Anyone thinking we are playing too many games?

[Gary St.Andrews]

Would it matter if we lost that game against Liverpool midweek? A game every 3 days is too much for the team of our size. Something has got to give or our League position will suffer.

 

[OneStevePerrin]

Would it matter if we lost that game against Liverpool midweek? A game every 3 days is too much for the team of our size. Something has got to give or our League position will suffer.

I guess that will be the reaction by most of us if we lose. I want us to win though and a win will be one step nearer another cup?
As for playing to many games and squad size you have to question 3 subs coming on in the 90th minute yesterday which would have helped if that change had been made at least 15 minutes earlier?

 

[Willo]

I guess that will be the reaction by most of us if we lose. I want us to win though and a win will be one step nearer another cup?
As for playing to many games and squad size you have to question 3 subs coming on in the 90th minute yesterday which would have helped if that change had been made at least 15 minutes earlier?

I very much doubt if it would have made any difference at all.
We were a goal behind and those who entered the fray in the 90th minute were unlikely to engineer a revival.

 

[OneStevePerrin]

I very much doubt if it would have made any difference at all.
We were a goal behind and those who entered the fray in the 90th minute were unlikely to engineer a revival.

Then why make that change at all?

 

[ex hibitionist]

I very much doubt if it would have made any difference at all.
We were a goal behind and those who entered the fray in the 90th minute were unlikely to engineer a revival.

Uche was a cross between a headless chicken and a bull in a china shop, indeed a headless chicken in a china shop would aptly describe his brief cameo, I hope and expect him to improve but it's looking unlikely atm he'll get the 10 starts needed to secure his transfer to us.

 

[Willo]

Then why make that change at all?

I do not know of the rational for introducing the players in the dying embers of the game.It is possible that the reason was sheer fatigue, coupled with the risk of injury of key players.
If I receive any information I shall share this on HOL.

 

[beak]

Yes. ( campaign for pithy posts). 😆

 

[n wales eagles]

Good job you London boys are wealthy getting to all these games It’s either go to all games or the sheep for me

 

[Plumpton eagle]

Good job you London boys are wealthy getting to all these games It’s either go to all games or the sheep for me

Has your sheep got a good looking sister?

 

[MrRobbo]

I do not know of the rational for introducing the players in the dying embers of the game.It is possible that the reason was sheer fatigue, coupled with the risk of injury of key players.
If I receive any information I shall share this on HOL.

I suspect its partly due to this, and as someone mentioned the chaos of someone like Uche.

But agree with the sentiments, its not long for anyone really to make an impact.

 

[Goal Machine]

No. I love it. Constant games to look forward to. We most likely won't have this again for a long time, so enjoy it! It's a sign of how far we've come.

I do wish Glasner would rotate more. I'm of the theory that fringe players need game time to improve. Would like to see more of Esse, Eddie, Uche and Canvot. Munoz, Sarr and Mateta in particular are getting run into the ground which feels like a disaster waiting to happen.

 

[doombear]

If we enjoy winning trophies and want to win more then we have to get used to playing most midweeks. A win on Wednesday puts us into the QFs. Yes, it's likely there'll be another so-called big team awaiting us there (it was Arsenal last year at that stage) but let's enjoy the ride (or would you prefer reverting to mundane seasons in which we finish somewhere between 10th and 14th with little else happening apart from the occasional victory over that South Coast team)?

 

[Willo]

No. I love it. Constant games to look forward to. We most likely won't have this again for a long time, so enjoy it! It's a sign of how far we've come.

I do wish Glasner would rotate more. I'm of the theory that fringe players need game time to improve. Would like to see more of Esse, Eddie, Uche and Canvot. Munoz, Sarr and Mateta in particular are getting run into the ground which feels like a disaster waiting to happen.

His lack of rotation probably reflects his assessment of the capabilities of the fringe players.
I am of the opinion,possibly mis-guided, that he was not enamoured by the activity in the 'Window' and was hoping the club would "Kick-On" after the FA Cup success etc etc.
I would not be surprised if he feels let down by the club and I very much doubt he will be in situ next season.

 

[beak]

Good job you London boys are wealthy getting to all these games It’s either go to all games or the sheep for me

You could try Q.P.R. taking the sheep to Shepherd's Bush you don't have to be parted from them. 😈 😆 😈

 

[eaglesdare]

If we win the game against liverpool then round five is scheduled for week beginning 15th December.

Carabao Cup format confirmed for 2025/26 season

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I just don't see where the games fit in. Our December fixtures go like this:
Burnely weds 3rd
Fulham Sunday 7th
Shelbourne Thursday 11th
Man city Sunday 14th
Kups Thursday 18th
Leeds Sunday 21st.
Then the Xmas period.

I've said this previously teams playing in Europe shouldnt be playing in the league cup.

 

[Badger11]

If we win the game against liverpool then round five is scheduled for week beginning 15th December.

Carabao Cup format confirmed for 2025/26 season

The Official home of the English Football League

www.efl.com

I just don't see where the games fit in. Our December fixtures go like this:
Burnely weds 3rd
Fulham Sunday 7th
Shelbourne Thursday 11th
Man city Sunday 14th
Kups Thursday 18th
Leeds Sunday 21st.
Then the Xmas period.

I've said this previously teams playing in Europe shouldnt be playing in the league cup.

You don't need to weaken the cup. An alternate idea is what some of the other European leagues do.

They play their secondary cup competition early and get it out of the way.

So rather then start the season with players that maybe are not fully match fit the first couple of competitive games are the cup not the league. The competition is then over by Christmas so maybe have the final then or in January.

 

[ASCPFC]

You don't need to weaken the cup. An alternate idea is what some of the other European leagues do.

They play their secondary cup competition early and get it out of the way.

So rather then start the season with players that maybe are not fully match fit the first couple of competitive games are the cup not the league. The competition is then over by Christmas so maybe have the final then or in January.

Good idea.

 

[Frenchaigle]

I think Liverpool will field a pretty strong team , they are in a rut and will be looking for a reaction even if it's only the Carabao cup .
Then again we could do with a reaction aswell .Knowing OG he will want to win this game so I'm expecting 2/3 changes only .

 

[eaglesdare]

You don't need to weaken the cup. An alternate idea is what some of the other European leagues do.

They play their secondary cup competition early and get it out of the way.

So rather then start the season with players that maybe are not fully match fit the first couple of competitive games are the cup not the league. The competition is then over by Christmas so maybe have the final then or in January.

That's a good idea. I remember reading somewhere that most of the European leagues only have the 1 domestic cup competition tho? Whereas we have the two...league cup and FA cup. I'll have to give it a Google.

 

[beak]

If we win the game against liverpool then round five is scheduled for week beginning 15th December.

Carabao Cup format confirmed for 2025/26 season

The Official home of the English Football League

www.efl.com

I just don't see where the games fit in. Our December fixtures go like this:
Burnely weds 3rd
Fulham Sunday 7th
Shelbourne Thursday 11th
Man city Sunday 14th
Kups Thursday 18th
Leeds Sunday 21st.
Then the Xmas period.

I've said this previously teams playing in Europe shouldnt be playing in the league cup.

A fixture would have to be moved,no trouble if your a big club probably several court cases and a judicial review for Palace to do so, a car crash in the making.