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Post by OohMac on Aug 13, 2024 7:30:04 GMT
Firstly said at the start of the season and reiterate it here. This could be a 0-3 defeat and I wouldn't care. As far as I'm concerned this is a continuation of pre season and a chance for game time to get ready for Wrexham. The extra day being a Sunday fixture means we may go a little more tried and tested. Subject to availability my team would be
Southwood/Coleman
Toal Forino Johnston
Jordi ___________Iredale
____Morley___Matete
_______Dempsey_____
____Nlundulu Adeboyejo
Obviously don't know who is fit enough. Jones. Forrester, lolos all out.
Unsure if Khumbeni or any from B team could step up but want the new lad at RWB so no room for Matheson. Would keep SS and JDC fresh for the league. Mcatee save for Wrexham(and a start)
Would play Dan up front and don't think he fits the new 1 striker and 2x10s behind so would revert to last season and put him up with Vic and the reason I pick Vic is for him to continue his good form and if he impresses he would be a coin toss with Dion for the game on Sunday and for the season ahead.
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Post by one2many on Aug 13, 2024 8:19:08 GMT
I would go with that team. The only thing is that perhaps Forino, Jordi, Johnston, Dempsey, Matete and Nlundulu are unable to do 90 minutes. We have 5 substitutes but it might be a bit risky starting so many players who have not had a full preseason or who are coming back from injury.
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 13, 2024 8:40:01 GMT
We ain’t winning it so I’d go with the least amount of first teamers we can get away with, same for that Pizza cup too
FA cup is different as it’s as old as time and must be respected
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Post by OohMac on Aug 13, 2024 11:37:38 GMT
We ain’t winning it so I’d go with the least amount of first teamers we can get away with, same for that Pizza cup too FA cup is different as it’s as old as time and must be respected Agree and the FA Cup rounds are Saturdays so not two days after an important match. |
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Post by whitesince63 on Aug 13, 2024 21:43:28 GMT
Well we managed somehow to scrape through but definitely skin of the teeth job. On the whole a really good run out for all the boys but how on earth was their guy allowed to run through 3 of ours completely unchallenged for their equaliser? Sadly we still have problems at the back which need resolving. That said I think we did deserve to win overall. So let’s see who we get in the next round? I hope it’s another home tie against lowly opposition to get another run out for the fringe players then a big club in the next round to get some cash in. No Dan tonight, not even on the bench so I wonder if that says anything? If it does I can’t see us getting much if anything of our £300k for him but at least we’d save his wages. Time will tell.
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Post by OohMac on Aug 14, 2024 5:57:23 GMT
I don't know how much cash there is in this cup tbh. I don't think any big team will play a full XI, sell out and it seems Sky have all the games so do you even get anything extra from TV.
4k for us was better than expected. Suppose it being our first match back may have helped. Weather didn't. Big game at the weekend didn't either. Hopefully Wrexham put a lot of energy into thier match last night and we'll continue our winning start(technically a draw)
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Post by whitesince63 on Aug 14, 2024 8:24:49 GMT
I don't know how much cash there is in this cup tbh. I don't think any big team will play a full XI, sell out and it seems Sky have all the games so do you even get anything extra from TV. 4k for us was better than expected. Suppose it being our first match back may have helped. Weather didn't. Big game at the weekend didn't either. Hopefully Wrexham put a lot of energy into thier match last night and we'll continue our winning start(technically a draw) You’re probably right OM, who knows how much cash the cups worth. Obviously there is more prize money the higher you go and if we can get a biggie like UTD or Arsenal in the next round we should do well from gate money and I’m sure there will be extra payments for live TV coverage rather than just the crap red button stuff but how much like you I don’t know? Maybe I’m missing something on Wrexham but I just don’t think they’re going to be this obstacle that many assume. I look at the signings they’ve made, then at the one dimensional manager they have and I just don’t see them cutting it this season. It’s only because of their owners that they’re getting so much publicity and yes they did well in the last two seasons but they’re in a much tougher league now with much bigger clubs so I can’t see them having anything like the same success. We’ll see as time goes on but as for Sunday I’m expecting us to beat them as we gradually improve and our new players integrate into the squad. Matete in particular looked good last night as did Collins when he came on and hopefully Johnston proved he was getting back to his best and surely will be rested by Sunday? Another 3 points will go down well and let’s be honest, these are exactly the games we must win if we’re going to make the automatics and get over the slip ups in these kind of matches of the last two seasons. |
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 14, 2024 9:53:04 GMT
£100k to win it, £50k runner up
No wonder the big names throw the kids in
Saw highlights, Southwood with a terrible kick out to their man who almost scored and their equaliser was embarrassing.
Couple of awful penalties but a couple of decent saves too (Southwood) although var would have probably deemed one of the saves as encroaching off his line
Better run out for the stiffs than having to face Man Urinals kindergarten kids
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Post by whitesince63 on Aug 14, 2024 15:30:17 GMT
£100k to win it, £50k runner up No wonder the big names throw the kids in Saw highlights, Southwood with a terrible kick out to their man who almost scored and their equaliser was embarrassing. Couple of awful penalties but a couple of decent saves too (Southwood) although var would have probably deemed one of the saves as encroaching off his line Better run out for the stiffs than having to face Man Urinals kindergarten kids You sure about those figures rioch, it doesn’t seem much for our second biggest cup competition but if that’s right as you say, its no wonder the big boys aren’t fussed about it? |
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Post by OohMac on Aug 14, 2024 16:58:14 GMT
That does seem really low. I'd be amazed if it was that low.
My talking points from last night.
Is Dan Nlundulu off? Is Aaron Morley spent here?
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Post by chip on Aug 14, 2024 17:03:04 GMT
I watched last night’s game as it happened on sky plus I’m not a big believer in penalty shootouts as we are crap at them and I turn it off then check the result. All I can say about last night is it’s a win big game Sunday COYWM
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Post by riochforthereebok on Aug 14, 2024 17:25:12 GMT
£100k to win it, £50k runner up No wonder the big names throw the kids in Saw highlights, Southwood with a terrible kick out to their man who almost scored and their equaliser was embarrassing. Couple of awful penalties but a couple of decent saves too (Southwood) although var would have probably deemed one of the saves as encroaching off his line Better run out for the stiffs than having to face Man Urinals kindergarten kids You sure about those figures rioch, it doesn’t seem much for our second biggest cup competition but if that’s right as you say, its no wonder the big boys aren’t fussed about it? According to our trusted Wiki “Although the League Cup is one of the four domestic trophies attainable by English league teams, it is regarded as of lower prestige than the league title or the FA Cup.[2] League Cup winners receive £100,000 prize money (awarded by the Football League) with the runners-up receiving £50,000, considered relatively insignificant to top-flight teams, compared to the £2 million prize money of the FA Cup, which is in turn eclipsed by the Premier League's television money (awarded on final league position) and consequent participation in the Champions League” |
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