onevision 1,441 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 An early goal yes but nervous ....tut tut. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMc 2,463 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I can't see anything other than convincing win tonight. Progres need to attack us and we'll sit deep, keep possession and wait for them to make mistakes, which they will. We're a very different side to the last one that made this journey. I don't expect a classic tonight, but it'll be fairly comfortable. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,136 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 52 minutes ago, onevision said: Unlike the guys on the gersnet podcast who were a bit to apprehensive about this tie for my liking i can't see and will not accept anything other than a convincing victory tonight. Anything other is a step backward imo. Wouldn't say we were overly apprehensive, we were just treating the game and opposition with the respect they deserve. I fully expect us to win and go through tonight but it can be a funny ol' game at times. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,603 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, onevision said: Let's remind ourselves, this is a team of part timers and although there are no "easy ties" anymore this one should be nothing more than a formality. I agree, I'm not nervous about this at all. I was just making the point that their best strategy is to sit back and wait for us to get bored and attack them so that they can counter attack. If they do this I'd be fine with us taking it easy and not worrying too much about the scoreline. As I say we should aim to suck them up the pitch with our possession play so that it's easier for us to get in behind. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onevision 1,441 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Frankie said: Wouldn't say we were overly apprehensive, we were just treating the game and opposition with the respect they deserve. I fully expect us to win and go through tonight but it can be a funny ol' game at times. I listened while driving so maybe i was a bit picking on the vibe i was hearing but i'm sure, as much as i enjoyed the podcast, you guys came across that way. Agree we should respect the opposition but come on, Progres are not at the same level as us and thus giving too much respect when not due can bite you in the arse. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,666 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Might turn out to be a typical example of the massed defences we're going to be facing through the season. In this instance though they have to come out at some point and try something. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,220 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Progres needs to come out and needs to score too. I doubt they can hope for 3 new-rule penalties to even the tie ... then again, (*conspiracy mode on*) we have Eastern Block referees officiating in a money-rich country (*conspiracy mode off*). So I expect them to come at us and we will be able to pick them off once or twice early on. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,666 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Ideally i'm looking to be at least 1-0 ahead on the night inside the first 15 minutes which should kill it off and let us settle down to play it out. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gonzo79 13,557 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Apart from Morelos and Davis being out, that looks about our strongest first eleven. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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