League Cup - 1st Round

[Conker]

GC has come out saying we not be ready to play Preston, long as we come out without injuries I’ll be happy.

 

[BlackHaddock]

I think a lot of us will be using the 1st Round as our last warm up game before the league actually starts, at least Morecambe will be just as unprepared as us (I hope).

 

[Muzzle]

So, we want to stream the cup match against Bradford on iFollow, Bradford have said the match will definately not be streamed, the EFL and Sky are still to reach an agreement regarding the cup matches, yet Stevenage are advertising their match on iFollow. The EFL at its best yet again.

 

[Si Robin]

It's international week isn't it? The last couple of seasons, they've shown games on iFollow on international weekends.

 

[Muzzle]

It's international week isn't it? The last couple of seasons, they've shown games on iFollow on international weekends.

They have i think, we just can't get any answer as to what we can do, but Stevenage can. Anyone else selling iFollow "tickets"

 

[Conker]

Big GC is fuming.

Timing of Mansfield cup tie 'ludicrous'

Boss Graham Coughlan says Mansfield were "threatened with expulsion" if they did not move their Carabao Cup tie against Preston.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[SF_]

Big GC is fuming.

Timing of Mansfield cup tie 'ludicrous'

Boss Graham Coughlan says Mansfield were "threatened with expulsion" if they did not move their Carabao Cup tie against Preston.

www.bbc.co.uk

Bizarre, we've only had one call-up from the first team.

 

[valefan16]

It's international week isn't it? The last couple of seasons, they've shown games on iFollow on international weekends.

League games were but then stopped, Carabao cup isn’t usually streamed nor FA Cup due to the TV rights I guess but hopefully this year they will be.

The Saturday ban is lifted for league games until 50% capacity is allowed so ifollow will be available for league games at least

 

[SirNat]

They have i think, we just can't get any answer as to what we can do, but Stevenage can. Anyone else selling iFollow "tickets"

This will be available on iFollow for £10

 

[valefan16]

Our tie with Scunny is being streamed

 

[masi51]

Our tie with Scunny is being streamed

all games are to be shown on i follow unless its been selected for sky

 

[Andy Proctor]

I'm not going bother watching any of the games on a stream

 

[Brox]

Just been knocked out, lost on penalties to Portsmouth. Bit disappointing as we led by two goals at two points during the first half but can have no complaints with the result or the performance generally.

First goal well taken from List, second as a result of pressing/a big old fuck up at the back. Portsmouth pulled one back, nice goal from Curtis. Our third came from a set piece, an all mighty scramble, Cuthbert able to divert the ball towards goal. Second Pompey goal came right on half time, definite penalty, converted easily by Evans. Portsmouth were better second half, clearly a step up from them, the leveller came with the ball played down the side of Prosser and he couldn't keep pace with Marquis who rattled one in to the top corner. We managed to see the remainder of the game out so the match went to penalties. 3-1 to them in the shoot out, their keeper saving three.

Lined up in a 4-3-3, worked well at times in the first half, we pressed well but out of possession we seemed to find ourselves under threat down the flanks. Switched to a 4-4-2 which aided us defensively. Cuthbert and Prosser solid and dealt with everything thrown into the box, look vunerable to anyone with a bit of pace though which could prove a problem. Overall I'm pretty content, got to remember we were playing a side in the division above and it was levels above the shite we delivered last season.

 

[denzel ecfc]

Just been knocked out, lost on penalties to Portsmouth. Bit disappointing as we led by two goals at two points during the first half but can have no complaints with the result or the performance generally.

First goal well taken from List, second as a result of pressing/a big old fuck up at the back. Portsmouth pulled one back, nice goal from Curtis. Our third came from a set piece, an all mighty scramble, Cuthbert able to divert the ball towards goal. Second Pompey goal came right on half time, definite penalty, converted easily by Evans. Portsmouth were better second half, clearly a step up from them, the leveller came with the ball played down the side of Prosser and he couldn't keep pace with Marquis who rattled one in to the top corner. We managed to see the remainder of the game out so the match went to penalties. 3-1 to them in the shoot out, their keeper saving three.

Lined up in a 4-3-3, worked well at times in the first half, we pressed well but out of possession we seemed to find ourselves under threat down the flanks. Switched to a 4-4-2 which aided us defensively. Cuthbert and Prosser solid and dealt with everything thrown into the box, look vunerable to anyone with a bit of pace though which could prove a problem. Overall I'm pretty content, got to remember we were playing a side in the division above and it was levels above the shite we delivered last season.

Pompey like breaking hearts. Try scoring a goal in the last minute to take the lead and seal a trip to Wembley but still managing to lose
..

 

[northstandexile]

Mansfield were well beat by a very good PNE side 4-0 today at Deepdale.

 

[Bottega Don]

Just been knocked out, lost on penalties to Portsmouth. Bit disappointing as we led by two goals at two points during the first half but can have no complaints with the result or the performance generally.

