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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Jan 8, 2020 10:52:57 GMT
I wonder what our 2 new signings are going to think when they step out in front of 800 Gasheads. WTF have I done, I suspect! 😳 Hopefully they'd be equally as insulted at having to participate in a tournament that's become a plaything for the PL clubs. Use it as a training exercise to get to know their new teammates ahead of the real matches 👍 I totally agree with you. I also think there's a good case to be made to scrap both EFL Trophy and EFL Cup. I never get excited about either. |
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Post by clockendgas on Jan 8, 2020 10:59:10 GMT
Never underestimate your opponent,big mistake we have often made before in cup games. Fans underestimating opponents is fine and will have no bearing, I wouldn’t expect the players to have the same attitude though didn't quite go to plan against chesham, bath city etc,players thinking it's a piece of water,and hey presto were a laughing stock again. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 11:05:46 GMT
I wonder what our 2 new signings are going to think when they step out in front of 800 Gasheads. WTF have I done, I suspect! 😳 Because they have not been able to break into 2 clubs at a higher level than ours virtually all the football they have played have been in front of much less than 800 people. Not their fault because their young but the truth. |
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Post by zulugas on Jan 8, 2020 11:16:28 GMT
Good opportunity to ease the new blood into the team and try out new systems. That's the only benefit to playing in this god forsaken trophy. At least they won't have 7-8000 moaning at them after 5 mins at the first bad touch or missed cross.
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Post by Icegas on Jan 8, 2020 11:19:02 GMT
Hopefully they'd be equally as insulted at having to participate in a tournament that's become a plaything for the PL clubs. Use it as a training exercise to get to know their new teammates ahead of the real matches 👍 I totally agree with you. I also think there's a good case to be made to scrap both EFL Trophy and EFL Cup. I never get excited about either. No we shouldnt,the FA should make it like the Trophy used to be like up until the prem kids sides entered and the League cup was people people only cared about the premiership and Champions league money. Nothing wrong with the cups themselfs,only how they are respected by the FA. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 11:21:42 GMT
Fans underestimating opponents is fine and will have no bearing, I wouldn’t expect the players to have the same attitude though didn't quite go to plan against chesham, bath city etc,players thinking it's a piece of water,and hey presto were a laughing stock again. I’ll have to take your word for it that the players thought those games were a piece of water. |
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Post by Qatar Gas on Jan 8, 2020 11:35:45 GMT
If BG is keen to change the formation then this is the perfect game for him to do it.
I would be surprised if we see three CB's starting tonight.
I don't think there will be many changes but it would be good if one or two regulars can get a night off.
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Post by rovers5charlton5 on Jan 8, 2020 12:03:23 GMT
I wonder what our 2 new signings are going to think when they step out in front of 800 Gasheads. WTF have I done, I suspect! 😳 Because they have not been able to break into 2 clubs at a higher level than ours virtually all the football they have played have been in front of much less than 800 people. Not their fault because their young but the truth. You've missed the point of what I was saying. I was pointing out the our boycott of the competition isn't going to show the club in a very good light, now that these 2 have finally hit the big time! I agree that they've not played in front of larger crowds, but moving to us, they must be expecting to be playing in front of decent sized attendances on a regular basis. I'm almost tempted to go and see these 2 tonight, almost. |
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Post by endicotton on Jan 8, 2020 12:16:32 GMT
There might not be.many attending but there’s a nice £40000 prize money for the winners & a place in the quarter-finals. Plus, even if only 25 people attend, if they all buy just 1 sausage roll each that's almost another £40000 right there. |
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Post by baggins on Jan 8, 2020 12:39:48 GMT
Not going tonight but fair shout to those that are. It's not political for me, I just can't be arsed.
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Post by turdburger on Jan 8, 2020 13:13:14 GMT
ill be there. taking the opportunity of a lower crowd and lower prices to take both my young children
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Post by sipirate on Jan 8, 2020 13:16:56 GMT
Can i watch on Ifollow for this game from the UK?
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Post by xenongas on Jan 8, 2020 13:18:21 GMT
Because they have not been able to break into 2 clubs at a higher level than ours virtually all the football they have played have been in front of much less than 800 people. Not their fault because their young but the truth. You've missed the point of what I was saying. I was pointing out the our boycott of the competition isn't going to show the club in a very good light, now that these 2 have finally hit the big time! I agree that they've not played in front of larger crowds, but moving to us, they must be expecting to be playing in front of decent sized attendances on a regular basis. I'm almost tempted to go and see these 2 tonight, almost. I'm sure someone will have explained to them what this competition is now so they're not going to take it personally! And besides, the lure of Wembley starts becoming an incentive for the players at this point. I wonder how many people are (almost) tempted like you to go just to have a look at the new boys. That's the only reason I'd have to go. |
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Post by baggins on Jan 8, 2020 13:41:16 GMT
ill be there. taking the opportunity of a lower crowd and lower prices to take both my young children Good shout, hope you have a good one. |
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Post by lympstonegas on Jan 8, 2020 13:43:53 GMT
Might get a bigger crowd than expected tonight as a result of the new boys and a win takes us 2 games from Wembley ??
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Post by rusho'gas on Jan 8, 2020 13:44:46 GMT
How much do the club get from ifollow ?
Can't bring m'self to break the embargo until they chuck the non league teams out.
How much of the £10.00 goes to the EFL ?
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Post by baggins on Jan 8, 2020 13:47:03 GMT
Might get a bigger crowd than expected tonight as a result of the new boys and a win takes us 2 games from Wembley ?? Seriously? 3 wins and we're at Wembley? |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jan 8, 2020 13:58:05 GMT
Because they have not been able to break into 2 clubs at a higher level than ours virtually all the football they have played have been in front of much less than 800 people. Not their fault because their young but the truth. You've missed the point of what I was saying. I was pointing out the our boycott of the competition isn't going to show the club in a very good light, now that these 2 have finally hit the big time! I agree that they've not played in front of larger crowds, but moving to us, they must be expecting to be playing in front of decent sized attendances on a regular basis. I'm almost tempted to go and see these 2 tonight, almost. Reading have been in this shitfest of a competition in its new format I think so I imagine Barrett knows exactly why it's so badly supported. I'm sure one of the other lads will fill them in. |
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Jan 8, 2020 13:58:51 GMT
Can i watch on Ifollow for this game from the UK? Yes. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 14:27:53 GMT
It seems quite clear watching BG's preview of the game, that he is in favour of the bigger clubs having their youth teams in this competition. Perhaps not surprising considering his past history of coaching both Palace's and West Brom's youngsters. BG has confirmed Both our new youngsters will be involved, so I'll be watching on I follow with interest. Prediction - BG's first win. 'It's a good competition'. No Ben. It was a half decent competition before it became a cheapened, shambolic, joke of a tournament which has been hijacked by those who wanted out of the Football League three decades ago. Still, as long as you're Palace U18 kids get a chance to test themselves against the big boys... |
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