| U21 side playing tomorrow then 21:03 - Aug 1 with 5902 views | jasondozzell |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:07 - Aug 1 with 4380 views | Bloots |
....was billed as 2 x 60 mins, ended up as 1 x 90.
Fortuna was billed as 1 x 90, plus 30, ended up being 1 x 90.
Tomorrow was the 1st team and now it's the kids.
All a bit odd really. |  |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:10 - Aug 1 with 4325 views | Zx1988 |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:07 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
....was billed as 2 x 60 mins, ended up as 1 x 90.
Fortuna was billed as 1 x 90, plus 30, ended up being 1 x 90.
Tomorrow was the 1st team and now it's the kids.
All a bit odd really. |
It does rather give the impression that we're not where we hoped to be at this point, in terms of squad depth. |  |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:12 - Aug 1 with 4247 views | Illinoisblue |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:07 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
....was billed as 2 x 60 mins, ended up as 1 x 90.
Fortuna was billed as 1 x 90, plus 30, ended up being 1 x 90.
Tomorrow was the 1st team and now it's the kids.
All a bit odd really. |
It does all seem a bit non-league. |  |
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| Most definitely.... on 21:12 - Aug 1 with 4248 views | Bloots |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:10 - Aug 1 by Zx1988 |
It does rather give the impression that we're not where we hoped to be at this point, in terms of squad depth. |
...it's also a bit of a kick in the balls for anyone going out there for the match.
Oh well.
Trust the process. | |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:14 - Aug 1 with 4200 views | SitfcB |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:12 - Aug 1 by Illinoisblue |
It does all seem a bit non-league. |
Bit extreme. Things can change, especially in pre-season.
Maybe the players have been pushed harder in the training?
Was it really ever going to be 2 senior sides in two games in two days!? Doubt it.
They could’ve easily mixed them up, like they did last year v Cambridge and Stevenage but I reckon they want the main squad to be together and to get as many minutes as poss in one game. |  |
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| U21 side playing tomorrow then on 21:15 - Aug 1 with 4165 views | SouperJim |
At risk of being petty, will they refund TownTV match passes, as this was sold as a first team game... |  |
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| Most definitely.... on 21:15 - Aug 1 with 4149 views | SitfcB |
| Most definitely.... on 21:12 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
...it's also a bit of a kick in the balls for anyone going out there for the match.
Oh well.
Trust the process. |
Sure they will enjoy themselves still! | |
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| U21 side playing tomorrow then on 21:15 - Aug 1 with 4156 views | JamestownPrince |
Borussia now 8-13 to win and shortening
Breezysports said Morsy and Wolfenden were going to miss anyway with injuries, however it may just be spam | | | |
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| That's being polite really..... on 21:15 - Aug 1 with 4146 views | Bloots |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:12 - Aug 1 by Illinoisblue |
It does all seem a bit non-league. |
....it's a bit of a shambles. | |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:16 - Aug 1 with 4082 views | FrimleyBlue |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:14 - Aug 1 by SitfcB |
Bit extreme. Things can change, especially in pre-season.
Maybe the players have been pushed harder in the training?
Was it really ever going to be 2 senior sides in two games in two days!? Doubt it.
They could’ve easily mixed them up, like they did last year v Cambridge and Stevenage but I reckon they want the main squad to be together and to get as many minutes as poss in one game. |
KM said he was hoping to use two different sides for both games. |  |
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| Most definitely.... on 21:17 - Aug 1 with 4085 views | LankHenners |
| Most definitely.... on 21:12 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
...it's also a bit of a kick in the balls for anyone going out there for the match.
Oh well.
Trust the process. |
Can't imagine Mönchengladbach are particularly chuffed about our decision either.
Suspect that, given the lack of movement on incoming transfers in the last couple of weeks and injuries to various players, we've realised we need to stick a 'proper' XI out there for a bit of practice and didn't want to leave it until the Nice match.
Not ideal. |  |
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| Why say it in the first place......? on 21:17 - Aug 1 with 4079 views | Bloots |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:14 - Aug 1 by SitfcB |
Bit extreme. Things can change, especially in pre-season.
Maybe the players have been pushed harder in the training?
Was it really ever going to be 2 senior sides in two games in two days!? Doubt it.
They could’ve easily mixed them up, like they did last year v Cambridge and Stevenage but I reckon they want the main squad to be together and to get as many minutes as poss in one game. |
....it was obviously the intention to play 2 strong teams, and now that's changed.
The same with the other examples.
It's certainly not a positive, is it? | |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| U21 side playing tomorrow then on 21:17 - Aug 1 with 4072 views | SitfcB |
| U21 side playing tomorrow then on 21:15 - Aug 1 by JamestownPrince |
Borussia now 8-13 to win and shortening
Breezysports said Morsy and Wolfenden were going to miss anyway with injuries, however it may just be spam |
And what about Woolfenden? | |
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| That's being polite really..... on 21:18 - Aug 1 with 4047 views | Illinoisblue |
| That's being polite really..... on 21:15 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
....it's a bit of a shambles. |
On a lighter note, saw a town fan on Twitter earlier moaning that the envelopes they send out the season tickets in no longer feature any kind of ITFC design and are just a plain white envelope.
