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Post by AlbertTatlock on Oct 1, 2020 20:36:39 GMT
Watching tonight's match and the match v Wolves the 2 premiership teams looked like they didn't even break sweat. It's not great to say this after such a great win and we can only beat what's in front of us but Villa seemed to think they could win at a canter with their youngsters. And appeared to treat the game with contempt. Gouranga.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2020 20:50:04 GMT
to be fair can totally see team's reasoning as things are
S o many games and can see why many changes but a good run out for some players as we've found
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Post by mattyd2 on Oct 1, 2020 20:50:16 GMT
Klopp want to win...Oh...Hold on....LOL at the dippers.
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Post by AlbertTatlock on Oct 1, 2020 20:52:56 GMT
Don't get me wrong, I'd absolutely love us to win it even if no fucker else wants it - I'd take it in a heartbeat. If we did you know what people would be saying though. Gouranga. |
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Post by nott1 on Oct 1, 2020 21:44:05 GMT
John Terry's face tells me otherwise!
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Post by skip on Oct 1, 2020 21:45:10 GMT
Read the replies to the official EFL twitter account for all the 'big' teams talking about winning it now.
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Post by JoeinOz on Oct 2, 2020 3:16:37 GMT
There’s often talk of it being demeaned by big clubs but look 👀 who wins it. Same as the fa cup.
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Post by robwahlmann on Oct 2, 2020 6:35:45 GMT
When they reach the quarter finals it suddenly seems a lot more important, it still guarantees a place in Europe, doesn't it?  |
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Post by Billy the kid on Oct 2, 2020 7:00:12 GMT
When they reach the quarter finals it suddenly seems a lot more important, it still guarantees a place in Europe, doesn't it? A new third tier euro competition this year, so one below the Europa league. |
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Post by robwahlmann on Oct 2, 2020 7:07:27 GMT
When they reach the quarter finals it suddenly seems a lot more important, it still guarantees a place in Europe, doesn't it? A new third tier euro competition this year, so one below the Europa league. If right not exactly just as tasty!  |
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Post by biglad180 on Oct 2, 2020 9:28:02 GMT
so its spurs at home now.what ever happens in this game win or loose its given our young lads chance to see what they can do against good teams they have done themselves proud either way, gaining good experiance along the way
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 10:55:35 GMT
so its spurs at home now.what ever happens in this game win or loose its given our young lads chance to see what they can do against good teams they have done themselves proud either way, gaining good experiance along the way Helped us massively as far as looking at players and formations is concerned. It is far from a prestigious trophy but one that teams like Newcastle should be looking to win rather than the big guns |
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Post by iglugluk on Oct 2, 2020 11:00:19 GMT
The League Cup started losing it's appeal when they sold the name of it to advertising as far as I'm concerned.
However, I hope we win it, although I think that's very unlikely to happen.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 11:17:49 GMT
If Spurs aren't taking the League Cup seriously with their pathetic recent trophy haul then they must be mad.
Often winning a trophy is a catalyst for more success.......
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Post by spitthedog on Oct 2, 2020 11:22:35 GMT
I think this Cup Run is extremely important for us
Firstly it involves the whole squad in meaningful games
Very important at the moment. It’s not good at a club when you have too many players sitting out.
Secondly we are getting an opportunity to see the ability of players we otherwise would not have
E.g. Souttar if we would have got knocked out in the first round we would not have seen Souttar again
Thirdly this can only raise confidence for individual players, we are seeing players grow up through this competition
Fourthly
The Spurs game will give this club some profile and stimulate interest in our support base, hopefully amongst some younger supporters. Need to stay on the map.
