MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Hound » 04 Sep 2023 09:30

Snowflake Royal If Binden's fit it's madness not to play him.


Madness is going a bit far

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Royal_jimmy » 04 Sep 2023 09:55

We need to break the away hoodoo sooner or later. Won't be upset with a draw, anything less will not go down well. A win would be great. Bolton up next in the league after this is tough so we could do with a result.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by NathStPaul » 04 Sep 2023 10:00

What a post.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Stranded » 04 Sep 2023 10:29

Hound Get the feel of the need for a win but it’s still quite a big ask for a team which is still very much in early stages of development. It’s going to take a few months to settle down I think

As said above we have loads of options but for me I can’t see what the genuine first 11/18 is yet

Assuming Wing, Ejaria, Mukairo, Smith will be out until after the break. A lot of experience there

Anything could happen really, expecting us to be very inconsistent for a while


Agree it will take a few months for us to be consistent and am anticipating a strong 2024 from this squad - however, the strength of that will be dependant on us picking up enough points to feel comfortable or even been on the fringes of a play off chase (not expecting that mind). If we go through the next few months with the away form troubles continuing, that will start to put more pressure on home games and knock confidence, even in young players.

So yes, a win tonight is a tough ask, as any away win is but we absolutely have to win 1 of the next 3 (Cambridge, Blackpool, Northampton) else it will only get tougher.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Snowflake Royal » 04 Sep 2023 11:26

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Snowflake Royal If Binden's fit it's madness not to play him.


Madness is going a bit far

Binden - 2 league and 1 cup appearance - 0 goals conceded.

Dean - 1 league appearance - 2 goals conceded.

It's a bit of a no brainer for me.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by NathStPaul » 04 Sep 2023 11:27

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Snowflake Royal If Binden's fit it's madness not to play him.


Madness is going a bit far

Binden - 2 league and 1 cup appearance - 0 goals conceded.

Dean - 1 league appearance - 2 goals conceded.

It's a bit of a no brainer for me.

I'd quite like a back 3 of Bindon, Dean and Abbey tbh. Pace and experience.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Snowflake Royal » 04 Sep 2023 11:32

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Madness is going a bit far

Binden - 2 league and 1 cup appearance - 0 goals conceded.

Dean - 1 league appearance - 2 goals conceded.

It's a bit of a no brainer for me.

I'd quite like a back 3 of Bindon, Dean and Abbey tbh. Pace and experience.

Although Dean's experience is with a woeful Birmingham.


I'd rather McIntyre or Mbengue if we're going to shake it up that much. Not sure how the rest of the team would fit together either.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Hound » 04 Sep 2023 12:35

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Snowflake Royal Binden - 2 league and 1 cup appearance - 0 goals conceded.

Dean - 1 league appearance - 2 goals conceded.

It's a bit of a no brainer for me.

I'd quite like a back 3 of Bindon, Dean and Abbey tbh. Pace and experience.

Although Dean's experience is with a woeful Birmingham.


I'd rather McIntyre or Mbengue if we're going to shake it up that much. Not sure how the rest of the team would fit together either.


I don’t disagree with bringing back Binden for Dean but wouldn’t be upset if Dean stayed in either.

Tbf didn’t watch Exeter so no idea how Dean performed in it

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Snowflake Royal » 04 Sep 2023 12:43

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NathStPaul I'd quite like a back 3 of Bindon, Dean and Abbey tbh. Pace and experience.

Although Dean's experience is with a woeful Birmingham.


I'd rather McIntyre or Mbengue if we're going to shake it up that much. Not sure how the rest of the team would fit together either.


I don’t disagree with bringing back Binden for Dean but wouldn’t be upset if Dean stayed in either.

Tbf didn’t watch Exeter so no idea how Dean performed in it

Watched the game with Donfers who thought he was quite good on the whole, I think.

Mostly ok. But looked commically lost a couple of times, including the build up to their winner, and slow.


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Royal_jimmy » 04 Sep 2023 16:00

Just saw the team coach near ground

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by NathStPaul » 04 Sep 2023 16:01

Royal_jimmy Just saw the team coach near ground

Why wasn't Selles travelling with the team?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by The Green Programme » 04 Sep 2023 16:33

Kelvin and Ballard up front?

Abbey and Bindon centre backs?

Exciting - attacking line up, I hope

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Royal_jimmy » 04 Sep 2023 16:57

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Royal_jimmy Just saw the team coach near ground

Why wasn't Selles travelling with the team?


The coach was empty.

Team travelled up early this morning and stayed in a hotel this afternoon. Driver probably was bored and took the kit to Abbey stadium
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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Royal_jimmy » 04 Sep 2023 16:57

How many years have you been looking forward to this game Ian? Let's hope you enjoy it!

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by tidus_mi2 » 04 Sep 2023 18:38

Is the warm weather going to be a hindrance to our high energy, high press style?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Royal_jimmy » 04 Sep 2023 18:54

tidus_mi2 Is the warm weather going to be a hindrance to our high energy, high press style?


Hope not. Like Spanish players they should get a boner in this weather

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Royals and Racers » 04 Sep 2023 19:03

Strange team- WIFI on the bench

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Sutekh » 04 Sep 2023 19:04

Elliott starts, Mola on bench


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Mid Sussex Royal » 04 Sep 2023 19:09

I thought Bindon only had concussion?

As usual none of injuries back yet. If Wifi is carrying a slight knock I'd have considered Ballard on the bench.

And why aren't we playing in hoops?

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (a)

by Snowflake Royal » 04 Sep 2023 19:12

Not expecting many goals for us then. And probably at least 1 for them. Boo.

Lot on Vickers shoulders, expect Azeez is upfront too.

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