Moderators Zico Posted April 21 Moderators Share Posted April 21 21 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: You're right, but that's a bit different to changing an entire 11. That might raise a few eyebrows amongst the efl. Why though Peterborough have got play offs to think about That's their priority, now they've secured the away leg first They want to get promoted and doing what they think they need to do in order to achieve that Plus the players that come in may see it at as a chance to prove themselves and try harder than a player trying not to get injured or booked It's nonsense to suggest they could be punished for utilising their squad to their own advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 2 hours ago, ZiggyStardust said: Any two wins for them would put them 3 points above us, no need for goal difference to come into it. Just need a draw at Cheltenham, if they beat us they finish 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyrotten Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 31 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said: Sounds like it's more the EFL wanting to look like they are making a stance but know full when this is what will happen Otherwise they could just bring in a rule like the pizza cup with the number of starting players having to had played in the previous match If they can have that rule of the pizza cup, surely they can have the same rule for league games, given that league games affect other teams in the league unlike cup games which only affect the 2 teams involved. Seems wierd if this rule isn't already in place. From our point of view, we might want Posh to play their "normal" team on Tuesday so that they can potentially pick up a couple of injuries or suspensions, as seems to happen to us most weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 21 Moderators Share Posted April 21 Lose by one at cheltenham, beat us 3 0 Puts em above us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted April 22 Site Supporter Share Posted April 22 12 hours ago, Zico said: Why though For the reasons already discussed. Where does using your squad end and deliberately playing a weakened team start? Some common sense needs to be applied, and where something like this happens, if it does, then the efl may well take a look. Dunno what they can do about it, or even if they decide there's nothing to see, but they might just ask some questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 22 Moderators Share Posted April 22 3 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: For the reasons already discussed. Where does using your squad end and deliberately playing a weakened team start? Some common sense needs to be applied, and where something like this happens, if it does, then the efl may well take a look. Dunno what they can do about it, or even if they decide there's nothing to see, but they might just ask some questions. they can only do it after the event though (I doubt they'd ask questions when the team sheet is handed in) but on what basis do they ask questions - if they lose? if they lose heavily or to a injury time dodgy penalty? what if they play a weakened team and win or draw? do they just get told not to do it again? too much of a grey area for me best / strongest team is subjective - the manager and staff are the only ones who know what they strongest / best team is on the day, and if they say players needed resting and / or have knocks the EFL have to prove otherwise not happening they can ask all the questions they like though I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted April 22 Site Supporter Share Posted April 22 It is indeed a difficult, grey area. I suppose it depends upon the quality of the rules, and willingness to apply them. Efl and fa don't necessarily have a great level of trust from fans neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycowdrill Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 To be honest I’m not really bothered whether we finish 3rd or 4th. Second leg is at home regardless and looking at how close the table is below Peterborough they’re all pretty equal. Much of a muchness. Each one has different threats and weaknesses. Could argue 3 of the 4 have a degree of momentum, however we have beaten those 3 but not beaten Barnsley in any of the last 4 who are bang out of form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeye doyle Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I wouldn’t play Collins at Peterborough, I’d wrap him in cotton wool. Give Charles and Nlundulu a start and get minutes into them. It would suit Peterborough if Collins got injured against them on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Popeye doyle said: I wouldn’t play Collins at Peterborough, I’d wrap him in cotton wool. Give Charles and Nlundulu a start and get minutes into them. It would suit Peterborough if Collins got injured against them on Saturday. It is a funny one, anyone gets injured they could miss play offs, a straight red could rule someone out too. We could play our young uns and go out to start fights or injure them. Edited April 22 by Ani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesince63 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 There’s absolutely nothing to play for at Peterborough so no point risking our key players when we have a squad capable of producing two teams that could deliver. I agree, rest AC, give Dion another hour and Dan the same. Leave George out as he’s not been brilliant last couple as well as Paris who we definitely will need and start Morley and Demps instead. I’m not sure IE will see it that way though? 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 1 hour ago, Whitesince63 said: There’s absolutely nothing to play for at Peterborough so no point risking our key players when we have a squad capable of producing two teams that could deliver. I agree, rest AC, give Dion another hour and Dan the same. Leave George out as he’s not been brilliant last couple as well as Paris who we definitely will need and start Morley and Demps instead. I’m not sure IE will see it that way though? 🥴 And if the unlikely happens and Derby lose?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 3 minutes ago, bwfc2003 said: And if the unlikely happens and Derby lose?? Aye. Got to go all out for a big win. Some of us owd feckers will remember Wrexham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 6 hours ago, mickbrown said: Aye. Got to go all out for a big win. Some of us owd feckers will remember Wrexham Aye. Some people recalling the 92/93 finale last week, but some of us still hoping for 87/88 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 7 hours ago, mickbrown said: Aye. Got to go all out for a big win. Some of us owd feckers will remember Wrexham Definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 7 hours ago, mickbrown said: Aye. Got to go all out for a big win. Some of us owd feckers will remember Wrexham We needed snookers home to forest too 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianofcleveleys Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 On 21/04/2024 at 22:13, Johnnyrotten said: If they can have that rule of the pizza cup, surely they can have the same rule for league games, given that league games affect other teams in the league unlike cup games which only affect the 2 teams involved. Seems wierd if this rule isn't already in place. From our point of view, we might want Posh to play their "normal" team on Tuesday so that they can potentially pick up a couple of injuries or suspensions, as seems to happen to us most weeks. It certainly seems a bit of a loose, airy fairy rule when they have a more robust one for Pizza Cup. Cheltenham need to win to go into Sat with a live chance of staying up so you'd expect they'll be bang up for it, can understand Ferguson's thinking but EFL will be mindful of Cheltenham's rivals having a close eye on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted April 23 Site Supporter Share Posted April 23 We need a mass brawl, umpteen red cards, hammies galore, and a red each for Posh's coaching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 23 Moderators Share Posted April 23 Sky has the final down as 5.30pm kick off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton va va Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 31 minutes ago, Zico said: Sky has the final down as 5.30pm kick off If that is right, it pretty much kills off the chance of getting a train back. Absolute shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 54 minutes ago, Zico said: Sky has the final down as 5.30pm kick off Just looked said 15.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 36 minutes ago, bolton va va said: If that is right, it pretty much kills off the chance of getting a train back. Absolute shite. Last train is 9pm back to manc you travel on further? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 38 minutes ago, little whitt said: Just looked said 15.00 It was 3pm last season deffo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted April 23 Moderators Share Posted April 23 49 minutes ago, little whitt said: Just looked said 15.00 10 minutes ago, gonzo said: It was 3pm last season deffo. aye would be surprised if it wasn't but got it from here https://www.skysports.com/football/news/21564/13120822/efl-play-offs-fixtures-dates-and-schedule-for-championship-league-one-and-league-two Championship: 4.30pm League One: 5.30pm League Two: 1pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeversLeftPeg Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 17 minutes ago, Zico said: aye would be surprised if it wasn't but got it from here https://www.skysports.com/football/news/21564/13120822/efl-play-offs-fixtures-dates-and-schedule-for-championship-league-one-and-league-two Championship: 4.30pm League One: 5.30pm League Two: 1pm It's bollocks if it is at 5:30 as the Prem finishes on Sunday so it doesn't clash with any of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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