canarycop 206 Posted August 25, 2020 Scandalous that we are having to play this with so many players unavailable. What the hell are they doing having an international break anyway. Ridiculous that in the middle of a pandemic we are sending players all over the world. Thoughts ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 25, 2020 Norwich could have moved the game to this Saturday but elected not to do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,652 Posted August 25, 2020 Yes it is completely stupid, but we could have played the game on a different date if we’d wanted to.  Preston are playing Mansfield this weekend due to PNE potential call-ups.  We chose not to do that for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted August 25, 2020 Whilst over the years i have taken an interest in all cup competitions there can only be one on field objective this season and that is trying to get promotion. We are not going to win this cup, there are no crowds and virtually no prize money unless you get to the latter stages so, get the fixture out of the way with what we have, give the youngsters a go, Luton may not want the fixture that much themselves either. If we get through this round fine if not i will not lose any sleep this season 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 206 Posted August 25, 2020 I know we chose not to but internationals should not be going ahead. Not yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted August 25, 2020 This game is looking like a farce as we obviously cannot be taking it seriously. Have we even got a goalkeeper for it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,554 Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Yes it is completely stupid, but we could have played the game on a different date if we’d wanted to.  Preston are playing Mansfield this weekend due to PNE potential call-ups.  We chose not to do that for some reason. Mansfield didn’t want to rearrange the fixture but say that they were threatened with expulsion from the competition and/or fines if they didn’t rearrange. Although the EFL has denied this. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53890358 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: This game is looking like a farce as we obviously cannot be taking it seriously. Have we even got a goalkeeper for it ? Barden will probably be in goal - there are no U19 international fixtures it seems. 7 minutes ago, canarycop said: I know we chose not to but internationals should not be going ahead. Not yet. I don't think International fixtures will have any impact on the spread of Covid. Players are tested regularly and will barely meet anyone from outside of their own camps. I would agree if hundreds of thousands of fans were travelling around, but that isn't the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,161 Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: This game is looking like a farce as we obviously cannot be taking it seriously. Have we even got a goalkeeper for it ? Barden or Jon McCracken will be available to play against Luton. Edited August 25, 2020 by A Load of Squit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 25, 2020 I blame Luton...... mad as hatters, the lot of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 130 Posted August 25, 2020 It is strange and a shame to clearly not take the cup seriously, however as expressed by other posters before, league is priority this year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted August 25, 2020 Why is McGovern bothering to go with Northern Ireland? He won’t get a game there but could get a game here. You’d think, given that he rarely plays for anyone, he’d fancy a run out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted August 25, 2020 Send out the kids! If we win, we win. If we don't, no tears will be shed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeymarSmith 130 Posted August 25, 2020 As posters, can we scab together an 11 we think could win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, NFN FC said: Send out the kids! If we win, we win. If we don't, no tears will be shed "You'll never win anything with kids!" Best said with a deep Scottish accent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthCarolinaYellow 197 Posted August 25, 2020 Already called up: Bushiri, McLean, Sorensen, Lewis, McGovern, Idah, Krul Out: Leinter, Trybull, Drmic Injured: Oxborough, Hanley, Byram, ???  Gosh. There's still loads of announcements to be made I think. Anyone want to take an early crack at the XI ... ??  GK: Barden LB: Quintilla CB: Zimmerman, Klose RB: Mumba CM: Skipp, Vrancic LM: Hernandez RM: Buendia CAM: Steiperman S: Hugill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted August 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, NeymarSmith said: As posters, can we scab together an 11 we think could win? I haven't played in about 6 years so BAGSIE GOALIE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, Trevor Hockey's Beard said: "You'll never win anything with kids!" Best said with a deep Scottish accent. George Best had a deep Scottish accent ? A deep glass filled with scotch, more like 😙 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, NorthCarolinaYellow said: Already called up: Bushiri, McLean, Sorensen, Lewis, McGovern, Idah, Krul Out: Leinter, Trybull, Drmic Injured: Oxborough, Hanley, Byram, ???  Gosh. There's still loads of announcements to be made I think. Anyone want to take an early crack at the XI ... ??  GK: Barden LB: Quintilla CB: Zimmerman, Klose RB: Mumba CM: Skipp, Vrancic LM: Hernandez RM: Buendia CAM: Steiperman S: Hugill Skipp might be in the England U21 team and Buendia serves the 2nd of his 3 game ban against Luton. Cantwell and Godfrey might be available as well, unsure if they will continue in U21 team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted August 25, 2020 What about Martin, Plancheta and Sinani? I assume they are called up too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Indy said: What about Martin, Plancheta and Sinani? I assume they are called up too? Placheta and Sinani have been called up. Martin will be around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Placheta and Sinani have been called up. Martin will be around. OK, we could still probably put out a decent enough starting 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, NFN FC said: I haven't played in about 6 years so BAGSIE GOALIE! I should be up for making a good go of things on the left Swindo can fill in at right half (wit) Edited August 25, 2020 by Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bennett 783 Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Branston Pickle said: Yes it is completely stupid, but we could have played the game on a different date if we’d wanted to.  Preston are playing Mansfield this weekend due to PNE potential call-ups.  We chose not to do that for some reason. Presumably because it would have interfered with our pre season schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted August 25, 2020 First world problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,748 Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, NorthCarolinaYellow said: Already called up: Bushiri, McLean, Sorensen, Lewis, McGovern, Idah, Krul Out: Leinter, Trybull, Drmic Injured: Oxborough, Hanley, Byram, ???  Gosh. There's still loads of announcements to be made I think. Anyone want to take an early crack at the XI ... ??  GK: Barden LB: Quintilla CB: Zimmerman, Klose RB: Mumba CM: Skipp, Vrancic LM: Hernandez RM: Buendia CAM: Steiperman S: Hugill Skipp and Mumba could well be called into England age groups ..together with Dowell Cantwell Godfrey Aarons I'll take a stab at..            Barden Rupp Zimmerman Klose Quintilla          Tettey  Vrancic Martin  Steipermann  Hernandez           Hugill McCracken,McCallum,Thomas,Sitti +3 Edited August 25, 2020 by GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 549 Posted August 25, 2020 Could be a great game to watch this one with our ressies, youth and a few new ones involved. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if we won the tie. I don't blame the club for having it go ahead. We have a large squad and would have used a second team anyway in the main.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,657 Posted August 25, 2020 To be fair it's looking like we will still have a big squad by the time that game comes around and we will be able to give some competitive minutes to fringe players. Not all bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 26, 2020 McCracken Mumba Klose Zimmermann Quintilla Tettey Rupp Martin Stiepermann Hernandez Hugill    Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clint 221 Posted August 26, 2020 Hanley’s not been called up and expected to be fit I believe so I would guess he’ll play as will need game time. We should still be able to put out a team good enough to get through, although GK worries me. I know nothing about either option, does anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites