Match Thread Stoke away 10th August 12:30 - Opening day! (5 Viewers)

[StrettoBoy]

Allen and Eccles for me. But I like Torp and don’t have a problem if he starts.

I’m really looking forward to seeing Rudoni and EMC in their first competitive matches for us. I’m not sure if EMC will start but if not I hope Robins gives him 30 minutes, as he will be great against a tiring defence.

 

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[Saddlebrains]

Allen and Eccles for me. But I like Torp and don’t have a problem if he starts.

I’m really looking forward to seeing Rudoni and EMC in their first competitive matches for us. I’m not sure if EMC will start but if not I hope Robins gives him 30 minutes, as he will be great against a tiring defence.

He will start Wright not fit enough yet

 

[StrettoBoy]

He will start Wright not fit enough yet

I thought there was still a slight doubt about Wright being fully fit but I’m delighted if he starts.

Wright for 60 minutes and then EMC for 30 has me salivating

 

[JPG77]

I thought there was still a slight doubt about Wright being fully fit but I’m delighted if he starts.

Wright for 60 minutes and then EMC for 30 has me salivating

Think he is saying EMC will start as Wright not fit enough yet

 

[Jonny]

Allen + Torp is fine, 3-0 Cov. Easy.

 

[ptr]

It's Allen and Torp, Eccles bench

Harsh on Eccles but Torp has the quality. Big game for him.

 

[StrettoBoy]

He will start Wright not fit enough yet

I think I may have misread your post.

I read it as “He will start Wright” the “not fit enough yet” bit referring to EMC.

On reflection I think you meant “He (meaning EMC) will start” with the “not fit enough yet” bit referring to Wright.

Tricky chaps words!

 

[Saddlebrains]

I thought there was still a slight doubt about Wright being fully fit but I’m delighted if he starts.

Wright for 60 minutes and then EMC for 30 has me salivating

Think you misread it mate, Wright isn't fit enough to start, EMC will

 

[kg82]

I think I may have misread your post.

I read it as “He will start Wright” the “not fit enough yet” bit referring to EMC.

On reflection I think you meant “He (meaning EMC) will start” with the “not fit enough yet” bit referring to Wright.

Tricky chaps words!

The power of punctuation!

 

[MusicDating]

I think this season will be the first that we've got a squad big enough for Robins to trust the subs, so reckon we'll see 5 subs today!

 

[Boicey]

I think this season will be the first that we've got a squad big enough for Robins to trust the subs, so reckon we'll see 5 subs today!

Subs will be an interesting one this season. Robins needs to improve his craft with this squad depth.

 

[MusicDating]

The power of punctuation!

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Shall I post the team and piss everyone off again?

Looks like you’ve effectively already done it again

 

[TomRad85]

Its not our strongest 11 but it should be enough to see off a poor looking Stoke team.

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[ptr]

Hearing that the coach is having to leave a bit later than expected this morning as most of the squad are still asleep. Dr Roberts has gone too far this time by hiring that sleep coach.

 

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[Skybluekyle]

The power of punctuation!

Sounds like a shitty Frankie Goes to Hollywood cover band song

 

[Winny the Bish]

It's Allen and Torp, Eccles bench

Fuck me we need a new DM and fast.

 

[mmttww]

But the subs are also cursed

That's bad.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Pleased Allen is starting looked really good in pre season and I’d imagine he will be captain today

 

[Evo1883]

I really hope we go and play today rather than try not to concede for an hour then play well last 30 ..

Last season we were so passive first 45 we conceded first often and were chasing games

 

[StrettoBoy]

The power of punctuation!

Indeed! Think of the difference between:

"He will start, Wright not fit enough yet"; and

"He will start Wright, not fit enough yet".

In the first one EMC starts, in the second it's Wright.

 

[StrettoBoy]

Pleased Allen is starting looked really good in pre season and I’d imagine he will be captain today

I agree

I don't get why some dislike Allen. He's a very sound player who gives his all every game.

Robins seems to like him as well and I trust his judgement.

 

[Sky Blue Wozza]

Want:

 

[Sky Blue Wozza]

Don’t want:

 

[2024/25 League 1 Champs?]

Pleased Allen is starting looked really good in pre season and I’d imagine he will be captain today

..or Bidwell or Binks

 

[SkyblueTexan]

It will be interesting who is left out of the squad, which is a sign of depth. Unless there is any injuries, I would assume the subs will be Collins or Wilson, Latibeudiere, Da Silva, one of Torp, Eccles or Allen, Palmer, EMC or Wright and Asante-Thomas. That would mean Tavares would not be involved.
When Sheaf is fit and Kitching available it will be even more competitive.

Though I’n optimistic, I’m among the many who still feels that we need another central midfielder and an experienced defender in this window to take to another level higher.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

..or Bidwell or Binks

Allen was captain during pre season for some games wasnt he?

 

[Great_Expectations]

I’m by no means the biggest Allen fan, but I actually think he’ll excel in this formation.

Excited to see a pre-season behind him Torp too.

Really excited for today.

 

[mark82]

I agree

I don't get why some dislike Allen. He's a very sound player who gives his all every game.

Robins seems to like him as well and I trust his judgement.

I like Allen, only concern is that Torp & Allen don't give as much cover defensively as Eccles.

 

[TomRad85]

Taking off in a few mins, looking forward to reading this thread back after the game. Here's to 3 points!

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[fernandopartridge]

Agreed but I do have a theory

Eccles, whilst improving massively last season, looks poor without Sheaf. Alongside Sheaf, Eccles is able to play more freely, advance more. When Sheaf isn't alongside him Eccles never seems as assured for me

However what it does show is we absolute need another CM in. An injury to Sheaf and we're starting Jamie Allen

Allen started in 80% of the games in the play off season, it's bizarre how he's looked at as some weak link

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Taking off in a few mins, looking forward to reading this thread back after the game. Here's to 3 points!

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Good luck on the moon mate

 

[Grendel]

Allen started in 80% of the games in the play off season, it's bizarre how he's looked at as some weak link

Yeah people kept saying hed be sold in the summer. When he’s fit he tends to be in the side

 

[Tommo1993]

I going to Stoke now, bye.

Must win.