Bristol Rob Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, steveybadger said: Don’t bank with him Leeson learned. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Yes, its all good fun trouncing lower league sides, a friendly or 2 against stronger opposition could surely have been arranged? Preston have played ipswich and aberdeen which will have been a better run out and more competitive than what weve arranged. if that gives them a little extra 1% on day one then it would be worth it? Maybe i just miss the days of the mallorca and ajax friendlies of years gone by… might get a few quid in the bank too with a decent crowd at ag!? Preston also played Barrow, and lost. Ipswich also played Cambridge and Stevenage….and lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Yes, its all good fun trouncing lower league sides, a friendly or 2 against stronger opposition could surely have been arranged? Preston have played ipswich and aberdeen which will have been a better run out and more competitive than what weve arranged. if that gives them a little extra 1% on day one then it would be worth it? Maybe i just miss the days of the mallorca and ajax friendlies of years gone by… might get a few quid in the bank too with a decent crowd at ag!? Pearson has been very clear that he sees pre season games as training exercises, none of these results matter. What does is establishing patterns of play & avoiding injuries. We have completely resurfaced the pitch this summer after the Arctic Monkeys gig, next season we have both the rugby & the women’s team playing on it, so there was no space for a friendly to be played there, whether that was Ajax or Aldershot. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman Block B Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Predict the last 2? I’ll start Cheltenham 0 City 2 Pompey 1 City 3 ️ City 6 Torquay 2 City 7 Swindon 1 City 8 Newport 0 City 4 Oxford 1 City 4 Exeter 0 Cheltenham v City Portsmouth v City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Dolman Block B said: Predict the last 2? I’ll start Cheltenham 0 City 2 Pompey 1 City 3 ️ City 6 Torquay 2 City 7 Swindon 1 City 8 Newport 0 City 4 Oxford 1 City 4 Exeter 0 Cheltenham v City Portsmouth v City Whatever the standard of opposition, the number of 45 minute games, or the exact minutes played, an aggregate score of 29 - 4 is pretty pleasing. Goals from across the team as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Super said: At least Pompey might be more of a test for us. We should have played the strongest League 1 team away. Nigel would have learned a lot from one of the game's top coaches and his exciting young side. It would also have given them a chance to test their magnificent new stand. Big opportunity missed. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Middlesbrough hosted Real Betis..at Chesterfield so it can be done. Unsure if it was with fans or behind closed doors though. Just think one home game or designated home game in conditions with fans present is optimum for sharpness. Edited July 25, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Dolman Block B said: Predict the last 2? I’ll start Cheltenham 0 City 2 Pompey 1 City 3 ️ City 6 Torquay 2 City 7 Swindon 1 City 8 Newport 0 City 4 Oxford 1 City 4 Exeter 0 Cheltenham v City Portsmouth v City Yeah but we’ll still lose at home to Oxford in the Carabao 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Pearson has been very clear that he sees pre season games as training exercises, none of these results matter. What does is establishing patterns of play & avoiding injuries. We have completely resurfaced the pitch this summer after the Arctic Monkeys gig, next season we have both the rugby & the women’s team playing on it, so there was no space for a friendly to be played there, whether that was Ajax or Aldershot. Also worth saying, with two games a day a couple of times, that is a lot of our squad getting a decent workout. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) Middlesbrough v Auxerre Sunderland v Real Mallorca Stoke v Everton Derby always seem to have some decent ones too. Blackburn v Girona. Edited July 25, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 20 minutes ago, Rocky said: From right back? Perhaps I should have added a at the end of my post, as I was trying to be humorous, reflecting on the fact that our right back scored twice this afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, cityexile said: Also worth saying, with two games a day a couple of times, that is a lot of our squad getting a decent workout. Which is why they have scheduled games like they have. Most of the squad will have gone into the first weekend of the season with four 90 minutes in them already. I’d imagine Dave Rennie has a big say in which friendly matches are decided. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Anyone gonna join me in handing their season ticket back (do we have to give them the mobile as well?) cos they haven't organised Girona at home...............in Chesterfield? I am interpreting these posts correctly, right? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ExiledAjax Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Middlesbrough v Auxerre Sunderland v Real Mallorca Stoke v Everton Derby always seem to have some decent ones too. Blackburn v Girona. I wonder if our commitment to being "green" and Project Whitebeam has had any impact on our friendlies? We've played entirely local clubs based in the south west and south England, and Newport. No flying out or having foreign teams fly in, and all played without firing up the AG energy consumption behemoth. Yes we popped over to Austria for a few days but I just look at it and I see possible ESG concerns being addressed and a small attempt a pre-season with a low(ish) impact on the environment. Pure conjecture and speculation from me here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 25, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Middlesbrough hosted Real Betis..at Chesterfield so it can be done. Unsure if it was with fans or behind closed doors though. Just think one home game or designated home game in conditions with fans present is optimum for sharpness. I'm not sure those "in the game" see it as that way anymore. Time