Naismith will be chief agitator; there'll be a distinct plan to involve us in a kicking match and drag it down to their level.
Of course Lennony's going to stick with established heads who got us there - it's sensible squad management, not 'insane'. There's a fine balance to achieve when dealing with an intense group of focussed, competitive young men. There's a hierarchy within the squad itself, remember.
I'd expect Broon to start, because dropping him for such an iconic occasion is inviting chaos, not competition. What signal is he sending out when the stalwart club captain of the NINE can be trashed over a few recent performances, the guy in the dressing room that the buck stops with? Respect is a big thing among the players.
And, anyway, if we can't afford to utilise Broon against that mob, then he should be shuffled onto the glue factory truck in the morning and half the squad shot round the back of the Jungle as a sacrifice.
Footballers have to earn their stirpes, they all know that. Turning the dressing room upside down is a sure way to lose it. I would expect the recent shining lights to feature, but most from the bench. Soro the exception because he's a bad enough bastard to dish out some punishment to Naismith and all his cohorts Han Solo while the rest of the bhoys take them apart.
Even getting a taste of the occasion is reward enough for the others. If Lennony's got a grip of his men then an established starting eleven switched-up quickly with the new blood if things get turgid should be his plan. Goalie is his real conundrum, but expect his word kept.
However, cometh the Hun game, I'd hope he'd build on the past two matches.
My guess for Sunday:
Bane
Pingpong Ajer Jullien Taylor
Calmac Broon Soro Christie
Elshag
Eddy
Subs:
Barkas, Turnbull, Duffy, Drexl, Klimala, Rogic, Griff
- in a match that could make history.
