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Post by drayltonboy (independent) on Nov 19, 2024 22:42:10 GMT 1
If we only took 10k to Wembley that would prove our tinpottness as a club and we could no longer claim to have great fans. We’ve done Wembley a fair few times and a trip isn’t cheap but we’d probably take near to or over 20,000 . But football is all about generating interest , sometimes a club thrives with how it plays on the pitch and great vibes off it . We took over 36000 for the reading playoff final because the above was spot on, it makes me cringe when I see folk being so negative about our supporters when they are supporters. UTT . You know town fans have followed the club through thick and thin, why be so negative about the fans when you know dam well the club would take far more than 10000. Tinpot yourself. When was the Thick of which you speak?😉 |
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Post by DATM Travel Agent on Nov 19, 2024 22:42:58 GMT 1
According to the Birmingham Mail, the draw for the last 32 is pencilled in for Friday 22nd November. No indication of what time though. I take it we'll be away, due to finishing 2nd? Looking at last season's competition, it does look like all the group winners were at home so I would assume we will be away from home. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 19, 2024 22:44:40 GMT 1
I take it we'll be away, due to finishing 2nd? Looking at last season's competition, it does look like all the group winners were at home so I would assume we will be away from home. This competition has changed so much since the last time we were in it and not for the better. |
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Post by bluebeard on Nov 19, 2024 23:42:39 GMT 1
I wonder what the crowd at Bradford was tonight, it must have been at least 12/13,000.
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Post by DATM Travel Agent on Nov 19, 2024 23:55:01 GMT 1
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Post by irverino on Nov 20, 2024 0:45:14 GMT 1
According to the Birmingham Mail, the draw for the last 32 is pencilled in for Friday 22nd November. No indication of what time though. 6-30pm on Sky Sports.......Don't know why they didn't just do it tonight? |
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Post by detox on Nov 20, 2024 1:04:34 GMT 1
According to the Birmingham Mail, the draw for the last 32 is pencilled in for Friday 22nd November. No indication of what time though. 6-30pm on Sky Sports.......Don't know why they didn't just do it tonight? More viewers on Friday, for the sponsors... |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 20, 2024 6:56:39 GMT 1
Right, so if we can't have Bradford kn the next round, Morecambe will do fine, they were absolutely crap earlier on so we'll have an easy passage in to the next round.
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Post by irverino on Nov 20, 2024 9:14:38 GMT 1
Right, so if we can't have Bradford kn the next round, Morecambe will do fine, they were absolutely crap earlier on so we'll have an easy passage in to the next round. If we draw Rotherham then we could possibly play them on Sat 30th Nov......Both out of FAC. |
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Post by brighousebandbred on Nov 20, 2024 13:02:17 GMT 1
We’ve done Wembley a fair few times and a trip isn’t cheap but we’d probably take near to or over 20,000 . But football is all about generating interest , sometimes a club thrives with how it plays on the pitch and great vibes off it . We took over 36000 for the reading playoff final because the above was spot on, it makes me cringe when I see folk being so negative about our supporters when they are supporters. UTT . You know town fans have followed the club through thick and thin, why be so negative about the fans when you know dam well the club would take far more than 10000. Tinpot yourself. When was the Thick of which you speak?😉 I’d say getting to the PL and staying there for a year is a little bit of thick , the odd year of success in the lower divisions but I guess that’s about it and maximises how great our support is to say how thin we’ve had it. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 20, 2024 13:47:27 GMT 1
Right, so if we can't have Bradford kn the next round, Morecambe will do fine, they were absolutely crap earlier on so we'll have an easy passage in to the next round. If we draw Rotherham then we could possibly play them on Sat 30th Nov......Both out of FAC. Would be better for the fans the clubs but I suspect arranging it at such short notice might be a no no due to policing and everything else that goes in organising games. |
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Post by DATM Travel Agent on Nov 20, 2024 14:46:15 GMT 1
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Post by andyboothscat on Nov 20, 2024 15:57:46 GMT 1
If we draw Rotherham then we could possibly play them on Sat 30th Nov......Both out of FAC. Would be better for the fans the clubs but I suspect arranging it at such short notice might be a no no due to policing and everything else that goes in organising games. Its also a game that is part of the TV package that Sky have and taking it to 3pm on a Saturday would make it un-broadcastable. Of course there will be little to no interest for TV viewers outside of the two clubs but that doesn't change fact that it would be an issue. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 20, 2024 16:44:06 GMT 1
Just reading the link, so let's get this right, it says it regionalised up to the quarter finals. Does that include the quarter finals? If not, we could potentially end up with a long slog down south, Exeter say, for example? If so, that's outrageous. |
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Post by terriers2000 on Nov 20, 2024 16:58:31 GMT 1
Just reading the link, so let's get this right, it says it regionalised up to the quarter finals. Does that include the quarter finals? If not, we could potentially end up with a long slog down south, Exeter say, for example? If so, that's outrageous. Yeye, Wycombe got Bradford away & Peterborough got Blackpool away in the semi finals last season |
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Post by townarentbest on Nov 20, 2024 17:06:51 GMT 1
Just reading the link, so let's get this right, it says it regionalised up to the quarter finals. Does that include the quarter finals? If not, we could potentially end up with a long slog down south, Exeter say, for example? If so, that's outrageous. Yes it does include the quarter finals. We could only face Exeter in the semi final or beyond. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 20, 2024 17:16:18 GMT 1
