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Post by Andy K on Aug 9, 2021 12:27:42 GMT
Even typing the title of this thread I'm pinching myself.
So for our debut in the Football League Cup/EFL cup, 61 years after it was launched gives us a really plumb tie. Cardiff finished 1 position shy of the play offs, were of course in the PL a few seasons ago and are one of the biggest clubs we could face at this stage. To me, in this competition, this is on par with getting one of the big six away in the FA Cup. Cardiff of course are managed by a former international manager, Mick McCarthy, who joined them in January of this year. Previous to that he managed in my beloved Cyprus for APOEL Nicosia, where he won 2 matches in charge.
As for who they will put out tomorrow, when you are a team like Cardiff, you could put out a mostly u23 side or you could put out your strongest XI. I have no idea which they will go for, but if it's the former, I really wouldn't write us off for getting a result. The rewards are a game in 3 weeks time against a possible PL side. And that could be at home. In our first match at home as a Football League side.
Whatever happens I think it's going to be a great experience, and make us really feel like a league team more than Saturday ever could. And no rain is forecast!
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Post by halftimet on Aug 9, 2021 12:55:07 GMT
I would think that our target of 50 points is more important and as a result we will give game time to those that did not feature on Saturday. Tough game against Salford coming up.
I expect Dundo to make an appearance.
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Post by Andy K on Aug 9, 2021 13:03:50 GMT
I would think that our target of 50 points is more important and as a result we will give game time to those that did not feature on Saturday. Tough game against Salford coming up. I expect Dundo to make an appearance. I wouldn't be so sure of that. We're actually playing one game less at the moment in August than all of the other teams in the division bar Hartlepool (as that fixture has been moved), and bearing in mind we don't have a midweek fixture until 31st Aug now combined with a bit of stop start pre-season (certainly for the 4 players who went down with Covid). it could well end up being a similar side to Saturday than one may expect. |
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Post by Stewart on Aug 9, 2021 13:43:19 GMT
I would think that our target of 50 points is more important and as a result we will give game time to those that did not feature on Saturday. Tough game against Salford coming up. I expect Dundo to make an appearance. Wouldn’t be surprised if we make a couple of changes, maybe one in defence and a change in midfield. Otherwise the same team as Saturday. Match preview here. |
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Post by sol on Aug 9, 2021 15:20:35 GMT
Watched Cardiff on Saturday v Barnsley for work.
K Moore should start against us as he only played the last 10 or so minutes coming on as a sub.
Decent team - like to get it down the flanks for L Bacuna & J Collins to get on the end of the crosses.
Looked a big strong team - I think our lads will enjoy playing in a neat stadium 🏟 with a lovely playing surface.
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Post by paz on Aug 9, 2021 15:24:53 GMT
I would think that our target of 50 points is more important and as a result we will give game time to those that did not feature on Saturday. Tough game against Salford coming up. I expect Dundo to make an appearance. This is my worry, that so many cup games may distract and overload us. Surely the league is our no1 priority. But the temptation of making money off of good cup runs might also be there. |
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Post by Amber Aleman on Aug 9, 2021 16:04:24 GMT
Totally relaxed about this one. A Sutton win would be fantastic (and worth a few bob), but a defeat would hardly be a surprise and would allow us to focus more on the league. Que sera sera.
Cardiff City is of course one of Matt Gray's former clubs.
I'm not recommending any pub in Cardiff, mainly as I haven't visited the city in the last ten years. But one place I'll be checking out before the game is the Lansdowne (71 Beda Road CF5 1LX). This is described in the Good Beer Guide as an 'award-winning community pub'. It seems to offer a good beer selection! It's on the corner of Lansdowne Road (A4161), about half a mile from the Cardiff City Stadium (I hope not close enough to be rammed with home fans). No car park.
For those travelling to Wales, remember that the Covid restrictions haven't been relaxed quite as much as in England. Face coverings are still mandatory in shops and on public transport (though not in pubs).
