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Post by soccarena on Aug 22, 2024 20:27:09 GMT 1
As a footballer, being told you’re playing in this competition is probably the equivalent of being told you are going on a camping holiday with your grandma while the rest of the family are off to Disneyland.
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Post by Orinoco on Aug 22, 2024 20:27:56 GMT 1
The greedy league play their under 21's, why can't the EFL teams, maybe if they kicked out the greedy league teams and replaced them with conference sides, may stir a tad more interest.
Pointless competition from start to Finish, would not go to any game from game 1 to final even if it was free.
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Post by irverino on Nov 10, 2024 10:20:03 GMT 1
Last chance on Tuesday to stay in a cup competition, will MD play a strong line up (like Brum did v Fulham U21) to ensure we are in the next round (Dec 10/11).
Slow back three against a handful of young whippets, maybe we'll have to give them a few early dead legs.......If we can catch them?
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 10, 2024 10:30:26 GMT 1
Last chance on Tuesday to stay in a cup competition, will MD play a strong line up (like Brum did v Fulham U21) to ensure we are in the next round (Dec 10/11). Slow back three against a handful of young whippets, maybe we'll have to give them a few early dead legs.......If we can catch them? Come on mate...at least start a match thread on the game. I'll be there by the way. |
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Post by irverino on Nov 10, 2024 10:44:24 GMT 1
Last chance on Tuesday to stay in a cup competition, will MD play a strong line up (like Brum did v Fulham U21) to ensure we are in the next round (Dec 10/11). Slow back three against a handful of young whippets, maybe we'll have to give them a few early dead legs.......If we can catch them? Come on mate...at least start a match thread on the game. I'll be there by the way. Sorry pal I got a bit side tracked, what I was going to post was if both Town & Wycombe were to lose on Tuesday night then the rearranged game at Adams Park would likely be in Dec/Jan on the EFLT cup nights.......Which I don't think we would want, best stay in cup the then? |
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Post by bluebeard on Nov 10, 2024 22:49:57 GMT 1
I am still debating whether to go or not Tuesday night.
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Post by irverino on Nov 11, 2024 10:26:44 GMT 1
I am still debating whether to go or not Tuesday night. Well no one can blame the weather with it staying dry & mild for mid November, should we manage to go through to the next round is Dec 10/11, then Jan 14/15, Feb 4/5 (Qtr) & Feb 18/1 9 (Semi)........Final at Wembley on Sunday April 13th, anyone booked hotel rooms yet? |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 11, 2024 10:42:03 GMT 1
Mentioned before its patronisisng we have to play prem U21 teams, are we supposed to gape in awe at the mighty Man utd's hopefulls, they cant even win the fkn thing. This from soemone who used to attend the Leyland daf cup, freight rover trophy, Autoglass cup and any other reincarnations it went under, sometimes even went away too..,piss stake.
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Post by irverino on Nov 11, 2024 10:57:20 GMT 1
Mentioned before its patronisisng we have to play prem U21 teams, are we supposed to gape in awe at the mighty Man utd's hopefulls, they cant even with the fkn thing. This from soemone who used to attend the Leyland daf cup, freight rover trophy, Autoglass cup and any other reincarnations it went under, sometimes even went away too..,piss stake. Blackpool & Carlisle I'm guessing?......No chance of a new ground either with Salford & Barrow already out. |
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Post by togterrier on Nov 11, 2024 14:21:42 GMT 1
I am still debating whether to go or not Tuesday night. Get thissen tut Town ground lad!!  |
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Post by schindlersmissed on Nov 11, 2024 14:35:58 GMT 1
I am still debating whether to go or not Tuesday night. Don’t go as it’s a farce of a match! |
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Post by westislandterrier on Nov 11, 2024 14:38:25 GMT 1
I am still debating whether to go or not Tuesday night. Well no one can blame the weather with it staying dry & mild for mid November, should we manage to go through to the next round is Dec 10/11, then Jan 14/15, Feb 4/5 (Qtr) & Feb 18/1 9 (Semi)........Final at Wembley on Sunday April 13th, anyone booked hotel rooms yet? I’d love us to get there and win it ! 🏆 👍 This and Division 3 to complete the clean sweep ! |
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Post by rab030 on Nov 11, 2024 14:51:24 GMT 1
I'm a season ticket holder and don't miss many home games. I also travel to at least half a dozen away games every season depending on geography and ticket availability.
But I just can't be bothered which I guess speaks volumes. This is not a protest vote, but I'm just not interested whether we win or lose - would prefer us to win obviously.
There is defo something missing at the moment in terms of excitement, connection, loyalty - not sure what the right word is??
