Sunderland away is £3 for adults if you buy in advance. They're clearly doing all they can to get people to support this competition..

Please do not be tempted just because of the low pricing.
But please don't see this as me trying to bully you out of going

Quoted from lukeo

Sunderland away is £3 for adults if you buy in advance. They're clearly doing all they can to get people to support this competition..

Please do not be tempted just because of the low pricing.
But please don't see this as me trying to bully you out of going

I really, really hope the clubs speak out about the format of this competition when they meet at their annual EFL shindig, it's beyond a joke now.  It was a competition that we all quite liked in it's old format, and of course getting to 2 finals over the years increases that fondness, but Town fans literally have ZERO interest in this right now because of the ridiculous U-21 thing, and it's such a shame.

How would we go about getting Fenty to tell us exactly what the club's stance on it will be in the coming summer, and would he actually inform us if we asked?  Will it even be on the agenda of the meeting?  It's probably a topic they're hoping goes away with time, but we can't let that happen.

It's mad that we've drawn Scunny at home and Sunderland away, yet we can't (and shouldn't) attend!  It's a crying shame that we've been deprived of those two proper fixtures.  If the U-21's were kicked out, we'd probably take 1,000 or so, maybe even much more, to the Stadium of Light, but alas......

I don't support u21 teams being in the competition and I won't be going. But frankly, this competition has always been on its árse until the semi finals.

Quoted from Heisenberg

I really, really hope the clubs speak out about the format of this competition when they meet at their annual EFL shindig, it's beyond a joke now.  It was a competition that we all quite liked in it's old format, and of course getting to 2 finals over the years increases that fondness, but Town fans literally have ZERO interest in this right now because of the ridiculous U-21 thing, and it's such a shame.

How would we go about getting Fenty to tell us exactly what the club's stance on it will be in the coming summer, and would he actually inform us if we asked?  Will it even be on the agenda of the meeting?  It's probably a topic they're hoping goes away with time, but we can't let that happen.

It's mad that we've drawn Scunny at home and Sunderland away, yet we can't (and shouldn't) attend!  It's a crying shame that we've been deprived of those two proper fixtures.  If the U-21's were kicked out, we'd probably take 1,000 or so, maybe even much more, to the Stadium of Light, but alas......

Even if there were no U21s, at this stage of the competition I think you are being a tad optimistic.

Quoted from arryarryarry

Even if there were no U21s, at this stage of the competition I think you are being a tad optimistic.

Maybe that is a bit over optimistic but I know if it wasn't for the format of this competition, I'd definitely be one of those who would go.... there must be lots who would, several hundred I'd estimate

#BTeamBoycott

We just have to keep voting with our feet. Very few people like this format, why it continues in this way I have no idea. It’s about time fans were listened to. Need to keep boycotting. UTM’s

Quoted from wiggers

We just have to keep voting with our feet. Very few people like this format, why it continues in this way I have no idea. It’s about time fans were listened to. Need to keep boycotting. UTM’s

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Regional knock out format until the quarters/semis with invitational teams from the conference. Not that difficult I don't think to add some interest

Quoted from immariner

Regional knock out format until the quarters/semis with invitational teams from the conference. Not that difficult I don't think to add some interest

Didn't they allow Conference teams in before we were relegated and we go knocked out at home by Morecambe or did I dream that?

Quoted from arryarryarry

Didn't they allow Conference teams in before we were relegated and we go knocked out at home by Morecambe or did I dream that?

Not a dream 'Arry

I remember the time when conference sides were in this competition and that Morecambe won but I didn't know it was on penalties  ::)

https://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1148&team2_id=1732&teamTabs=h2h

Quoted from FishOutOfWater

I remember the time when conference sides were in this competition and that Morecambe won but I didn't know it was on penalties  ::)

I think Tony Crane's pen is still in orbit.

The year before the infamous Crane pen we also lost in that competition to Conference Carlisle (Colin Cramb scored, I think)

Lincoln seem to forget about the boycott 3500 there last night

It's hard to resist the lure of watching both the teams you 'support'

Quoted from Heisenberg

I really, really hope the clubs speak out about the format of this competition when they meet at their annual EFL shindig, it's beyond a joke now.  It was a competition that we all quite liked in it's old format, and of course getting to 2 finals over the years increases that fondness, but Town fans literally have ZERO interest in this right now because of the ridiculous U-21 thing, and it's such a shame.

How would we go about getting Fenty to tell us exactly what the club's stance on it will be in the coming summer, and would he actually inform us if we asked?  Will it even be on the agenda of the meeting?  It's probably a topic they're hoping goes away with time, but we can't let that happen.

It's mad that we've drawn Scunny at home and Sunderland away, yet we can't (and shouldn't) attend!  It's a crying shame that we've been deprived of those two proper fixtures.  If the U-21's were kicked out, we'd probably take 1,000 or so, maybe even much more, to the Stadium of Light, but alas......

I don't think the issue came up at the meeting this last time.  My memory might be playing tricks but I think the vote in 2018 was to continue in the present format for two years. As you will be aware Town were one of seven clubs to vote against. The Trust will have the same discussion with the club as they did prior to the 2018 meeting (the same discussion we'd had since the inception of this format)

France have scrapped their league cup. Can see it happening here soon. No need for 3 cup competitions.

I think the regionalised groups is a great idea and guarantees each team 3 games. We should be selling out a home fixture versus Scunthorpe.

Replace the U21 teams with invited Conference teams and support for the competition will increase. Keep the competition regionalised until the final.

I think our first game in the competition when we won it in 98 was at Chesterfield. Think the attendance was below 1,000.

It's already been pointed out by others but this competition has never been popular in the early rounds, with or without 'invited' B teams.

Having won the trophy, we all have a certain fondness for it, but I really wouldn't care if it got ditched altogether. Trouble is, that's the last thing the EFL will want to do as it'll deny the PL teams a chance to give their kids a game, and they wouldn't want to upset the rich.

I'd rather keep the Trophy in a revised format than the League Cup.  It's great that we can draw Prem teams every once in a while, but isn't the FA Cup for that?  At least the trophy gives lower league teams a good chance of getting to Wembley.  I think regionalised groups with non-league is a good idea, perhaps play the group games in pre-season or take two weeks out of the league calendar to play the group stage?  Might put more emphasis on the competition than having midweek matches.