Has to be a good blend of guys who are needing game time and less youngsters than last time, McMullan could do with a game for example
No way do I want us to lose to a team from NI in a competitive game, we need to go all out to win while not risking players who are starting just now, those that need game time plus 2-3 youngsters
Or record btw is
Coleraine p2 w2
Glentoran p2 w2
Linfield p1 w1
Crusaders...?
Personally don't want to find out, embarrassing losing to this team so I'll take winning both, can play a relatively strong team without risking anyone that will play next week and without making it a development team like last month
For one thing this Fizzy Cup is not a waste of time. For Crusaders this is a very important tie and they will be up for it, as Linfield were. For us, we have just appointed a new manager and it is a real test, without the risk of losing 3 points, for him to assess first hand the quality and style of players he has at his disposal. This should be treated as a trial for the big game against Falkirk the following week. He will have a week to work on any weaknesses and tactics for that game and beyond. This Fizzy tie is a very timely and fortunate game at this moment in time. Our team is in dire need of learning to hit the back of the net far more regularly. Here s a great chance to practice how.
Thanks Ram, saved me having a rant.
No respect
Maybe we should stop training lest we get injured.
We will have 8 days til the next league game.
This game has gathered a totally different significance at a very opportune time & I'm intrigued as how we're going to play it.
Thing is there is now adequate cover in all positions and an injury wont affect us as bad as last season. Yes in the grand scheme, i couldnt care less if we went on and won this again, but we have a new manager in place who may need to use this game for the greater good of the objective. He might even like it on his CV?
As for the Scottish, domestic cleans sweep again this season so no point putting in the effort for me!
Is the match on telly?