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Post by davethegrave on Aug 9, 2021 19:24:12 GMT
Any TV highlights?
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Post by oohaah on Aug 9, 2021 19:42:05 GMT
There are two minute highlights, ten minute highlights, and the whole match available on ifollow for Saturday's match so I guess the same will appear sometime after Tomorrow's match? |
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Post by oohaah on Aug 9, 2021 19:47:44 GMT
There are two minute highlights, ten minute highlights, and the whole match available on ifollow for Saturday's match so I guess the same will appear sometime after Tomorrow's match? Actually that's wrong. No Carabao or FA cup matches will appear on ifollow (Papa John's matches will). Short highlights will appear on Quest. |
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Post by davethegrave on Aug 9, 2021 19:51:30 GMT
There are two minute highlights, ten minute highlights, and the whole match available on ifollow for Saturday's match so I guess the same will appear sometime after Tomorrow's match? Actually that's wrong. No Carabao or FA cup matches will appear on ifollow (Papa John's matches will). Short highlights will appear on Quest. That's not until Wednesday night though is it? |
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Post by oohaah on Aug 9, 2021 21:02:42 GMT
Well I'm sure no-one was expecting instant highlights...
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Post by oohaah on Aug 10, 2021 6:19:36 GMT
Info on Carabao Cup first round games this Tuesday & Wednesday "
The First Round of the Carabao Cup takes place this Tuesday and Wednesday.
There are two games live on Sky Sports.
Two of the ties took place last week after being agreed by both clubs in each match.
Harrogate Town were due to play Rochdale at home but due to Covid-19, they have had to postpone the tie. If they cannot rearrange it before the Second Round, then Rochdale will have a bye.
Fulham, West Brom and Premier League clubs not in European competition will enter the competition in the Second Round - when North/South division of draws will end.
CARABAO CUP FIRST ROUND - 7.45PM ON TUESDAY UNLESS STATED
AFC Bournemouth 5-0 MK Dons
Barrow v Scunthorpe United
Birmingham City v Colchester United
Blackburn Rovers v Morecambe
Blackpool v Middlesbrough (7.45pm, Wednesday)
Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley (8pm, Tuesday)
Bristol Rovers v Cheltenham Town
Burton Albion v Oxford United (7.45pm, Wednesday)
Cambridge United v Swindon Town
Cardiff City v Sutton United (7pm, Tuesday)
Charlton Athletic v AFC Wimbledon
Coventry City v Northampton Town (7.45pm, Wednesday)
Crawley Town v Gillingham (7.30pm, Tuesday)
Derby County v Salford City - Live on Sky Sports
Exeter City v Wycombe Wanderers
Forest Green Rovers v Bristol City
Hartlepool United v Crewe Alexandra (7pm, Tuesday)
Hull City v Wigan Athletic
Ipswich Town v Newport County
Leyton Orient v QPR (7.45pm, Wednesday) - Live on Sky Sports
Mansfield Town v Preston North End
Millwall v Portsmouth
Nottingham Forest v Bradford City (7.45pm, Wednesday)
Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers
Peterborough United v Plymouth Argyle
Port Vale v Sunderland
Reading v Swansea City (8pm, Tuesday)
Rotherham United v Accrington Stanley
Sheffield United v Carlisle United
Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Huddersfield Town
Shrewsbury Town v Lincoln City
Stevenage v Luton Town
Stoke City v Fleetwood Town
Walsall v Doncaster Rovers
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Post by amberfc on Aug 10, 2021 7:51:22 GMT
Would love to wear the new Sutton shirt tonight but I've not been able to make it up to the club to collect my order now I live further afield.
That aside, can't wait for tonight! What an experience it is going to be!!
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Post by Del on Aug 10, 2021 8:10:18 GMT
Really tough game. I'm not expecting to win but maybe we can take them to penalties. Anyway its a new ground for me to visit so looking forward to it.
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