WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillDanceForChocolate Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I'm looking forward to the match. In regard to us, obviously everyone hones in on the 9-0 but defeats (even maulings) against the big six won't define our season. We've seven points from a possible nine in our other three matches so it's actually a decent start to the season. Plus, now Parker isn't around to tell the players they aren't good enough there seems to be a bit more belief about the place. Not too sure how we'll line up. Our worst play this season has been the five at the back with wing backs but also our best attacking 45 was also with that set up. Feels like it doesn't work so well for us when we try to utilised it defensively but if we're looking to attack a team it can be effective. I wouldn't be surprised to see us start with the formation we began with against Forest, which was four at the back. Despite the 2-0 scoreline at halftime (one from poor marking on a corner and the other from a correctly given but pretty unfortunate penalty), it actually looked pretty solid. We let Forest have the play and they were pretty well contained in that period, not creating much from open play. There's no doubt you have more quality than Forest, and a lot more team cohesion but there's also no team that knows better how much Howe likes to attack. I'd expect the game plan will be similar to Forest, in that we let you have the ball and look to hit you on the break with Solanke working the channels hard. If we have to chase the game, then I guess we'd go to the same plan B, with a wing backs setup and them given a license to get forward as much as possible which could leave a lot of gaps to exploit. Expect Fraser to get booed every time he's near the ball. People tend to focus on the non-extension of his contract but that wasn't the big issue for most AFCB fans. The reason most hold him in such low regard is the way you could see he was completely half-hearted during the first half of the season and later on admitted he wasn't trying properly. And then he had to gall to come out and say if he'd have extended his contract we'd have stayed up. If there's one thing that's completely unacceptable it's a player deliberately downing tools on the pitch, especially when a team is going through an extended injury crisis and has to pick him as nobody else is fit. Anyway, glad the match is on. I'd imagine Eddie will get a decent reception from our fans as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 31 minutes ago, WillDanceForChocolate said: I'd expect the game plan will be similar to Forest… Kind of expecting/hoping for the same 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 No Bruno or ASM in training pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 42 minutes ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: Fuck that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said: No Bruno or ASM in training pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Wouldn't mind the minute's silence being respected, but hope GSTK gets resoundingly jeered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) 50 minutes ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: Why not have that at 20mins to kick off so those that want it can do it ? Rather than corralling everyone in and making it appear that those who want no part of it are in favour. Edited September 14, 2022 by madras Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 50 minutes ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Ok, today's training pics then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Hope they have a screen up at 70 mins with VAR Decision: DEAD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Just now, gbandit said: Hope they have a screen up at 70 mins with VAR Decision: DEAD Except at SJP where they'll get it wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, madras said: Why not have that at 20mins to kick off so those that want it can do it ? Rather than corralling everyone in and making it appear that those who want no part of it are in favour. I'm hoping Trippier's lining up to put one top bins as the clock ticks over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: Does that mean singing the national anthem… or just shouting God save the king? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I’m at the match Saturday, will happily observe a minutes silence but can’t say I’ll be singing ‘god the save king’. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 1 minute ago, BoSelecta said: I’m at the match Saturday, will happily observe a minutes silence but can’t say I’ll be singing ‘god the save king’. Same. Minute silence is fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: Will join in for all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 45 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Does that mean singing the national anthem… or just shouting God save the king? Careful. Shouting things that others might not agree with could be a breach of the peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, WarrenBartonCentrePartin said: other than the minutes silence , that is absolutely horrific. how can they get it wrong so often? i'll be singing the "Eddie is our King" anthem instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Would you rather sing the anthem or postpone the game…? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Anderson said: Wouldn't mind the minute's silence being respected, but hope GSTK gets resoundingly jeered. No need. Just keep quiet it does no harm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 19 minutes ago, TheGuv said: Would you rather sing the anthem or postpone the game…? I think you can be over the moon the game is going ahead AND feel uncomfortable with the above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 32 minutes ago, TheGuv said: Would you rather sing the anthem or postpone the game…? Fortunately I don’t have to choose as I’ll be at the game and not singing it. I’ve sung the national anthem plenty of times in the past at England games and considered it entirely about supporting the team. The change of monarch and lyrics I find quite jarring, it’s a reminder of how fucked up the whole thing is. Be interesting to see if that changes with the World Cup but singing ‘God save the king’ at a toon game is laughable to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: Fortunately I don’t have to choose as I’ll be at the game and not singing it. I’ve sung the national anthem plenty of times in the past at England games and considered it entirely about supporting the team. The change of monarch and lyrics I find quite jarring, it’s a reminder of how fucked up the whole thing is. Be interesting to see if that changes with the World Cup but singing ‘God save the king’ at a toon game is laughable to me. Agree with this entirely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I may be missing the KO for this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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