I don't wish to be disrespectful to Rupp, he's a solid player

But if after our summer recruitment he's still part of the first XI plan, something has surely gone wrong? I see him as a bench player every week absent injuries.

Posted By: SimonOTBC on September 9th 2021 at 10:01:47

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Can we speculate on a line-up for the weekend yet? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 9, 09:58:11
- Not our style, but Park-the-Bus and we will frustrate them (NCFC) - derbyshire canary, Sep 9, 11:57:50
- I would go for (NCFC) - Jim, Sep 9, 10:59:58
- They'll all be knackered (NCFC) - paulg, Sep 9, 10:47:07
- Look at this list. Just visually looks a real refresh of our playing staff.. (NCFC) - DrDublin, Sep 9, 10:30:14
  - that is striking (NCFC) - jampersands, Sep 9, 10:42:17
- Arsenals defense isn't exactly Dixon Bould Adams and Winterburn these days (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Sep 9, 10:06:53
  - Telegraph transfer article has a throwaway line about Kabak "playing some part" (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Sep 9, 10:09:31
    - I was wondering about Ataturk. Has he played much in the break? (NCFC) - Old Git, Sep 9, 10:19:38
      - It’s interesting that Hanley really thrives in a back 3 for Scotland (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Sep 9, 11:08:17
        
        We really might go three at the back now we've got Ataturk and Stormin Normann (n/m) (NCFC) - Old Git, Sep 9, 11:45:08
      - He came on as a sub at half time against NL on Tuesday (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 9, 10:22:41
    - Hmmm yes good point. I don't think a back 3 is on the cards though (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 9, 10:16:00
      - Me neither. Not yet anyway given no time to work on it. (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Sep 9, 11:54:32
- Got a feeling Rupp will play (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Sep 9, 10:00:24
  - 🇩🇪 (n/m) (NCFC) - helvegtheowl, Sep 9, 11:34:54
  - That would be disappointing (NCFC) - Old Git, Sep 9, 10:17:04
    - It'd be a tossup between Rupp/McLean wouldn't it? (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Sep 9, 10:24:53
      - I’m not convinced PLM is anything more than “ok”. He doesn’t start in our best team for me (n/m) (NCFC) - Jim, Sep 9, 11:09:05
        
        possibly - could see him being more effective in the 10 role than (NCFC) - Cardiff Canary, Sep 9, 11:25:37
        
        Paul G said the other day that it's a bit like a World Cup with the manager trying to work (NCFC) - Old Git, Sep 9, 11:46:26
        
        What did Ali G have to say about it? (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Sep 9, 12:34:38
  - I think he’ll start too. (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Sep 9, 10:05:07
  - Team news in... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Sep 9, 10:01:50
    - Ooo you little tease (NCFC) - Old Git, Sep 9, 10:16:23
      - Heh heh :) Couldn't help myself. (n/m) (NCFC) - DrDublin, Sep 9, 10:20:03
  - I don't wish to be disrespectful to Rupp, he's a solid player (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 9, 10:01:47
    - McLean, Gilmour and Normann have been flying about (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Sep 9, 10:04:55
      - I'd be very surprised if Normann doesn't start (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Sep 9, 10:15:30
        
        Normann, Gilmour, Rupp / PLM (NCFC) - jamesward, Sep 9, 10:25:53
        
        PLM Normann Rupp it is then 😁 (n/m) (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Sep 9, 11:56:43

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