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Whole-hearted Batth set for influential Owls role
YOU get the feeling Danny Batth is going to be a pivotal player in the coming weeks for Sheffield Wednesday.
The rugged, no-nonsense defender is not afraid to stick his head in where it hurts, gives his all for the cause and, currently, is in terrific form.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee is selected at centre back following his superb showing at Blackpool. He stood firm throughout and it took a controversial penalty to deny the Owls from dumping the Championship side out of the FA Cup.
I have paired Batth in the middle with Neal Trotman, who was outstanding for Chesterfield on Friday night as the strugglers registered their first home victory since September.
Matthew Lowton gets in at right back while I’ve selected Rotherham United’s Scott Griffiths on the opposite flank. Tommy Lee, having helped Chesterfield record their first clean sheet in 25 matches in the 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, is selected in between the sticks.
Scottish midfielder Kevin McDonald certainly did not look out of place in Sheffield United’s 4-0 defeat to Birmingham City, who were in the top flight a year ago and are the reigning Carling Cup holders. He oozed class and composure at the heart of the midfield engine room. He is partnered by Chris Lines, who produced an industrious display at Bloomfield Road.
While results may not be going Rotherham’s way, Kieron Cadogan offered the Millers hope on debut, showing confidence and skill in possession on the right flank as he troubled Dagenham and Redbridge’s back four. Drew Talbot completes the quartet.
Up front, Alex Revell took his tally to eight for the season by scoring his second goal in three outings and is alongside Clinton Morrison.
Chosen ones
Tommy Lee (Spireites)
Matthew Lowton (Blades)
Neal Trotman (Spireites)
Danny Batth (Owls)
Scott Griffiths (Millers)
Kieron Cadogan (Millers)
Kevin McDonald (Blades)
Chris Lines (Owls)
Drew Talbot (Spireites)
Alex Revell (Millers)
Clinton Morrison (Owls)
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IdWalkaMillionMiles
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 09:34 AMHeheh there are an unusually large contingent of Daves around. Just have a look at what canadabellend is writing on latest draw with the MKDons
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 07:17 AMNo worries Dave, I know alot of Daves so maybe. ( everyone knows a few Daves.)
IdWalkaMillionMiles
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:54 PMI know Smith Street very well, got a few mates round there. Chap's a good place to get work if you know people around there, I'm sure you do. Meet for a pint in The Wagon, might even know each other diesel !
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10:50 AMHey Dave, Im moving back to Chap in a few weeks, Smith St. Been in Germany for 7 years but coming home. You got a job for me haha?
IdWalkaMillionMiles
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 09:57 AMHahaha dd, got a face like the ten o' diamonds ! what's all this about? looks a bit grim to me.
doggtheveryspecialdeputy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:22 AMHey nice mug Dom, has someone put this photo on just to pi55 him off or what? The Star out of budget to airbrush your spots out haha.
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