Administrator Stan 18,365 Posted February 23, 2023 Administrator Share Posted February 23, 2023 all kick-offs 15.00 (GMT) unless stated Saturday 18th February, 2023 Coventry vs Sunderland, 12.30 Birmingham vs Luton Bristol City vs Hull Burnley vs Huddersfield Norwich vs Cardiff Preston vs Wigan QPR vs Blackburn Reading vs Blackpool Sheff Utd vs Watford Stoke vs Millwall West Brom vs Middlesbrough Monday 27th February, 2023 Swansea vs Rotherham, 20.00 Tuesday 28th February, 2023 Preston vs Coventry, 19.45 Luton vs Millwall, 20.00 Saturday 25th February, 2023 Oxford vs Bristol Rovers, 12.30 Barnsley vs Derby Bolton vs Port Vale Burton vs Accrington Stanley Charlton vs Sheff Weds Exeter vs Cambridge Fleetwood vs Morecambe Forest Green vs Lincoln MK Dons vs Ipswich Peterborough vs Plymouth Portsmouth vs Cheltenham Shrewsbury vs Wycombe Tuesday 28th February, 2023 Derby vs Cheltenham, 19.45 Lincoln vs MK Dons, 19.45 Peterborough vs Charlton, 19.45 Portsmouth vs Bolton, 19.45 Saturday 25th February, 2023 Barrow vs Stockport Colchester vs Northampton Crawley vs Carlisle Crewe vs Rochdale Doncaster vs Bradford Gillingham vs AFC Wimbledon Grimsby vs Leyton Orient Hartlepool vs Walsall Mansfield vs Salford Newport vs Sutton Stevenage vs Tranmere Swindon vs Harrogate Tuesday 28th February, 2023 AFC Wimbledon vs Stevenage, 19.45 Barrow vs Salford, 19.45 Gillingham vs Bradford Harrogate vs Northampton Tranmere vs Crawley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Yeah, we're not getting anything here. After hearing Robinson is out for at least 5 games, it'll be difficult to get much out of this game. Unless one of Kaba's overhead kicks somehow end up in the back of the net. 1-0 Norwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eco 3,008 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, Bluebird Hewitt said: Yeah, we're not getting anything here. After hearing Robinson is out for at least 5 games, it'll be difficult to get much out of this game. Unless one of Kaba's overhead kicks somehow end up in the back of the net. 1-0 Norwich Words you have spoken the past 2 matchdays, and both resulted in 3 points for Cardiff. I see what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, Eco said: Words you have spoken the past 2 matchdays, and both resulted in 3 points for Cardiff. I see what you're doing. That's nothing new. I'm a pessimistic asshole when it comes to most of our games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Bluebird Hewitt said: Yeah, we're not getting anything here. After hearing Robinson is out for at least 5 games, it'll be difficult to get much out of this game. Unless one of Kaba's overhead kicks somehow end up in the back of the net. 1-0 Norwich I remember you saying that before and you did Birmingham 2-0? Norwich have not been great, beaten the teams they should but always second best to anyone of quality so, depends if the Cardiff that won those games turns up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Eco said: Words you have spoken the past 2 matchdays, and both resulted in 3 points for Cardiff. I see what you're doing. I said the same and didn't see you comment, great things think alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 We should win in theory, because MK Dons are rubbish, but our away form is also that. Only game I feel we played alright recently was away to Burnley in the FA Cup, which we also lost. Haven't won away since mid-November, which doesn't feel that long ago but December's are an eternity in this league! I would honestly start Ladapo. I feel he gets slated a bit unfairly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 That isn't an ugly ground, damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Goku de la Boca said: That isn't an ugly ground, damn. No but sadly mostly empty, I have no clue why such a large stadium was built for such a small team? Ambition yes, but maybe build the team with a decent infrastructure first? Don't think they have ever used the upper tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Juniper said: No but sadly mostly empty, I have no clue why such a large stadium was built for such a small team? Ambition yes, but maybe build the team with a decent infrastructure first? Don't think they have ever used the upper tier. Reminds me of Darlington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Goku de la Boca said: Reminds me of Darlington. Hope not, look what happened to them. Such a sad end. The stadium is still there but the club have long since gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Juniper said: Hope not, look what happened to them. Such a sad end. The stadium is still there but the club have long since gone. The one thing I learned is that decently sized clubs or teams with a loyal fanbase truly don't die. They just reappear as a phoenix club. Hereford, Darlington, etc. Of course it doesn't quite have the same history but I understand the people who try to merge them as if nothing happened. It's happened in Peru with Juan Aurich, I THINK Rangers in Scotland was an example, doesn't seem to be too clear if they are truly a phoenix club or not, if I'm correct I think no. If that one doesn't count, the best example in the world is probably Belenenses in Portugal. Ukraine also has plenty of examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Goku de la Boca said: The one thing I learned is that decently sized clubs or teams with a loyal fanbase truly don't die. They just reappear as a phoenix club. Hereford, Darlington, etc. Of course it doesn't quite have the same history but I understand the people who try to merge them as if nothing happened. It's happened in Peru with Juan Aurich, I THINK Rangers in Scotland was an example, doesn't seem to be too clear if they are truly a phoenix club or not, if I'm correct I think no. If that one doesn't count, the best example in the world