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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 10:44:32 GMT 1
So we play Huddersfield a team second in the league and unbeaten.
When we could have lost 1 -7 to Peterborough .it is a bit concerning that Huddersfield beat them 0-2.
However Stevenage scored a goal against them
No update on Winchester groin injury.
In Star. Hurst made it clear he would only be looking to bring in one loan player.
After some disappointing performances in the midfield and a dire defensive performance against Fulham,
You would expect Hurst to be working on trying to sort out the issues and tactics to bring the best out of the team, with some extra fitness training for our two center backs.
So my heart hopes for a point as we need one for team confidence and the fans , my head says we will lose 4-0
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 10:48:54 GMT 1
We're ****ed.
Honestly not sure where points are coming from.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 10:50:45 GMT 1
I know this is not his position and I don't like playing players out of his position but I was wondering would it be worth trying Bloxham as a holding midfielder he has the speed,physicality and he is good in the air?
Obviously it would need some time extra training and for a bit he may be like a fish out of water but as we look to be only bringing one more Loan player in, what we have is what we have got and we need to think out of the box and do the best with what we have got, as Rossiter is injured and whilst Winchester does his best he does not have the physicality.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 10:56:06 GMT 1
We're ****ed. Honestly not sure where points are coming from. I was hoping we could bring in more players at least one center back and a holding midfielder but my heart sank when I read Hursts interview in the star ,so one Loan player it is |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 10:57:32 GMT 1
Over 600 away tickets sold. For me personally, whilst it would be a new ground and I want to support the team, I cannot justify £50+ and a whole day on something I currently feel so bleak about. Hope the town can pull off some sort of shock but severely doubt it.
Savin
Hoole - Nsiala - Pierre - Benning
Biggins - Perry
O’Reilly - Shipley - Sagoe
Kayode
Subs: Young, Bloxham, Lloyd, Marquis and some empty seats.
Prediction: 3-0 defeat
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Post by kl8-2 on Aug 22, 2024 11:00:50 GMT 1
My prediction is Huddersfield Town 6-0 Shrewsbury Town
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Post by Pilch on Aug 22, 2024 11:11:20 GMT 1
what a depressing thread so far , here you go lads  |
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Post by harboroughshrew on Aug 22, 2024 11:12:43 GMT 1
I very much suspect we will see a version of the low block at Huddersfield either by design or default when our midfield cannot retain the ball. The only bright spot of Hurst's return so far has been some improved away performances so that at least holds out some hope for us to cling to.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 11:21:32 GMT 1
Probably a formation change if Winchester, Rossiter and some of the others are injured.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 11:22:14 GMT 1
what a depressing thread so far , here you go lads Sorry about that I was trying to get a balance but I found it challenging, however Hurst has got to get his thinking cap on to see what he can improve with what we have got. |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 11:24:52 GMT 1
I'm hoping to see an improvement in towns pressing and give opposition less time on the ball, with an increased work rate to make up for the issues the team has.
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 11:25:39 GMT 1
Over 600 away tickets sold. For me personally, whilst it would be a new ground and I want to support the team, I cannot justify £50+ and a whole day on something I currently feel so bleak about. Hope the town can pull off some sort of shock but severely doubt it. Savin Hoole - Nsiala - Pierre - Benning Biggins - Perry O’Reilly - Shipley - Sagoe Kayode Subs: Young, Bloxham, Lloyd, Marquis and some empty seats. Prediction: 3-0 defeat All credit to the travelling fans I do admire them |
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Post by zenfootball2 on Aug 22, 2024 11:27:40 GMT 1
I very much suspect we will see a version of the low block at Huddersfield either by design or default when our midfield cannot retain the ball. The only bright spot of Hurst's return so far has been some improved away performances so that at least holds out some hope for us to cling to. A low block is worth trying as town have to do something different |
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Post by davycrockett on Aug 22, 2024 11:37:53 GMT 1
Anyway forget all the doom and gloom where’s everyone drinking before the game?
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Post by ProudSalopian on Aug 22, 2024 11:41:40 GMT 1
I would love nothing more than to be celebrating a shock victory which kick-starts our season but can't see it. Even with a full strength squad we'd be up against it but with a defensive partnership of Pierre & Toto and the midfield missing Rossiter & Winchester, it's going to be hard going.