I don’t think she was kidding, either. #neverhappy | |
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| Classic. Mine hasn't even turned up..... on 21:19 - Aug 1 with 3963 views | Bloots |
| That's being polite really..... on 21:18 - Aug 1 by Illinoisblue |
On a lighter note, saw a town fan on Twitter earlier moaning that the envelopes they send out the season tickets in no longer feature any kind of ITFC design and are just a plain white envelope.
I don’t think she was kidding, either. #neverhappy |
....clubsajoke. | |
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| U21 side playing tomorrow then on 21:20 - Aug 1 with 3918 views | FrimleyBlue |
By the looks of their twitter. Borussia were missing some key players too. So KM probably felt best to leave the u21s to it and maximise Saturdays game for our seniors. | |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:23 - Aug 1 with 3858 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:07 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
....was billed as 2 x 60 mins, ended up as 1 x 90.
Fortuna was billed as 1 x 90, plus 30, ended up being 1 x 90.
Tomorrow was the 1st team and now it's the kids.
All a bit odd really. |
Too many injuries, too thin a squad. |  |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:24 - Aug 1 with 3825 views | SitfcB |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:16 - Aug 1 by FrimleyBlue |
KM said he was hoping to use two different sides for both games. |
Yeah I know but it was never going to be the same players play two games in two days was it? | |
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| Bootlicker. (n/t) on 21:26 - Aug 1 with 3772 views | Bloots |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:24 - Aug 1 by SitfcB |
Yeah I know but it was never going to be the same players play two games in two days was it? |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:26 - Aug 1 with 3762 views | FrimleyBlue |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:24 - Aug 1 by SitfcB |
Yeah I know but it was never going to be the same players play two games in two days was it? |
No of course. But I wouldn't say it's been cancelled because we've trained hard. It's cancelled as we have injuries galore and buger all senior players to use lol | |
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| Bootlicker. (n/t) on 21:34 - Aug 1 with 3633 views | SitfcB |
| Bootlicker. (n/t) on 21:26 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
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C^^t 
I’ve always stuck up for the club for some reason. Definitely a bootlicker  | |
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| Bootlicker. (n/t) on 21:35 - Aug 1 with 3593 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Bootlicker. (n/t) on 21:34 - Aug 1 by SitfcB |
C^^t
I’ve always stuck up for the club for some reason. Definitely a bootlicker |
It's not KMs fault of course
But he really must be pssed off with it | |
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| Why say it in the first place......? on 21:37 - Aug 1 with 3594 views | SitfcB |
| Why say it in the first place......? on 21:17 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
....it was obviously the intention to play 2 strong teams, and now that's changed.
The same with the other examples.
It's certainly not a positive, is it? |
Pre-season…meh.
I may have been fumin if I were out in Germany right now but then, I’d also be pissed and eating a kebab so… | |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 22:03 - Aug 1 with 3362 views | N2_Blue |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 21:07 - Aug 1 by Bloots |
....was billed as 2 x 60 mins, ended up as 1 x 90.
Fortuna was billed as 1 x 90, plus 30, ended up being 1 x 90.
Tomorrow was the 1st team and now it's the kids.
All a bit odd really. |
Almost like pre-season games are for the benefit of the teams and what is required. Pre season games often have late changes.
I personally don’t get the clamour to see a pre-season friendly, they’ve never appealed to me. Whether or not I was going if the club feel the benefit for them is to play the U21s then that’s all that matters. |  |
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| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 22:09 - Aug 1 with 3280 views | FrimleyBlue |
| So the game against Shakhtar.... on 22:03 - Aug 1 by N2_Blue |
Almost like pre-season games are for the benefit of the teams and what is required. Pre season games often have late changes.
I personally don’t get the clamour to see a pre-season friendly, they’ve never appealed to me. Whether or not I was going if the club feel the benefit for them is to play the U21s then that’s all that matters. |
Friendly results don't matter
Performances in them doesn't really matter as usually alot of subs made.
Getting out of them what you want does matter
The fact KM arranged a certain schedule and that schedule has been altered in all 3 games so far it isn't great. No need to see this as Mr doom. It's just discussing the situation for what it is.
We know there's injuries. Can't be helped.
KM himself has stated he needs more signings. They aren't really coming at any speed.
It's a bit of a sht show in the fact that his pre season plans do seem very disturbed and not what he would have wanted or expected.
On the supporter side. I think the club could have potentially offered those who have travelled something or even mentioned them in the announcement. At the end of the day it was advertised as two senior games with tickets available. People have spent money to travel. Now I appreciate games do get postponed so its not unusual however they would normally get a mention, I just find the announcement a tad cold in the club just saying its now an u21 game.
Also. When was the last time a game was changed 24 hours before being played from senior to u21... must say I've not seen that before. [Post edited 1 Aug 2024 22:22]
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