]

if its not broke don't try and fix it

Whats not broke?

[AbsolutDRFC]

Sullivan

Quinn (if fit)
Spurr
Jones
McCombe

Husband
Syers (if fit)
Lundstram
Cotterill

Hume
Brown

Then coming off the bench we'd have options of;
An angry Billy!
Furman
Coppinger

Not much left, but that side gives better balance and when out of possession we end up with a midfield five (or even 6!).
And those 3 on the bench are probably the only ones that could change a game; although Jordan Ball would bring energy if required to do a job for the last 15 minutes....

Anyone even mentioning the ever-ineffective Kyle need their head read. He should be ashamed of himself. All that talent, but he's letting his career go to waste with that attitude.

[Slimneil]

I think we definitely need to play Hume instead of Paynter on saturday and play with a virtual 5 man mid-field. Paynter is better used coming off the bench. Him and Brown are too similar in size and pace and from what I have seen of Brentford they are small and play at a very high tempo.

Got to agree painter is a better for the last 20 mins

[Slimneil]

Furman is a must to start for me he would be first on my team sheet

[Donnyrovers]

Furman is a must to start for me he would be first on my team sheet

Totally agree he's been one of our best players since he's arrived!

[Rover19]

                         Sullivan       
                                                                         
Quinn      Jones       McCombe     Spurr

Cotts       Lundstrum  Furman      Cops

                           Syers

                           Brown

[grayx]

Furman is a must to start for me he would be first on my team sheet

Most definitely.

[besty]

Is anybody worried we might just play one up and flood midfield.Defend for our lives and try and get a 0-0?

Chuffing hope not but wouldnt be surprised

[SoundbiteBarmyArmy]

Paynter was the only one who looked like scoring on Saturday! Hume is not a goalscorer, he just has immense work ethic. (imo)

Browny deserves massive credit though, he gets pulled about and battered every single week, but the referees never give him anything! His hold up play is brilliant!

[newcomer1]

Is anybody worried we might just play one up and flood midfield.Defend for our lives and try and get a 0-0?

Chuffing hope not but wouldnt be surprised

We do have the ability to defend well, so it won't surprise me either. Got to be Paynter and Hume for me. I wouldn't have Syers in my line-up either as he wasn't effective when he came on at the weekend. I wouldn't change a lot in midfield really, we just have to perform

[neil grainger]

A whole bunch of differing opinions as to what is our best line-up, who should start up front etc etc.

It just proves that we all have our opinions and these are not easy calls to make, so in my opinion it's wrong to lambast Flynn's selections and decisions when we don't win.

The starting 11 on Saturday was perfectly capable of winning that match; it's not Flynn's fault that we didn't.

[Sheepskin Stu]

A whole bunch of differing opinions as to what is our best line-up, who should start up front etc etc.

It just proves that we all have our opinions and these are not easy calls to make, so in my opinion it's wrong to lambast Flynn's selections and decisions when we don't win.

The starting 11 on Saturday was perfectly capable of winning that match; it's not Flynn's fault that we didn't.

Well said squire.

[drfc1951]

Is anybody worried we might just play one up and flood midfield.Defend for our lives and try and get a 0-0?

Chuffing hope not but wouldnt be surprised

We do have the ability to defend well, so it won't surprise me either. Got to be Paynter and Hume for me. I wouldn't have Syers in my line-up either as he wasn't effective when he came on at the weekend. I wouldn't change a lot in midfield really, we just have to perform

Syers has been out for about 3months,hes not going to come on and change the game is he.

[IDM]

Apart from swapping Copps and Cotts left-right, I would't change much.  I would argue for Brown to play as his hold up play is as good as anyone, and we may need to retain the ball.

I would definitely play Cotts, he hasn't performed as well as we would have liked recently, but he is a natural talent who could win the game with one moment of magic.