CliftonCliff Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, INCRED said: It makes you wonder with all the transfer speculation and bids, why bother playing and planning these tactical positions if he is going to leave - or maybe not?? I have never been entirely convinced he would leave this summer and I'm still not. They are playing him in the way they are - in my opinion - as part of our preparations, because, for now at least, they expect him to be part of the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: I have never known pre season results like this. Just hope we have not peaked to early. I think Portsmouth will give us a better idea. I am very happy with the squad we have and how things seem to be going , but I will only stick my head over the parapet so to speak and take any sort of notice is with the game at Portsmouth , firstly tougher competition and also away in front of an actual proper crowd . in the meantime am quite happy to be dicking the minnow side 5 or 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Wonder if City have allowed Wolves scouts to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 45 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: 4-0. Vyner. The start of his transformation into the next Bobby this season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, aa_bcfc said: Steady on mate. I thought we were in trouble after going 2/1 down against Torquay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Is there actually any benefit to these pre-season games against a bunch of jokers every time. Perhaps for fitness but I would think we would be better off actually have some competitive games to bring players up to championship standard…not league 2 or non league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Desso said: Wonder if City have allowed Wolves scouts to attend. Do Wolves have Scouts or just Cubs? 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Desso said: Wonder if City have allowed Wolves scouts to attend. That would be one way to boost Robins TV sub numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Wouldn't get too excited about the goal tally - it simply reflects the quality of the opposition. Just about getting minutes into the legs at this stage, though that said, it never does confidence any harm to bang a few in. The remaining friendlies might tell us a bit more. In the meantime, you can only beat what's put in front of you, and they've certainly done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Desso said: Wonder if City have allowed Wolves scouts to attend. There won’t be any need for scouts if they’ve already bid a few times and have confirmed their interest tbh. Don’t need further convincing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James54De Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Is there actually any benefit to these pre-season games against a bunch of jokers every time. Perhaps for fitness but I would think we would be better off actually have some competitive games to bring players up to championship standard…not league 2 or non league How pre season normally works, no? Games get more serious the closer to the start of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 How did SPH get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Is there actually any benefit to these pre-season games against a bunch of jokers every time. Perhaps for fitness but I would think we would be better off actually have some competitive games to bring players up to championship standard…not league 2 or non league Helps with fitness and match sharpness and team cohesion theres only so much you can do on the training pitch. you don't want to jump into the deep end and say lose 3-0 to a European team and then keep getting loses because that'll lower confidence heading into the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Alex_BCFC said: Is there actually any benefit to these pre-season games against a bunch of jokers every time. Perhaps for fitness but I would think we would be better off actually have some competitive games to bring players up to championship standard…not league 2 or non league Fitness mainly. First 90 mins for the players. Been impressed with the work rate of the team to be fair. Plus I think you can see that we are championship standard by the way we are playing v a league 2 side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Well we'd piss League 2 if nothing else. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Scott makes it 8 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 8-0 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 I'm sorry but if Scott stays he is winning the Balon D'Or. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: How did SPH get on? Really tough ask, playing in a side that was completely outclassed. Took off after 70 minutes, Newport brought on a lot of trialists in the latter stages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, eardun said: Fitness mainly. First 90 mins for the players. Been impressed with the work rate of the team to be fair. Plus I think you can see that we are championship standard by the way we are playing v a league 2 side. Absolutely right. I thought Joe Williams was starting to show the benefits of getting an injury-free (so far) pre-season under his belt. Had a busy game today, which was encouraging to see. I would love to think that we might yet see the player that we signed when he joined from Wigan, before all his fitness problems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 So it should be 9 in the next match then given how pre-season is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, Desso said: Wonder if City have allowed Wolves scouts to attend. I think they'd be expected to, but if not they could've stumped up a fiver for the stream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, eardun said: Fitness mainly. First 90 mins for the players. Been impressed with the work rate of the team to be fair. Plus I think you can see that we are championship standard by the way we are playing v a league 2 side. Let's see a pass completion rate that high v PNE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, CliftonCliff said: Wouldn't get too excited about the goal tally - it simply reflects the quality of the opposition. Just about getting minutes into the legs at this stage, though that said, it never does confidence any harm to bang a few in. The remaining friendlies might tell us a bit more. In the meantime, you can only beat what's put in front of you, and they've certainly done that. I get you but 8-0 is impressive I think. Imagine it was a cup game. Didn’t we start off with a big win against Plymouth in our cup run season? Think it is good we are dominant against these sides. Don’t think we were dominant last summer against similar sides. Shows everyone starting off that the top of their game imo. Portsmouth be real test though I think. Get a good idea then 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Rob Atkinson was very negative about the level of opposition we're facing. He'd much rather we played teams from a higher level. He also said the defence for the first game is obvious, then backtracked a bit around the full back positions. I'm guessing he meant McCrorie, Vyner, Dickie and Pring. Interesting that at Oxford, Atkinson was initially understudy to Dickie, with Dickie expected to be snapped up by a bigger club at some point. Now he's back in competition with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, eardun said: So it should be 9 in the next match then given how pre-season is going. Could be if Oxford played last night and they put out a weak 11 this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 No McCrorie today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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And Its Smith Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, siuk101 said: That closer to the first team than the line up for the first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 Scott brace and clean sheet. No injuries or knocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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