Is the possible starting line-up of both Jack & Brenden a concern? Poll of the Day (17th Oct)

Post by **1964white** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 8:03 am

Jessie Marsch time comes to mind.

Surely, set-pieces will be left to Longstaff & Stach, with the whispering duo not involved in the complex skills of the game.

Ratscoot · Post by **Ratscoot** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 8:36 am

Anything that involves Brendan is a concern, well apart from chasing balloons/balls around the park

Post by **1964white** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 8:37 am

Which three members voted yes?

We need some lively debate!

Finnatic · Post by **Finnatic** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 8:58 am

It’s not a concern, Harrison has played many times on the left wing for us since 2019/20.
Sometimes he’s good and sometimes he frustrates.
Now he has a target man, his final ball could be the difference

Jammy 07 · Post by **Jammy 07** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:02 am

No concern at all.

Our bench would be more the issue but hopefully DJ & Noah are fit enough for a few minutes.

Orange Box · Post by **Orange Box** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:19 am

I vote yes, but only because Aaronson must be shattered. I’ve done that NY return trip a few times. All that sitting around at JFK (if you’re lucky enough to find a seat, that is) then 8hrs cramped in economy pinned in place next to a fat monster, then 4 hours at Heathrow waiting for the Leeds link. No thank you. Poor lad needs a rest.
My option would be 442 with DCL feeding Piroe. But we all know that’s not going to happen.

Cjay · Post by **Cjay** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:30 am

Yep.

We haven't been particularly creative with James, Okafor and Willy.

Harrison and Aaronson are even more energy and effort but lacking quality than them.

Farke even referred to JH as "best defensive winger" which says it all.

However fortunately for us we are playing a fellow promoted team, a weaker team so hopefully if it comes to it the whispering twins may be enough.

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:40 am

Always a concern when you are down first teamers.... Burnley will be happier Harrison and Aaronson start instead of Gnonto or James and Okafor

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:40 am

The Unfortunate Sons ...

Carrick Dave · Post by **Carrick Dave** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 12:09 pm

I’ve voted no.

I’m less concerned that Brendan & Jack are capable of putting good balls into the box than DCL being able to finish them.

Hopefully he’ll make me eat my words.

Post by **1964white** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 12:14 pm

Finnatic wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 8:58 am It’s not a concern, Harrison has played many times on the left wing for us since 2019/20.
Sometimes he’s good and sometimes he frustrates.
Now he has a target man, his final ball could be the difference

Hopefully, Finn.

I haven't been as impressed with Jack in his sub appearances as some have on here, maybe he needs time to settle in to the Farke system.

Post by **1964white** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 12:20 pm

Orange Box wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:19 am I vote yes, but only because Aaronson must be shattered. I’ve done that NY return trip a few times. All that sitting around at JFK (if you’re lucky enough to find a seat, that is) then 8hrs cramped in economy pinned in place next to a fat monster, then 4 hours at Heathrow waiting for the Leeds link. No thank you. Poor lad needs a rest.
My option would be 442 with DCL feeding Piroe. But we all know that’s not going to happen.

Good point OB, Farke doesn't always start players who've had restricted time on the training pitch after long journeys such as America & Japan.

I suspect Brenden is travelling in style on a premium, luxury airline services, unlike your own flight experiences.

pjm2019 · Post by **pjm2019** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 4:21 pm

it just shows what a weak squad we have

DDB220 · Post by **DDB220** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 5:10 pm

It is what it is if they are the only options. Hopefully they play well and we come away with a result. But I am not overly concerned, we lose some attacking prowess with the absence of Okafor.
JH must take this opportunity to show what he can do, no looking up to the heavens when something goes wrong, as BA is also tending to do. They are both similar in this regard and need to stay focused and not allow a situation to create doubt and needless self introspection.

Save that for after the game.

DDB220 · Post by **DDB220** » Fri Oct 17, 2025 5:14 pm

Orange Box wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 9:19 am I vote yes, but only because Aaronson must be shattered. I’ve done that NY return trip a few times. All that sitting around at JFK (if you’re lucky enough to find a seat, that is) then 8hrs cramped in economy pinned in place next to a fat monster, then 4 hours at Heathrow waiting for the Leeds link. No thank you. Poor lad needs a rest.
My option would be 442 with DCL feeding Piroe. But we all know that’s not going to happen.

The chances are he will have been on a chartered private jet from a private US airfield into a convenient U.K. private airfield. Prem footballers rarely have the same travel issues we have. The club will see to that.

Post by **1964white** » Sat Oct 18, 2025 11:15 am

DDB220 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 17, 2025 5:14 pm The chances are he will have been on a chartered private jet from a private US airfield into a convenient U.K. private airfield. Prem footballers rarely have the same travel issues we have. The club will see to that.

You would think so!

Post by **1964white** » Sat Oct 18, 2025 12:54 pm

12 of the 19 who voted concerned