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« on: September 03, 2018, 15:06:01 pm » |
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It's Checkatrade Trophy time again. The first of three games start on Tuesday night. Wycombe are first up with games against Oxford and Fulham u21s to follow.
I'm going with one of my lads, so who else will be attending? I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but a chance for some early revenge for our Carabao Cup defeat to the same opposition in August.
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corno_ntfc
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2018, 15:47:14 pm » |
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"I see it as a very important competition with an opportunity to go to Wembley at the end of it," he said.
"Opportunities for players to play in a final at Wembley don't come around that often and this is a competition we will be taking very seriously. Shame DA didn't feel this way about the Carabao the other week.
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guest48
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2018, 16:22:33 pm » |
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I'll be there, otherwise I would have to go to the pub too early
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Ron Obvious
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2018, 16:23:12 pm » |
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Well it was a choice between attending this match or watching VHS quality recordings on YouTube of Stars in their eyes hosted by Matthew Kelly. Easy Choice....Hello Matthew.
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Deepcut Cobbler
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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2018, 16:52:47 pm » |
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BedsCobb
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« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2018, 18:53:14 pm » |
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This tournament is testament to what you get when you have people who never followed a football team or even as much paid to watch a game! The old format wasn't perfect but games were meaningful and kept the intrest building as teams progressed, now its just a few ressies game that has a wembley final. What would I do to sex it up? Dump the U21s immediately and Re name it checkatrade anglo scottish cup, inviting all 48 league 1 and 2 clubs and 20 from the two top scottish leagues, including just those teams that are not involved with European competitions, it would be a straight knock out competition played over 2 legs as Europa cup with away goals rule but no extra time straight to pens. The anticipation of the draw woukd match the fa cup draw,, a chance to visit and host teams from Dundee Edinburgh Glasgow etc etc.. But no.. we get the most mundane uninteresting pile of s***e competion courtesy of a non football person.
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clarkeysntfc
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« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2018, 19:54:35 pm » |
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Just scrap the competition. Total waste of time.
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everbrite
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2018, 21:10:21 pm » |
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Well it was a choice between attending this match or watching VHS quality recordings on YouTube of Stars in their eyes hosted by Matthew Kelly. Easy Choice....Hello Matthew. Won’t ask you why but suggest it is strange comment to make when you can easily record said concert. You would do better just to say ‘not going’ as you did for away games!
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WadeyCobbler
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« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2018, 21:50:43 pm » |
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The introduction of the U21 Prem teams spoils it and I haven't been since. However I am tempted now because of the chance to see some of our squad players/youngsters. We have a good large squad and could actually go far in this comp this season.
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Ron Obvious
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« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2018, 22:57:56 pm » |
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Won’t ask you why but suggest it is strange comment to make when you can easily record said concert. You would do better just to say ‘not going’ as you did for away games!
There is a difference between this and away games. If I could go to away games at the moment I would, this on the other hand I would not. I am sorry that my lighthearted attempt at cheering a few people (who appear to need it) went where a lot of other things do. I will let you guess where PS: I like Matthews waistcoats, do you?
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BackOfTheNet
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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2018, 06:43:45 am » |
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I used to enjoy this competition back in the days when it was the LDV or whatever. It was fun watching two teams who didn't really care if they lost playing open football, often spurred on by a number of fringe players giving their all with a point to prove. The introduction of Prem B teams has devalued the competition to such an extent that I now don't go and pay less attention to the result than I do to the under 18 matches on a Saturday morning.
Bin it!
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Clarity
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« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2018, 06:56:34 am » |
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Don’t get all this negativity. Chance of winning League cup none, chance of winning FA Cup none. This cup does offer us a chance. Apparently winning can become a habit so let’s start winning!
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« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2018, 07:16:27 am » |
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Heartwarming that the B-team boycott is one of the few things that most fans have stuck together on.
The great Half Man Half Biscuit said it best.
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everbrite
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« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2018, 07:17:45 am » |
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Don’t get all this negativity. Chance of winning League cup none, chance of winning FA Cup none. This cup does offer us a chance. Apparently winning can become a habit so let’s start winning!
I find it quite remarkable that some who wish to ignore the game write huge posts to justify not going!
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« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2018, 07:25:56 am » |
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Will be boycotting these games again, but admit it would be nice to see some of our fringe players getting game time.
Think the rule is now four players from your previous starting eleven or the next starting eleven, so should be easier to change things round. Game time for JJ would be a good ideas if he is fit, but unsure exactly how bad his injury is.
Ward
Odoffin Ash Barnett Turnbull
Powell Crooks JJ Bridge
Williams Waters
Three here that started on Saturday (Ash, Crooks, Bridge) and there is a possibility that Waters would start the next game in front of Williams if he does well here. Wish we could change the whole eleven as I would love to see Whaler and Roberts get some more opportunities.
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« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2018, 08:21:13 am » |
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I'd like to see Autin have another look at the shape we ended the game on Saturday with, I think that could be a good way forward for us. If everyone is fit I would go; Ward
Odoffin Barnett Pierre Turnbull
Foley
Crooks JJOT
Waters Bridge
Williams Got the required 4 that started last game in there, gives game time to some that need it and gives Bridge an opportunity to build some momentum after a decent performance at the weekend. I'd give McWilliams half hour for Foley or Crooks if he is ready.
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« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2018, 11:13:00 am » |
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£5 for an evenings entertainment is good value, especially when I intend to use the back of the seat for a change!!
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clarkeysntfc
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« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2018, 11:37:09 am » |
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Ward
Odoffin Barnett Turnbull Buchanan
Bowditch O'Toole Foley Powell (if fit, Roberts/Whaler if not)
Williams Waters
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« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2018, 11:38:53 am » |
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£5 for an evenings entertainment is good value, especially when I intend to use the back of the seat for a change!!
So its £5 to go but £10 on ifollow? Christ.
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everbrite
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« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2018, 11:40:15 am » |
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£5 for an evenings entertainment is good value, especially when I intend to use the back of the seat for a change!!
Crikey thats good value. I trust you are saying that is the price to watch the game not Matthew Kelly.
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