Bill 1,788 Posted September 5, 2020 yes, for the supporters and it won't help the players but what is there to be gained otherwise ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Green Army 243 Posted September 5, 2020 Confidence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,867 Posted September 5, 2020 Less fixture congestion is always a good thing. In my mind this a glorified friendly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 724 Posted September 5, 2020 Built some momentum and team spirit through pre season that was smashed to bits at the end of last season. Would like to see a Hugill goal most of all personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,562 Posted September 5, 2020 (edited) Cup runs should not be underestimated. Each win means more games for those less involved in the league matches so important for match fitness, confidence and good for teamwork with new players getting to know how each other play in competitive situations. So yes, a win is very important today. Edited September 5, 2020 by lake district canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,821 Posted September 5, 2020 A big squad currently....another round after this wouldnt hurt everyone in the squad getting some game time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christoph Stiepermann 1,157 Posted September 5, 2020 Yes, we need to break our losing run in competitive fixtures so it doesn't start to hang over players heads and as we'll have quality in backup positions this year we need to the fixtures to give these players experience and gametime. it wouldn't be the end of the world of course, but I'm really hoping for a win and good performance today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,867 Posted September 5, 2020 Just now, Christoph Stiepermann said: Yes, we need to break our losing run in competitive fixtures so it doesn't start to hang over players heads and as we'll have quality in backup positions this year we need to the fixtures to give these players experience and gametime. it wouldn't be the end of the world of course, but I'm really hoping for a win and good performance today. a repeat of the MK 6-0 thrashing or a tense almost bottling it darmstadt style 3-2 win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,734 Posted September 5, 2020 For a proper competitive cup game, this is as glorified a friendly for us as you’ll ever see, but we should and would never “want” to lose a game. Getting match practice and fitness levels up for some of the squad players is never a bad thing, if we do progress it will presumably continue to be used in the same vein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted September 5, 2020 If players haven't confidence then what are they doing here ? Of course they should be bursting a gut to win, as in every game However with the way the fixtures are piling up into 'intense bursts' of games, and no income to be derived I cannot see anything but these games having a detrimental effect ................. yes I want us to win, I always want us to win - it’s just this game won't 'hurt' so much if we don't win, given the above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,944 Posted September 5, 2020 I can see both sides. On the one hand, a cup run (which would mean three more midweek games in three weeks on top of league fixtures) would be a great opportunity to get younger/fringe players some competitive match time, building confidence and consolidating the system and style of play. The flipside, of course, is the accumulated fatigue in an already compressed fixture schedule. Not only does it increase the possibility of injuries in the short term, but it also increases the 'load' that the squad has to undertake on top of a 46-game league season, where promotion has to be our sole and unswerving focus. On balance, I'd say we have more than enough 'thick and fast' league fixtures coming up to keep our squad busy, especially as we're likely to see at least a couple of sales (Jamal, and maybe one or two others) and several going out on loan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,492 Posted September 5, 2020 “Would defeat today be so bad?” spoken like a true winner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 5, 2020 If we are after a return to the EPL, then a behind closed doors fixture with a team that will never be seen again on a first team sheet is meaningless for us. But a win is a win and will give some reserves a chance of a first team run out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,867 Posted September 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: If we are after a return to the EPL, then a behind closed doors fixture with a team that will never be seen again on a first team sheet is meaningless for us. But a win is a win and will give some reserves a chance of a first team run out. So we are never playing klose, zimmerman, tetty, dowell, martin, Hugill ever again? Do tell me more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornish sam 968 Posted September 5, 2020 Considering how many players we have away, that's a bloody strong lineup! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Canary 149 Posted September 5, 2020 A cup run would be great for the fringe players and those up and coming. Wenger at Arsenal used that to perfection for several years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 540 Posted September 5, 2020 Absolutely a win as it should always be. Nothing like matches to sharpen up fitness, improve focus & concentration and get minutes into legs. Younger & fringe players get a chance to show where they are and hopefully keep the first choice lads on their toes. This is a tough assignment given the circumstances, but a good performance & hopefully a win would breed confidence, get the lads smiling, help to shake off the losing streak and ensure another opportunity to impress. Would be great to get a bit of a run going here. Aside: Poor aul Mario still can't get a start! A very good chance he'll be off to Germany over the next few weeks methinks. Also I see 7 on the bench. I assume we're back to 3 substitutions & no water breaks. Would be interesting to see Hondermarck get a run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted September 5, 2020 Yes, the sooner we get out of this run of losing games (competitive games), the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 5, 2020 55 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: So we are never playing klose, zimmerman, tetty, dowell, martin, Hugill ever again? Do tell me more All together, as a group, as a team that kicks off at 3pm today, that XI will not be starting a game for us ever again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 540 Posted September 5, 2020 Looking at that team there again, lots of experience down the middle & virtually none out wide on either side. I wonder where Luton will aim to cause problems? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,826 Posted September 5, 2020 Eleven consecutive defeats in competitive fixtures tells me that needs to be shaken off ASAP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