is probably Belenenses in Portugal. Ukraine also has plenty of examples. The issue here is generally they reform (as a phoenix club) but have to start at the base of the pyramid and in England it is a long way, guideline support and stringent means testing (for adequate owners) should be implemented, without fail. Darlington could not afford that stadium and thus went under through debt accumulated through an owner who was not fit for purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, Juniper said: The issue here is generally they reform (as a phoenix club) but have to start at the base of the pyramid and in England it is a long way, guideline support and stringent means testing (for adequate owners) should be implemented, without fail. Darlington could not afford that stadium and thus went under through debt accumulated through an owner who was not fit for purpose. Oh for sure, in England they have no mercy. The backing usually is the clubs saviour though. Ukraine and Peru feels a bit easier, starting in the 3rd tier. Especially with the latter, the 3rd tier gives promotion to the top flight, or it was that way until last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N U F C 171 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 The MK Dons stadium is fantastic in fairness. It has a hotel that goes right around the ground too which I've stayed in a couple of times whilst I've been down there working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Just now, N U F C said: The MK Dons stadium is fantastic in fairness. It has a hotel that goes right around the ground too which I've stayed in a couple of times whilst I've been down there working. In a country where I feel most of the grounds look similar, MK Dons has a bit of a different feel. That's due to the colour they used for the seats I reckon. It's just a bit more photogenic for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, N U F C said: The MK Dons stadium is fantastic in fairness. It has a hotel that goes right around the ground too which I've stayed in a couple of times whilst I've been down there working. Not denying that but in terms of them filling it for football is a bit slim, my point is a club should get it's off field football matters in line first before they build a stadium, just feels like grandeur. Constructing a stadium to fit the fan base over time as they increase their influence would have been better and then maybe some of the assets could have been put into the playing staff to build a better squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Goku de la Boca said: In a country where I feel most of the grounds look similar, MK Dons has a bit of a different feel. That's due to the colour they used for the seats I reckon. It's just a bit more photogenic for me. It really doesn't, Huddersfield is different in terms of new (ish) grounds many are just soulless boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Juniper said: It really doesn't, Huddersfield is different in terms of new (ish) grounds many are just soulless boxes. Yeah that does look different, to be fair. England's ground architecture has a certain charm to it for sure and I understand why they are all built the same, but it does take away from club identity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N U F C 171 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 45 minutes ago, Juniper said: Not denying that but in terms of them filling it for football is a bit slim, my point is a club should get it's off field football matters in line first before they build a stadium, just feels like grandeur. Constructing a stadium to fit the fan base over time as they increase their influence would have been better and then maybe some of the assets could have been put into the playing staff to build a better squad. Yeah I see what you're saying, was only commenting on my experience with it. I watched them play Wimbledon when I was down there a few years ago and it was only about a quarter full for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird Hewitt 1,282 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 18:41, Bluebird Hewitt said: Yeah, we're not getting anything here. After hearing Robinson is out for at least 5 games, it'll be difficult to get much out of this game. Unless one of Kaba's overhead kicks somehow end up in the back of the net. 1-0 Norwich Well this has gone worse than expected. 2-0 Norwich. This game is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 40 minutes ago, N U F C said: Yeah I see what you're saying, was only commenting on my experience with it. I watched them play Wimbledon when I was down there a few years ago and it was only about a quarter full for that. I agree that football clubs need to find ways to increase their revenue, and a hotel attached to the stadium is ethical. But they (everyone) should consider facilities and other aspects before building the 'big' stadium which they could never fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goku de la Boca 121 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Fucking finally an away win. Plymouth also lost so that's good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper 30 Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Win for us at Birmingham Morris on the score sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted February 25, 2023 Subscriber Share Posted February 25, 2023 Happy with our result. 2-2 against the league leaders is a fantastic result for us. We were leading for most of the game so it's a little disappointing it wasn't 3 points but I'll definitely take the single point. Backs up what I was saying last week about always playing better against the better teams who don't just sit back to grind a result out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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