First goal well taken from List, second as a result of pressing/a big old fuck up at the back. Portsmouth pulled one back, nice goal from Curtis. Our third came from a set piece, an all mighty scramble, Cuthbert able to divert the ball towards goal. Second Pompey goal came right on half time, definite penalty, converted easily by Evans. Portsmouth were better second half, clearly a step up from them, the leveller came with the ball played down the side of Prosser and he couldn't keep pace with Marquis who rattled one in to the top corner. We managed to see the remainder of the game out so the match went to penalties. 3-1 to them in the shoot out, their keeper saving three.

Lined up in a 4-3-3, worked well at times in the first half, we pressed well but out of possession we seemed to find ourselves under threat down the flanks. Switched to a 4-4-2 which aided us defensively. Cuthbert and Prosser solid and dealt with everything thrown into the box, look vunerable to anyone with a bit of pace though which could prove a problem. Overall I'm pretty content, got to remember we were playing a side in the division above and it was levels above the shite we delivered last season.

I get that teams are rusty but calling Pompey's defending for your second goal calamitous would be kind, it was like something out of Benny Hill.

 

[Jonny12]

Our game versus Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday will be on Sky.

 

[Kenneth E End]

Big GC is fuming.

Timing of Mansfield cup tie 'ludicrous'

Boss Graham Coughlan says Mansfield were "threatened with expulsion" if they did not move their Carabao Cup tie against Preston.

www.bbc.co.uk

Those words “integrity of the competition” again. Do us a favour EFL. By starting this competition on an international weekend and before the league season starts lessens this cup massively.

For what it’s worth, Norwich will be without 15 players next weekend against us and the EFL are allowing it. Integrity?

 

[shoddycollins]

Those words “integrity of the competition” again. Do us a favour EFL. By starting this competition on an international weekend and before the league season starts lessens this cup massively.

For what it’s worth, Norwich will be without 15 players next weekend against us and the EFL are allowing it. Integrity?

According to a Preston fan on here they wouldn't have expected to miss anyone had the game been played next weekend

 

[Conker]

Well we got absolutely battered anyway

Obviously Preston should be beating us comfortably but watching it shown quite a lot of our new signings are not settled yet.

 

[SF_]

According to a Preston fan on here they wouldn't have expected to miss anyone had the game been played next weekend

Two now but yeah, don't know why it was an issue

 

[valefan16]

Think a few clubs will use this and the midweek after as a more competitive pre season games to be honest.

Don’t think many of ours have played 90 minutes yet! Yesterday was our last friendly and we made a load of changes still and likely would have done more changes had injuries not limited us which was surprising.

 

[Reremnart]

Mark Cooper running scared again. Last season only got cancelled so Forest Green didn’t have to host us, and now he fixes it that they play us but with no fans. The coward.

Unlike most of us Forest Gump are used to playing in front of no fans. And for Cooper. The less said about that bitter, crying clown the better.

 

[The Terminator]

Feels odd starting the season with a cup game, but for us and Forest Green tomorrow its a chance to get an early win in a meaningful game.

Will be interesting to see if Cooper has been able to stop the freefall FGR seemed to be in since Christmas time last year.

For us it will be a test for Ross Embleton to see if he has been able to eradicate the many defensive errors we made as a team last season, on our day we're more than capable of creating chances although taking them can be a issue sometimes as well for us, but we will give teams problems on our day.

I wouldn't be suprised if the game ends in a high scoring draw and penalties to be honest.

 

[Andy Proctor]

John askey has said we have everybody back in training but some arnt match fit. Gibbons and Pope are training but both of them are out of tomorrows games. Cullen and oyeleke hasn't had much of a pre season so cant see them playing either. I've also got a feeling visser might play in goal instead of brown for this game. If I had to guess our side I'd go for something like this.
Gk Visser
Rb mills
Lb Fitzpatrick
CB smith
CB legge
Cm joyce
Cm Burgess
Cm conlon
Rm worall
Cf rodney
Lm amoo
Those are our players that have played the most over our pre season so are our fittest players available.

 

[hellogregory]

New Carlisle United team which I’m expecting good things from this season, at least mid table, but too many players out with or carrying injuries tomorrow and I think we’ll fall short at Oldham.

 

[Casey]

Millwall manager has said he will put out a strong team against Crawley tomorrow but I've since heard they have six injuries and two international call ups.

Our manager says we have no injuries but is then contradicted by new club captain, George Francomb, who says he has a knock and will not be ready for the game.

I'm off to a bbq where we will stream the game before going to flip the burgers and down a few, socially distanced, pints...let's hope its not Sussex bitter (Harvey's Sussex Bitter is actually quite decent).

Casey

 

[masi51]

Millwall manager has said he will put out a strong team against Crawley tomorrow but I've since heard they have six injuries and two international call ups.

Our manager says we have no injuries but is then contradicted by new club captain, George Francomb, who says he has a knock and will not be ready for the game.

I'm off to a bbq where we will stream the game before going to flip the burgers and down a few, socially distanced, pints...let's hope its not Sussex bitter (Harvey's Sussex Bitter is actually quite decent).

Casey

no Southern beer is decent

 

[Back in the DHSS]

Don’t know much about Harrogate having never played them before, but I was astounded to find out that they got promoted to the football league on a majority of sub 1000 gates.
If it’s a Tranmere performance like the one which started last season then we are out. Should have enough to scrape through though.

 

[valefan16]

Is it extra time or straight to pens?