Harrogate motors cup.

[gazan]

So what team will he put out? I've just seen the "Standing Alone" blog prediction and I find the line-up alarming. Only Cooney, Connolly, Billington and Marschall in the team for Tuesday night. I realise that the 1st team will need to rest after Saturday's game but we need a minimum of 2 points from this game to qualify for the next round.
Now I know that a lot of people hate this competition because it's been hijacked by the Premier League for their 'kids'. However, it's still technically a first team game, it's a cup competition and it's a revenue earner for the club. Also if the competition took us to Wembley again, would people still not go?
The line-up should include anyone on the verge of returning from injury in order for them to gain minutes in their match fitness. Because the club try to hide who is injured so much, it's difficult to know who is coming back to fitness. I assume that maybe Bogle is ready for some minutes. I've no idea where Thomas, Long and Powell are up to. Robinson is still a long way off. Hemmings is newly injured so probably won't see him till after Christmas.
So Bogle then. Tabiner and Lunt probably need the minutes as do Breckin and Connolly. So......
Booth; Cooney, Billington, Connolly, Williams, Conway;
Holicek, Breckin, Tabiner/Lunt;
Bogle, Thibaut.
Of course, if all is going to plan then Bogle, Connolly etc can be substituted at some time to avoid injury.
The important thing is not to lose to Harrogate and we progress to the next round.

[gazan]

Just realised- I've forgotten Roberts. He'll definitely play so that's delete Conway, play 4 at the back and insert Roberts up front.

[MeForCrewe]

Not sure what the rules are exactly but we have to include so many that featured in our Gillingham squad. Will Sanders play or is he another one carrying a knock? Apparently Jack Powell is penciled in for some minutes in our U.21 match next Monday.

[gazan]

Not sure what the rules are exactly but we have to include so many that featured in our Gillingham squad. Will Sanders play or is he another one carrying a knock? Apparently Jack Powell is penciled in for some minutes in our U.21 match next Monday.

That's good to know!

[gazan]

Anyone else going? (as an aside, anyone going to the Cheshire cup match next Wednesday?)

[MeForCrewe]

I'll be there tonight. I really enjoy watching some of our youngsters play regardless of whether you agree with the format or not.

[MeForCrewe]

I'll be there tonight. I really enjoy watching some of our youngsters play regardless of whether you agree with the format or not.

Well I certainly got my moneys worth regarding our younger players. I think for the last 30 mins. our only "experience" on the pitch was Booth and Billington. A great result all in all.

[RedandWhiteSpartan]

Yes, there are quite a few accomplished footballers coming through. Standouts for me were Adrien Thibaut...but we know this already... and Lucas Sant looked very good at left back...a diminutive Harry Pickering perhaps.
The boys did very well indeed.

[gazan]

Yes, I think 'polished' is the word. 5 U18 debuts. All exercised controlled football against a more experienced Harrogate.
However, a good exercise for those interested in technical ability but not the most exciting game to watch, having travelled from Manchester. I'm hoping that in the knockout stages there'll be a bit more experience on show.
I'm hoping we get drawn at home.