Torquay United v Braintree Tue-8th

DJ Gull · Post by **DJ Gull** » 08 Mar 2016, 11:08

"Kumbaya, my Lord, Nathan Smith"

Post by **SuperNickyWroe** » 08 Mar 2016, 12:26

northlondongull wrote:I am going for a 2-1 win tonight with Blissett back on the score sheet as well as Racchi.

I have great respect for Braintree and what they have achieved with a part time side but I feel that this new look Torquay team in more than capable of winning tonight. They are travelling across the country and I think that our full time status should be an advantage when playing 2 games in 4 days.

We now have the absolute luxury of having more than 11 decent players so with Verma, Wright and Allen we have options to change things off the bench. I would go with the same team that won at the weekend and see how it goes. Wright deserves a decent run out.

COYY

Not sure about this tbh.
After reading the reports from Saturday, I'd drop Ajala to the bench.

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Nathan Blissett enjoying life at TUFC....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35752797

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » 08 Mar 2016, 16:25

Tonight will be a real test of Nico's fitness regime.

Braintree are flying, and almost certainly are a better footballing (or certainly more effective footballing) side than we are. But you can't hide from the fact they are part time. Now I know that in this day and age that doesn't mean they are a team of bakers who were at work this morning, but it's not ideal preparation for them.

Both sides are going to be tired, but our full-time status SHOULD give us the edge in those stakes. If we are out-run tonight, then that's a black mark against Nico for me.

I think it will be either a bore draw or a tight 0-1 defeat unfortunately

Admiral · Post by **Admiral** » 08 Mar 2016, 16:27

The realist 'rest' changes would be Wright for Harrad, Allen for Ajala and Verma for another CM.

I wouldn't change a winning team, although I would consider bringing Allen in if fit. Richards was a little slow at closing down on Saturday so maybe Verma should return for this one.

Hoping for 3 points, although a draw wouldn't be the end of the world if other results go our way.

Foxhole · Post by **Foxhole** » 08 Mar 2016, 17:12

I think a 2-1 win to us. Attendance 1455

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I think a 2-1 win to us. Attendance 1455

Admiral · Post by **Admiral** » 08 Mar 2016, 19:32

Unchanged from Saturday. Allen on bench.

Forest gull · Post by **Forest gull** » 08 Mar 2016, 19:58

Post by **SuperNickyWroe** » 08 Mar 2016, 19:59

Yellow army in good voice!!

Orange Gull · Post by **Orange Gull** » 08 Mar 2016, 20:04

Yellow card for Lavercombe, very very lucky not to be sent off apparently.

Post by **happytorq** » 08 Mar 2016, 20:06

Orange Gull wrote:Yellow card for Lavercombe, very very lucky not to be sent off apparently.

That would have been...bad

Post by **Scott Brehaut** » 08 Mar 2016, 20:15

Blissett off - injury.

Thank goodness our bench looks so much stronger than it did.

Orange Gull · Post by **Orange Gull** » 08 Mar 2016, 20:23

Butler has just take a goal kick rather than Lavercombe, I really really hope he is not carrying a knock.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » 08 Mar 2016, 20:38

Scott Brehaut wrote:Blissett off - injury.

Thank goodness our bench looks so much stronger than it did.

But still, just our luck that out in-form player gets injured

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Saturday's opponents Aldershot have had an interesting first half - 6-1 down at Chester

Admiral · Post by **Admiral** » 08 Mar 2016, 20:56

Chester 6-1 up v Aldershot

Orange Gull · Post by **Orange Gull** » 08 Mar 2016, 21:14

Jeff wrote: But still, just our luck that out in-form player gets injured

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Saturday's opponents Aldershot have had an interesting first half - 6-1 down at Chester

I'd say that "interesting" is just about the most positive way that half could be interpreted for Aldershot.

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1462 in attendance with 20 odd Braintree fans.

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Ajax off for Allen

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