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Post by Baby-face Frankenstein on Aug 11, 2021 8:28:44 GMT 1
Well, despite there being a lot of doubt as to exactly who will be in the starting line up, it’s not stopping a great occasion approaching on Saturday, in what will be Town’s first competitive home game in nearly 18 months with fans there to cheer them on (last time was v Charlton on 29th February 2020).
A lot has happened in the meantime: in terms of players, we don’t look anything like how we did 18 months ago – possibly just one from the game v Charlton will make the squad for the Fulham game (Campbell), and The Cottagers too have felt the wind of change, gaining promotion and spending a season with the big boys, before being bundled unceremoniously out of the PL a couple of months ago.
They have, however – on paper at least - surely assembled one of the most expensive squads in Championship history. Transfermarkt has them down as being worth around 160 m quid, which is about 5 times Town’s supposed value. Incredible that we’re in the same league, really. But many a club in the Championship would probably say the same thing.
Town’s record v the Londoners at home doesn’t make for good reading, either. Just 1 win in 6 attempts since the turn of the millennium. So, on the face of it, not much to look forward to in terms of celebrating an unexpected victory. Another thing Town fans won’t have to look forward to is seeing the return of Terence Kongolo, who is out injured with a knee problem. But one name on Fulham’s teamsheet will surely bring about a warm grin of approval from the older Town fans……..yes, you guessed it, Harold Wilson.
His much-revered namesake from Huddersfield is, of course, none other than a former Prime Minister, so hopefully Town fans will refrain from any derogatory songs about Fulham’s Harold Wilson should he on occasion ungracefully balloon the ball over the bar. It just wouldn’t be befitting of a great name in Huddersfield’s history.
All joking aside, I’m really looking forward to this one: it will be great to see a crowd at the JSS again after so, so long; it’s rich v poor, it’s North v South, and on a manager level it’s very much a battle of the Iberian Peninsula, with the (portu) geezer, Marco Silva, pitting his wits against CC (if he’s on the touchline again) – and last but not least, Fulham are a popular choice for this season’s title, so perhaps an early pointer as to how we can fare against the top sides in this division.
UTT
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Post by kennyk2 on Aug 11, 2021 8:30:13 GMT 1
Must win game.
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Post by Essex Terrier on Aug 11, 2021 8:34:46 GMT 1
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Post by lochnessterrier on Aug 11, 2021 8:39:15 GMT 1
How are we coping with covid infections? Is there a danger that this one will be called off?
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Post by Baby-face Frankenstein on Aug 11, 2021 8:42:16 GMT 1
How are we coping with covid infections? Is there a danger that this one will be called off? Haven't the foggiest. How many did Harrogate have out for their game v Rochdale in the League Cup to be called off (awarded to Rochdale)? |
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Post by kennyk2 on Aug 11, 2021 8:46:52 GMT 1
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Post by captainblack on Aug 11, 2021 8:47:20 GMT 1
Well, despite there being a lot of doubt as to exactly who will be in the starting line up, it’s not stopping a great occasion approaching on Saturday, in what will be Town’s first competitive home game in nearly 18 months with fans there to cheer them on (last time was v Charlton on 29th February 2020). A lot has happened in the meantime: in terms of players, we don’t look anything like how we did 18 months ago – possibly just one from the game v Charlton will make the squad for the Fulham game (Campbell), and The Cottagers too have felt the wind of change, gaining promotion and spending a season with the big boys, before being bundled unceremoniously out of the PL a couple of months ago. They have, however – on paper at least - surely assembled one of the most expensive squads in Championship history. Transfermarkt has them down as being worth around 160 m quid, which is about 5 times Town’s supposed value. Incredible that we’re in the same league, really. But many a club in the Championship would probably say the same thing. Town’s record v the Londoners at home doesn’t make for good reading, either. Just 1 win in 6 attempts since the turn of the millennium. So, on the face of it, not much to look forward to in terms of celebrating an unexpected victory. Another thing Town fans won’t have to look forward to is seeing the return of Terence Kongolo, who is out injured with a knee problem. But one name on Fulham’s teamsheet will surely bring about a warm grin of approval from the older Town fans……..yes, you guessed it, Harold Wilson. His much-revered namesake from Huddersfield is, of course, none other than a former Prime Minister, so hopefully Town fans will refrain from any derogatory songs about Fulham’s Harold Wilson should he on occasion ungracefully balloon the ball over the bar. It just wouldn’t be befitting of a great name in Huddersfield’s history. All joking aside, I’m really looking forward to this one: it will be great to see a crowd at the JSS again after so, so long; it’s rich v poor, it’s North v South, and on a manager level it’s very much a battle of the Iberian Peninsula, with the (portu) geezer, Marco Silva, pitting his wits against CC (if he’s on the touchline again) – and last but not least, Fulham are a popular choice for this season’s title, so perhaps an early pointer as to how we can fare against the top sides in this division. UTT Lets hope Harold Wilsons "Labours" are all in vain ! |
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Post by tamesideterrier on Aug 11, 2021 8:48:46 GMT 1
Lets go with a draw for this one 1-1 again.
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Post by VLP Fan Club on Aug 11, 2021 8:51:53 GMT 1
We never play well against Fulham.
So to play devil’s advocate 3-1 Town.
Rhodes x2 Ward
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Post by Tinpot on Aug 11, 2021 9:23:04 GMT 1
Would be delighted with a draw in this one even if we had a full squad to choose from. Which we don't.
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Post by Farsley Terrier (UK product) on Aug 11, 2021 10:14:27 GMT 1
we can win. we're at home.
