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Post by wots on Nov 6, 2017 22:26:13 GMT
A fantastic run of results from the club, but I wonder whether these International breaks are worth the trouble, especially at Championship level. How many players from the Championship are actually engaged in the games? Anyone know? After all these breaks they still want a winter break? How will we fit the games in?
I know that if we would be on a losing string of games, it would be a blessing in disguise, but while we are on a run, does it sap the energy/confidence within the squad? Can we recover if we lose the first game after the break?
I'm sure it's a good break for PNE who are on a poor run, but for us?
Signed
Meths
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Post by riochforthereebok on Nov 6, 2017 23:14:33 GMT
It’s on SKY so I still hope we take a good following there.
Depends if PP gives the players too many days off but we have got good form going into it so I don’t see why we can’t get a decent result. Just hope PP’s luck continues
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Post by OohMac on Nov 7, 2017 10:00:41 GMT
For all the bad points of league one I do miss the games in international week. It would be an idea to volunteer to play a Tuesday game on an international break if you do wished. Think we've got Reading on a Tuesday, I can't imagine too many away fans coming up for that. When you think the Shnday will be recovery, Monday training to address any issues and then travel and match prep Tuesday. Is that really fair on a travelling team? For instance we were London to Sunderland a few weeks ago?
This next 6 weeks will be the real tell for us we have Barnsley, Reading, Burton and Cardiff at home. We could possibly pick up max points there and change the whole landscape.
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Post by one2many on Nov 10, 2017 13:03:00 GMT
In the Spanish second division they carry on as normal despite the loss of certain players. My local team will be without their first choice goalie and left back this weekend as those players are with their respective national teams. The only thing is that perhaps in the Championship some of the "top" teams have a number of international players while the more humble (us included) have none. A potentially unfair advantage could be gained. However, if the teams agree to play, attendences would probably be up as some fans who normally go to Premier games may take the opportunity to visit the lower leagues.
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Post by wots on Nov 10, 2017 18:27:47 GMT
In the Spanish second division they carry on as normal despite the loss of certain players. My local team will be without their first choice goalie and left back this weekend as those players are with their respective national teams. The only thing is that perhaps in the Championship some of the "top" teams have a number of international players while the more humble (us included) have none. A potentially unfair advantage could be gained. However, if the teams agree to play, attendences would probably be up as some fans who normally go to Premier games may take the opportunity to visit the lower leagues. Seems like the Spanish have got it right one2. I'll be in Portugal for the winter and looking forward to watching Portimonense, newly promoted to their first division. In the age of squads and not teams, doesn't it make sense to do it the Spanish way? Imagine all this and then a winter break. When, pray tell would they play the games in the U.K. They're already moaning too may games in the Christmas period. I'm hoping "the rest" in the International break doesn't have an adverse effect on us and a positive one for PNE, who are in lull at present. If it's adverse for us, you can bet that there'll be criticism of Parkinson, who I think, is doing a good job at present. COYW's Who's your local team one2, I'll look out for their results. |
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Post by one2many on Nov 10, 2017 20:46:33 GMT
In the Spanish second division they carry on as normal despite the loss of certain players. My local team will be without their first choice goalie and left back this weekend as those players are with their respective national teams. The only thing is that perhaps in the Championship some of the "top" teams have a number of international players while the more humble (us included) have none. A potentially unfair advantage could be gained. However, if the teams agree to play, attendences would probably be up as some fans who normally go to Premier games may take the opportunity to visit the lower leagues. Seems like the Spanish have got it right one2. I'll be in Portugal for the winter and looking forward to watching Portimonense, newly promoted to their first division. In the age of squads and not teams, doesn't it make sense to do it the Spanish way? Imagine all this and then a winter break. When, pray tell would they play the games in the U.K. They're already moaning too may games in the Christmas period. I'm hoping "the rest" in the International break doesn't have an adverse effect on us and a positive one for PNE, who are in lull at present. If it's adverse for us, you can bet that there'll be criticism of Parkinson, who I think, is doing a good job at present. COYW's Who's your local team one2, I'll look out for their results. Gimnastic Tarragona. The other day I saw a Union Jack at the ground with Oldham Athletic written on it! I was trying to identify the owner to say hi but didn't see an obvious candidate. I wouldn't say I am a supporter, I had a season ticket last year (work bonus!) but am yet to go this season even though it is walking distance. The kids get bored and it must be said that most games are fairly mundane. They will do well to avoid relegation....now, why does that sound familiar? |
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Post by Pedro on Nov 13, 2017 18:47:00 GMT
The International break gives the Washing machine time to go drinking - always a bad thing.
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Post by wots on Nov 13, 2017 19:18:35 GMT
Love it Pedro. Made me laugh did that.
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