Match Thread Derby (H) FA CUP (8 Viewers)

[Cov kid 55]

I guess it's typical 'football is a game of opinions' so I get this may be quite polarizing, but I never understand just casting aside games, namely FA/League Cup. I support Coventry City, not Coventry City in the league. Of course, some games are more important than others, but I will do my best to be at every game I can be. There are no games where I just 'don't care' about. Not expecting a big crowd but this squad deserve every bit of support they can get so I hope a few change their mind closer to the day having had a few games cancelled of late.

Spot on post.

 

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[Londonccfcfan]

Wasnt gonna go to this. But because of lack of games gonna attend will buy on friday...once game is confirmed as on.

Hoping theres more than 3 subs for the FA cup..so most of the team get game time.

Could get exciting with prospect of no replay and a result the day penalties etc.

Think it's a nailed on draw. We win on penalties...As they will be more match fit than us.

 

[CV22SBA]

Derby given 3,032 tickets in blocks 8, 9 & 10. 2 of the 3 blocks are sold out so looks like they are bringing a decent following.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

I’ll be going with son and father in law

 

[Happy_Martian]

Haven't predicted for a while so here goes. Derby playing well and getting their rewards. They may fend off relegation, after all they're not down until they're mathematically down. We on the other hand seem to have hit the wall, very hard and face on. After so many weeks without a first team game, I'd be tempted to play the first 11 to get the rust out of their joints. But this could be the ideal opportunity to play with things. Players on the edge given a chance, an alternate formation. Something to pep us up.

Nuts, it's not going to happen, is it ? 1-2 Derby win. Police will outnumber the Cov fans and it's going to rain.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Haven't predicted for a while so here goes. Derby playing well and getting their rewards. They may fend off relegation, after all they're not down until they're mathematically down. We on the other hand seem to have hit the wall, very hard and face on. After so many weeks without a first team game, I'd be tempted to play the first 11 to get the rust out of their joints. But this could be the ideal opportunity to play with things. Players on the edge given a chance, an alternate formation. Something to pep us up.

Nuts, it's not going to happen, is it ? 1-2 Derby win. Police will outnumber the Cov fans and it's going to rain.

Got the last bit right. Shame about the first 2 points.

 

[robbiethemole]

Derby fans saying they should play a full strength team, as they probably will only have a good cup run to look forward to. beat us and possibly a big name draw in the next round. Maybe we should put out a full team to get minutes into players ready to go again in the league

 

[Skybluebeliever]

Think this will be a pretty moot argument for both teams in all honesty. 2 small squads, Covid & injuries rife it will be a case of picking whoever is available.

Yes agree we are still struggling with 2/3 players isolating , also a couple of injuries , I would expect Jones and Clarke Salter to get a game and Moore should be back

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Got my ticket using the print at home version and it won't print my name or more importantly bloody barcode. GGrrrrrrrrr.

I've got a cunning plan - we'll see if it works. First time I'd tried this option!

Having successfully (after several attempts) proving who I am re: NHS Cov-id pass, the app keeps failing on my phone. Frustrating.
Can we still use that, or is it LFT only now? Cheers in advance.

 

[stupot07]

Got my ticket using the print at home version and it won't print my name or more importantly bloody barcode. GGrrrrrrrrr.

I've got a cunning plan - we'll see if it works. First time I'd tried this option!

Having successfully (after several attempts) proving who I am re: NHS Cov-id pass, the app keeps failing on my phone. Frustrating.
Can we still use that, or is it LFT only now? Cheers in advance.

You can use your covid pass or a negative lateral flow test.

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[jordan210]

Can now Pay on gate

 

[Frostie]

Can now Pay on gate

Huzzah! Some common sense finally.

 

[Speedies_Chips]

Huzzah! Some common sense finally.

I don't think it was a common sense decision tbh. I guess Boddy or someone has seen the ticket sales figures! It is a money decision.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Got my ticket using the print at home version and it won't print my name or more importantly bloody barcode. GGrrrrrrrrr.

I've got a cunning plan - we'll see if it works. First time I'd tried this option!

