match thread (image) [FT] Slavia Prague 1 - 1 (Helander 36)

[Frankie 8,133]

Suspect this will be an excellent test for Nathan Patterson tonight (Balogun is suspended)....

[Frankie 8,133]

16 hours ago, JohnMc said:

After the weekend I'd be amazed if our players are as prepared as we'd like them to be. I don't think the drinking will make any difference, that will be long out of their system by Thursday, but I suspect mentally their focus this season has been achieving the title, with that now accomplished we'll see if they can maintain the focus and energy or if things might start to drift. 

It's a fair point but one I'd counter with in that the players may be a lot more relaxed and able to play the kind of football that isn't always easy when nervous or tense.

 

I doubt we'll be as open as we were in both legs against Antwerp as I think Slavia will carry more of a threat so I'm eager to see how the tie develops.

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As   Bob the builder used to say , can we do it , YES WE CAN ?

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44 minutes ago, Frankie said:

I doubt we'll be as open as we were in both legs against Antwerp

I hope not.  I'd be happy with a score draw this evening.

[JohnMc 2,463]

17 hours ago, Frankie said:

 

This was excellent, the best Gersnet podcast yet, in my opinion. 

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3 hours ago, Frankie said:

It's a fair point but one I'd counter with in that the players may be a lot more relaxed and able to play the kind of football that isn't always easy when nervous or tense.

 

I doubt we'll be as open as we were in both legs against Antwerp as I think Slavia will carry more of a threat so I'm eager to see how the tie develops.

Yeah, you could well be right, I'm probably projecting my own listless, slovenly personality onto them. Looking forward to it all the same, it's European football in March, what a fantastic side we have just now. 

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6 hours ago, ranger_syntax said:

The team will be focused on Europe.

 

The remaining domestic matches are the problem. 

Every chance you're right, I'm hoping you are!

[DMAA 3,603]

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[DMAA 3,603]

No surprises there, the team is picking itself at the moment. A slight surprise that even away from home Aribo and Hagi start ahead of Arfield. But with both players playing well just you could argue the shirt is theirs to lose and Gerrard wants them to know that.

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