Kid in the Riot Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nearly 4 years since our last win in a cup competition. Brentford 0 City 1 Danny Haynes got sent off before Maynard scored a second half winner. Absolutely laughable record. Will we finally get a win tonight? A big, ugly Martin Allen side will provide a physical test. Our young team still needs time to gel. We've not won at Priestfield since 1988. Must admit, I'm finding it difficult to be optimistic for this one. Anyone got any good vibes, or should we just expect likely defeat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nearly 4 years since our last win in a cup competition. Brentford 0 City 1 Danny Haynes got sent off before Maynard scored a second half winner. Absolutely laughable record. Will we finally get a win tonight? A big, ugly Martin Allen side will provide a physical test. Our young team still needs time to gel. We've not won at Priestfield since 1988. Must admit, I'm finding it difficult to be optimistic for this one. Anyone got any good vibes, or should we just expect likely defeat? Any good vibes? We can concentrate on the league after tonight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'd actually like to see them try and win this one. I can't see us going up or down this season, so no need for any of that "concentrate on the league" rubbish. What we need is more games for the side to gel and expose where more is required. Cup runs will give us exactly that. I think the physical test will do us good, as we'll be getting plenty more of that this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 A win here is probs more important than a normal League Cup tie as we play them in the League again in a week or two, so would be great to have that mental edge going into that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Tough game tonight, even with our laughable Cup record Obviously I want to win the game, but for a new team still getting to know one another I think it's a really tough one. Narrow defeat for me, unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I'm feeling optimistic. I'm going to say a comfortable 1-3 win with some silky passing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 1-2 defeat. Cant see any joy here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Jim Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Our cup record really is an embarrassment. I can't see it changing tonight as this is exactly the kind of game we lose, but would be delighted if we won. 2-0 defeat I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia Red Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 It's got to change sometime - New members of the squad will not be going into the game negatively -Gills lost 1-0 to Colchester on Saturday so won't be full of confidence and they have a few injuries -it will be a clash of styles but they will throw men forward and I think we have the players on the counter attack to hurt them if we can just defend better. Think we can win 2-1. Always believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hoping we have better luck under SOD in the cups. Would love a good cup run. Certainly didn't do Bradford and harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 We've got a new team, a newish manager, and players who want to make a good impression on that manager, and the fans. Also, hopefully a new mindset about the club that takes these early rounds of cup competitions seriously. It'll never be easy at places like Gillingham but I'm confident this City team will at least put in a solid and committed performance and therefore we have every chance of winning. I'm going for 2-1 to City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nearly 4 years since our last win in a cup competition. Brentford 0 City 1 Danny Haynes got sent off before Maynard scored a second half winner. Absolutely laughable record. Will we finally get a win tonight? A big, ugly Martin Allen side will provide a physical test. Our young team still needs time to gel. We've not won at Priestfield since 1988. Must admit, I'm finding it difficult to be optimistic for this one. Anyone got any good vibes, or should we just expect likely defeat? I prefer to say we have only lost 4 times in the last 4 years..... glass half full and all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Harewood double tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I prefer to say we have only lost 4 times in the last 4 years..... glass half full and all that 4 times in the League Cup! Plus we've lost our last 5 in the FA Cup! Actually not quite true as we did draw at home to Malaysian Ladyboy FC in the snow. But then lost the replay 1-0. Good news is you can get 5/6 on Gills to go through to Round 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 At least we've been consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Sure Flint will have a big battle with Akinfenwa tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Good news is you can get 5/6 on Gills to go through to Round 2 nice......£20 bet will pay for Sunday at Covhampton......or do their "loyal" fans want us to boycott betting against our own team as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 We've got a new team, a newish manager, and players who want to make a good impression on that manager, and the fans. Also, hopefully a new mindset about the club that takes these early rounds of cup competitions seriously. It'll never be easy at places like Gillingham but I'm confident this City team will at least put in a solid and committed performance and therefore we have every chance of winning. I'm going for 2-1 to City. With you on this Noggers .nourish the Hare chappy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 A big, ugly Martin Allen side will provide a physical test. I wouldn't say Martin Allen was big.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Doomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I wouldn't say Martin Allen was big.... But in Swindon they used him as a roundabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Big physical side, happy with a 1-0 scrap through as long as we don't pick up any injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 But in Swindon they used him as a roundabout Apparently he was magic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 at least we are not one the only league team to not quilify for the league cup unlike the blue few http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_Football_League_Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 It was the same year as the last time we didn't lose the opening game at home and that was a 2-2 draw as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 at least we are not one the only league team to not quilify for the league cup unlike the blue few http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002%E2%80%9303_Football_League_Cup Ahh. Great days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 It was the same year as the last time we didn't lose the opening game at home and that was a 2-2 draw as well wasn't that the play-off final and LDV Vans trophy win as well? could be a sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 wasn't that the play-off final and LDV Vans trophy win as well? could be a sign We drew 2-2 vs QPR in our first season back up in the Championship - 07/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 We drew 2-2 vs QPR in our first season back up in the Championship - 07/08 play-off final...........its a sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 play-off final...........its a sign Ha, I'd take that now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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