ChippenhamRed Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: Really surprised to see how many tickets have been sold for this one, was expecting the ground to be half full but apart from block A of the Dolman it looks like it might sell out 31 minutes ago, marmite said: How many sold now? I thought sales were slow. 3 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: It wasn`t v Stoke - not even the family section. Whether it`s because it was a school night with the possibility of ET and pens they didn`t think there would be the demand. Half term for many next week so who knows what is happening. So I've just been looking on the ticketing site and as @JBFC II suggests the only block with proper availability (apart from singles) is Dolman A block, although the top tier is not open yet. That's a phenomenal effort and suggests a crowd well in excess of the 16k that watched the Hull game at the same stage last year. I wonder if they might start opening top tier blocks shortly? Looking forward to this game even more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 We're not going to finish top 6, we're not going to finish bottom 6 - just like in 1988/89. This could provide some much needed do-or-die excitement this season, so I hope we pick a strong side and really go for it. Looking forward to a cup tie under the lights at AG with plenty of young uns (including a couple of mine) in attendance with it being half-term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South stander Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 POTD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, South stander said: POTD? It means Pay On The Day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South stander Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 1 minute ago, slartibartfast said: It means Pay On The Day ! I know what it means, but is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Tiree said: i want to win. I want LJ to pick the side. I won't be criticising him for his selection if we lose... Don't think you'll be disappointed on that front, I'm sure picking the side is a large part of LJ's remit as Head Coach.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Just wondering whether we could go 3 / 5 at the back? (Assuming Baker, Pisano, Paterson and Smith are out, Taylor suspended) Steele, Vyner, Flint, Wright, Magnússon, Kelly Pack, Hegeler, Brownhill, Reid, Diedhiou, Personally my starting eleven would be: Steele, Wright, Flint, Magnússon, Kelly O’Dowda, Pack, Brownhill, Bryan Reid, Diedhiou Subs: Fielding, Vyner, Hegeler, Bakinson, Eliasson, Djúric, Garita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Last time i remember us getting to a league cup quarter final was 1971 when we lost to spurs in a 2 legged semi. If i remember correvtly, the gas also got to the last 8 and we were hoping for an all bristol semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Last time i remember us getting to a league cup quarter final was 1971 when we lost to spurs in a 2 legged semi. If i remember correvtly, the gas also got to the last 8 and we were hoping for an all bristol semi. What about the year we got to the semi under JJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Upper landsdown close for this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 11 hours ago, Davefevs said: Just wondering whether we could go 3 / 5 at the back? (Assuming Baker, Pisano, Paterson and Smith are out, Taylor suspended) Steele, Vyner, Flint, Wright, Magnússon, Kelly Pack, Hegeler, Brownhill, Reid, Diedhiou, Personally my starting eleven would be: Steele, Wright, Flint, Magnússon, Kelly O’Dowda, Pack, Brownhill, Bryan Reid, Diedhiou Subs: Fielding, Vyner, Hegeler, Bakinson, Eliasson, Djúric, Garita I'd have a back four of Vyner, Flint, Wright, Magnússon, but the same front six as you. I have nothing personal against Hegeler - seems like a nice guy actually - but I really wouldn't mind if I never saw him in a City shirt again. I really do not think he is up to Championship standard, in whatever position he plays. I suspect his style is just one that will never adapt to the English game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnowleUtd City Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Looks like the top tier is being sold online now, expect an announcement on the site soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 23 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Woodrow,Leko not available. Baker injured , as I guess is Korey. Taylor will be available in as much as no suspension until hearing, but if his nose is broken I doubt he'll be risked. Not sure if we picked up any other injuries yesterday , or if Đurić is fit enough of 90 but it narrows options. Steele Pisano/Vyner Flint Mags Kelly Eliasson Pack Oniel/Brownhill Patterson/ODowda Đurić/FD Reid That's about all our options O'Neil is in a leg brace, a few days ago anyway. Not near walking unaided never mind playing football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, RedM said: O'Neil is in a leg brace, a few days ago anyway. Not near walking unaided never mind playing football! Indeed. LJ has said it's a three month recovery period following his operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Indeed. LJ has said it's a three month recovery period following his operation. Assuming he's near enough on £15,000 per week.. that's £180,000 in wages over that period being haemorrhaged. I know it's not his fault - but such a shame to see that waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Upper Lansdown now open. Crowd approaching 18,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 26 minutes ago, JamesBCFC said: Upper Lansdown now open. Crowd approaching 18,000. Unbelievable effort, especially off the back of a 24k home crowd on Saturday, Identical circumstances to the Hull game last year which drew a 16k crowd, so I'm very surprised by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 15 hours ago, Jack Dawe said: We're not going to finish top 6, we're not going to finish bottom 6 - just like in 1988/89. This could provide some much needed do-or-die excitement this season, so I hope we pick a strong side and really go for it. Looking forward to a cup tie under the lights at AG with plenty of young uns (including a couple of mine) in attendance with it being half-term. I tend to agree with this. With Spurs, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man Utd and Man City all still in the draw, there is a very realistic prospect of us playing a quarter final against a proper big club - either in front of a sell out Ashton Gate, or at a big away ground - how many times has that happened in the last 30 years? And not drawing a big team would mean a more winnable and realistic chance of making a two-legged semi. With such a prize on offer I'd be playing our strongest 11. We play league games on Tuesday and then Saturday and no-one suggests wholesale changes then; why do it now? For the sake of 1 league game out of 46, on balance I would take the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 53 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Unbelievable effort, especially off the back of a 24k home crowd on Saturday, Identical circumstances to the Hull game last year which drew a 16k crowd, so I'm very surprised by this. Suggest it is boosted by CP bringing a higher away following than Hull, but still tremendous effort. Could even reach 20k with POTD etc. It must be assumed that such sales are also unexpected to the club since they made season ticket holders vacate the Upper Lansdown, only to put tickets in this area on sale today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, RedM said: O'Neil is in a leg brace, a few days ago anyway. Not near walking unaided never mind playing football! Forgot that, reduces options even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 21 hours ago, spudski said: Is he...bugger...missed that. Go with Reid in that spot and Taylor up front. What's a broken nose!!!! Really want to win this game. Good chance for the fringe players to show what they've got. I really rate Kelly and hate the fact that Bryan could hold up his progression. He is imo, the best prospect we've ever had....seriously. Just imagine if Kelly was a right back I can see Bryan getting a huge move in summer though. Kelly can be better than Bryan in just a couple of years. Kelly and Dowling were always the 2 that stood out in the youth games. Hopefully Dowling can keep up the Torquay performances he was showing pre-injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 So essentially players we know are fit/available/eligible: Fielding Steele Vyner Wright Flint Hegeler Magnússon Kelly Bryan Eliasson Pack Brownhill O'Dowda Reid Diedhiou So we can probably expect those 15 to be joined by 3 of the following, in this order (in my opinion) if available: Taylor Đurić Pisano Garita Bakinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Whatever the team we pick, it is going to be a tough game irrespective of the fact Palace are rock bottom. Wonder how many players they will rest, and whether Zaha will feature in the game. On a separate note, despite the fact he was terrible for England in the last 2 tournaments, it's always interesting to have a former England manager at the Gate, pitting his wits against LJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 2 hours ago, JamesBCFC said: Upper Lansdown now open. Crowd approaching 18,000. Crowd of over 18,000 guaranteed according to the OS. Absolutely superb support. Really hope it doesn't turn out to be a bit of a damp squib like the Hull game last season and that the crowd are rewarded with a near full strength side that give it a real go! Fair play to Palace as well, 1,900 is a good effort on a Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 LJ saying Milan and Pato may both feature `in some capacity`. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Red Right Hand said: LJ saying Milan and Pato may both feature `in some capacity`. He also said Paterson has lots weight which is a worry. He's a small guy anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: He also said Paterson has lots weight which is a worry. He's a small guy anyway. Yeah, about half a stone! He`s only about ten stone anyway! I can see Milan on the bench but it`s a bit of gamesmanship with Pato I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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