Match Thread Carabao Cup 2nd round Away v Stoke City Tuesday 26th August @ 19.45

I don't know how much Robins will be desperate for changes? After our game, they play on Saturday and then they have 2 weeks off for the international break. Looks like they have a young team too, with their used players average age at 25.8 so far this season which is one of the youngest in their league. Cant imagine there will be many tired legs so far for their lot after 1 cup tie and 3 league games?

But WBA at home on Saturday lunchtime is a pretty big game so he might want fresh legs? The young striker they have on loan from Man City was sent off on saturday so dunno if he's banned for tonight or the weekend, but either way they might want their backup forward getting some minutes. I saw some clips of them this season and it looks like the aim is to get it to Sorba Thomas or Manhoef and hope they do something. Lewis Baker is a very good CM for that level and has a decent set piece on him from memory. Might be a game where they rest lads like Thomas & Baker and play some younger folk.

 

Anyone know which TV channel this will be on?
Just checked SKY Sports and it's not down as SKY Sports+

 

Mr Greece, just checked, it's on Sky sport +

 

It’s showing as on for me on Sky Sports +. Are you on Sky or Now TV?

 

Rumour on twitter today that a few players haven't travelled due to fitness and illness.

 

Any mention or hint of who?

 

Cook

 

I looked on the SKY football fixtures page and although some games were marked as on SKY+, quite a few, including City's game weren't so wondering where it would be shown. Thanks for the input.

 

SKY

 

It might appear closer to kick off? But it’s definitely on the TV.

 

Looks like Humps, Sarc and Pennington are either ill or injured as they aren't in the match day squad. Halliday gets his chance at last.

 

Halliday back. Squad rotation as Alexander spoke about.

 

Powell on the bench. I think that answers a few questions with regards to his fitness..

 

That's not the worst line up tbh. Good bench too. Nice to see Wright (J) back in defence.

 

Now TV.

 

They are playing a weakened side

 

Only eight subs including two keepers !!

 

Guessing it was Pennington, Humphrys & Sarcevic.