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[GrangeParkCobbler]

Havent we played them about 3 times in pre season games?
BTP should be busy on Saturday as well. I may just be in town centre pre match, as it will get a bit busy in the Tavern. Does the Bear still have a lunchtime happy hour? 

Amended....just for you!!

Yeah, will be a busy day on the rails on Saturday.....sort of glad I only work M-F!

[Tabasco Kid]

Amended....just for you!!

Yeah, will be a busy day on the rails on Saturday.....sort of glad I only work M-F!

No critiscism was intended mate. Excellent preview as always.

[GrangeParkCobbler]

Revenge 

Birmingham fans are morons.

I assume this is revenge for what they saw as "Cobblers fans disrupting the remembrance day silence" at St Andrews in November? I think their fans got more upset about that than the actual result on the day!

Team news wise, not a lot out of the club yet other than Mbete's return in the U21 game. Of course Tyler Roberts will miss out on Saturday as per the loan arrangements between ourselves and the Blues.

[tcobb]

Oh yes, the unfortunate incident that occurred during the minutes silence. They don't seem to understand it wasn't a deliberate act, just very bad timing.

[Risdene]

Oh yes, the unfortunate incident that occurred during the minutes silence. They don't seem to understand it wasn't a deliberate act, just very bad timing.

The noise was NOT disrespectful during the minutes silence it was people coming through the turnstiles knowing nothing about the minutes silence,!

[tcobb]

I think that's what I was saying 

[F30]

Revenge? What will they do, attempt to “take” the Hotel End? Say nasty things to people outside the ground? 🤡

[Bingers]

Revenge? What will they do, attempt to “take” the Hotel End? Say nasty things to people outside the ground? 🤡

Hammer us 6-0, taking away all our confidence that we will remain in League One, ensuring a free fall to the depths of League Two, à la Carlisle and then get consigned to non-league for the rest of our natural lives.

This is a fate worse than death, so I for one am taking this revenge threat seriously. Let's hope for a last minute equaliser that ruins their day and delights ours.

[Terryfenwickatemyhamster]

I'm quite happy to admit that I like it when the big clubs come to town. Especially those that have struggled themselves, and sit in the shadows of the clubs like Villa in the echelons above. It always adds a bit of spice to the game and brings a decent atmosphere.

This game also adds another dimension for me, and I'm sure some a lot more than me. It was a mate of mine at the time, who's brother died tragically at the BCFC v LUFC game. It's also a chance to reflect on a life lost so very young.

[F30]

Hammer us 6-0, taking away all our confidence that we will remain in League One, ensuring a free fall to the depths of League Two, à la Carlisle and then get consigned to non-league for the rest of our natural lives.

This is a fate worse than death, so I for one am taking this revenge threat seriously. Let's hope for a last minute equaliser that ruins their day and delights ours.

😁

[F30]

I'm quite happy to admit that I like it when the big clubs come to town. Especially those that have struggled themselves, and sit in the shadows of the clubs like Villa in the echelons above. It always adds a bit of spice to the game and brings a decent atmosphere.

This game also adds another dimension for me, and I'm sure some a lot more than me. It was a mate of mine at the time, who's brother died tragically at the BCFC v LUFC game. It's also a chance to reflect on a life lost so very young.

A sad loss of life 🙏

[DavCobb]

I'm quite happy to admit that I like it when the big clubs come to town. Especially those that have struggled themselves, and sit in the shadows of the clubs like Villa in the echelons above. It always adds a bit of spice to the game and brings a decent atmosphere.

This game also adds another dimension for me, and I'm sure some a lot more than me. It was a mate of mine at the time, who's brother died tragically at the BCFC v LUFC game. It's also a chance to reflect on a life lost so very young.

I remember Ian Hambridge and mixed in similar circles being the same age, although I didn't know him personally. If I remember correctly it was the same day as the Bradford fire and didn't get much coverage other than local press at the time. I believe that both clubs still recognise his passing every year.

[tcobb]

Personally I think they maybe looking for "Revenge " because little ole  NorthamptonTown had the nerve to score a last minute equaliser,  sending a number of their fans scurrying to the exits in embarrassment    

[Razor]

Personally I think they maybe looking for "Revenge " because little ole  NorthamptonTown had the nerve to score a last minute equaliser,  sending a number of their fans scurrying to the exits in embarrassment    

Half of them had already left by the time we scored, they missed the best bit!

[TPFKA Marvo]

Hammer us 6-0, taking away all our confidence that we will remain in League One, ensuring a free fall to the depths of League Two, à la Carlisle and then get consigned to non-league for the rest of our natural lives.

This is a fate worse than death, so I for one am taking this revenge threat seriously. Let's hope for a last minute equaliser that ruins their day and delights ours.

I think that unlikely, potential champions Birmingham are hardly prolific in the scoring department. 58 goals in 35 matches.

We've only finished as Champions 4 times, but under Wilder (2015/6) we'd scored 64 goals at this point, under Bowen (1962/3) we'd scored 74, under Herbert Chapman (1908/9) it was 81 and under Carr (1986/7) we'd scored 84 times.

Note: We also finished as Champions of the Northants league in 1898/9 but that only consisted of 9 teams, so just 16 matches. We did manage 49 goals though so just over 3 a game.

[Bingers]

I think that unlikely, potential champions Birmingham are hardly prolific in the scoring department. 58 goals in 35 matches.

That's blown it now Marvo. When the inevitable happens, I know where I will be pointing the accusatory finger of blame.

[Bingers]

And it won't be Max Dyche or the Imp.

[west stand oap]

Although they are 14 points ahead at the top of the table Birmingham's recent results have not been impressive, a 1-3 defeat at Bolton, 1-0 home win against Lincoln with a penalty and a 2-1 home win against Stevenage helped with a very soft penalty for the first goal. As I said in an earlier post the penalties they have been awarded runs into double figures but Saturdays referee Ross Joyce has not awarded a penalty in 24 games this season.
They have scored 2 goals or more 18 times (8 away) and have failed to score 6 times (5 away).
They have conceded 2 goals or more only 4 times (3 away) and have kept an impressive 18 clean sheets (6 away).

With Roberts unable to play will KN recall Fosu or play NGW at left wing back, switch Pinnock to the right and move Hoskins forward? We can call the game a free hit and chances are that we will have to score to get a result as they have scored in 12 of their last 13 games and we have not kept a clean sheet at home in our last 6. Can we spring a surprise? Shrewsbury certainly did when they beat them 3-2.
We were expected to lose at Huddersfield - but we didn't.
We were expected to lose at Birmingham - but we didn't.
We are expected to lose on Saturday - ?

[Observing]

Approach it like a cup tie. GET UP IN THEIR STINKING BRUM FACES.

[TPFKA Marvo]

Maybe a few chants about how they are "scared" to let Roberts play against them?