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« Reply #105 on: Sunday, August 9, 2020, 15:18:14 »

It's an anticipated defensive block, which then appears to looked to have been turned inside out.

There was by all accounts a high challenge late on by a Town trialist, who absolutely clattered a Boro lad but likely that one won't be published. Commitment is fine but no need for rash challenges in a very minor pre-season friendly. Especially as it was 8-0 at that point.
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« Reply #106 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 13:29:08 »

As a comparison, fellow L1 opponents Bristol Rovers only beat Bristol Manor Farm 4-0 on Saturday.

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Saturday 8th August;

Boro were undone by League Two Champions Swindon Town at Liberty Way.

The Robins started the game with an almost full strength first team, which included on loan Sheffield Utd striker Tyler Smith, and were out of the blocks quickly as they looked eager to impress boss Richie Wellens.

Slick passing through the thirds and intelligent movement up front blew Boro away in the opening quarter with the visitors racing into a 5-0 lead inside 21 minutes.

The gulf in divisions was clear to see but rather than capitulate Boro dug in deep to stem the flow of Swindon attacks.

Boro were now having more joy in the final third and Marcus Kelly showed his technical ability with a stinging shot sent goalwards which was well blocked by the visitors defence.

Next to go close for Boro was Luke Benbow who sent a free-kick narrowly wide with his effort sandwiched between two Swindon goals in the closing minutes of the first half.

Swindon started the second half with eleven fresh players that included five first team regulars whilst Boro introduced three subs of their own Armsden, Dias and a trialist.

In the sapping heat Boro re-grouped and stuck to their task well as the visitors continued to push and move the ball around slickly on the perfect playing surface.

Boro were a whisker away from pulling a goal back when an arrowed shot rebounded off the inside of the post, agonisingly avoiding the incoming blue shirts, and was cleared to safety by the Robins.

Swindon responded with a well worked goal, moving the ball from one side of the pitch to the other before whipping the ball across for a close range finish.

Boro continued to show their character with a resolute and disciplined second half showing and went close with another well taken free-kick followed by a well struck shot that cleared the bar.

Youngsters Harry Jackson and Jack Hilton were introduced late on for Boro but the game played out without any other clear cut chances at either end.

Despite the heavy score-line, Boro showed their determination and spirit in sapping conditions against a title winning full strength Swindon squad.

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Breeden, Trialist A, Trialist B, Kettle, Edjenguélé, Trialist C, Shamsi, Lita, Benbow, Edmunds, Kelly.

Subs: Armsden, Trialist D, Trialist E, Jackson, Hilton, Trialist F, Dias.


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« Reply #107 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 13:29:54 »

Didnt realise Ravi Shamsi played for Nuneaton.

He was quality for Banbury United

Now up front with Leroy Lita
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« Reply #108 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 14:41:17 »

So it looks like a friendly tomorrow vs Bristol Rovers, another chance for the many trialists to get game time against "probably" better opposition than Nuneaton.

Hopefully some more player news will come out before then on who is on trial.

I think the club have missed an opportunity in making some extra funds by not showing this on iFollow, take some money off the Gas fans too when there is no income. Even if they charged £5 for the game.
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« Reply #109 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 15:08:19 »

Rivers reporting the game as an U-23 development game. So more of a training exercise. They have no plans to stream it, which means it’s being played at their gaff, I suppose.

The friendly Saturday v Coventry at the CG has a stream. Details on the club site.
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« Reply #110 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 15:14:10 »

Rivers reporting the game as an U-23 development game. So more of a training exercise. They have no plans to stream it, which means it’s being played at their gaff, I suppose.
I have heard it will be at home. As for an U23 game, I think all friendlies are pretty much that now with a team made up of trialists probably.
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« Reply #111 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 15:20:22 »

"The club have a full schedule of pre-season friendlies planned, but as it stands the details will be released incrementally due to COVID safety regulations. The games will be announced in due course.

I can confirm there is a Swindon game tomorrow, however that is an under-23s training game completely behind closed doors, so no streaming planned for that one."
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« Reply #112 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 15:23:54 »

Rivers reporting the game as an U-23 development game. So more of a training exercise. They have no plans to stream it
You'd have thought if anyone would be up for streaming it would be Rivers



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« Reply #113 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 15:31:47 »

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« Reply #114 on: Monday, August 10, 2020, 16:53:01 »

You'd have thought if anyone would be up for streaming it would be Rivers



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« Reply #115 on: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 13:19:26 »

I know its not an exact science and that friendlies don't mean much etc etc

But last night divisional rivals Shrewsbury only beat Nuneaton at home 3-1 in a friendly.

Makes our 8-0 against Boro look pretty good.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2020/08/18/shrewsbury-town-3-nuneaton-borough-1-match-report/
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« Reply #116 on: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 13:32:06 »

but what team did they put out, etc..
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« Reply #117 on: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 13:34:44 »

but what team did they put out, etc..
Almost their normal 1st team with no trialists 1st half, we had more trialists playing.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2020/08/18/shrewsbury-town-3-nuneaton-borough-1-match-report/
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« Reply #118 on: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 13:46:49 »

interesting ..

but like you say, pre-season and all that.

when's our next one? it's a bit radio silence in that regard
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« Reply #119 on: Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 13:48:29 »

interesting ..

but like you say, pre-season and all that.

when's our next one? it's a bit radio silence in that regard

Aren't we supposed to have a couple of games against non-league up here this week?
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