TODAYS CCFC TEAM NEWS / FOUR NEW BLUEBIRDS

no new signings in the XI, which makes for a strong-looking bench.

Phillips, Turnbull, Wilson-Esbrand and Diedhiou start among the substitutes, alongside the returning Aaron Ramsey, of course. Ethan Horvath is expecting his visa to come through next week, having applied for it yesterday.

Joe Ralls has a knock, too, we are told.

It's Kion Etete who leads the line, with Rubin Colwill in behind him. Josh Bowler and Karlan Grant on the wings. Siopis and Wintle then anchor the midfield ahead of the usual back five.

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Would have thought at the very least he’d have started Turnbull and Diedheou!

Another loss then

Four new #Bluebirds on the subs bench too, as well as the returning @aaronramsey!

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Giving the old players a chance, as they know they have players on the bench ready to replace them

Giving the old players a chance, as they know they have players on the bench ready to replace them

With you on that Roger, their last chance to shine

And up their game big time

Expected to see at least 3 of the new signings
Although hopefully it motivates these players that knew they wouldn't be replaced before

The starting 11 should up their game now. Knowing the new blood will want to get starts. So be looking to impress given the opportunity

None of the new players have had much training at City let alone going straight into the team, its one hell of a bench though

no new signings in the XI, which makes for a strong-looking bench.

Phillips, Turnbull, Wilson-Esbrand and Diedhiou start among the substitutes, alongside the returning Aaron Ramsey, of course. Ethan Horvath is expecting his visa to come through next week, having applied for it yesterday.

Joe Ralls has a knock, too, we are told.

It's Kion Etete who leads the line, with Rubin Colwill in behind him. Josh Bowler and Karlan Grant on the wings. Siopis and Wintle then anchor the midfield ahead of the usual back five.

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This tells me that Sawyers and Robinson time is up.

Smart move by the manager here tell the old boys keep performing and you keep your place if you don't your off the pitch it will add perfect fuel to the fire to get the boys playing well

A few players on that bench already breathing down their necks... competition at last...let's see who rises to the threat

We can now freshen it up at half time.

Ramsey, Diedhiou and Turnbull can come on to make a difference.

Remember these new players have only had one training session.

Horvath not included, maybe a delay with international clearance.

Last chance saloon for a few of the starting 11,very disappointing a couple at least of the new ones haven't started,tired probably after travelling to Wales.
Another defeat me thinks.

Sensible to put the new signings on the bench as he won’t fully know their fitness…..will be good to see a couple of them at least get game time today …..

Thought Robinson would be on the bench ??

How come luthra isnt being considered especially if he's not been loaned again?

They've been given their chance. If they don't perform they are going to lose their place.

Giving the old players a chance, as they know they have players on the bench ready to replace them

Spot on....

Stroll on 2nd half

I don’t get it half of Watfirds best team is in the bench ? Is their manager mad at their performance and trying to teach them a lesson ? They have three or four kids and two old(ish) players starting . I have not been following Watford’s team recently ….but something does not seem right . Anyway ….hopefully this works great for us .

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Maybe he just thinks we're that bad.

Maybe he just thinks we're that bad.

Two mid table teams today.

These new lads plus Rambo are not match fit . Hopefully this stimulates those on the pitch to keep their spots .

Good management in my humble view

Another loss then

Thankfully, not

Thought Robinson would be on the bench ??

I think it was said he is ill. But can’t say for certain