Just back..

Is anyone particularly arsed about going out? Yeah it's always good to win, but could definitely do without extra games once we get going.

Absolute clanger for their goal, better to get them out of our system in these first two games before Walsall though. Could do without a repeat of those opening day errors we saw against FGR a few seasons ago.

The goal was quality. Great ball from Pollock, Preston did superbly and then Green couldn't have hit that better really considering there were so many defenders near him.

Hopefully Mckeown never takes a pen ever again after that.

Quoted from Son of Cod

Is anyone particularly arsed about going out? Yeah it's always good to win, but could definitely do without extra games once we get going.

That was my thought straight after losing. At least it frees up the calendar for several midweeks in the not too distant future.

Now that a good wodge of teams are out of the Carabao Cup, I wonder if those who lost will still try to organise a few more sneaky friendlies amongst themselves just to build up fitness?

It does make you wonder if Ollie had the idea all along to use it as a 'friendly', and if they were to lose, it would free up three consecutive Tuesdays in September?????

Quoted from Son of Cod

Is anyone particularly arsed about going out? Yeah it's always good to win, but could definitely do without extra games once we get going.

Absolute clanger for their goal, better to get them out of our system in these first two games before Walsall though. Could do without a repeat of those opening day errors we saw against FGR a few seasons ago.

The goal was quality. Great ball from Pollock, Preston did superbly and then Green couldn't have hit that better really considering there were so many defenders near him.

Hopefully Mckeown never takes a pen ever again after that.

So you don’t fancy playing a big club like Chelsea again?

Quoted from 28195

So you don’t fancy playing a big club like Chelsea again?

At the moment.......no!

Quoted from 28195

So you don’t fancy playing a big club like Chelsea again?

I get ehat you mean, but if we played them whilst no fans or limited fans are allowed in, it wouldn't exactly be much of a money-spinner anyway. Progressing in the FA Cup where we could realistically stay in it till next year when crowds might be allowed in properly would be a better chance of a lucrative cup run.

And we didn't need the money?

Quoted from 28195

So you don’t fancy playing a big club like Chelsea again?

Of course I would but as mentioned in the other reply to this the monetary value of that is less this season plus the likelihood is that we wouldn't be able to take a significant following to any of these types of games in the early rounds of the League cup. Those extra games that we have to play to get that might mean we sacrifice a bit of league form. With the way we've gone about our transfer business so late and cautiously this pre-season, I'd like to think (maybe the eternal optimist in me) that we've factored in the most extreme circumstances, such as the league being cancelled again due to a second COVID wave, and are able to balance the books better than most in our division without needing the speculative prospect of an absolute hammering at Wolves at the expense of league points. I'd be more bothered about going out the FA Cup 1st Round as that might actually be able to give us a decent pay day when the 3rd Round comes around if we can stay in it.

Quoted from Son of Cod

Of course I would but as mentioned in the other reply to this the monetary value of that is less this season plus the likelihood is that we wouldn't be able to take a significant following to any of these types of games in the early rounds of the League cup. Those extra games that we have to play to get that might mean we sacrifice a bit of league form. With the way we've gone about our transfer business so late and cautiously this pre-season, I'd like to think (maybe the eternal optimist in me) that we've factored in the most extreme circumstances, such as the league being cancelled again due to a second COVID wave, and are able to balance the books better than most in our division without needing the speculative prospect of an absolute hammering at Wolves at the expense of league points. I'd be more bothered about going out the FA Cup 1st Round as that might actually be able to give us a decent pay day when the 3rd Round comes around if we can stay in it.

If it was live on TV that would have been a significant amount of money.

Quoted from LondonMariner43

I’d be surprised if Green and Tilley are first choice but Scannell looks a cut above.  His ability to control the ball was immense.

I was extremely impressed with Scannell.

I thought Green worked hard and took his goal well and Tilley has potential, but just needs to look up before crossing the ball, which usually ended up at Morecambe defender's feet.

Morecambe had a couple of big black guys who ran powerfully with the ball, turning defence quickly into attack; Pouten, Cockerill types of player we have tried to emulate over many past seasons, without success.

But it's early days yet and perhaps we have one.

UTM  

Shout out to Matt Green, who gets dogs abuse but that was a very good, calm finish to lift it above the defenders and GK like that. Plenty of obstacles in the way!

Looks like the Town faithful have taken to ripping him apart for spelling mistakes on twitter instead, after proving himself on the pitch.

Best supporters in the land? Yawn.