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Post by dudelebowski on Apr 2, 2023 15:49:23 GMT
Plymouth Should be down to 9, two vile lunges completely unnecessary. Covering themselves in glory after a footballing lesson.
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 2, 2023 16:02:30 GMT
That's a bonus. 😃
"No side has ever won the EFL Trophy final by a four-goal margin in the history of the competition.
Bolton's 3-0 loss to Bristol City in 1986 is the joint heaviest defeat, along with the Trotters' 4-1 win over Torquay United three years later.
Blackpool beat Cambridge United 4-1 in 2002 while Southampton were 4-1 winners over Carlisle United in 2010.
Only four sides have scored four goals in the history of the final."
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Post by Claremont Gas on Apr 2, 2023 16:24:58 GMT
Blimey…, Janners were absolutely smashed!
Let’s hope BWFC2019 are in the play offs long before the last game of the season.
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Post by rememberhalifax on Apr 2, 2023 16:28:55 GMT
Will be interesting to see how Plymouths season plays out now, if they clinch automatic this result will be forgotten, if they return to Wembley for play off they should learn by this experience , who knows play off final may be a repeat of this match, it is getting tight at top with Weds wobbling, all to play for.
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Post by Colyton Gas on Apr 2, 2023 17:18:54 GMT
Attachment DeletedFans leaving Wembley saying on local TV News here about being rusty 'As we haven't played for a while'.Glad we had the friendly v Villa then. Pic ,my lad after the game.Big Muff fan having gone to UNI there.
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Post by darkbluegas on Apr 2, 2023 17:46:19 GMT
Interesting to see the fans boycotting the final. Imagine how many would have turned up if there'd been no boycott.
The biggest crowd in Europe this weekend!!
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 2, 2023 18:22:31 GMT
What's the betting we'll still have posters telling us next season that we have to boycott games!!
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Post by mftc on Apr 2, 2023 18:40:15 GMT
Will be interesting to see how Plymouths season plays out now, if they clinch automatic this result will be forgotten, if they return to Wembley for play off they should learn by this experience , who knows play off final may be a repeat of this match, it is getting tight at top with Weds wobbling, all to play for. Even if they fail to win promotion this season I would imagine they will still have made over a £million on the trophy cup run, so will have significant spending power over the summer.
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Post by gashead79 on Apr 2, 2023 19:11:16 GMT
What's the betting we'll still have posters telling us next season that we have to boycott games!! I don't understand your point here? For info though both us and Plymouth played CP U21s in the early rounds. We had 1058 and Plymouth had 1900 in attendance. In terms of not supporting the format of the competition. I'd say it's important for efl supporters to show the organisers that U21 teams are not welcome. If others feel differently that's fine but the topic has been done to death on most forums anyway.
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 2, 2023 19:46:36 GMT
What's the betting we'll still have posters telling us next season that we have to boycott games!! I don't understand your point here? For info though both us and Plymouth played CP U21s in the early rounds. We had 1058 and Plymouth had 1900 in attendance. In terms of not supporting the format of the competition. I'd say it's important for efl supporters to show the organisers that U21 teams are not welcome. If others feel differently that's fine but the topic has been done to death on most forums anyway. Why what good is actually doing when the final had Europe's biggest attendance this weekend, the EFL will just consider it's a success as the final's making them loads of money, they won't careless if Rovers had 1,000 or 10,000 watching the qualifying rounds.
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Post by dudelebowski on Apr 3, 2023 0:47:50 GMT
I don't understand your point here? For info though both us and Plymouth played CP U21s in the early rounds. We had 1058 and Plymouth had 1900 in attendance. In terms of not supporting the format of the competition. I'd say it's important for efl supporters to show the organisers that U21 teams are not welcome. If others feel differently that's fine but the topic has been done to death on most forums anyway. Why what good is actually doing when the final had Europe's biggest attendance this weekend, the EFL will just consider it's a success as the final's making them loads of money, they won't careless if Rovers had 1,000 or 10,000 watching the qualifying rounds. I’m Fairly sure since the U21’s came into it 4/5 years ago, not one of them has even made the semi final? That includes when it was done by area before they slung everyone in together at the last 4 stage.
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Post by Qatar Gas on Apr 3, 2023 6:30:38 GMT
I don't understand your point here? For info though both us and Plymouth played CP U21s in the early rounds. We had 1058 and Plymouth had 1900 in attendance. In terms of not supporting the format of the competition. I'd say it's important for efl supporters to show the organisers that U21 teams are not welcome. If others feel differently that's fine but the topic has been done to death on most forums anyway. Why what good is actually doing when the final had Europe's biggest attendance this weekend, the EFL will just consider it's a success as the final's making them loads of money, they won't careless if Rovers had 1,000 or 10,000 watching the qualifying rounds. Relatively big teams have been making the final over the last couple of years which has lead to high attendances. My concern is the organisers will use this as a reason to say allowing B teams has been a success and allow them to push for further inclusion. The B teams haven't actually been that good and none have got anywhere near the final yet anyway. The only way to really embarrass the EFL and organisers is if one or two B teams make the final and they will be trying to give as many tickets away as possible to avoid the embarrassment of having the lowest ever attendance in a final.