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Post by lochnessterrier on Aug 11, 2021 10:35:02 GMT 1
we can win. we're at home. We can also lose. We're at home (it happens a bit too often). |
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Post by overtonterrierspirit on Aug 11, 2021 12:45:36 GMT 1
we can win. we're at home. In front of our fans - got to make a difference! |
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Post by terriers2000 on Aug 11, 2021 13:12:15 GMT 1
First game back in the church every fan singing loud and proud and that will make the players up for it and I know fulham are our bogey team but 2-1 town rhodes and koroma
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Post by King Curtis on Aug 11, 2021 13:26:03 GMT 1
Are LOB, Toff, Ruffels, Nicholls out of self isolation in time for Sat?
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Aug 11, 2021 13:32:23 GMT 1
Are LOB, Toff, Ruffels, Nicholls out of self isolation in time for Sat? Shush, don’t tell Fulham! |
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Post by Baby Ate My Eight Ball on Aug 11, 2021 13:48:46 GMT 1
Fulham have got the best collection of players in the league but we can still take 3 points off them. We’ll need to defend well, cut out the silly mistakes and hit them with pace on the break - a lot will depend on Koroma and Thomas.
The atmosphere should be bouncing, will put some extra miles in the legs and snap in the tackles. Going to be one hell of an emotional occasion after being away for so long.
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Post by allan 1958 (OAF-WROY)(SSLFF) on Aug 11, 2021 16:13:11 GMT 1
We never play well against Fulham. So to play devil’s advocate 3-1 Town. Rhodes x2 Ward I am off to bookies now! 343 - 1 PS 343 is my fav number not real odds. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Aug 11, 2021 16:45:36 GMT 1
Got to win your home games, two in quick succession, win both and it'll have been a bloody good start, beyond our wildest dreams but the reality will be 2 draws or a loss to Fulham and 1-1 draw with Preston.
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Post by Porrohman on Aug 11, 2021 18:00:10 GMT 1
Should've taken more careful aim then |
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Post by conman on Aug 11, 2021 18:08:24 GMT 1
Cue , " One Harold Wilson , there's only one Harold Wilson". That'll confuse the bugger..
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Post by mickydombat on Aug 11, 2021 19:24:23 GMT 1
Harold shut down all the mines, surely this is not remembered well in these parts? Town can draw this one, we look solid.
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Post by birchencliffe on Aug 11, 2021 19:45:04 GMT 1
Town all over them first 20 minutes then the game plan will unravel like a shitty nappy..hope imm wrong..
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Post by softboy on Aug 11, 2021 20:49:33 GMT 1
What I don't get is why we are testing players twice a week whereas other teams are only testing players with symtoms, surely we all do the same. For example if a Fulham player has Covid but does not show symtoms he could play on Saturday and pass it on. When our players are tested next week we could have more cases of Covid whereas their players can continue playing and pass it on to other people if they don't have symtoms.
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Post by Tim Nice But Dim on Aug 11, 2021 22:10:30 GMT 1
The wonderful weather forcaster's are now saying it will rain on Saturday up North, some heatwave is this they said we would have, but a greasy surface and who knows.
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 11, 2021 22:20:38 GMT 1
What I don't get is why we are testing players twice a week whereas other teams are only testing players with symtoms, surely we all do the same. For example if a Fulham player has Covid but does not show symtoms he could play on Saturday and pass it on. When our players are tested next week we could have more cases of Covid whereas their players can continue playing and pass it on to other people if they don't have symtoms. Where have you heard about us testing twice a week?? Ive not even read officially that we have any players with Covid. It’s all a bit bizarre. Harrogate cancel 3 games with 3 infections |
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Aug 12, 2021 8:10:14 GMT 1
What I don't get is why we are testing players twice a week whereas other teams are only testing players with symtoms, surely we all do the same. For example if a Fulham player has Covid but does not show symtoms he could play on Saturday and pass it on. When our players are tested next week we could have more cases of Covid whereas their players can continue playing and pass it on to other people if they don't have symtoms. That’s not correct. All 72 clubs follow the same procedures: ”The EFL and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) have confirmed they will be introducing twice-weekly COVID-19 testing for all 72 Clubs” |
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Post by bentley316 on Aug 12, 2021 9:13:31 GMT 1
I definitely fall on the happy clapper side of the spectrum but its hard to see us getting many points this month.
Playing Fulham potentially still without O Brien, Toff, Pipa, Bacuna and Mbenza probably 5 of our 6 most creative players last year as well as back up options like Rowe and Aarons. It doesn't bode well.
Hopefully Koroma, Thomas and Sinani (if he gets more than 2 minutes) will click but hard to see anything other than a loss. Hopefully the defensive reinforcement will prevent it being an absolute massacre.
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Aug 12, 2021 9:28:26 GMT 1
What I don't get is why we are testing players twice a week whereas other teams are only testing players with symtoms, surely we all do the same. For example if a Fulham player has Covid but does not show symtoms he could play on Saturday and pass it on. When our players are tested next week we could have more cases of Covid whereas their players can continue playing and pass it on to other people if they don't have symtoms. Where have you heard about us testing twice a week?? Ive not even read officially that we have any players with Covid. It’s all a bit bizarre. Harrogate cancel 3 games with 3 infections And forfeit their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale. |
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Post by turbo2 on Aug 12, 2021 10:27:35 GMT 1
Where have you heard about us testing twice a week?? Ive not even read officially that we have any players with Covid. It’s all a bit bizarre. Harrogate cancel 3 games with 3 infections And forfeit their Carabao Cup tie against Rochdale. Only if they don’t play it before the 2nd round. And we had already played the first round. Still weird how there is nothing on the official site |
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