Tuesday’s impressive cup win at Leyton Orient has restored the Bradford City feelgood factor and left Graham Alexander with some welcome selection headaches. In our latest podcast, Tim Penfold and Jason McKeown discuss the standout performances, the growing competition for places, and look ahead to this weekend’s trip to recent bogey side Notts County.
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a simple question. Which is City’s best eleven? The one we put out against Mansfield or the one which selected for the Leyton Orient match? Before last Tuesday supporters could be forgiven for thinking the answer a foregone conclusion. As a group are we still 100% sure?
It’s a difficult question at the moment, which represents our squad depth but also shows some question marks over players. For example, I think only Connolly, Sarce, Baldwin, Pennington and Neufville are the nailed on outfield starters in their current position when everyone is fit. Touray has played well but Wright is better going forward.
I’m also saying this from my perspective not who I think Alexander would pick.
If I was told to pick our best XI, I’d probably go with the below:
McCracken
Pennington Baldwin Touray
Neufville Connolly Wright
Morgan
Sarce Pointon
Beesley
I’m not saying it’s perfect, as Morgan is still a relative unknown, we need to see how he adapts. If he doesn’t perform for us I’d put Sarce back in midfield and probably pick Jackson on the right. I like Swan but feel he’s a bit more limited in what he can do and I do also rate Humphrys, in fact I think he’s one of our best players when he’s got the bit between his teeth, but, he needs to show that he can do that most games + be given the opportunity. Also, Humphrys would be better on the left but I can’t justify dropping Pointon and I think Beesley brings a lot to our game.
Much better sound quality. Thanks. 🙂
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