Having successfully (after several attempts) proving who I am re: NHS Cov-id pass, the app keeps failing on my phone. Frustrating.
Can we still use that, or is it LFT only now? Cheers in advance.

Your tickets should have a bar code on them as well which will work on your phone screen

 

[Nick]

Madness to not have pay on the gate.

Imagine how many people might pre-order then test positive and have to then try and get refunds? Wasn't worth the risk.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Your tickets should have a bar code on them as well which will work on your phone screen

Thanks BSB - it's driven me round the bend, plus wasted god knows how much ink !!
When my son gets home from school he'll probably crack it within 30 seconds and give me one of his looks.
Will try the phone version as you suggested. Cheers

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Normally would suggest a few changes and U23s on the bench but given how many games have been cancelled go pretty much first team.

Would consider JJ alongside o'hare and play Gyo up front, and would give Eccles a run out in place of Kelly.

Of course no-one's sure who is and will be available.

 

[Speedies_Chips]

Normally would suggest a few changes and U23s on the bench but given how many games have been cancelled go pretty much first team.

Would consider JJ alongside o'hare and play Gyo up front, and would give Eccles a run out in place of Kelly.

Of course no-one's sure who is and will be available.

Julian Joachim?

 

[JAM See]

Can now Pay on gate

Well, that's me decided.

Casino for 11.30.
CBS for 12.25
Back in the casino for 14.30/15.00/15.30 ( depending on 90 mins/120 mins/penalties), discussing who we want in the fourth round.

 

[larry_david]

Our mate ccfcinsider is adamantly Reid and tavares are playing sat. Hope so tbh, same with Eccles and jones

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Well, that's me decided.

Casino for 11.30.
CBS for 12.25
Back in the casino for 14.30/15.00/15.30 ( depending on 90 mins/120 mins/penalties), discussing who we want in the fourth round.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Our mate ccfcinsider is adam ant ly

 

[harvey098]

I’m away this weekend. Is there a way to watch this online? I’m sure in previous years some betting sites had cup games available to stream. Can’t find anything though

 

[skyblue025]

Our mate ccfcinsider is adamantly Reid and tavares are playing sat. Hope so tbh, same with Eccles and jones

Probably in the squad. Would be surprised if all 4 start.

 

[stay_up_skyblues]

Got our tickets. The sales look horrendous. Whole of block 21 to pick from which is a shocker given 15 and 16 are closed. Unless they’ve all agreed to migrate behind the goal This may be a Wasps attendance around 5,000.

 

[ccfcricoh]

I’m away this weekend. Is there a way to watch this online? I’m sure in previous years some betting sites had cup games available to stream. Can’t find anything though

Its on "international TV", so i imagine you will be able to find a stream of it somewhere quite easily, not sure about betting sites specifically though

 

[JAM See]

Cant see more than 8,000 for this one inc away fans.

What an over reaction to the previous home game. Would not surprise by Thursday they realise the sales are poor and do pay on the gate.

You called it perfectly mate.

Now predict the score.

 

[stay_up_skyblues]

MR;

“We need to make sure whatever team we put out goes to win the game, clearly and whatever team goes out to start the game will be determined by the circumstances we’re in at the moment”

Could mean we’ve still got it rife In the squad or could be laying the foundations to start something resembling a second string. I would actually like to see Tavares get a run out, even if it’s just to see some much needed pace in the side.

 

[Frostie]

You called it perfectly mate.

Now predict the score.

And the lottery numbers please!

 

[pusbccfc]

8000 with 3000 Derby fans is pretty embarrassing.

 

[BUSA]

Check out the latest Sky Blue Fans TV podcast previewing the game -

 

[Nick]

8000 with 3000 Derby fans is pretty embarrassing.

Nah, we can take them all.

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

Its on "international TV", so i imagine you will be able to find a stream of it somewhere quite easily, not sure about betting sites specifically though

Just checked Bet365 and it looks like they only have live audio for our match

 

[covcity4life]

Betfair has it down as live video

 

[CCFC54321]

You called it perfectly mate.

Now predict the score.

2-1 city with a very late goal to send us through. Turgid game in pouring rain and both playing their strongest sides available.