Boreham Wood v Torquay

Post by **Dave** » 10 Dec 2018, 21:14

This is one of those games that's going spark debate, does GJ stick with his strongest 11, go out and try and keep the winning momentum going, or rest players. We all know the only prize is winning the NLS do we want a fixture pile up. For me this game is about trusting the squad we've got key players who've played a lot of football, also got key players coming back from injury needing game time.

For me this is a perfect chance to give one or two a rest, and trust others to win the game for us.

Rjc70 · Post by **Rjc70** » 10 Dec 2018, 21:18

grockle wrote: ↑09 Dec 2018, 23:55 Next round date, 12/01/19, we are due to play Hemel Hempstead. They have quite a tricky tie against Eastleigh. 3rd round date, 2/02/19, East Thurrock, who are already out. 4th round date,23/02/19, Dulwich. They have a tie at Wingate & Finchley, but there are 2 other rounds for them to negotiate before they are due play us. Semi final dates are against teams already out, Dartford, and Concord.

Quality research. Cheers grockle.

nickbrod · Post by **nickbrod** » 10 Dec 2018, 21:29

forevertufc wrote: ↑10 Dec 2018, 21:14 This is one of those games that's going spark debate, does GJ stick with his strongest 11, go out and try and keep the winning momentum going, or rest players. We all know the only prize is winning the NLS do we want a fixture pile up. For me this game is about trusting the squad we've got key players who've played a lot of football, also got key players coming back from injury needing game time.

For me this is a perfect chance to give one or two a rest, and trust others to win the game for us.

Well who knows what team he'll pick but in the last round at Basingstoke he played his full strength side and don't forget he's already stated he wants to use this game as a real test against a National League side ready for next season.
The only change is likely to be Bass for MacDonald and if there are any injuries/illness to any of those who started on Saturday.

Post by **Dave** » 10 Dec 2018, 22:10

That's fine, GJ hasn't got much if anything wrong since he's been with us and as a fan fully trust his judgement, just feel at some point in time, he's going to have to start managing this squad, we can't keep playing these players week in and out with out risking tiredness and injuries.

PhilGull · Post by **PhilGull** » 11 Dec 2018, 09:37

I imagine he will stick to his strongest eleven. Which is a worry considering they nearly lost in the last round. I worry that the first team losing a cup match would be more detrimental to morale and form than them being rested.

grockle · Post by **grockle** » 11 Dec 2018, 10:16

let's be honest here. Borehamwood are no mugs. They play in a higher division than us and have just had a tremendous result against the best club in their division. If they put out their first team it will be a terrific result if we do not get hammered, whoever plays.

desperado · Post by **desperado** » 11 Dec 2018, 12:20

Don't agree with that - I think this Torquay side are more than a match for a mid table National League team. I expect us to win this game but wouldn't be upset if we lost

Plainmoor78 · Post by **Plainmoor78** » 11 Dec 2018, 12:23

PhilGull wrote: ↑11 Dec 2018, 09:37 I imagine he will stick to his strongest eleven. Which is a worry considering they nearly lost in the last round. I worry that the first team losing a cup match would be more detrimental to morale and form than them being rested.

They lost to Woking in the fa cup but that doesn't seem to have affected morale.

Bxm Foxy · Post by **Bxm Foxy** » 12 Dec 2018, 06:33

Am I right in saying Johnson won this cup with Yeovil?

Plainmoor78 · Post by **Plainmoor78** » 12 Dec 2018, 08:44

Bxm Foxy wrote: ↑12 Dec 2018, 06:33 Am I right in saying Johnson won this cup with Yeovil?

Yes you are; in 2002 and whose to say he doesn't fancy winning it again.

Bxm Foxy · Post by **Bxm Foxy** » 12 Dec 2018, 14:17

Yeah I think you may be right. Personally I can’t stand the non-league Cups, but I’ll follow Gary.

TUFCPete · Post by **TUFCPete** » 12 Dec 2018, 14:58

I know it’s off topic but will the match on Boxing Day definitely be held at 3pm and why is it at 3pm?

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » 12 Dec 2018, 17:39

TUFCPete wrote: ↑12 Dec 2018, 14:58 I know it’s off topic but will the match on Boxing Day definitely be held at 3pm and why is it at 3pm?

Yes it will be. Boxing Day games are played at 3pm pretty standardly. It's a Bank Holiday after all so the fact that it's a Wednesday doesn't mean a 7:45pm kick off.

desperado · Post by **desperado** » 12 Dec 2018, 19:02

Well they are now, I always preferred the morning
Boxing Day kick offs at Plainmoor , the best one when we beat Argyle 2-1 on a snow covered pitch
in front of 12,500

nickbrod · Post by **nickbrod** » 13 Dec 2018, 18:22

nickbrod wrote: ↑10 Dec 2018, 21:29 Well who knows what team he'll pick but in the last round at Basingstoke he played his full strength side and don't forget he's already stated he wants to use this game as a real test against a National League side ready for next season.
The only change is likely to be Bass for MacDonald and if there are any injuries/illness to any of those who started on Saturday.

Got that wrong as Portsmouth recall Bass - so he's gone.

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