⚽ Match Thread vs. Burton Albion 24.09.24 [FLT]

[uysapie]

Mixed feelings over this result. I'm really pleased that our fringe players did well, it suggests we have real depth in the squad. The downside is that it means we have a decent chance of remaining in the competition.

Ditto.

[upthemaggies]

Blimey that's remarkable!

By contrast Sam Slocombe, in the same team tonight, was born when Mick Leonard was still our first choice keeper.

[SwalePie]

By contrast Sam Slocombe, in the same team tonight, was born when Mick Leonard was still our first choice keeper.

Now I really feel old!

[Mud Pie]

By contrast Sam Slocombe, in the same team tonight, was born when Mick Leonard was still our first choice keeper.

ugh now I really feel old!

Sam talks a great game tbf. Might be a better coach than player.

[Mud Pie]

Now I really feel old!

not the only one!

[Elite_Pie]

I for one don't mind us being in this competition. Few bucks to earn, chance of Wembley and a great way to test fringe and junior players.

So would you have no problem seeing a Premiership U-21 team on your fixture list for a league game?

[Kent Magpie]

I don’t like the competition, particularly the rules around team members which doesn’t apply to all the teams (the Prem clubs). So, I see it as a chance to give young and fringe players a run out and keep match sharp(ish), which helps our league squad if we get injuries during the season. So from that point of view I’m happy to stay in the competition for as long as it makes a positive impact on the squad. We should use it for our own purposes, which I think is what SM is doing.

[tommopie8]

So would you have no problem seeing a Premiership U-21 team on your fixture list for a league game?

Not sure of the correlation besides an article from years ago. It gives our youth team and fringe players a chance to stay match fit.

[Elite_Pie]

Not sure of the correlation besides an article from years ago. It gives our youth team and fringe players a chance to stay match fit.

When Premiership U-21 teams were admitted to the competition the clear aim was to include them in a revamped division 5 of the EFL. Greg Dyke openly said as much, that's why so many lower league fans were incensed (and some of us still are).

I realise it gives youth team and fringe players a chance to stay match fit, but it also risks injury to any first teamers the rules force us to include. Imagine if Matty Palmer had come on and got crocked again.

[nw6pie]

Not sure of the correlation besides an article from years ago. It gives our youth team and fringe players a chance to stay match fit.

Now that we’ve finally won a game in this competition, I’m warming to it. A memorable night for some of our youngsters, I’m enjoying it just for that.