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Reply | Saddle up for three points at the Bescot with DC and his Super U's
at 08:59 28 Sep 2024
Slightly peeved about the early kick-off as trips to the Bescot are usually on my list of awaydays, but after being out at a function yesterday evening, I wasn’t hardcore enough for the stupid o’clock start this morning. Like you, I’ll be streaming the Sky Sports broadcast, which presumably will be a notch above the usual, given this is a featured game? A great opportunity for TnT to show what they’re made of, but it’ll be a tough game I reckon. |
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Reply | Fleetwood game in doubt
at 09:09 25 Sep 2024
The rules are what they are, but all of the four called up or on standby last time were youth players from their academy, none had even made a first team debut. Looks like Charlie Adam enjoys the occasional Saturday off? |
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Reply | Quickest ever player to represent Colchester United?
at 09:35 23 Sep 2024
I’m not certain the U’s have ever run time trials, but Mick Mahon was no slouch. That being said, watching Owura literally just run past right backs with ease is hilarious to watch. |
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Reply | Guess Who #4
at 09:29 23 Sep 2024
Teddy Sherringham? |
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Reply | Three valuable points for the Super U's against Adkin's Rovers
at 18:21 21 Sep 2024
Indeed, but you appear to be somewhat critical (derogatory even) of him doing his job? I don't care if he's scoring 25 yard worldies or tapping into an empty net - he still has to be in the right place at the right time to score the goals he's paid to do. |
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Reply | Three valuable points for the Super U's against Adkin's Rovers
at 17:18 21 Sep 2024
I was in Bristol earlier for a family lunch, so missed the first 20 minutes, but excellent result, and great to see our strikers getting the goals too. I agree the Taylor/Tovide partnership really seems to be clicking into gear, in a game that I honestly thought would be harder than it turned out. Well done too Durham on your spot-on prediction for the final score! |
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Reply | Happy League 2024/25 Week 7 (of 38) - Deadline Saturday 21st September 12.30
at 11:06 20 Sep 2024
WEST HAM UNITED v CHELSEA (12.30) 1-2
SOUTHAMPTON v IPSWICH TOWN 2-1
NORWICH CITY v WATFORD (12.30) 1-1
CARDIFF CITY v LEEDS UNITED 1-2
COVENTRY CITY v SWANSEA CITY 2-0
PETERBOROUGH UNITED v BRISTOL ROVERS 2-0
WYCOMBE WANDERERS v CAMBRIDGE UNITED 3-0
BRADFORD CITY v AFC WIMBLEDON 1-2
GRIMSBY TOWN v BROMLEY 1-1
NOTTS COUNTY v GILLINGHAM 2-1 |
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Reply | Matt Jay.....
at 22:26 19 Sep 2024
LOL - I can live with that, I know they didn't mean me, thee and the rest of the exiles. |
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Reply | Matt Jay.....
at 14:46 18 Sep 2024
I paid my Now TV one day subscription and watched the game. The EFL Trophy has always suffered from lack of interest. Yes these days it's badged as a 'protest' at the involvement of the PL U21 sides, but attendances weren't that much better before that if I'm honest. You're not wrong though, by far the easiest route to a Wembley appearance in the lower leagues.
First half was a hard watch, with the U's chasing shadows as MK Dons controlled the ball, but were surprisingly ineffective in doing anything with it - albeit they did score, mainly thanks to sleep-walking defending though. Matt Jay looked okay, good vision, nice feet, but we just couldn't hold onto the ball long enough for him to have an impact. Anderson looked like he'd done his groin, but (with no disrespect) it did force Danny to bring on Egbo, and it was his pace (and Tovidesque ability to fall over at the slightest nudge) that earned the penalty to give us an unlikely lifeline back into the game. Well taken by Scully, 'keeper went the right way, but beaten by power.
Second half was much better, for the second string. The Dongs still seemed determined to bore everyone to death with ball possession without purpose, but even then, Kelleher's goal still came as a bit of a surprise. Great determination too - first to his own knockdown, and with half the Dongs' defence hanging off his shirt to try and stop him. After that, with subs coming thick and fast, we just ran the clock down when we could, or let them dither it away with meaningless possession. I think by the end of the game they had over 75%.
One final point, it might have been under 1,200 there last night, but the lads at the back of S1 put in a sterling shift keeping the noise levels up with some entertaining chants - well done! |
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Reply | South Scottish Muppets!
at 06:47 18 Sep 2024
Haha - fishing emoji noted. I guess it’s all about expectation - finished 4th last season but failed spectacularly in the play-offs. This season, nine games in all competitions and they’ve lost seven. I doubt last night will be the final nail in his coffin, but their next defeat probably will be - if he hasn’t jumped by then. |
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Reply | Matt Jay.....
at 21:52 17 Sep 2024
Well, football is a funny old game isn't it. |
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Reply | South Scottish Muppets!
at 17:47 17 Sep 2024
...and who knows after tonight. Maybe another on the "Lost to Col U, sacked in the morning" list? |
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Reply | Guess Who #3
at 21:27 16 Sep 2024
I’m certain it’s wrong, but Andy Farrell? |
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