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Post by warehamgas on Aug 15, 2016 18:02:50 GMT
..... between playing Chelsea reserves/academy in the EFL Cup which 4k+ fans want to attend and playing Reading reserves/academy in the EFL trophy which people say they want to boycott?
Just asking. TBH if you need to ask that question then you won't understand the good answers everyone has given in the previous posts. The League Cup has integrity, what teams are put out by premier league clubs is up to them. The EFL Cup with under 21s clubs can have no integrity, with these teams it's effectively a reserve competition. Everyone will have an opinion and this is just mine. UTG! |
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Post by Severncider on Aug 15, 2016 18:04:23 GMT
I have not attended a JPT cup game for many years and will not be bothering with the EFL Trophy either, not for any "political" reason.
If Arsenal were taking part, the game was at the Emirates, I could not give an assurance that I would not be tempted to attend as I have never been to that ground, so I think you can take it that I would be there.
It's up to every supporter to make up their own minds and I respect those who say they will not be attending the Reading game.
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Post by warehamgas on Aug 15, 2016 18:06:37 GMT
I have not attended a JPT cup game for many years and will not be bothering with the EFL Trophy either, not for any "political" reason. If Arsenal were taking part, the game was at the Emirates, I could not give an assurance that I would not be tempted to attend as I have never been to that ground, so I think you can take it that I would be there. It's up to every supporter to make up their own minds and I respect those who say they will not be attending the Reading game. Good response. UTG! |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Aug 15, 2016 18:07:12 GMT
Chelsea are also in the EFL Trophy so would there be 4k+ Gasheads wanting to watch them instead of Reading if they were in our draw? I'm just trying to find where people draw the line. The fact you are even asking would indicate you still don't really understand the issue which surprises me as I thought you were smarter than that. |
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Post by Severncider on Aug 15, 2016 18:08:52 GMT
..... between playing Chelsea reserves/academy in the EFL Cup which 4k+ fans want to attend and playing Reading reserves/academy in the EFL trophy which people say they want to boycott?
Just asking. TBH if you need to ask that question then you won't understand the good answers everyone has given in the previous posts. The League Cup has integrity, what teams are put out by premier league clubs is up to them. The EFL Cup with under 21s clubs can have no integrity, with these teams it's effectively a reserve competition. Everyone will have an opinion and this is just mine. UTG! I think you mean the EFL Trophy as we are playing Chelsea in the EFL Cup. |
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Post by peterhooper57 on Aug 15, 2016 18:10:03 GMT
..... between playing Chelsea reserves/academy in the EFL Cup which 4k+ fans want to attend and playing Reading reserves/academy in the EFL trophy which people say they want to boycott?
Just asking. I have probably watched Rovers play at least 20 matches away at Reading; although, I have been to Stamford Bridge before, I have never watched BRFC play away at Chelsea, that's why I would not miss it for the world. I will also go to watch the boys at Reading in the EFL trophy. UTG |
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Post by Severncider on Aug 15, 2016 18:13:48 GMT
Chelsea are also in the EFL Trophy so would there be 4k+ Gasheads wanting to watch them instead of Reading if they were in our draw? I'm just trying to find where people draw the line. The fact you are even asking would indicate you still don't really understand the issue which surprises me as I thought you were smarter than that. I fully understand the issue, it's just a question of where you draw the line.
It will be interesting to see the attendance against Reading. If 2k turned up, what does that indicate?
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Post by pirateman on Aug 15, 2016 18:14:00 GMT
In a way it is irrelevant for me as I have to pick and choose matches and wouldn't pick or choose a trophy match but if I were able to attend all matches I would not go to trophy matches when there are B teams in the competition whereas I might if there were not. As has been said before it is a question of the integrity of the competition. If they allowed B teams in any of the other cups, I wouldn't go to them either.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Aug 15, 2016 18:14:13 GMT
..... between playing Chelsea reserves/academy in the EFL Cup which 4k+ fans want to attend and playing Reading reserves/academy in the EFL trophy which people say they want to boycott?