That may be seen as negative but we are 7/1 to win with the bookies so they haven't got a lot of faith in us either
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Post by chirkshrew on Aug 22, 2024 11:46:38 GMT 1
Need a holding midfielder,everybody knows that,perhaps that's what Hurst is bringing in on loan....hope so....as well as toto and Pierre....hoole and benning need to tighten up in defence too....don't blame it all on the centre backs!!
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Post by hectord0g137 on Aug 22, 2024 11:54:29 GMT 1
Huddersfield the team my favorite player of all time played for. Frank Worthington. They don't have anyone like that now so we should keep the score reasonable. My prediction is another Nil points but a solid performance
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 12:02:33 GMT 1
what a depressing thread so far , here you go lads Sorry about that I was trying to get a balance but I found it challenging, however Hurst has got to get his thinking cap on to see what he can improve with what we have got. Don't apologise. This is going to be tough fixture after all. Hopefully the Captain will be fit to start. |
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Post by Pilch on Aug 22, 2024 12:07:35 GMT 1
Anyway forget all the doom and gloom where’s everyone drinking before the game? I'll be having a couple in the "lambs to the slaughter" and then a quick one in "the cemetery" and after the game I'll be drowning my sorrows in "the chairmans arms"  |
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Post by Valerioch on Aug 22, 2024 12:08:39 GMT 1
Expect we will take a pasting but I hope i'm wrong - a point would be great and confidence building
Anybody know if it's pay on the day? Or advanced buys only?
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Post by gtismygod on Aug 22, 2024 12:12:12 GMT 1
Anyway forget all the doom and gloom where’s everyone drinking before the game? after the game I'll be drowning my sorrows in "the chairmans arms" Now that last one I can definitely believe. |
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Post by thesensationaljt on Aug 22, 2024 12:27:49 GMT 1
Lettuce sit in a circle and sing sad songs.......
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Post by Bob Rickerton on Aug 22, 2024 12:28:46 GMT 1
As a ground we've never (I think?) played at which isn't that far away from us on a Bank Holiday weekend, this feels like one we should be taking 1000+ to even with the ongoing cricket season. We always seem to travel well to grounds we haven't been to recently. 600 is a decent initial effort but will be curious to see what the final number is in the current mood.
Been overshadowed by Birmingham's even more spectacular fall and summer spending, but Huddersfield are another side that shouldn't really be in this division and haven't been for a while now, and like Birmingham are only here because of poor decisions off the pitch over the last couple of seasons and have spent a bit of money in the summer. Probably wouldn't be expecting much of this at the best of times, and as it is...well. You can get over 6-1 on us to win if you subscribe to the the "well, we tend to do better against better sides" urban myth.
On the plus side, Huddersfield is an underrated town with some cracking boozers, and what the transpennine express service lacks in reliability it makes up for with the vistas out of the train window.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 12:30:30 GMT 1
I'll have to wait to see the injury news but already Winchester's role in the squad is pivotal.
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Post by Pilch on Aug 22, 2024 12:32:03 GMT 1
I'll have to wait to see the injury news but already Winchester's role in the squad is pivotal. yes, that is a massive issue for us |
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Post by ProudSalopian on Aug 22, 2024 12:37:52 GMT 1
As a ground we've never (I think?) played at I think we played there in their first season there in 95. But yeah for lots of fans it will be a new ground |
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Post by Pilch on Aug 22, 2024 12:43:16 GMT 1
As a ground we've never (I think?) played at I think we played there in their first season there in 95. But yeah for lots of fans it will be a new ground The McAlpine Stadium , funny how we always remember the original name but seldom the later names |
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Post by philjh on Aug 22, 2024 12:45:35 GMT 1
I remember back in the eighties we beat them twice one season 5-1 home and away, wouldn't mind that score again 😂
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Post by GrizzlyShrew on Aug 22, 2024 12:50:36 GMT 1
As a ground we've never (I think?) played at I think we played there in their first season there in 95. But yeah for lots of fans it will be a new ground Yep, I was there 2 Jan 95. Lost 2-1 but memorable for the Chris Withe chicken goal celebration. Think they went up via the play offs as we didnt play them the following season. Huddersfield also memorable for us doing the double over them a few years earlier at their old ground. Both to the tune on 5-1. I was only at the home game for that. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2024 13:19:35 GMT 1
My prediction is Huddersfield Town 6-0 Shrewsbury Town Don't go on the Huddersfield message board as 6-0 seems to be a low prediction according to their fans🤪 |
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