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Match Thread Stoke away 10th August 12:30 - Opening day! (3 Viewers)

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  • Start date Jul 28, 2024
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TwistAndShoutCCFC1987

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #211
Will we wear sky blue shorts against these?
 

fatso

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #212
SkyblueTexan said:
I was thinking aiong the lines of

Dovin

MVE Thomas Binks. Bidwell

Torp

Saka Rudoni EMC

Simms BTA
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No way do I see him playing 2 central strikers away from home, that would leave us massively out numbered in midfield, and neither Torp or Rudoni are renound for their defensive work.

Leave BTA on the bench and put Eccles in as DM and you've got a far more balanced team imo.
 
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fatso

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #213
TwistAndShoutCCFC1987 said:
Will we wear sky blue shorts against these?
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You can wear whatever you like.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #214
Anyone with a drop out for Stoke - after 1 ticket.
 

shmmeee

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #215
Think I’d go:

Dovin
MvE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles Rudoni
Saka Simms EMC

S: Collins, Lats, Dasilva, Kitching, Sheaf, Allen, Palmer, Wright, BTA
 
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shmmeee

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #216
Really hope we’ve got one more signing up our sleeve before this tho.
 
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David O'Day

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #217
SkyblueTexan said:
Nice to see many responses to my ultra attack-minded lineup. Just did it for kicks and giggles.
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cool story Jeff
 
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fatso

Well-Known Member
  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #218
shmmeee said:
Think I’d go:

Dovin
MvE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles Rudoni
Saka Simms EMC

S: Collins, Lats, Dasilva, Kitching, Sheaf, Allen, Palmer, Wright, BTA
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Agreed, the only possible change being Wright on the left, with EMC playing AM in place of Torp who drops to the Bench.

Depending on Wright's fitness of course.

Whatever the team is, there's more than enough attacking talent there to beat Stoke.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #219
shmmeee said:
Really hope we’ve got one more signing up our sleeve before this tho.
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Think we now need Vik or Hamer moving before anyone further comes in.
 
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Balli001

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #220
shmmeee said:
Think I’d go:

Dovin
MvE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles Rudoni
Saka Simms EMC

S: Collins, Lats, Dasilva, Kitching, Sheaf, Allen, Palmer, Wright, BTA
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Kitching can't be on the bench he is suspended
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #221
Balli001 said:
Kitching can't be on the bench he is suspended
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Kitching’s the name, own goals and red cards are the aim.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #222
Balli001 said:
Kitching can't be on the bench he is suspended
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Fair. Tavares or Rodriguez then I guess.
 

SleepyGinger

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #223
Dovin
MVE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Eccles Torp
Sakamoto Rudoni EMC
Simms

Collins
Latibeaudiere
Dasilva
Sheaf
Allen
Palmer
BTA
Wright
Tavares
 

ccfc_Tom

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #224
I can see allen starting for some experience in the side, starting all the friendlies lately. Torp might start the Bristol instead, I think he still looked a bit rusty and not fully fit yesterday. Hopefully Sheaf is back though.
 

shmmeee

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #225
Viktor17 said:
Think we now need Vik or Hamer moving before anyone further comes in.
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Then I really hope Vik and Gus move
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #226
ccfc_Tom said:
I can see allen starting for some experience in the side, starting all the friendlies lately. Torp might start the Bristol instead, I think he still looked a bit rusty and not fully fit yesterday. Hopefully Sheaf is back though.
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No idea how we approach that weird double header in Bristol, really was the shittiest possible draw.
 
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Skyblue_CP

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #227
Dovin
MVE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Eccles
Torp Rudoni
Saka. EMC
Simms

Robins inevitable 65 min subs

EMC Wright
Saka BTA
Torp Allen
Eccles Sheaf

only caveat being is if Sheaf trains ok this week then he will probably start ahead of Eccles as he has still had a decent pre season.
 
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fatso

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #228
So many options and permutations, what a difference from the Sisu days, and what a great time to be manager of CCFC.



Thanks Doug ❤
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #229
Brighton Sky Blue said:
No idea how we approach that weird double header in Bristol, really was the shittiest possible draw.
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Any draw in the first round of the league cup is likely to be 'shitty'. I hope as per usual MR swaps the team around to give the squad players some minutes. Hopefully this year they will still be good to get through, but if not its no real big deal as its a pretty meaningless competition these days until you reach the semi finals.
 
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SleepyGinger

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #230
Brighton Sky Blue said:
No idea how we approach that weird double header in Bristol, really was the shittiest possible draw.
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Does kitching miss the cup game?
 

