Septic Peg Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Unexpected but expected was the tone of yesterday's news that young Matthew has been sent back to his OG club Oxford. We all expected him to go elsewhere and most likely down to L1 but when his old stomping ground was announced as the location, especially as most have now realised whom they have on Saturday away, it was a bit of a surprise. Surely one of the recently relegated teams would have had more of a shot? Anyhoo, Matty's gone home and Roverzzz fans are scouring Amazon for plastic, inflatable and furry snakes. I imagine Matt may have a few presents come Saturday. Also surprising (for me and a few others) was the scoreline against QPR. After already playing them a few days prior, I was expecting a carbon copy and it was far from it. Afobe is now off the mark and according to ex Stoke manager Gary Rowett, he should find our gaff right up his street. Seems Rowett was right as Afobe has commented about how he feels like his old self thanks in part to LJ and playing FIFA with Kasey Palmer. It's also notable that Afobe has found a place for his family to live so there will be no Stoke-Bristol commutes. He must really like it here. There really is something about Bristol and bringing people together. We might be a footballing backwater according to anyone outside a 50 mile perimeter but players do love it here. Apart from Tomlin. And Gary O'Neil. Tonight we play Wayne Rooney's Derby County. Yep, the brass lover hasn't even set foot on the coaching facilities but because he will after Christmas, the club, papers and Sky are all breathing a sigh of relief. Frank Lampard was the big draw last season and what would Derby do now he left? Announce Wayne Rooney of course. Create media whirlwind which means more TV coverage which means more money to cover up Wayne's latest scandal. Whhhoooopeee. In other news, Pato is so say leaking secrets to Derby now he's on loan. Small problem there. He's only played with about 5 of our squad. Moore was out on loan for most of his duration and Kalas and Palmer only joined last year so his knowledge there won't be as extensive. Pato is ineligible for tonight's game anyway and will watch the match from the box at Pride Park. Martyn Waghorn (coincidentally whom is looking like his face was carved from a tree more and more daily) has scored in both his most recent games against us and hopes to continue that run today. Announce @Bakesy23. Just like last week please. Put him on his ass. Personally, a tough match and I can see this going two ways. Either we come at them and shock with a 2-1 win or we sit back and they give us a 3-2 punch on the nose. I'll go with the loss because City always win when I predict a loss. Safe travels for those travelling up tonight. COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackofromSanJavier Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 The inflatable snakes will be a HUUUUUGE problem for Matty! The 'loyal' nobs will surely completely put him off his game with those things . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Cocu was a pretty famous player in his day too... Galacticos of the Championship (retired or semi retired granted) since last June up against us tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Galaticos of the Championship (retired or semi retired granted) since last June up against us tonight! He is a massive giant tortoise or have I got confused with Galapagos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, JackofromSanJavier said: The inflatable snakes will be a HUUUUUGE problem for Matty! The 'loyal' nobs will surely completely put him off his game with those things . What a load of old cobras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: What a load of old cobras. Just asping for trouble really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 So do we believe that Paterson has snaked us out to Cocu then, as the Post reported?! To be fair, I don't think even Johnson knows how we truly set up yet, so Paterson spilling the beans on us to the Derby coaching team will prove entirely fruitless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 36 minutes ago, Out of his pie crust said: Just asping for trouble really Serpently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Be interesting tonight to see Waghorn v Baker. Waghorn, although not in the Garner league of vileness, is a striker who is not worried about straying beyond the rules, little barges after the player has released the ball, pointy elbows, and a foot that tackles at the centre of the ball, not from the ground. He is combativeness at my most generous, but Bakes might need to give him a little reminder tonight, either if he tries it on him, or any of our players. A little duel to watch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Kingswoodactor said: So do we believe that Paterson has snaked us out to Cocu then, as the Post reported?! To be fair, I don't think even Johnson knows how we truly set up yet, so Paterson spilling the beans on us to the Derby coaching team will prove entirely fruitless! Agent Pato will be explaining how our centre back pairing of Massengo and Morrell like to get forward , that Elliason can be done for pace and Frankie Fielding is dominant in his box . He ain’t gonna piss on his buddies now is he ? We all know he hates Derby as well . Why do you think we let him go there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just got to my hotel 15 minutes walk from Pride Park. Confident that we won’t lose. You reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, RedDave said: Just got to my hotel 15 minutes walk from Pride Park. Confident that we won’t lose. You reds I'd put that confidence on hold until we know if Nagy is fit to play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Be interesting tonight to see Waghorn v Baker. Waghorn, although not in the Garner league of vileness, is a striker who is not worried about straying beyond the rules, little barges after the player has released the ball, pointy elbows, and a foot that tackles at the centre of the ball, not from the ground. He is combativeness at my most generous, but Bakes might need to give him a little reminder tonight, either if he tries it on him, or any of our players. A little duel to watch!! Problem is that Waghorn is a sly little shit, so if Baker does try to give as good as he gets, he'll be seen by the "Homer" ref as the villain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, old_eastender said: I'd put that confidence on hold until we know if Nagy is fit to play... Much as I hope “Naaahj” is fit, I wouldn’t be fearing Brownhill being partnered by Massengo as much as I would be If last season Pack was missing and Walsh came in. If everyone is fit, be nice to see an unchanged side, even if Hunt knows he’s under serious competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Curr Avon Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Massengo for Nagy, and O'Dowda back on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Shocked to see hunt playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing Ditto - accident waiting to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Hmm...Nagy injury worse than initially feared then? Only change Massengo for Nagy. Wonder how it'll match up tactically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing The word on the street is that LJ prefers his "defensive" qualities to Pereira. It looks like 3-5-2 again, which can't accommodate Eliasson without a formation change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posset red Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, Robbored said: Why? Pereira is much better, hunt is a liability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Why? Did you watch him on saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 That’s a very attacking bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Super said: Shocked to see hunt playing Pereira obviously still not 100%. I don't think Jack had too bad a game v QPR, but he's not as good as many of the men around him. He has his moments of brilliance, but is - in Championship terms - ordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Robbored said: Why? Because for the first 20 minutes on Saturday he made me think what Nicky Hunt was up to these days. And that says it ******* all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Hmm...Nagy injury worse than initially feared then? Only change Massengo for Nagy. Wonder how it'll match up tactically. Hopefully just a precaution with the number of games coming up. Massengo will cause Derby lots of problems. They won't know what to expect of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Posset red said: Pereira is much better, hunt is a liability Did you watch Periera at Birmingham? First half he made several unforced mistakes, which could have been down to nerves on his debut, but , coupled with coming back from injury, tonight is not the arena to chance him . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Glad to see Massengo start and Afobe keep his place COYR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 hunt over perieira? hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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