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Post by Henbury Gas on Jan 9, 2019 11:46:57 GMT
I will not go to Wembley if Rovers reach the final. Bit far to walk with your Zimmer from Germany
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 12:07:14 GMT
you don't need to go to put money into the club. The Prem teams/EFL have bribed the league teams by upping the prize money and covering the costs
Each EFL Club to receive a participation fee of £20,000, in addition to the following competition fund
Group Stage: £10k for a win and £5k for a draw
Round Two: £20k for a win
Round Three: £40k for a win
Quarter Final: £50k for a win
Runner-up: £50k
Winner: £100k
The Prem clubs don't give a toss about the poor attendances, as long as their youths get competitive game time. Too many EFL clubs need the money the Prem are pumping in, and will continue to vote for this format, regardless of low attendances, as their costs are covered. I'm totally against this format, but sadly I can't see it changing in the near future.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 12:12:37 GMT
I will not go to Wembley if Rovers reach the final. Bit far to walk with your Zimmer from Germany We've all got Tanks over here.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jan 9, 2019 12:15:51 GMT
Bit far to walk with your Zimmer from Germany We've all got Tanks over here. Wow you a tank based on a Zimmer ! Respect !
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Post by William Wilson on Jan 9, 2019 12:22:41 GMT
I will not go to Wembley if Rovers reach the final. I shan`t either. I have attended the earlier rounds, ( I only live about 200 yards from the ground ) but I won`t shell out to travel up to London, to watch us in some meaningless competition.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 12:24:51 GMT
I will not go to Wembley if Rovers reach the final. I shan`t either. I have attended the earlier rounds, ( I only live about 200 yards from the ground ) but I won`t shell out to travel up to London, to watch us in some meaningless competition. You're still squatting in the old Muller Road Bus Depot then?
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Post by Severncider on Jan 9, 2019 12:34:36 GMT
As the next round is NOT regionalised, there is a chance we could be asked to play at the Etihad Stadium on 22/23 January.
I for one would jump at the chance to go there. It would be my first Checkatrade Trophy game and have no problems playing against a Premiership under 21 team, I'll even book hospitality at the ground.
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Post by LJG on Jan 9, 2019 12:36:51 GMT
As the next round is NOT regionalised, there is a chance we could be asked to play at the Etihad Stadium on 22/23 January. I for one would jump at the chance to go there. It would be my first Checkatrade Trophy game and have no problems playing against a Premiership under 21 team, I'll even book hospitality at the ground. Only so you can hang around outside the lifts.
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jan 9, 2019 12:38:34 GMT
As the next round is NOT regionalised, there is a chance we could be asked to play at the Etihad Stadium on 22/23 January. I for one would jump at the chance to go there. It would be my first Checkatrade Trophy game and have no problems playing against a Premiership under 21 team, I'll even book hospitality at the ground. Only so you can hang around outside the lifts. They don't have lifts they have escalators
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Post by William Wilson on Jan 9, 2019 12:42:20 GMT
I shan`t either. I have attended the earlier rounds, ( I only live about 200 yards from the ground ) but I won`t shell out to travel up to London, to watch us in some meaningless competition. You're still squatting in the old Muller Road Bus Depot then? I`ve moved. Now living in the old lavatory on the common, just up from the Wellington.
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Post by baggins on Jan 9, 2019 12:43:21 GMT
You're still squatting in the old Muller Road Bus Depot then? I`ve moved. Now living in the old lavatory on the common, just up from the Wellington. That's you? Jeez.
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Post by Okebournegas on Jan 9, 2019 12:44:50 GMT
As the next round is NOT regionalised, there is a chance we could be asked to play at the Etihad Stadium on 22/23 January. I for one would jump at the chance to go there. It would be my first Checkatrade Trophy game and have no problems playing against a Premiership under 21 team, I'll even book hospitality at the ground. Cool
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jan 9, 2019 12:45:33 GMT
You're still squatting in the old Muller Road Bus Depot then? I`ve moved. Now living in the old lavatory on the common, just up from the Wellington. Think baggy used to live there as well
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Post by Severncider on Jan 9, 2019 12:46:44 GMT
As the next round is NOT regionalised, there is a chance we could be asked to play at the Etihad Stadium on 22/23 January. I for one would jump at the chance to go there. It would be my first Checkatrade Trophy game and have no problems playing against a Premiership under 21 team, I'll even book hospitality at the ground. Only so you can hang around outside the lifts. That presupposes said individual will be there.
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Post by gregsy on Jan 9, 2019 12:47:04 GMT
Only so you can hang around outside the lifts. They don't have lifts they have escalators They must have lifts. You can't take a wheelchair down a escalator....
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Post by Okebournegas on Jan 9, 2019 12:49:39 GMT
For anyone who thinks attending the checkatrade games won’t affect the lower leagues have a read of Pep Guardiola’s views on calling for a second league ! Yet people still turn up .....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 12:51:45 GMT
With a Wembley visit potentially 1 game away this is our chance to make a stand for the duration of this mock cup. We’re doing ok up to now gasheads but let’s not do a Oxford and Coventry. Morals gas heads. No B teams. Is there even any b teams left? Hope so. Let’s not make this a day out at Wembley, let’s make it a day about Rovers contributing towards the future of our league. Still 1 game to go but DO NOT BE SIDE TRACKED. I think this is really sad rather than focus on the team and their performance you post this! I get the agenda but people can make their own minds up!
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Post by baggins on Jan 9, 2019 12:53:54 GMT
I`ve moved. Now living in the old lavatory on the common, just up from the Wellington. Think baggy used to live there as well This is true. Your shop doorway is rather comfy.
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Post by gregsy on Jan 9, 2019 13:14:39 GMT
Not a fan of the early rounds but would I go to Wembley? You bet. Mainly to take my lad, who wasn’t here for our last visit. That's a conversation I had with a mate at work. He asked if I was one of the people boycotting (I am) BUT Hugo the Younger will definitely want to go. What to do... Christ, I know a few other gas like yourself who have kids who will be facing the same dilemma.... "Dad's not taking us to Wembley to watch rovers because he doesn't agree with it" is basically going to condemn you to being the biggest knob in history....
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Post by darkbluegas on Jan 9, 2019 13:22:06 GMT
My first instinct was to boycott last season which I did. This year I realised that putting money into the pocket of my football club was vital, so I've gone. The Premier league have no interest in what we do nor do they need to. The formation of that league was the first step in changing football in this country forever and I don't hear many boycotts of sky sports, bt and match of the day. If there's an opportunity to support the club I'd take it even if it meant dragging myself to a miserable part of North London to visit the lifeless bowl that pays homage to corporate football i this country. Sunderland had the best answer to this competition in the way that they swept aside Newcastle last night. Come back when you've grown up boys. It's probably not good form to quote yourself but there's been a three long responses to the original post. I'd ask those posters if you're successful and this tournament is returned to its previous format, what happens next? Its the power of the Premier league that is the source of the problem this tournament is merely a symptom. Until we as fans deal with the money that flows into the Premier league nothing will change. As I asked originally how many people are prepared the boycott sky sports, bt and match of the day until an equitable distribution of funds are achieved.
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