Have you ever been LESS bothered by the first competitive match of the season?

[El Presidente]

I presume it's the League Cup factor, coupled with a bit of post Olympics reflection about sporting endeavour, and I am looking forward to Hull on Saturday, but the match tonight feels about as real as Jordan's Jugs.

If we win, fine, if we lose, meh.

 

[Set of Tracksuits]

Feels like another friendly, not really bothered.

 

[algie]

Feels like we are still doing our pre season tonight. I think the problem is starting with a cup game instead of a league game.

 

[Razi]

I am EXCITED about tonight's game. I will be watching it from the comfort of my lounge (BAD FAN but working 'til 7pm) and looking forward to Swindon being taught a very public lesson about the finer side of football. By 9pm, I expect to be disappointed and looking into how to delete previous posts on NSC expressing my excitement.

 

[Sussex on Leith]

Quite excited about it as a long-distance supporter - am normally on the cricket field when the first match happens, so it makes a nice change to be in front of a telly instead. Also looking forward to seeing at least some of the new signings in action as I've not had the chance to see any of the friendlies.

 

[Hyperion]

feels about as real as Jordan's Jugs

Is that a Sussex ale?

 

[pork pie]

I have to say that I am interested (excited is a bit too strong). I have certainly had a lot less interest in many, many games over the years.

Despite what some people say, this is an interesting competition, where we have a reasonable chance of doing well.

 

[JBizzleBeard]

I'm quite looking forward to it although I have a feeling we will lose.

 

[clippedgull]

Gus will have to consider his future if we are dumped out by League One newbies!

 

[Mellotron]

I'm well up for it. Far more than practically any Withdean season.

 

[kevtherev]

I can never recall the season opening with a cup game, just feels really weird. It hasn't got anything to do with the Olympics, just a stupid first game. Feels like another pre season friendly. Hope the players don't feel the same way.

 

[Landgull]

Arm chair job for me tonight providing I can find on web. UTA

 

[Blackadder]

Looking forward to it. Few us around my mate's with a few tinnies. What's not to like?

 

[Black Dalek]

It is going to be a big test, Di Canio has them on the rise, proberly a tougher test than Chelski, as it was difficult to gauge there interest! But Swindon will be right up for it. Going to be very interesting (and difficult).

 

[pork pie]

I can never recall the season opening with a cup game, just feels really weird. It hasn't got anything to do with the Olympics, just a stupid first game. Feels like another pre season friendly. Hope the players don't feel the same way.

It used to years ago. I remember a trip to Southend one night. All got in their end for nothing. Fantastic day and night out!

 

[salty seagull]

I'm quite looking forward to it although I have a feeling we will lose.

Why? We`ve made excellent signings, we`ve looked good pre-season and we are a top quality championship side. I know we`ve got a few excellent players out, but try and be a bit more positive for Gawds sake. We are CLAAAAASSSSSSS!!

 

[Sheebo]

I hope we win but would rather we lost 4-0 if it assured a win Saturday. It's weird having the Lg Cup first. So no - I've never felt LESS bothered by the first competitive match of the season. Still looking forward to watchnig us tho and hope we win

 

[Wilko]

I hope we win but would rather we lost 4-0 if it assured a win Saturday. It's weird having the Lg Cup first. So no - I've never felt LESS bothered by the first competitive match of the season. Still looking forward to watchnig us tho and hope we win

My feelings too. If we play well, get no cards and no injuries and go out then I cannot say I would be too bothered.

 

[element]

Excitement quotient very high pour moi

 

[¡Cereal Killer!]

Feels a bit like a ramp up event, but excited about this & the league cup - we have a genuine chance of winning it for the first time in decades

Have we ever won it?


I reckon tonight will be a tough test, I think Swindon will play a similar style of football to us but will want to win more. I reckon it will go to extra-time but we will sneak a late winner in extra-time...