Just asking. I have probably watched Rovers play at least 20 matches away at Reading; although, I have been to Stamford Bridge before, I have never watched BRFC play away at Chelsea, that's why I would not miss it for the world. I will also go to watch the boys at Reading in the EFL trophy. UTG I would ask you to think about what's more important. The introduction of B teams via this initiative that has the potential to destroy our game or someone's need to tick a ground off the list. Just saying like, it's up to all fans to weigh up this for themselves and decide for themselves. Not my place to judge anyone for it. |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Aug 15, 2016 18:14:59 GMT
The fact you are even asking would indicate you still don't really understand the issue which surprises me as I thought you were smarter than that. I fully understand the issue, it's just a question of where you draw the line.
It will be interesting to see the attendance against Reading. If 2k turned up, what does that indicate?
That there are are 2000 people who don't care enough to make a stand? |
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Post by Severncider on Aug 15, 2016 18:18:39 GMT
I fully understand the issue, it's just a question of where you draw the line.
It will be interesting to see the attendance against Reading. If 2k turned up, what does that indicate?
That there are are 2000 people who don't care enough to make a stand? Exactly. |
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Post by warehamgas on Aug 15, 2016 18:26:37 GMT
TBH if you need to ask that question then you won't understand the good answers everyone has given in the previous posts. The League Cup has integrity, what teams are put out by premier league clubs is up to them. The EFL Cup with under 21s clubs can have no integrity, with these teams it's effectively a reserve competition. Everyone will have an opinion and this is just mine. UTG! I think you mean the EFL Trophy as we are playing Chelsea in the EFL Cup. Yes you are right and thank you for correcting me! But I preceded it by mentioning "The League Cup" in the previous sentence so I think everyone knew the point I was making. |
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Aug 15, 2016 18:31:14 GMT
Chelsea are also in the EFL Trophy so would there be 4k+ Gasheads wanting to watch them instead of Reading if they were in our draw? I'm just trying to find where people draw the line. Think you're missing the point. It is Chelsea's academy + reserves entered into the EFL trophy. It is not Chelsea's academy in the EFL cup, regardless of what team they pick. |
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Post by mariobalotelli on Aug 15, 2016 18:40:20 GMT
Chelsea are also in the EFL Trophy so would there be 4k+ Gasheads wanting to watch them instead of Reading if they were in our draw? I'm just trying to find where people draw the line. No. People have drew the line in this thread. We are playing Chelsea in a competition they usually take seriously and will have no affect on B teams entering the league. We are not playing Chelsea B like we would if we drew them in the other competition. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 18:54:50 GMT
I fully understand the issue, it's just a question of where you draw the line.
It will be interesting to see the attendance against Reading. If 2k turned up, what does that indicate?
That there are are 2000 people who don't care enough to make a stand? Or are plain ignorant to the implications. |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Aug 15, 2016 18:57:22 GMT
That there are are 2000 people who don't care enough to make a stand? Or are plain ignorant to the implications. Actually, I hope it is onky ignorance and not selfishness that would lead people to attend games against B teams. |
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Post by truegas on Aug 15, 2016 19:28:02 GMT
I like these. What's the difference between a giraffe and an elephant? ones got a bloody gurt 'ooter |
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Post by kylegas on Aug 15, 2016 19:30:25 GMT
How much do we think Taylor will be worth if he plays well and scores in this game?? Hmm
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2016 19:32:00 GMT
How much do we think Taylor will be worth if he plays well and scores in this game?? Hmm He is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for him. |
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Post by stigofthegas on Aug 15, 2016 19:46:25 GMT
Chelsea first team - average value £30m
Reserves - average value £10m
U21s - average values £1m
EFL cup - mix of £10m and £30m players
EFL trophy- mix of £1m and £10m players
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