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Was saying to someone saturday that since that Martin Ling overhead kick in 1996, we have only knocked out higher league opposition twice in the major cup competitions since. Twice in 12 years, while weve been easy pickings for teams below us.
Last year we got well beaten by Charlton League cup, who looked a class apart. But I cant see that happening this time.
Just to say I hope the fans get behind the lads in numbers and in vocal support tuesday because I think it could be a rare win against a team from a higher league.
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« Reply #1 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 08:24:35 » |
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I agree. QPR are nowhere as good as their joint favoirte odds for the championship suggest.
Hopefully Dowie will field a weakened team as well. If we play like we did saturday and have a bit of luck we'll be in with a chance.
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« Reply #2 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 08:43:43 » |
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I think it's going to be tough, very tough. But I think Malpas will play a strong team (based on previous comment) and they are beatable. So bring it on.
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« Reply #3 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 08:54:34 » |
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No complaints if we play well.
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« Reply #4 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:36:08 » |
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Judging from their "Rival football" site they're likely to make a good few changes to the team that played Saturday and give some younger players a go. Fans don't seem over confident about the game, and seem to think of the County Ground as a bit of a bogey ground for them.
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« Reply #5 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:38:23 » |
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As long as we give it a good go - I'm happy.
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« Reply #6 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:42:57 » |
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i think we'll be easily beaten 2-0.
to be completely honest i'm more worried about cheltenham, win tomorow is merely a bonus in my eyes.
can't wait for a few pints and atleast a fiver in the dukey though.
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« Reply #7 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:44:15 » |
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I think we'll lose tbh.. 2-1.
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« Reply #8 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:47:15 » |
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i think we'll be easily beaten 2-0.
to be completely honest i'm more worried about cheltenham, win tomorow is merely a bonus in my eyes.
can't wait for a few pints and atleast a fiver in the dukey though.
Cheltenham is more important without a doubt - but Malpas has indicated that they're going for it in all the trophies - so, if QPR aren't so keen on the League Cup there might be a chance for us. Who knows - good performance against a team like QPR with a big crowd could do us the world of good for future home games. |
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« Reply #9 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:49:27 » |
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Even if it is a weakened QPR side, still a good test and at £10 you can't complain really.
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« Reply #10 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 12:03:18 » |
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Would I be right in assuming that Carling Cup matches aren't covered by the PTV contract, therefore it should be broadcast on BBC RS over the net? Anyone know for sure?
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« Reply #11 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 12:05:38 » |
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I think its just FA cup games Pumbaa. I could be wrong though
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« Reply #12 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 12:07:02 » |
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Weve just come off a season which went completely flat. I cant understand the indifference to games like this. Theres got to be more to supporting Swindon than these seasons that finnish in february?
We have great home form and with the luck of a few draws we could really do something.
We wonder why the Town doesnt care about STFC, but a cup run and beating some high profile sides would make them take notice more than us getting in the play offs in my opinion.
I think tuesday night is more important than saturday, but I know Il be in the minority. The fans say the league games are more important, but I dont see much excitement about the league games from the fans at the moment?
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« Reply #13 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 12:19:24 » |
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In many ways you're right Spencer...up until about a dozen years ago we had a decentish cup record...since then, embarrassing.
Times change though, and usually not to our benefit....classic example being the Leeds game, under King. Traditionally our excellent performance would have been rewarded by a replay, not now though it goes extra time and pens, which was bound to favour the higher div side. Had we got Leeds back with every chance of rolling them over, a generation of fans could have experienced a decent atmosphere.
Then we have managers who think they're Wenger and field weakened teams, WTF is that about...Lou Macari partly turned us around on the back of beating Sunderland and Sheff Wed in the LC....got the fans going, got the team going. Unfortunately, we're now in a rut and it's difficult to get out of.
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« Reply #14 on: Monday, August 11, 2008, 12:35:42 » |
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Was Southampton in the FA Cup our last decent "run"
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