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Match Thread Bradford City v Barnsley - EFL Trophy

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Birky Bantam, Nov 20, 2023.

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Will you be attending

  1. Yes

    6 vote(s)
    7.3%

  2. No

    75 vote(s)
    91.5%

  3. Not sure

    1 vote(s)
    1.2%
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  1. Birky Bantam

    Birky Bantam Impact Sub

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    It will be interesting to see what team Alexander plays tomorrow and what formation. With most of the players who are needing minutes are wingers I wouldn't be surprised if we went back to 442 with the team looking something like this

    Doyle
    Rowe - Platt - Kelly - Richards
    Chapman - McDonald - Smallwood - Oduor
    Derbyshire - Wilson

    As much as we would like to win and get home tie in the next round I can't see many first team players being risked with 2 big games coming up against Accrington and Forest Green. I don't think Jeffrey's will play in this one as the U18's have an FA Youth Cup game against Barnsley on Friday so they will want to rest him for that.
     
    #1 Birky Bantam, Nov 20, 2023
  2. Dennis

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    This would be a great game to show how concerned fans are with Rupp's and Sparks' direction of our club. Boycott the game and don't give Sparks your money.
     
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    #2 Dennis, Nov 20, 2023
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  3. Birky Bantam

    Birky Bantam Impact Sub

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    I'm not really sure a Boycott of this does anything as attendances are already very low so the vast majority of people who don't go aren't boycotting the match as they never go to EFL Trophy matches.

    The money is also very small, against Man City we got 1750 so that's not even £9000 which will be swallowed up by costs.

    A small attendance in this game is easily explained as a tournament that regularly gets low attendances and it is a game that means very little with both teams already qualified.
     
    #3 Birky Bantam, Nov 20, 2023
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  4. Ulysses S Grant

    Ulysses S Grant
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    100% agree. A crowd of less than 100 would really send a massive message to Rupp & Co.
     
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    #4 Ulysses S Grant, Nov 20, 2023
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  5. Ulysses S Grant

    Ulysses S Grant
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    Depends how low though. It really couldn't be explained away if only 90 people turned up.
     
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    #5 Ulysses S Grant, Nov 20, 2023
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  6. Bantam-in-Greece

    Bantam-in-Greece
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    I would like to see the eleven playing that will play on Saturday.
    Get this bunch used to playing on the front foot from minute one and playing to a system.
    Sod giving them time off, time to get the finger out and get playing - shape up or ship out!
     
    #6 Bantam-in-Greece, Nov 20, 2023
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  7. Dennis

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    Yes, it's small beer and would barely scratch the surface of the club's financials. It's little more than a gesture but it's symbolic and would send a message to Sparks in particular that things could get a little worse.
     
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    #7 Dennis, Nov 20, 2023
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  8. Hulmebantam

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    That's my feeling too.

    Frankly, we've been fecking about with permutations of players and systems since August. We need to stop that, get some solidity and confidence in the team and define a playing style that causes problems for the opposition. Albeit it was a dead game after half-time on Saturday, but one can grasp at straws and wonder/hopeif that set-up might be something to build on.
     
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    #8 Hulmebantam, Nov 20, 2023
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  9. MallorcaBantam

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    I would like to see American guy play at center half before we just send him back
     
    #9 MallorcaBantam, Nov 20, 2023
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  10. bantamlad92

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    Don't attend and don't buy an iFollow pass.
     
    #10 bantamlad92, Nov 20, 2023
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  11. derrickh100

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    Freddy cannot play for under 18 team in FA youth cup. Age restrictions.
     
    #11 derrickh100, Nov 20, 2023
  12. JonButterfield

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    We've qualified. It's a nonsense competition. Nothing to play for, but we're still playing higher level opposition.

    Even if we were flying this season, I'd struggle to care about this game.

    Win, draw, defeat, no idea really, might as well pull a starting XI from a hat and spin a wheel for the scoreline lol
     
    #12 JonButterfield, Nov 20, 2023
  13. Bantam-in-Greece

    Bantam-in-Greece
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    Doesn't the winner get a home tie in the knock outs Jon?
     
    #13 Bantam-in-Greece, Nov 20, 2023
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  14. Old Grey Fox

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    Yes,tomorrow's winner will get a home tie in the next round.
     
    #14 Old Grey Fox, Nov 20, 2023
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  15. bailiff bridge bantam

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    It won’t matter if everyone boycotts the game.
     
    #15 bailiff bridge bantam, Nov 20, 2023
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  16. Interested Bystander

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    Less than 202 would be a record low for the competition (excl pandemic seasons)
    History makers again?
     
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    #16 Interested Bystander, Nov 20, 2023
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  17. Birky Bantam

    Birky Bantam Impact Sub

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    Fair enough, thought he was still a 2nd year scholar. I'd expect him to play then.
     
    #17 Birky Bantam, Nov 20, 2023
  18. derrickh100

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    First year Pro. I think He will be on Bench with Pointon.
     
    #18 derrickh100, Nov 20, 2023
  19. Idlebantam

    Idlebantam
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    Don't think he's back from the USA Olympic squad until Thursday?
     
    #19 Idlebantam, Nov 20, 2023
  20. simons (woking bantam)

    simons (woking bantam) Impact Sub

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    Tough as things are right now I hope the fans who do go tomorrow get behind GA and the team he selects. Turn your heads to the Directors box and give a big thumbs down (and perhaps throw your tennis balls that way! :p)
     
    #20 simons (woking bantam), Nov 20, 2023
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