Balli001

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #231
SleepyGinger said:
Does kitching miss the cup game?
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No
 

ccfc1234

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #232
Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Torp, Allen,
Legia Sky Blue said:
Any draw in the first round of the league cup is likely to be 'shitty'. I hope as per usual MR swaps the team around to give the squad players some minutes. Hopefully this year they will still be good to get through, but if not its no real big deal as its a pretty meaningless competition these days until you reach the semi finals.
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Got a feeling Doug wants a crack at all the cups as it can lead to Wembley and generate decent tv and ticket revenues. We do have the squad to have a right go in the cups.
 
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SkyBlueSam01

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #233
SkyblueTexan said:
I was thinking aiong the lines of

Dovin

MVE Thomas Binks. Bidwell

Torp

Saka Rudoni EMC

Simms BTA
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Something like this but I'd put Tavares for MVE and Wright for Bidwell

Also maybe Palmer in for Torp and let Rudoni play as the 6
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #234
ccfc1234 said:
Dovin, MVE, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Torp, Allen,

Got a feeling Doug wants a crack at all the cups as it can lead to Wembley and generate decent tv and ticket revenues. We do have the squad to have a right go in the cups.
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Only good thing about the League Cup is giving a run out to squad players. The league cup provides next to nothing in terms of TV and ticket revenues, unless you draw one of the big 6 or make it to the semi final. FA cup is a different matter though and is always a competition we should aim to give it our best in.
 
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ccfc1234

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  • Aug 4, 2024
  • #235
Legia Sky Blue said:
Only good thing about the League Cup is giving a run out to squad players. The league cup provides next to nothing in terms of TV and ticket revenues, unless you draw one of the big 6 or make it to the semi final. FA cup is a different matter though and is always a competition we should aim to give it our best in.
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Agree. We need to get competitive minutes into the players and the first few rounds of the cup come early so it's a win win really as we can ensure time is spread wisely.
 
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long way home

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #236
If Sheaf is fit then the only decision is who gets the last spot in the game day squad as Kitching is out. Is it Howley, Burroughs, Tavares, Obikwu, Andrews or AD.

Or is this week is going to be an interesting one and we see a few different names in the squad.
 

Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #237
SBbucks said:
Wright isn’t going to start when he’s only played 15 minutes in pre-season
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Robins did say everyone is ready to go for Stoke and Wright made an instant impact v Breman.

His preseason with us has been short but given he was at the Copa America, his fitness levels should be there to start if Robins wants him too.
 
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Sbarcher

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #238
Hopefully these riots will have calmed down by the weekend otherwise with police forces overstretched the opening games may get postponed.
 

Winny the Bish

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #239
Good to see Stoke fans angry about how shit they look in friendlies and underprepared for the new season. Away win would be a great way to start.
 

alexccfc99

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #240
Winny the Bish said:
Good to see Stoke fans angry about how shit they look in friendlies and underprepared for the new season. Away win would be a great way to start.
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Funny club aren't they - They have spent an eyewatering amount of money since they got relegated to not finish outside the bottom half

If the Bet365 mob weren't so generous as owners they'd have gone to the wall years ago
 
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Ashdown

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #241
Sign of things to come and level of importance; All the Championship games are at 12.30 to accommodate the 15.00 charity shield showing. Its bullshit ! I hope everyone shuns it !
 

Boicey

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #242
I don't think Wright will be ready to start, especially in an away game. So EMC for me.
I think MR will be tempted with Palmer but again risky away from home when we need sustained work rate/tackling back.
Torp and Rudoni hopefully will do the central creative stuff with Saka doing it wide.
 
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HuckerbyDublinWhelan

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #243
Ashdown said:
Sign of things to come and level of importance; All the Championship games are at 12.30 to accommodate the 15.00 charity shield showing. Its bullshit ! I hope everyone shuns it !
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They’re all 12:30 because it’s part of skys sky sports + launch. They’re showing every game in the EFL live. It’s circumnavigating the 3PM blackout
 
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Gibbo

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #244
shmmeee said:
Think I’d go:

Dovin
MvE Thomas Binks Bidwell
Torp Eccles Rudoni
Saka Simms EMC

S: Collins, Lats, Dasilva, Kitching, Sheaf, Allen, Palmer, Wright, BTA
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If he doesn't pick this side, it will be the final confirmation that I know nothing about football
 
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Gibbo

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  • Aug 5, 2024
  • #245
fatso said:
Agreed, the only possible change being Wright on the left, with EMC playing AM in place of Torp who drops to the Bench.

Depending on Wright's fitness of course.

Whatever the team is, there's more than enough attacking talent there to beat Stoke.
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...and more than enough defensive weakness to lose to them
 
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