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Match Thread Oxford United (H) [LC] 27 Aug 7:45pm KO (4 Viewers)

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Jonny

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #36
skybluecam said:
Don't think they apply for this do they? It's the EFL trophy which has the numerical requirements.
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I can't see anything in the regulations about how many players from the previous matchday squad have to be included in the cup squads, it just says "full strength".



There are a few other sources that say it's 7 from the previous squad need to be in the squad, so theoretically you could make wholesale changes as long as they're deemed to be of a suitable strength.
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #37
Jonny said:
I can't see anything in the regulations about how many players from the previous matchday squad have to be included in the cup squads, it just says "full strength".

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There are a few other sources that say it's 7 from the previous squad need to be in the squad, so theoretically you could make wholesale changes as long as they're deemed to be of a suitable strength.
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Someone said before that the rule has changed
 
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Jonny

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #38
Sky Blue Pete said:
Someone said before that the rule has changed
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I would imagine so. Doubt any clubs are gonna kick up a fuss unless we start trying to play the U9s!
 
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StrettoBoy

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #39
After the way we played yesterday it would be difficult for anyone to complain if we dropped most of those who started against Bristol.

 
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Covcraig@bury

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #40
StrettoBoy said:
That sounds great.

My wife sings in several choirs. She was singing the services at St Paul’s cathedral last weekend with Leicester Church Music Consort.

They are doing Worcester and York Minster next year
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Do the Leicester choirs have six fingers ? Asking for a friend
 
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #41
pusbccfc said:
Wilson
Lati-Thomas-Kitch-JDS
Allen-Eccles
EMC-Palmer-BTA
Bassette

Such a strong second team.
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Crazy those two centre backs are not in the first team given the money paid.
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #42
Don't care other than hope Sheaf gets 20 minutes or so
 
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Skyblue_CP

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #43
Think we need to shake it up abit to find our best team in the league. EMC is clearly much more comfortable on the left. Simms struggling atm to impact games (mostly due to service)

Wilson
MVE Thomas Kitching DaSilva
Palmer Eccles Rudoni
BTA Wright EMC
 
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David O'Day

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #44
Skyblue_CP said:
Think we need to shake it up abit to find our best team in the league. EMC is clearly much more comfortable on the left. Simms struggling atm to impact games (mostly due to service)

Wilson
MVE Thomas Kitching DaSilva
Palmer Eccles Rudoni
BTA Wright EMC
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Nah, if Simms is struggling up front due to lack of service wtf is Haji going to be like if he plays up front.
 
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blunted

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #45
Think we will play our second team. Hope Oxford do the same.
 

Sky Blue Harry H

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #46
blunted said:
Think we will play our second team. Hope Oxford do the same.
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Oxford had 2 main players injured for Saturday's game (Branagan and Moore) so won't risk them for this. Our 'tweaked' team should beat their 'tweaked' team.
 
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ccfc1234

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #47
procdoc said:
Wilson
Lati Thomas Kitching Dasilva
Allen Eccles Torp
Bassette EMC
BTA
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That would be a second string front 3 with a transfer value of 8m+.

EMC - 4m
Bassette - 2m
BTA - 2m
 
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Skyblue_CP

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #48
David O'Day said:
Nah, if Simms is struggling up front due to lack of service wtf is Haji going to be like if he plays up front.
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I’d argue that Wright is better with it played to feet and has the ability to pin and turn a man. He has more finesse than Simms. I’m not knocking Simms he’s a brilliant goal scorer, but needs it on a plate.
 

skybluecam

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #49
Skyblue_CP said:
I’d argue that Wright is better with it played to feet and has the ability to pin and turn a man. He has more finesse than Simms. I’m not knocking Simms he’s a brilliant goal scorer, but needs it on a plate.
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Disagree completely, Simms is better with his back to goal than Wright.
 

Skyblue_CP

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #50
skybluecam said:
Disagree completely, Simms is better with his back to goal than Wright.
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Fair enough, just feel like Wright would be better linking play and playing tidier in tight spaces. More likely to be able to take a man on aswell.
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #51
Skyblue_CP said:
I’d argue that Wright is better with it played to feet and has the ability to pin and turn a man. He has more finesse than Simms. I’m not knocking Simms he’s a brilliant goal scorer, but needs it on a plate.
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I'd argue that Simms is far, far better with his back to goal, is stronger and is far better at linking player.
 
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David O'Day

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #52
skybluecam said:
Disagree completely, Simms is better with his back to goal than Wright.
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much, much. much better
 
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Hobo

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #53
Wright and Simms have totally different styles and strengths. Both also have weaknesses. But they can both be a handful for defenders. I love the fact we have them both.
 