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 11, 2024 16:44:34 GMT 1
Mentioned before its patronisisng we have to play prem U21 teams, are we supposed to gape in awe at the mighty Man utd's hopefulls, they cant even with the fkn thing. This from soemone who used to attend the Leyland daf cup, freight rover trophy, Autoglass cup and any other reincarnations it went under, sometimes even went away too..,piss stake. Been to few away games in it's many incarnations, Bradford, Wrexham, Tranmere, Rotherham, Darlington...trying to think of anymore, oh yeah, Halifax 88-89 time, think we lost 1 nowt too. |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 12, 2024 15:25:32 GMT 1
Mentioned before its patronisisng we have to play prem U21 teams, are we supposed to gape in awe at the mighty Man utd's hopefulls, they cant even with the fkn thing. This from soemone who used to attend the Leyland daf cup, freight rover trophy, Autoglass cup and any other reincarnations it went under, sometimes even went away too..,piss stake. Blackpool & Carlisle I'm guessing?......No chance of a new ground either with Salford & Barrow already out. Can remember doing Carlisle (who cant), Rotherham, Stockport, Grimsby, and Wigan, might be one or two more but there might not be either. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 12, 2024 16:48:23 GMT 1
Blackpool & Carlisle I'm guessing?......No chance of a new ground either with Salford & Barrow already out. Can remember doing Carlisle (what cant), Rotherham, Stockport, Grimsby, and Wigan, might be one or two more but there might not be either. I'll add Wigan and Stockport to mine, we got smashed at Wigan 5-2, at the old Springfield Park. |
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Post by royrace on Nov 12, 2024 17:04:56 GMT 1
This is a B team game to me. Couldn't give less of a fk. Hopefully no injuries and be good if Healey gets a run out. Other than that can we make it a clean sweep of early cup exits? Could be an unenviable new record?
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Post by sabailand on Nov 12, 2024 17:43:34 GMT 1
Can remember doing Carlisle (what cant), Rotherham, Stockport, Grimsby, and Wigan, might be one or two more but there might not be either. I'll add Wigan and Stockport to mine, we got smashed at Wigan 5-2, at the old Springfield Park. Remember sitting in the tall main stand that night at Wigan, got a programme from that match, mate who collects progs said he saw it going for £25 ages ago (just a sheet folded in two) not many printed for those games so they're sought after by collectors and completists. |
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Nov 12, 2024 17:45:46 GMT 1
I'll add Wigan and Stockport to mine, we got smashed at Wigan 5-2, at the old Springfield Park. Remember sitting on the tall main stand that night at Wigan, got a programme from that match, mate who collects progs said he saw it going for £25 ages ago (just a sheet folded in two) not many printed for those games so they're sought after by collectors and completists. I best check if I have one. |
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Post by sabailand on Nov 12, 2024 17:49:24 GMT 1
Remember sitting on the tall main stand that night at Wigan, got a programme from that match, mate who collects progs said he saw it going for £25 ages ago (just a sheet folded in two) not many printed for those games so they're sought after by collectors and completists. I best check if I have one. Might be able to retire early.  |
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Post by irverino on Nov 12, 2024 22:12:39 GMT 1
Blackpool & Carlisle I'm guessing?......No chance of a new ground either with Salford & Barrow already out. Can remember doing Carlisle (who cant), Rotherham, Stockport, Grimsby, and Wigan, might be one or two more but there might not be either. Ah yes, Don Valley stadium against Millers (tick).......Currently just two under 21 teams going through, a goal for Town & Fleetwood win shoot out will make it none. |
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Post by Wingman on Nov 12, 2024 22:23:39 GMT 1
Forgive my ignorance here, what is the mechanism to stop one of these U-21 teams winning the comp? How are they excluded from the final?
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Post by torchlight on Nov 12, 2024 22:27:42 GMT 1
Forgive my ignorance here, what is the mechanism to stop one of these U-21 teams winning the comp? How are they excluded from the final? I can’t see anything in the rule book to say they can’t win it… unless I missed something? |
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Post by blanquiazules on Nov 12, 2024 22:51:43 GMT 1
Forgive my ignorance here, what is the mechanism to stop one of these U-21 teams winning the comp? How are they excluded from the final? If they get to the final they have to either play their first team or forfeit. (this may not actually be true) |
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Post by irverino on Nov 12, 2024 22:54:00 GMT 1
Forgive my ignorance here, what is the mechanism to stop one of these U-21 teams winning the comp? How are they excluded from the final? I can’t see anything in the rule book to say they can’t win it… unless I missed something? Don't think their is, only Aston Villa U21 left in with Bolton too who scored with the last kick to knockout Fleetwood. Also in the Northern draw are; Stockport Tranmere Port Vale Wrexham Morecambe Wigan Blackpool Crewe Chesterfield Lincoln Rotherham Bradford........And Doncaster. |
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Post by tepidterrier on Nov 12, 2024 23:23:50 GMT 1
As it's the first time we've been in this competition with the current format..
It's almost the same as before, we're now into a regional knockout competition with 3 rounds. Then a nationwide semi final draw, then a final. All of these are one legged. I believe every game apart from the final also goes straight to pens after 90 minutes?
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Nov 12, 2024 23:27:25 GMT 1
If we got to Wembley I wonder how many would go? 10k tops is my guess
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Post by Wingman on Nov 12, 2024 23:33:20 GMT 1
If we got to Wembley I wonder how many would go? 10k tops is my guess It would be Wembley with Town, I’d be there. Tinpot Trophy or not 💪🏼 |
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Post by Tim Nice But Dim on Nov 12, 2024 23:47:24 GMT 1
Poor crowd tonight only just over 3,000, i thought there would be at least 5,000 there tonight against the best club in the world!! well that's what their fans tell you.
It can't be good for the team playing with so few fans watching, they will be able to hear anyone who breaks wind.
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Post by westislandterrier on Nov 12, 2024 23:53:35 GMT 1
Poor crowd tonight only just over 3,000, i thought there would be at least 5,000 there tonight against the best club in the world!! well that's what their fans tell you. It can't be good for the team playing with so few fans watching, they will be able to hear anyone who breaks wind.My Rab C Nesbitt West Scottish Accent would probably have stood out well tonight ! 🍺 🏴 🥃 Regarding breaking wind... Fart-town ain’t too far away ! 😉 |
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