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Post by JoeinOz on Oct 2, 2020 11:27:06 GMT
If Spurs aren't taking the League Cup seriously with their pathetic recent trophy haul then they must be mad. Often winning a trophy is a catalyst for more success....... Agree. It's the only thing they're likely to win. |
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Post by spitthedog on Oct 2, 2020 12:17:09 GMT
If Spurs aren't taking the League Cup seriously with their pathetic recent trophy haul then they must be mad. Often winning a trophy is a catalyst for more success....... Agree. It's the only thing they're likely to win. Mourinho loves trophies |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 12:35:45 GMT
The League Cup started losing it's appeal when they sold the name of it to advertising as far as I'm concerned. However, I hope we win it, although I think that's very unlikely to happen. It's more than very unlikely. Spurs will rip us a new one next round. |
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Post by scfcwebby on Oct 2, 2020 13:14:44 GMT
so its spurs at home now.what ever happens in this game win or loose its given our young lads chance to see what they can do against good teams they have done themselves proud either way, gaining good experiance along the way Helped us massively as far as looking at players and formations is concerned. It is far from a prestigious trophy but one that teams like Newcastle should be looking to win rather than the big guns Problem is MON has looked at the players in the cuo, they've performed better than the "league players" and then been dropped the game after which is the most frustrating thing |
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Post by baystokie on Oct 2, 2020 13:43:39 GMT
Helped us massively as far as looking at players and formations is concerned. It is far from a prestigious trophy but one that teams like Newcastle should be looking to win rather than the big guns Problem is MON has looked at the players in the cuo, they've performed better than the "league players" and then been dropped the game after which is the most frustrating thing Cup games are often treated as 'one-offs' so young players can get themselves psyched-up on that basis. Also, if playing a higher division team, they have 'nothing to lose' and 'all to gain' so pressure is off. These games, if lost, , it's sad but they are not necessarily disastrous for the club. The League brings back the pressure to get 3 points as the future of the club does depend on winning more than losing, discipline is stricter and concentration needs to be maintained over many more games than Cup ones. MON needs to manage the number and intensity of games for these younger players, relieve pressure now and again and give them time to adjust to the different needs of Cup and League games, particularly in this compressed season. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 13:51:04 GMT
Jose likes a trophy and if they give us a beating so what?
League players did extremely well at the end of last season and the cup has given us a chance to slowly bring in certain youngsters
I don't think advertising has diminished the cup as was sponsored way back, just was never a huge cup unless like ourselves or Norwich was our only silverware
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 13:55:24 GMT
I was glad we got the Wolves game because I was certain they'd send us out and we could focus on the league.
I'm a fucking idiot, this has been a godsend for the fans and the manager/squad.
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Post by bgreen13 on Oct 2, 2020 14:05:42 GMT
As long as we give a good show of ourselves then fine.
I was resigned to going out to wolves so anythings a bonus
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 14:16:24 GMT
Are the semis two legs this year?
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Post by madnellie on Oct 2, 2020 14:39:13 GMT
Are the semis two legs this year? They're only one leg this year, I believe. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2020 14:51:15 GMT
Are the semis two legs this year? only one date for them so I guess must be. C |
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Post by cousindupree on Oct 2, 2020 15:03:11 GMT
I disagreed with Bayern when he called our game against Wolves as meaningless. At the start of the season these early rounds are crucial for players getting decent match fitness. We gave seen how a number of younger players have used good performance in the cup to get a call for the championship match day squad. So far from meaningless almost crucial.
I agree this bunch of shitehawks sponsors have demeaned the competition with dodgy draws carried out at 3 a.m UK time. At least they haven't done this this year. But both cups now are the sole ownership of the top 6. Just look at the qtr final line-up. Maybe Everton might upset the domination...i hope so.
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Post by heworksardtho on Oct 2, 2020 15:41:46 GMT
It’s like COVID 19 no one wants it , it’s a nothing cup , empty Wembley stadium for the final
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Post by mestallastokie on Oct 2, 2020 16:41:27 GMT
If it gets us into Europe then it's great. I don't get the hate for the new competition. From a supporter's point of view I get that a couple of days in Madrid with your mates to have a few beers and watch Stoke play Real or Atletico in the Champions League is the stuff of dreams. But the same trip to watch Stoke play Rayo Vallecano or Getafe is still a damn site better than an afternoon in Luton.
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Post by biglad180 on Oct 2, 2020 17:54:46 GMT
spurs fans seem to think its there year saying they have pulled the worst team left in the cup, maybe they are right but they are still not good enough to win it, miles behind man city man utd and arsenal,
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