EFL Trophy THE DEADLY Submarine Rovers v Sunderland

[Ian]

Yes, I think I would agree with drwhoman. I think we should play our strongest team, especially if we lose and then we'll be saying we should have played our strongest team!

 

[MancunianWhite]

Including Papa Johns this competition has had ten sponsors since 1984

Can you name the other nine?

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Including Papa Johns this competition has had ten sponsors since 1984

Can you name the other nine?

Freight Rover
Leyland Daf
Auto Windscreens
LDV Vans
Johnstone's Paints
Checkatrade

I am struggling after that without Googling......

 

[ONIGP]

Leasing.com

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

A few weeks ago I could have added Mickey Mouse, but for some reason I’ve changed my mind.

 

[FridayNightMemories]

I would at least play Joe in goal for first half. And I'd be tempted with using as many of the players that got them to the final as possible, even if as substitutes. Seems fair to me. Without them, the 'first team' wouldn't have the opportunity to be at Wembley.

 

[ONIGP]

I would at least play Joe in goal for first half. And I'd be tempted with using as many of the players that got them to the final as possible, even if as substitutes. Seems fair to me. Without them, the 'first team' wouldn't have the opportunity to be at Wembley.

Even if Hill decides to start Clarke and Spearing from the bench I would expect Joe to start. When we are talking about strongest team I think we are only referring to Davies, Clarke, Spearing and Vaughan. Vaughan is out anyway and there isn't an obvious difference between our keepers. I wonder how much say Clarke and Spearing actually have over their involvement?

 

[aldoes mustache]

play the strongest team we can, bet they will put a full first team out we don,t want get hammered

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Even if Hill decides to start Clarke and Spearing from the bench I would expect Joe to start. When we are talking about strongest team I think we are only referring to Davies, Clarke, Spearing and Vaughan. Vaughan is out anyway and there isn't an obvious difference between our keepers. I wonder how much say Clarke and Spearing actually have over their involvement?

It is only a guess, but quite a big say I would imagine. If Spearing went to Hill and said he wanted to start, I think he would play.

 

[ONIGP]

It is only a guess, but quite a big say I would imagine. If Spearing went to Hill and said he wanted to start, I think he would play.

Yes, I agree. Without knowing the personalities of those involved a bit of savvy management will be needed by KH one way or another.

 

[Boz]

Finding it hard to get motivated for this game, though expect the lads who line up for us at Wembley will be more in a more positive vein. I would pick a side as close as possible to the one that got us here, but agree with RLC that Khan’s likely absence means that Spearing will be needed to start. I’d rest Clarke.

 

[aldoes mustache]

I don't get it, it's a massive game money wise and a chance for a nice cup,I am super pumped the beers are in the chiller and a cheeky, shampers in there to just in case be positive negative is banned

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I don't get it, it's a massive game money wise and a chance for a nice cup,I am super pumped the beers are in the chiller and a cheeky, shampers in there to just in case be positive negative is banned

Yes, I am looking forward to it. It is a big game for both clubs, irrespective of the politics of the competition.

 

[bigmart]

I don't get it, it's a massive game money wise and a chance for a nice cup,I am super pumped the beers are in the chiller and a cheeky, shampers in there to just in case be positive negative is banned

If fans were allowed in I would be happier.

I'm just hoping we put up a decent performance and have no injuries for the crucial games to come.

 

[ONIGP]

If fans were allowed in I would be happier.

I'm just hoping we put up a decent performance and have no injuries for the crucial games to come.

Despite its relative insignificance in the broader sense, it's a crying shame that we are missing the day/weekend out. The difference in atmosphere between this and the play offs with a phone box full of FGR and Boreham fans doesn't bear thinking about. It WOULD have been one of the greatest adventures - win or draw. BLOODY COVID!

 

[ONIGP]

Leasing.com

Was it initially just the Associate Members Cup?

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Was it initially just the Associate Members Cup?

Yes, for one season only (1983-84).

 

[Ian]

Couple of vids to get you in the mood:

 

[FridayNightMemories]

I enjoyed the Wembley show. I've just been reading about Charlie Wyke who is in a rich vein of scoring form for Sunderland. Also that Sunderland have been conceding around 0.8 goals a game, so very good defensively. That points to Tranmere winning 3-0

 

[aldoes mustache]

talksport saying we will lose from 2-0 to 3-0 and the gulf between LG 1 and LG 2 is massive they Tranmere have no chance They Sunderland have too much skill and quality, mmmm i hope we upset the odds, would love it if we did they are super duper confident, we have been there and been burnt lets hope its our turn to give it back