What is our best starting XI ?

Good thread this, with such a large squad and so many players coming in and putting in a good shift, I'm sure there are many different versions of our best XI amongst fans. Tactically I don't think it's possible to adopt what we did last night in every league game and strangely I don't think it would be as successful as it was against Fulham but there are many elements of it we have to take forward. Most importantly, the quick intense build up play has to continue. I may have got the formation wrong but last night has really messed with my selection. I'll be honest, I haven't got a clue what to do with the back line, it feels unjustified having Lynch in there having not played for so long but we know what he brings (Potenially swap him with Ransom). I'd also stick with Davis, we saw his quality pre-season and last night his delivery into the box is superb. When we have a fully fit squad this is going to be a real headache for Betsy

Addai
Craig Lynch Francomb/Mazeed
Davis Hess Powell Tilley
Balagizi
Nichols Telford

100%, this is why I say last night has thrown a complete spanner in the works. Had Powell not played I probably wouldn't have included him but he was sensational last night and fair play to Betsy for playing him after the shambles of the weekend. You're right, Craig doesn't have any pace at all but he provides vital balance/experience to the back line. Other than Balaigizi he's been our best player so far this season.

Although Addai made a decent save last night, his kicking is pretty good, but, he does seem to stay rooted to his goal line rather than command the six yard box.

For his height, he should really be claiming the crosses.


JTG

Addai
Lynch, Ransom, Ludwig (or Craig)
Davis, Hessenthaler, Balagizi, Tsaroulla
Nichols
Nadesan, Telford

Perhaps a bit too attacking and I think Craig rather than Ludwig, when we need a bit more experience