Match Thread Nuneaton Boro (A) Friendly (13 Viewers)

[SkyblueDad]

TBH I wish we took the cups seriously. We aren’t Chelsea.

Agree with that decent little cup runs can be spring boards to better things and Northampton are a good opposition to see where we are at.

 

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[CDK]

Bright is probably still getting his fitness to the level think that's why he didn't feature v wolves,so he may get a run out v Boro.

 

[larry_david]

Where's Magrath and Jack Burroughs recently? Injured? Covid?

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Bright is probably still getting his fitness to the level think that's why he didn't feature v wolves,so he may get a run out v Boro.

He didn’t feature against Wolves because he didn’t turn up in time!

 

[skybluegod]

Not sure so many fringe players will be involved now after most featured against Wolverhampton
We have first team games on Sunday and Tuesday so I suspect they will be kept back for those with fringe players likley to start against Northampton
Got to be question marks over the two trialists if they haven't been offered deals yet

To be fair, I don't see why fringe players should need over a week to recover? Especially with a disrupted pre-season we could do with getting minutes into those that need them.

I agree it won't be the team listed above but think it should have players who won't be involved on Sunday/ are unlikely to get on unless there is an injury IE. Rose/Drysdale, Jones, bright, dacosta.

 

[better days]

Where's Magrath and Jack Burroughs recently? Injured? Covid?

If they aren't mentioned it normally means they are isolating rather than injured

 

[covcity4life]

TBH I wish we took the cups seriously. We aren’t Chelsea.

Chelsea have a b good record in domestic cups

Better example be Liverpool or Newcastle who rotate alot and frustrate their fans

I agree tho. We should put out a strong team vs Northampton. 1 win our a us in the draw with the big boys

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

TBH I wish we took the cups seriously. We aren’t Chelsea.

I suppose the thinking is even if we did put out our best side we’d be unlikely to progress that much further to make it worthwhile

 

[covcity4life]

I suppose the thinking is even if we did put out our best side we’d be unlikely to progress that much further to make it worthwhile

We are a championship side now. Can gove it a good go. Surely even s 3rd roubd tie vs man Utd or Liverpool would be s money spinner foe the club too?

 

[SkyblueDad]

Even with a fairly full strength team Northampton is tough. They have recruited a few new faces and fancied to do well this season add to that our recent league cup record is woeful.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

We are a championship side now. Can gove it a good go. Surely even s 3rd roubd tie vs man Utd or Liverpool would be s money spinner foe the club too?

There is that…but there’s more small teams than big teams. If we draw say a Luton or Reading and get knocked out by them then it’s not been worthwhile.

And, if say O’Hare got injured against Northampton the pitchforks would be out on why we played him in a relatively meaningless game

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Even with a fairly full strength team Northampton away is tough. They have recruited a few new faces and fancied to do well this season add to that our recent league cup record is woeful.

It’s a home game…

 

[Torquay Sky Blue]

We are a championship side now. Can gove it a good go. Surely even s 3rd roubd tie vs man Utd or Liverpool would be s money spinner foe the club too?

I blame the likes of Bournemouth for this kind of thing

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Where's Magrath and Jack Burroughs recently? Injured? Covid?

Dinanga has been absent also

 

[shmmeee]

There is that…but there’s more small teams than big teams. If we draw say a Luton or Reading and get knocked out by them then it’s not been worthwhile.

And, if say O’Hare got injured against Northampton the pitchforks would be out on why we played him in a relatively meaningless game

Im not sure we should be making decisions based on how Facebook reactionaries will respond.

It’s just as logical to say what if we lose yo Northampton and they get a money spinning tie in the next round.

We should try and win every competitive game. That’s the point of a football club.

 

[covcity4life]

I don't mind some fringe players. Surely Shipley can do a job vs Northampton for e.g

But Burroughs howley etc may be a stwp too far

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

What time is kick off?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I don't mind some fringe players. Surely Shipley can do a job vs Northampton for e.g

But Burroughs howley etc may be a stwp too far

I would be more than happy with Burroughs playing against Northampton

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

I don't mind some fringe players. Surely Shipley can do a job vs Northampton for e.g

But Burroughs howley etc may be a stwp too far

Eh, Burroughs played a few Championship games and did alright, don’t see how League 2 opposition would be too far.

Howley is 17 but evidently rated

 

[skybluegod]

I don't mind some fringe players. Surely Shipley can do a job vs Northampton for e.g

But Burroughs howley etc may be a stwp too far

Tbf Burroughs played for us last season in the championship? I would say Northampton would be a good opportunity to showcase himself.

I see others have said the same - ignore!

 

[covcity4life]

For God's sakes you get the point. Too many youngsters and fringe players can turn the game in oppositions balance

 

[David O'Day]

It’s our first team

Not according to City it's not

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Not according to City it's not

Yes that was what Nuneaton said, since posted it’s not after CCFC said

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Not according to City it's not

If youre saying its our U23's its probably our First team.

 

[skybluegod]

For God's sakes you get the point. Too many youngsters and fringe players can turn the game in oppositions balance

To an extent maybe but even our second string should be able to beat Northampton?

Wilson
Drysdale-pask-hyam/rose/fadz
Da costa--------------------Reid
-----------shipley-Allen
-------------Jones/Bright
------Godden(if fit)-Walker

Hopefully we will have a couple of signings in at the back, but that team shouldn't struggle? And you still have the likes of Bapaga, Burroughs etc. To fill in.

Aware pask is unlikely to play if he is off.

 

[covcity4life]

To an extent maybe but even our second string should be able to beat Northampton?

Wilson
Drysdale-pask-hyam/rose/fadz
Da costa--------------------Reid
-----------shipley-Allen
-------------Jones/Bright
------Godden(if fit)-Walker

Hopefully we will have a couple of signings in at the back, but that team shouldn't struggle? And you still have the likes of Bapaga, Burroughs etc. To fill in.

Aware pask is unlikely to play if he is off.

Yeah I like 2nd 11s when they work. It's perfect scenario

But yes less changes can increase our odds of winning

 

[stevefloyd]

I

I would be more than happy with Burroughs playing against Northampton

I would be more than happy Shipley playing for Northampton

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

No sign of our team yet but the Nuneaton team has Edjenguele, Baker and Leroy Lita in it

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

 

[lord_garrincha]

The ultimate punishment has been served...

"Bright, you are playing right wing back."

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Who's replacing Bright before kick off when he turns up late then? Nee?

 

[larry_david]

Burroughs and magrath back around squads. Decent. Trialist cranie?

 

[Ccfcisparks]

This also suggest that Howley is likely to be in the squad Sunday?

 

[Tommo1993]

Bright and Bapaga to run the show.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

This also suggest that Howley is likely to be in the squad Sunday?

Hmm maybe they’re keeping him very close to the first team, Reid and Drysdale played Sunday and they’re playing tonight