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Post by darkbluegas on Apr 3, 2023 7:52:43 GMT
Why what good is actually doing when the final had Europe's biggest attendance this weekend, the EFL will just consider it's a success as the final's making them loads of money, they won't careless if Rovers had 1,000 or 10,000 watching the qualifying rounds. Relatively big teams have been making the final over the last couple of years which has lead to high attendances. My concern is the organisers will use this as a reason to say allowing B teams has been a success and allow them to push for further inclusion. The B teams haven't actually been that good and none have got anywhere near the final yet anyway. The only way to really embarrass the EFL and organisers is if one or two B teams make the final and they will be trying to give as many tickets away as possible to avoid the embarrassment of having the lowest ever attendance in a final. Embarrass the football authorities in this country? You must be bloody joking. I think that ship sailed decades ago. We were more than happy to trot off to the World Cup in Qatar and we love the Saudi money at Newcastle both dreadful regimes. There appears to be no shame amongst our football authorities in this country. If the money talks the EFL and FA trot on behind. In fairness it won't be too long before most premier league clubs invest more money in their U21/23 set ups than is invested in most league 1&2 set ups. I've watched some women's football that have been played at academy grounds that are far more impressive than our derelict stadium. Unless attitudes change within footballs governing bodies U21 sides in the lower leagues is almost inevitable
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Post by bs16gashead on Apr 3, 2023 11:35:32 GMT
I wonder if this just might give them the kick up the arse they need to get over the line with automatic now, bit like what played out with us after the jpt loss in 2007, we then went on a massive run, in fact iirc I don’t think we lost another game that season after that.
One thing for sure we can certainly do them a few favours with the teams we have left at home.
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Post by gashead79 on Apr 3, 2023 12:23:44 GMT
I don't understand your point here? For info though both us and Plymouth played CP U21s in the early rounds. We had 1058 and Plymouth had 1900 in attendance. In terms of not supporting the format of the competition. I'd say it's important for efl supporters to show the organisers that U21 teams are not welcome. If others feel differently that's fine but the topic has been done to death on most forums anyway. Why what good is actually doing when the final had Europe's biggest attendance this weekend, the EFL will just consider it's a success as the final's making them loads of money, they won't careless if Rovers had 1,000 or 10,000 watching the qualifying rounds. It is up to supporters whether they think it is a good idea to support u21 teams being involved in the competition. Some think it's fine like you. Others don't, like me. The line might get crossed for you when Man United C are in the same division us in future?
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Post by mftc on Apr 3, 2023 13:07:06 GMT
Why what good is actually doing when the final had Europe's biggest attendance this weekend, the EFL will just consider it's a success as the final's making them loads of money, they won't careless if Rovers had 1,000 or 10,000 watching the qualifying rounds. It is up to supporters whether they think it is a good idea to support u21 teams being involved in the competition. Some think it's fine like you. Others don't, like me. The line might get crossed for you when Man United C are in the same division us in future? Surely it is about supporting our club, no matter who they are playing? VS Rugby, Hitchen, Spurs, Liverpool, Reading u-21 or Telford. I've seen big and small, been outclassed and sometimes scratched my head thinking how are we playing against this? If there was no relegation to the conference in the mid 90s?, no falls from grace like Man C Sheff Wed and no FA cup then it would have probably been a lot less interesting a journey. As the song goes que sera sera. Whatever will be, will be. If the u-21s join the league you can rest assured, the likes of you and I will have absolutely no say in the matter.
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Post by The Equaliser on Apr 3, 2023 14:59:15 GMT
What's the betting we'll still have posters telling us next season that we have to boycott games!! Absolutely, in fact I’ll go first. We should boycott all EFL Trophy games next season. 👍🏾
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Post by gashead79 on Apr 3, 2023 15:42:46 GMT
It is up to supporters whether they think it is a good idea to support u21 teams being involved in the competition. Some think it's fine like you. Others don't, like me. The line might get crossed for you when Man United C are in the same division us in future? Surely it is about supporting our club, no matter who they are playing? VS Rugby, Hitchen, Spurs, Liverpool, Reading u-21 or Telford. I've seen big and small, been outclassed and sometimes scratched my head thinking how are we playing against this? If there was no relegation to the conference in the mid 90s?, no falls from grace like Man C Sheff Wed and no FA cup then it would have probably been a lot less interesting a journey. As the song goes que sera sera. Whatever will be, will be. If the u-21s join the league you can rest assured, the likes of you and I will have absolutely no say in the matter. Different views then. Completely understand wanting to support the team. The irony is that you aren't supporting your team(or other lower league teams) by encouraging the encroachment of U21/Prem B teams into our competitions. In fact you are likely doing the opposite in the longer term. Fortunately for the organisers, this blasé shrug shoulders attitude is perfect for them and the Premier league big boys. As for having a say in the matter. Of course the average fan can have a say. Thousands do, but too many don't which is why we end up with this type of nonsense.
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Post by bluebiro on Apr 3, 2023 15:50:54 GMT
What's the betting we'll still have posters telling us next season that we have to boycott games!! Absolutely, in fact I’ll go first. We should boycott all EFL Trophy games next season. 👍🏾 wonder if the last few who support this sham of a competition would boycott if we ever had the embarrassment of a trophy game against the city development squad as a first team fixture.
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Post by Topper Gas on Apr 3, 2023 16:51:42 GMT
Absolutely, in fact I’ll go first. We should boycott all EFL Trophy games next season. 👍🏾 wonder if the last few who support this sham of a competition would boycott if we ever had the embarrassment of a trophy game against the city development squad as a first team fixture. That all depends where we play them, if it's at Wembley it'll most likely be a sell out.
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