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Post by localboy86 on Aug 8, 2024 9:23:36 GMT
So this Saturday sees the start of a new season, with a new squad against new opponents. We find ourselves back in the fifth tier of English football after our 3-year stint in the EFL as we open our campaign away at Tamworth - newly promoted from the National League North. Sadly engaged for this season opener so unable to make the trip up to Staffordshire but feel it’s a good fixture for us and hope we come out of the blocks firing.
Buoyed by recent news of Morison extending his contract here at Sutton and news of a new co-owner, pre-season overall was pretty successful, mentions of good fitness and passages of play in games with lots of goals scored - here’s to a good season starting this weekend at Tamworth!
Safe travels to those going!
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Post by Amber Aleman on Aug 8, 2024 11:26:59 GMT
I don't know what to expect from this one, as both sides are, in different ways, unknown quantities at National League level.
Tamworth will have momentum from last season, when they had an impressive defensive record, and are sure to have plenty of vocal, home support. But I understand that they're remaining part-time, and have been tipped to struggle in the higher tier. The game will be an interesting test for the new-look Sutton team.
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Post by Del on Aug 8, 2024 18:16:55 GMT
I feel that if we nullify their early feel good factor we can come away with 3 points. Our target must be two points per game over the season which in a normal season would see us end up as champions. I'm sure we will have good travelling support. The match is being streamed live for those that can't make it.
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Post by TonyD on Aug 8, 2024 23:22:12 GMT
I like your optimism but as I haven’t a clue what team we will field, I’m not sure where it comes from!
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Post by paz on Aug 9, 2024 9:28:16 GMT
Yep, This one is hard to call with them being a bit of an unknown quantity and us needing to prove ourselves a bit. If pre-season is anything to take onboard and our players are on the button, with Tamworth finding their feet after promotion, I will go for a 2-0 or 2-1 win for us.
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Post by davethegrave on Aug 9, 2024 17:06:38 GMT
I'll probably watch it on my laptop.
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Post by sol on Aug 9, 2024 21:10:56 GMT
After a seasons break - I’ve decided to predict the results once again….
Tamworth 1 v SU 3 🎈⚽️
T.French hat-trick (Don’t know any of the other lads just yet…)!
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Post by davef on Aug 10, 2024 7:28:52 GMT
Good luck to Steve and all the players today.
I fully expect to spend most the game trying to work out who is who !
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Post by oohaah on Aug 10, 2024 8:53:45 GMT
I'm hoping that one will be very tall, 1 short, 1 bald, one with big hair, 1 with a moustache, 1 with distinctive boots, 4 who look essentially alike but of four different ethnicities, and one with a different coloured top. I don't want to be shouting 'nice one Cyril' when it's actually John.
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Post by billy on Aug 10, 2024 10:26:04 GMT
All the best to the team today and for the season.
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Post by oohaah on Aug 10, 2024 10:29:20 GMT
Does anyone know our colours today? I'm not seeing that in the website 'preview'.
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Post by ttenorclef on Aug 10, 2024 11:19:21 GMT
Does anyone know our colours today? I'm not seeing that in the website 'preview'. Pretty sure I read somewhere we’re in amber today. Anyone looking in at the Tamworth Tap? Best pub in Britain 2 years running as named by CAMRA.
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Post by suttonpodcast on Aug 10, 2024 11:22:54 GMT
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oohaah
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Post by oohaah on Aug 10, 2024 11:30:00 GMT
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Post by oohaah on Aug 10, 2024 11:31:15 GMT
Does anyone know our colours today? I'm not seeing that in the website 'preview'. Pretty sure I read somewhere we’re in amber today. Anyone looking in at the Tamworth Tap? Best pub in Britain 2 years running as named by CAMRA. Thanks, finally spotted that on 'X'. Not sure why it's not contained within our preview though!
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