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EFL Cup - Colchester (H)
- Thread starter CHAPPERS
- Start date
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I don't know if too much will change actually. Think we will get to see Norwood for the first time, and Stephens will play l think as he couldn't be included today. A few other changes maybe, but I wouldn't be surprised to see several players keep their places in the name of continuity.
Winning the first home game of the season in any competition, is important I think.
BensGrandad
New member
I think that White will possibly replace Bruno, Murphy replace Skalak, Baldok either Hemed or Murray who may be cuptied by Bourneouth Norwood and Stephens to replace Kayal and Sidwell. Obviously Maenpaa for Stockdale so 6 changes. I would like to see Kayal and Knockaert come off the bench to cup tie them. and remove further transfer speculation.
LamieRobertson
Not awoke
I'd agree with most of that BG apart from the last bit....anyone interested in BK and AK isen't going to be too bothered about them being cup tied!
pishhead
Well-known member
Why would he be cup tied? He's here for the season.
BensGrandad
New member
Wasnt sure of the ruling so said maybe cup tied not sure whether Bournemouth still had to give permission and whether they would.
pishhead
Well-known member
Why wouldn't they?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
With 2 of our 6 defenders injured, we'll surely wrap the fit 4 in cotton wool and so an U23 defence makes sense for this match.
A midfield of LuaLua-Norwood-Stephens-Murphy slots in easily to keep those that played most today fresh for Friday night v Forest.
Baldock +1 other up front.
It would be great if Bjordal, Hambo and Harper featured as well.
A midfield of LuaLua-Norwood-Stephens-Murphy slots in easily to keep those that played most today fresh for Friday night v Forest.
Baldock +1 other up front.
It would be great if Bjordal, Hambo and Harper featured as well.
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BensGrandad
New member
Can they not recall him in January window if they wanted or am I mistaken with the ruling,
BensGrandad
New member
We have 3 games in 7 days so can see a few missing out. With todays this is 4 games in 10 days.
BensGrandad
New member
CH may decide he needs game time and disregard any transfer speculation or valuation. I cant see that it will be Ince because he may want to move him on.
casbom
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- Jul 24, 2007
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The other reason he won't play is that he'll be playing Friday
BensGrandad
New member
On that assumption none of the first team squad will play.
casbom
Well-known member
- Jul 24, 2007
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Wouldn't be surprised!
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Looking forward to this.
Extra time and penalties please, let's get our money's worth with maximum drama.
Extra time and penalties please, let's get our money's worth with maximum drama.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
And welcome back to Doug Loft and Brennan Dickenson.
And that ex-palace goon Garvan who did a u-turn after agreeing to join us.
And that ex-palace goon Garvan who did a u-turn after agreeing to join us.
Eddiespearritt
Well-known member
Just to post one of my pet hates. Weak teams in Cup competitions - by any club - not just the Albion. A couple of seasons back we could have made the Cup Final if we hadn't gone under-strength against Hull - and they qualified for Europe. The EFL Cup (what a monstrous name) is a winnable competition for a club like Brighton. Yes, winnable. Ok, go a little under-strength against Colchester - but don't lose focus of what professional football is about - actually trying to win games and the competitions you are in. A big home draw against a Premier League club (or two or three) would wipe out the deficit from free tea in the 1901 club - and a lot more too. If the club is now a hard-nosed business - start where it matters by winning on the pitch at all costs.
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Colchester are 13/2 with BV.......tempting,