will tell all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Anyone gonna join me in handing their season ticket back (do we have to give them the mobile as well?) cos they haven't organised Girona at home...............in Chesterfield? I am interpreting these posts correctly, right? We’re going into the season under-cooked because we haven’t lost away at Forest Green etc etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's Love Child Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, !james said: Normal sized collar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I wonder if our commitment to being "green" and Project Whitebeam has had any impact on our friendlies? We've played entirely local clubs based in the south west and south England, and Newport. No flying out or having foreign teams fly in, and all played without firing up the AG energy consumption behemoth. Yes we popped over to Austria for a few days but I just look at it and I see possible ESG concerns being addressed and a small attempt a pre-season with a low(ish) impact on the environment. Pure conjecture and speculation from me here. That is interesting, could be a factor. We scored quite well with this didn't we. 3 minutes ago, phantom said: I'm not sure those "in the game" see it as that way anymore. Time will tell all Perhaps I'm coming at it from a bit of a fan perspective, one biggish friendly to round off can be quite nice. Could be a bit outdated of me too. The away games at Cheltenham and Portsmouth given they will have fans should be a decent test. The other stuff many positives to take without doubt but have reservations about how well competitive League football can be replicated behind closed doors. Time will tell as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted July 25, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Atyeo's Love Child said: Normal sized collar! This is now my first thing I look for in all media the club put out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Middlesbrough v Auxerre Sunderland v Real Mallorca Stoke v Everton Derby always seem to have some decent ones too. Blackburn v Girona. City v Barcelona has a nice ring to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted July 25, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: That is interesting, could be a factor. We scored quite well with this didn't we. Perhaps I'm coming at it from a bit of a fan perspective, one biggish friendly to round off can be quite nice. Could be a bit outdated of me too. The away games at Cheltenham and Portsmouth given they will have fans should be a decent test. The other stuff many positives to take without doubt but have reservations about how well competitive League football can be replicated behind closed doors. Time will tell as you say. The flip side of the argument is seeing how well Bobby Reid did after firing them in that pre-season. I'm elated that all our forwards are in goal-scoring form and I'd really like Cornick to add a couple more tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Ian M said: The flip side of the argument is seeing how well Bobby Reid did after firing them in that pre-season. I'm elated that all our forwards are in goal-scoring form and I'd really like Cornick to add a couple more tonight. We rounded off that pre-season vs a Dutch top tier side in FC Twente yes I know that isn't one of the big 5 Leagues and Reid scored in that, a Dutch top side with recent top flight experience. EDIT: Just checked , was Pack and Bryan actually. Maynard in 2009 we rounded off v newly promoted to PL as Champions of our League Wolves. Maynard scored a fine goal from memory which set the tone for his season. Edited July 25, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 58 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Yes, its all good fun trouncing lower league sides, a friendly or 2 against stronger opposition could surely have been arranged? Preston have played ipswich and aberdeen which will have been a better run out and more competitive than what weve arranged. if that gives them a little extra 1% on day one then it would be worth it? Maybe i just miss the days of the mallorca and ajax friendlies of years gone by… might get a few quid in the bank too with a decent crowd at ag!? With a brand new pitch laid that needs time to bed in. It’s just fitness & making partnerships , team shape . Some on here are like ten years olds wanting games against big clubs. They’d only play their kids anyway . Whereas lower league players might have a point to prove 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Im_over_ere said: Anyone know any news about where are Ben Acey and Owuru Edwards? Owuara been told he can find another club along with a number of other players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Atyeo's Love Child said: Edited July 25, 2023 by steviestevieneville Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 43 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Middlesbrough hosted Real Betis..at Chesterfield so it can be done. Unsure if it was with fans or behind closed doors though. Just think one home game or designated home game in conditions with fans present is optimum for sharpness. Yes,, and if nothing else,, we have 3/4 new signings who wont have played a game at home before preston. It would seem to me you would want to feel the pitch, the atmosphere, the crowd before turning up in front of 25000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 1 hour ago, steveybadger said: Don’t bank with him Still topical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Yes,, and if nothing else,, we have 3/4 new signings who wont have played a game at home before preston. It would seem to me you would want to feel the pitch, the atmosphere, the crowd before turning up in front of 25000? They are pro players for a reason! Grass is grass for god's sake! And they have always played in front of a bloody crowd! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 (edited) I had to watch the 2nd goal twice because I was confused, it wasn't until I realised it was the 2nd half it made any sense. Edited July 25, 2023 by Port Said Red 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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