Rochdale (Away) Match Thread (1 Viewer)
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Otis
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Expect to see a few changes. As Clive Eakin said on the commentary yesterday, the players we had yesterday were the whole, available senior squad. We have 20, the 18 yesterday plus Thomas and Swanson, who are injured.
We can't risk maybe the likes of Reda, who I think might be left out to be put back in for Millwall away.
Think we might also play a couple of kids perhaps.
We can't risk maybe the likes of Reda, who I think might be left out to be put back in for Millwall away.
Think we might also play a couple of kids perhaps.
no_loyalty
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Agreed its not worth risking Redda for the cup game, also might be a good idea to rest one of the central midfielders and give Thomas a game
The Penguin
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My care factor for the League Cup is about 10% of fuck all, so I'd pick every player who was on the bench yesterday and fill the other gaps in with youth teamers.
(I accept though that this will not happen.)
(I accept though that this will not happen.)
Sky Blue Pete
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Team
Charles Cook
Phillips
Ricketts
Martin
Haynes
Morris
Fleck
Finch
Youth
Tudgay
Maddison
Charles Cook
Phillips
Ricketts
Martin
Haynes
Morris
Fleck
Finch
Youth
Tudgay
Maddison
CJ_covblaze
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Would like to see Thomas start. Probably will be Tudgay though. Agree that Martin should start ahead of Johnson.
skybluegod
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A few people have said they don't care about league cup, but surely a good cup run will increase revenue, and give a bigger budget to TM? One lucky draw in round 3 and we can bring in some much needed depth.
Sky Blue Pete
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Yep need to win but not at the expense of losing Johnson and fleck say
skybluegod
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Is it pay on the gate?
The Penguin
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Fair point!
Cranfield Sky Blue
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Am I right in saying we have never won a cup game there?
sw88
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Last cup game (I think) we played there we were in different divisions and they embarrassed us. Wasn't a nice journey home! Need to seek revenge this time round, irrespective of the cup not seeming to be a priority.
I'd like to see Charles-Cook given a go in the cup games - will have 3 cups to compete for. Surely rotating the keepers for those games can't hurt?
Martin should come in for Johnson, unless Willis isn't too injured, then perhaps move him inside and Phillips at RB.
I'd like both Tudgay and Thomas to play up top. Go back to two up top rather than the 4.
Maybe that will involve too many. Hanged though.
I'd like to see Charles-Cook given a go in the cup games - will have 3 cups to compete for. Surely rotating the keepers for those games can't hurt?
Martin should come in for Johnson, unless Willis isn't too injured, then perhaps move him inside and Phillips at RB.
I'd like both Tudgay and Thomas to play up top. Go back to two up top rather than the 4.
Maybe that will involve too many. Hanged though.
SkyBlue_Bear83
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Team will be
--------Charles-Cook
Phillips--Ricketts--Martin--Haynes
-------Morris---Fleck
-Swanson---Lamieras--G Thomas
-----------Tudgay
Thats my prediction anyway, wouldn't be surprised to see Harries and Stevenson appear on the bench.
--------Charles-Cook
Phillips--Ricketts--Martin--Haynes
-------Morris---Fleck
-Swanson---Lamieras--G Thomas
-----------Tudgay
Thats my prediction anyway, wouldn't be surprised to see Harries and Stevenson appear on the bench.
S
SkyBlue Baker96
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I'm not bothered about the league cup BUT i want a win just for the players mindset and confidence.
fernandopartridge
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Would love a cup run and hope he plays the strongest possible team.
From press conference -
On Rochdale
"It's the next game and we'll be ready.
"Whatever the outcome we move on. I am not belittling it but we have to concentrate on the next League game and getting points."
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'Tough fixture'
"We know Rochdale is a tough fixture and we're looking forward to it.
"We have one or two knocks and the team will reflect that.
"It's always a dilemma telling you who's fit and who's not because I don't want to give too much away to the oppositition."
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No striker expected before tomorrow
No Armstrong
"We're still trying to add to that area and things are progressing but nothing before tomorrow."
On Rochdale
"It's the next game and we'll be ready.
"Whatever the outcome we move on. I am not belittling it but we have to concentrate on the next League game and getting points."
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'Tough fixture'
"We know Rochdale is a tough fixture and we're looking forward to it.
"We have one or two knocks and the team will reflect that.
"It's always a dilemma telling you who's fit and who's not because I don't want to give too much away to the oppositition."
=====
No striker expected before tomorrow
No Armstrong
"We're still trying to add to that area and things are progressing but nothing before tomorrow."
chiefdave
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Pretty good going for a Tuesday night in the cup when half the team is likely to be kids (and not the first choice kids!).
skybluegod
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Will pay on the gate tmoz night, I think it will be tight, probs 1-1 then lose In extra time.
Whatever the result or team, I feel that Saturday's performance warrants the journey on a Tuesday night. So I'm excited.
Whatever the result or team, I feel that Saturday's performance warrants the journey on a Tuesday night. So I'm excited.
ccfc92
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If we play like we did Saturday, we could easily win 3 or 4-0
Have a safe trip everyone who is going
Johnnythespider
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For the sake of those traveling up to support I hope we win, but personally I'm much more concerned about the next 3 points.
skybluegod
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If we play like we did Saturday, we could easily win 3 or 4-0
Have a safe trip everyone who is going
I would agree, but with no Armstrong and what I predict to be a fairly well rotated side, I'm not expecting the same level of performance, but I'm in no doubt whatsoever that it will be just as committed.
skybluegod
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So is everyone I think, but I do believe the cup competitions are a great way to add to the budget.
