Disagree with the comments above, for me we should be wrapping the likes of Fletcher and Edwards up in cotton wool.

These guys are critical for our survival this season and if the like of Graham and Sanaku can't replace them against a non league team full of students then they are at the wrong club.

Should easily have enough to win this one with a bit left in the tank.

Fully expect the likes of Niskanen, Pawlett (if fit after his 5 minutes last week), McGrath, Meekieson, Sanaku, Mulgrew all to be given starting slots.

We shouldn't be taking it that easy though and for that reason the Finnish goalie should still be on the bench.

United to win 7-0

Last edited by CCX2 2010 (20/1/2023 4:04 pm)

I'd start our strongest team. Can make wholesale changes on the hour mark.

Be good for the likes of Fletcher, Middleton and McGrath to get a goal or two. Keep confidence levels up.

Players who are scoring and winning are happy players. Boys like Anauku, Cudjoe and McLeod should get last 25-30 minutes.

Tek wrote:

I'd start our strongest team. Can make wholesale changes on the hour mark.

Be good for the likes of Fletcher, Middleton and McGrath to get a goal or two. Keep confidence levels up.

Players who are scoring and winning are happy players. Boys like Anauku, Cudjoe and McLeod should get last 25-30 minutes.

 
Agree with that. We have to play our strongest team from the start. The gap between the teams is not that great.
I've seen Utd lose to a number of part time teams over the years even a hint of complacency and this could be another one.

McLeod starts, strong 11 and bench

Tek wrote:

Same score line as the last time we played a Non-League side in the Cup (Forres Mechanics at Tannadice in 2002).

In the hat for the next Round. That's all that matters.

 
Spectacular goal scored into the East stand that day also.