SouthernSmoggie 4,223 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, RiseAgainst said: Agree with almost all of this, but I would start Bola. He's another player who could be significant for us but is currently short of match fitness. Him, Ikpeazu, Crooks, Payero and Jones all need as much playing time as they can get, so they'd be nailed-on starters for me. Ditto Bamba, if he's actually eligible to play for us - a wise old head among the kids would be really beneficial (our squad's average age must be pretty low these days?) Needs match fitness but we also don't want him too shattered for Bristol... I'd rest Bola for this one personally. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, SouthernSmoggie said: Needs match fitness but we also don't want him too shattered for Bristol... I'd rest Bola for this one personally. Aye, yesterday was a pretty intensive return to the pitch. Best off not pushing him in another competitive game too soon. Might be one of those to bring on if we're doing alright later in the game to get 20 minutes but given our lack of options there, I'd be preparing him for Bristol City. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I wonder if we sign a left back they will go straight into the team here. If Coulson is off, we may have one close, and it would be a good one to make a debut in. Otherwise we might play Jones as a wing back. Either way, I think Bola should sit this one out. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I just want to see THE PHANTOM roam and scare the living daylight out of their defense! Lumley (for minutes) Dijk, Bamba, Wood, Peltier Crooks, Howson Payero Watmore, Uche, PHANTOM 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DocMartin 682 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, SmogDane said: I just want to see THE PHANTOM roam and scare the living daylight out of their defense! Lumley (for minutes) Dijk, Bamba, Wood, Peltier Crooks, Howson Payero Watmore, Uche, PHANTOM Well we have had a few illusory footballers in the final 3rd these last 5 years, so the spectre of another shouldn’t be too startling for the fans 4 Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 The spirit of Tees side 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 6 hours ago, TeaCider24 said: They were last season, and it's a mid-week match that's not on TV so they surely should be this season too. I hope. Was just about to come and ask this myself. Fingers crossed it's on, looking forward to watching Payero having an absolute stinker, scoring an own goal and getting sent off and everyone saying we wasted our money. Missing a good oneBoro meltdown. Not overly fussed about this game beyond the ability to put fringe players into competitive games. Particularly these first couple of rounds in August whilst the transfer window is still open. Big one is on Saturday, I just want to get in the car and drive down the Riverside now! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: Was just about to come and ask this myself. Fingers crossed it's on, looking forward to watching Payero having an absolute stinker, scoring an own goal and getting sent off and everyone saying we wasted our money. Missing a good oneBoro meltdown. Not overly fussed about this game beyond the ability to put fringe players into competitive games. Particularly these first couple of rounds in August whilst the transfer window is still open. Big one is on Saturday, I just want to get in the car and drive down the Riverside now! Well you can if you wanted too but probably not much happening at the moment Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,230 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Downsouth said: Well you can if you wanted too but probably not much happening at the moment Who knows, I might be able to pass on a couple of tissues to Messi as he has his look round the Riverside. From tears of despair to tears of joy. 😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HolgateBoy 96 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Who on here is heading down to the game? It'll be my first time to Bloomfield Road, so which pubs nearby are away friendly? Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,398 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Maybe there isn't a live stream actually, still nothing on either Middlesbrough or Blackpool's sites. Though it could be a matter of leaving it till the day to ensure maximum matchday tickets sold. Link to post Share on other sites
edinboro 804 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 44 minutes ago, HolgateBoy said: Who on here is heading down to the game? It'll be my first time to Bloomfield Road, so which pubs nearby are away friendly? I'm heading there after a days rest - on way back from London now. Knackered so a day chilling tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites
DurhamRed 2,043 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I've just seen that the EFL are preventing clubs from streaming these EFL cup games. So if not on sky is not streamed. Such a shame many of us can't see payero. Is backwards step by the EFL 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,229 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 17 hours ago, SmogDane said: The spirit of Tees side More likely to be... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NWBoro 7 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I would try Daniels in goal, (keeper of the tournament last season) then he can quickly gel with the team. Lumley's had Pre Season, so lets have a look at what both players could provide. A few of the others need to gain more match fitness and so playing time is essential. Daniels Peltier Bamba Wood Spence Malley Morsy Jones Payero Crooks Watmore Link to post Share on other sites
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