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oakey

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #54
I would like to see the game used to tweak our formation.
Old school - 2 CFs - Wright (see if he can play centrally in a 2) + Thomas Asante.
One wide left - EMC with licence to switch flanks.
Midfield - Allen + Torp with free role for Palmer.
Back 4 - Lati, Thomas, Kitching, Da Silva.
So 4-2-1-3. Wilson GK
Rest the others but strong bench. Hopefully Sheaf and Bassette, Eccles, Rudoni and Saka can feature off the bench.
 

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #55
StrettoBoy said:
The only other choice is MVE and I can’t see MR starting him against Oxford.
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Oxford world also love it if MVE didn't play against them.
 

skybluecam

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #56
Maybe a good old 442 could be the solution to our midfield woes

Wilson
MVE Thomas Kitching Dasilva
Sakamoto* Allen Eccles EMC
BTA Bassette

Swap out Saka if he's not up to playing the minutes.
 
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Potbellypig

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #57
I would play

Wilson
Lats Thomas Kitching Dasilva
Torp Allen
BTA Palmer EMC
Simms

I doubt Simms does start in reality, but if I've got my Football Manager hat on then I'd see it as a chance to get some goals and I feel like he needs some confidence. I guess the team will be pretty close to the team that started against Bristol City in the cup though.
 
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FootballMad

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  • Aug 25, 2024
  • #58
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Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #59
Sheaf to play. Get no assists. Blaze the ball into row Z from 20 yards on three or four occasions. Also fall asleep and play Oxford in on goal maybe two or three times.

9 out of 10 on the match ratings because of a few strong tackles and looking like a world beater whilst Torp does his best Sunday League impression. Everyone scratching their heads to why Doug has rejected seven bids from premier league teams in excess of 25 million, which was what half this forum was saying three months ago. Oh wait, it never happened... Mind fuck. SBT goes into meltdown whilst it realises our problems are much deeper and rooted into application rather than missing one single player.
 
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alexccfc99

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #60
I am away for the third round ties so put your money on us winning and drawing one of the big boys at home
 
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Matt smith

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #61
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Crazy those two centre backs are not in the first team given the money paid.
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It’s poor to be honest. 7 million quid combined and both can’t get in, poor.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #62
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Sheaf to play. Get no assists. Blaze the ball into row Z from 20 yards on three or four occasions. Also fall asleep and play Oxford in on goal maybe two or three times.

9 out of 10 on the match ratings because of a few strong tackles and looking like a world beater whilst Torp does his best Sunday League impression. Everyone scratching their heads to why Doug has rejected seven bids from premier league teams in excess of 25 million, which was what half this forum was saying three months ago. Oh wait, it never happened... Mind fuck. SBT goes into meltdown whilst it realises our problems are much deeper and rooted into application rather than missing one single player.
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Wow bad weekend?
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #63
Matt smith said:
It’s poor to be honest. 7 million quid combined and both can’t get in, poor.
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How many do you want to play?
 

Matt smith

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #64
Sky Blue Pete said:
How many do you want to play?
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Just making the observation that if you’re paying 4.5 million for a Centre half at this level you expect him to be at least starting week in week out.

Admittedly there’s plenty of time for the Centre backs to grow and develop, but I just think it’s slightly concerning that’s all.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #65
Matt smith said:
Just making the observation that if you’re paying 4.5 million for a Centre half at this level you expect him to be at least starting week in week out.

Admittedly there’s plenty of time for the Centre backs to grow and develop, but I just think it’s slightly concerning that’s all.
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You’d play kitching instead of binks on what grounds?
 

Matt smith

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #66
Sky Blue Pete said:
You’d play kitching instead of binks on what grounds?
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I’m not saying I would, I prefer binks. But that’s my point, one cost probably double the one that’s playing.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #67
Kitching as a massive fuck up let’s be honest. They happen. Especially on dead line day. Let’s hope all involved have learned their lesson.
 
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Ashdown

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #68
Skyblue_CP said:
Fair enough, just feel like Wright would be better linking play and playing tidier in tight spaces. More likely to be able to take a man on aswell.
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Haji is a much better all round player, full stop !
 
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Ashdown

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  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #69
To get a few more fans up there however I’d suggest a start for the new boy Bassette. FOMO will then play its part. I’d play him with BTE and have Simms and Wright on the bench in case of need like they did at Brizzle in the first round.
 

Gibbo

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 26, 2024
  • #70
Those who are the most likely to break into the first team against Norwich should play
EMC (for Saka)
Palmer (for Torp)
Thomas (for Lati, altho it's not going to happen I dream)

I suggest keeping Simms in. Might get a confidence boosting goal.

Otherwise not fussed
 
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