He started the last game and finished it, ran from start to finish, so if he was picked Farke'll know he can go the distance!..

Wouldn't have anything against if he started, but I think Farke knows what he wants!..

Bamford if match fit

comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 9 minutes ago
Wouldn't have anything against if he started, but I think Farke knows what he wants!..
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I’ll second that!

He’s young yes, but that would have been the hardest full match he’s ever probably played. And with only 2 days rest, he should be nowhere near starting. Give him the last 25 mins when we’re 3 up (hopefully!)

Talking of youth, just watched the U18's highlights from the 3-1 FA youth cup victory over Liverpool...Max McFadden looks a prospect!

comment by salonika73 (U4688)
posted 3 hours, 7 minutes ago
He’s young yes, but that would have been the hardest full match he’s ever probably played. And with only 2 days rest, he should be nowhere near starting. Give him the last 25 mins when we’re 3 up (hopefully!)
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A semi-friendly match against Chelsea is not the same as a balls-to-the-wall Championship derby with so much on it for both sides. This is the doggies cup final. We need experience and patience for this one. I agree with you on this, the last 30 minutes or so would be good for Joseph.

I'd start him.

He just scored 2 against the billion dollar boys
at their place. No stage fright. Full of craft and
guile. Does everything we need our #9 to do.

I have no worries about two days rest. He's 20.
And as fit as he might ever be. The alternative
is Bamford who just came off an injury.

I know what Farke's going to do though.

I'd also start Archie at CM. And play Roberts at RB.

I'm probably in the minority but I wouldn't start Joseph tomorrow because I think if Bamford is fit you have to acknowledge he leads the line probably the best in the championship.occupies the opposition defence that creates space and golden opportunities for others that Joseph although an excellent option to have and i've no doubt he will get better and better and far excide Bamford's abilities he is not there yet.

Also I feel that Piroe against three quarters of the Championship is good enough to earn his place against Huddersfield if PB is not fit and I think will score tomorrow and so Joseph should be used in my opinion as an impact sub with 20 minutes to go but he definitely has jumped ahead of Joffy and is a very exciting prospect.

Re comments above… have to agree, if Bamford isn’t fully fit, then that’s a different story. You leave Bamford out and bring him on for 25 mins at the end if needed.
You’ve then got a choice between Joseph and Piroe.
From what Farke saw, he would be very tempted to play Joseph ahead of Piroe, but wonder if he feels it might not be the kind of message he would want to give to Piroe right now ?🤷‍♂️

Start him. He'll be itching to get a league goal and given how we're playing, he'll get one.

Its odd saying what we could do with Bamford or Piroe, but, the way Joseph played the other night with the players he was with, I think he could be someone that'd get on the end of a lot of Bamfords moves!..

I've said, I wouldn't have anything against him playing, he's a lot faster than Bamford and Piroe, and very nippy, he scored 2 goals and he's come close a few times in the few minutes he's played before then!..

Getting onto Bamfords moves, that's if Bamfords fast enough to keep up with him!..

Wouldn't mind seeing a fully fit Bamford alongside Joseph either. Probably require a shift in formation.
Neither one's a 10.

comment by Macca: aka Wheelchair Dave (U8194)
posted 29 minutes ago
I'm probably in the minority but I wouldn't start Joseph tomorrow because I think if Bamford is fit you have to acknowledge he leads the line probably the best in the championship.occupies the opposition defence that creates space and golden opportunities for others that Joseph although an excellent option to have and i've no doubt he will get better and better and far excide Bamford's abilities he is not there yet.

Also I feel that Piroe against three quarters of the Championship is good enough to earn his place against Huddersfield if PB is not fit and I think will score tomorrow and so Joseph should be used in my opinion as an impact sub with 20 minutes to go but he definitely has jumped ahead of Joffy and is a very exciting prospect.
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Got to wonder whether there is any future at the club for Gelhardt at all, maybe needs to be looking for a move in the summer for his own good. Really feel sorry for the lad, couple of seasons ago thought he had a hell of a future but he now looks like time has passed him by. Not sure he is the kind of striker that top clubs want any more. Maybe more league one type striker.

I think Farke will play it safe and start with Bamford, if he's fit. If not, he'll start Piroe.

However, Joseph has certainly made a really strong statement with his ultracool finishing against Chelsea - he's clearly no longer "one for the future."

That strong statement also means that Piroe really has to step it up - I'd be more inclined to bring on Joseph if Bamford starts and subs need to be made. He's obviously hungry and will be feeling very confident.