Just reading the link, so let's get this right, it says it regionalised up to the quarter finals. Does that include the quarter finals? If not, we could potentially end up with a long slog down south, Exeter say, for example? If so, that's outrageous. Yes it does include the quarter finals. We could only face Exeter in the semi final or beyond. Crazy stuff, no wonder attendances in the competition have dropped off a cliff. |
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Post by stevvy on Nov 20, 2024 17:42:40 GMT 1
Not really. They dropped off a cliff as soon as PL U21 teams came in. The attendances in the non league version where they might play Sunderland U21s for example are also pathetically low
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Post by shawsie on Nov 20, 2024 17:45:14 GMT 1
Not really. They dropped off a cliff as soon as PL U21 teams came in. The attendances in the non league version where they might play Sunderland U21s for example are also pathetically low Am not surprised - it's yet another load of guff solely to appease the big boys. |
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Post by soapystevens on Nov 20, 2024 18:03:18 GMT 1
I would go to Morecambe because i have never been to their ground and that is the only reason, the other 3 forget it. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 20, 2024 18:35:53 GMT 1
I would go to Morecambe because i have never been to their ground and that is the only reason, the other 3 forget it. I was thinking that I might go if it's Morecambe as we've never played there, so might see a good turn out as a new ground. |
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Post by galpharm2400 on Nov 20, 2024 19:58:54 GMT 1
I would go to Morecambe because i have never been to their ground and that is the only reason, the other 3 forget it. I was thinking that I might go if it's Morecambe as we've never played there, so might see a good turn out as a new ground. Thats blown our dreams of Inter Milan at the San Siro...😉 |
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Post by arnie on Nov 20, 2024 20:08:42 GMT 1
I was thinking that I might go if it's Morecambe as we've never played there, so might see a good turn out as a new ground. Thats blown our dreams of Inter Milan at the San Siro...😉 That's where we're at 😂 |
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Post by BlueValour on Nov 20, 2024 20:44:06 GMT 1
I would go to Morecambe because i have never been to their ground and that is the only reason, the other 3 forget it. I was thinking that I might go if it's Morecambe as we've never played there, so might see a good turn out as a new ground. Well, you can go cockling while you are there but beware that the tide comes in very fast! |
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Post by Junior & Onuora on Nov 20, 2024 21:21:55 GMT 1
I was thinking that I might go if it's Morecambe as we've never played there, so might see a good turn out as a new ground. Well, you can go cockling while you are there but beware that the tide comes in very fast! Absolute shit and crass 'joke' that mocks the death of 21 people. And yet you have the neck to call out someone for being 'loud and lewd'. Look in the mirror, mate. |
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Post by Tim Nice But Dim on Nov 20, 2024 22:31:00 GMT 1
I hope it is Morecambe, then i can book in to my favourite hotel in Grange Over Sands for a couple of nights.
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Post by irverino on Nov 20, 2024 22:51:43 GMT 1
If we draw Rotherham then we could possibly play them on Sat 30th Nov......Both out of FAC. Would be better for the fans the clubs but I suspect arranging it at such short notice might be a no no due to policing and everything else that goes in organising games. Two of the four we could now draw Wrexham & Bolton are both out the FAC also. For a crowd of around 5k or less you surely don't need a great deal of notice possibly?........Ties currently set to be played on Tues 10th Dec. With Wycombe away rearranged on the earliest date of Tuesday January 7th, Town could find themselves on the road four times in eleven days if they are drawn away in the next round on Jan 14th with Shrewsbury (11th) & Blackpool (18th).......Bit surprised we have agreed to this? |
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Post by townarentbest on Nov 21, 2024 1:14:16 GMT 1
Would be better for the fans the clubs but I suspect arranging it at such short notice might be a no no due to policing and everything else that goes in organising games. Two of the four we could now draw Wrexham & Bolton are both out the FAC also. For a crowd of around 5k or less you surely don't need a great deal of notice possibly?........Ties currently set to be played on Tues 10th Dec. With Wycombe away rearranged on the earliest date of Tuesday January 7th, Town could find themselves on the road four times in eleven days if they are drawn away in the next round on Jan 14th with Shrewsbury (11th) & Blackpool (18th).......Bit surprised we have agreed to this? There is zero chance our FL Trophy game will be played on a Saturday. |
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Post by irverino on Nov 21, 2024 9:23:59 GMT 1
Two of the four we could now draw Wrexham & Bolton are both out the FAC also. For a crowd of around 5k or less you surely don't need a great deal of notice possibly?........Ties currently set to be played on Tues 10th Dec. With Wycombe away rearranged on the earliest date of Tuesday January 7th, Town could find themselves on the road four times in eleven days if they are drawn away in the next round on Jan 14th with Shrewsbury (11th) & Blackpool (18th).......Bit surprised we have agreed to this? There is zero chance our FL Trophy game will be played on a Saturday. A couple of years ago the 2nd round EFLT game Exeter v Pompey was played on a Saturday (FAC 3rd round date)......If both teams want it I suppose all they can do is ask the EFL. |
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Post by townarentbest on Nov 21, 2024 10:18:00 GMT 1
There is zero chance our FL Trophy game will be played on a Saturday. A couple of years ago the 2nd round EFLT game Exeter v Pompey was played on a Saturday (FAC 3rd round date)......If both teams want it I suppose all they can do is ask the EFL. That was prior to there being a TV contract in place for these rounds of the competition. |
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