Wrexham (A) - EFL Trophy

[Cheese]

41 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Playing devil's advocate, but course it matters who the opposition are.  If it was Villa U21s would it be as good as Birmingham in the league?  I'm absolutely not playing down how great the comeback was, but it was one of 4 home games against teams that will be relegated.  (Coincidentally we came from behind in 2 of the other 3). 

IE proved that who the opposition are is massively important, flat track bully and all that.   

Not sure of the significance of Plymouth v Liverpool in this?  If you're using that comparison, I could say the team at the bottom of the championship didn't concede a goal against the Premier league champions elect, and we conceded 3 against a team about to be relegated to L2.  A pointless comparison.

Doesn't matter to me. You can only play what's in front of you.

There's no real significance of Plymouth V Liverpool - just the most recent example I'm aware of in which a massive underdog won a game of football.

Edited February 11, 2025 by Cheese

[waffer cup 07]

As of yesterday Wrexham had sold 5,000 tickets for the game.

[Johnnyrotten]

1 hour ago, Casino said:

i think we need to remember this

even last season, most weeks it was very flat

I thought the fans really got behind the team v Peterboro (because we were playing so well) and Blackpool (decent local derby atmosphere).  Fans arguably played a part in those late winners too.

Some good atmospheres last season for the bigger games - Pompey, Barnsley, Blackpool, Charlton (3-3) but only one of these resulted in a win.  

4 home matches already this season we've scored a decisive goal after 89 minutes, we didn't get one last season here.  Not a clue if there's any significance in that, but its added some excitement.

[gonzo]

A lad on the shammy coach has taken his passport.

[Casino]

1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said:

I thought the fans really got behind the team v Peterboro (because we were playing so well) and Blackpool (decent local derby atmosphere).  Fans arguably played a part in those late winners too.

Some good atmospheres last season for the bigger games - Pompey, Barnsley, Blackpool, Charlton (3-3) but only one of these resulted in a win.  

4 home matches already this season we've scored a decisive goal after 89 minutes, we didn't get one last season here.  Not a clue if there's any significance in that, but its added some excitement.

Was charlton the one when half the ground was in full on meltdown with us top 2 in the league?

[gonzo]

Our style of football, as successful as it was at times, just never leant itself to decent atmospheres.

 

[tomski]

26 minutes ago, Casino said:

Was charlton the one when half the ground was in full on meltdown with us top 2 in the league?

Rightly so as it ended?

[tomski]

A heroic penalty shoot out defeat or a win with expulsion for an eligible player or summat like that tonight please.

[Cheese]

[burnden]

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Edited February 11, 2025 by burnden
same post as above

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

A back three and Cogs at LWB by the looks of it

[auckland_bwfc]

Why does victor look like he's just come out the dentist? 

[thebells]

1 minute ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

A back three and Cogs at LWB by the looks of it

Makes sense. I was baffled there. 

Could it be a back 4 again with Thomason left of midfield and JDC right?

I think you’re right. But can fathom a few permutations from that. 

[L/H White]

Glad we haven't mucked around starting B teamers

[gonzo]

6 minutes ago, auckland_bwfc said:

Why does victor look like he's just come out the dentist? 

Looks like hes had a line

[Cheese]

3 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Looks like hes had a line

[Whitesince63]

Looking forward to seeing how Klaidi Lolos does up front tonight because I’m sure he’ll fit in well and at least he can head the ball.

[Ani]

19 minutes ago, auckland_bwfc said:

Why does victor look like he's just come out the dentist? 

Where is his wrist bandage. I assumed he slept with it on. 

[little whitt]

17 minutes ago, L/H White said:

Glad we haven't mucked around starting B teamers

3 on the Bench 

and 5 trained with the first team yesterday 

[Dimron]

Mixed feelings here... we have too much to do in the League and this could be a distraction.

However... it is Parky and we need to keep that winning mentality.

I want to see us compete but maybe go out on pens?

[Jol_BWFC]

1 minute ago, Dimron said:

Mixed feelings here... we have too much to do in the League and this could be a distraction.

However... it is Parky and we need to keep that winning mentality.

I want to see us compete but maybe go out on pens?

In the first few games under a new manager, for me a winning mentality, confidence, momentum etc is critical. I 100% want a win. To do so away at a promotion rival is also a statement (even if there is some player rotation).

There’s only a max of 2 extra games in this if we win tonight, which doesn’t move the dial much, especially as other teams in the league have games in hand so also have midweek games ahead.

A lot of people have written off promotion (I haven’t), so why not try and win a cup and have a trip to Wembley.

COYWM.

[Zico]

I really want to beat Wrexham 

But i also want to watch Real twat City

Do I put Bolton on TV and city on mobile

Or vice versa 

I'm obviously going to watch us primarily 

But if city get bummed I don't want to miss a thing

[Dimron]

1 minute ago, Jol_BWFC said:

In the first few games under a new manager, for me a winning mentality, confidence, momentum etc is critical. I 100% want a win. To do so away at a promotion rival is also a statement (even if there is some player rotation).

There’s only a max of 2 extra games in this if we win tonight, which doesn’t move the dial much, especially as other teams in the league have games in hand so also have midweek games ahead.

A lot of people have written off promotion (I haven’t), so why not try and win a cup and have a trip to Wembley.

COYWM.

Okay you win

COYWM

😁

[Zico]

39 minutes ago, thebells said:

Makes sense. I was baffled there. 

Could it be a back 4 again with Thomason left of midfield and JDC right?

I think you’re right. But can fathom a few permutations from that. 

Sky says 5-3-2

Poor JDC never gets a match off 

 

[wakey]

Could be Johnston LWB after Saturday's cameo.

But suspect it's more likely to be as above.