If that is the team he plays you would be seriously concerned with the lack of running and lack of legs in CM.

Moore and McShane aren’t getting up and down playing both together is ill advised. We run the risk of being ripped up centrally on the transition with that combination. I wouldn’t start with either of those 2 in actual fact. 

It was previously mentioned that Annesley can do a job as a defensive CM. I would be looking at that as an option. Can he do that Dan Gallagher role? 

I see Ebbslfeet has had some draws at home against some decent teams so although they are on poor recent form, they are clearly are a match for anyone with home advantage. 

Given what we are likely to put out my prediction is 2-1 to Ebbsfleet. 

@jacksonfairweather I would say that Francomb is the more likely to start in that CDM role but I don't think it is as required when you play a back 4 compared to a 3. I wouldn't say Annesley or any of the other CM options have more or less legs in midfield other than maybe McManus.

McShane is an almost nailed on starter in the absence of Carter, unless Marc really plays around with different formations and wants an extra option in midfield like Vincent or someone. Also, a reminder that no player has more assists in all comps than McShane this season and only Rutherford has more total goal contributions (11).

Ebbsfleet (1) 2 Dorking W (1) 2 McShane, Rutherford

1,699 (240 Wanderers)

Ebbsfleet 1 Dorking Wanderers 1

Att 1350 (140 Wanderers)