@owlstalk 26,024 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Alex Miller explains today why SWFC might have to start the season two weeks earlier than planned https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/why-sheffield-wednesday-may-have-start-their-season-two-weeks-ahead-schedule-2938338 Owlstalk Shop Link to post Share on other sites
gurujuan 11,801 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Bizarre that they would go to a pre season training camp, weeks after the season has started? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheEnchanter 21,179 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 That's horrendous scheduling. Link to post Share on other sites
modboy 7,073 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Surely just use it as a "friendly" scenario Bigger worries than that competition next season 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post BARMYARMY2010 3,086 Posted August 11 Popular Post Share Posted August 11 (edited) If swfc have to start their season with a Carabao cup tie, I'd treat it as just another "pre season" game, because I couldn't care less about that competition this coming season, it's all about getting a decent start in the league, right it off. Just my two penneth like. Edited August 11 by BARMYARMY2010 11 Link to post Share on other sites
matthefish2002 11,831 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 August 29th is about the date the season used to start when I was a kid. I doubt that will be the date this time as many clubs wont even take it semi seriously if they do. Link to post Share on other sites
Beighton Owl 87 875 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 They could schedule rounds 1 and 2 in pre season. Let's face it nobody takes the competition seriously anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
@owlstalk 26,024 Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 14 minutes ago, TheEnchanter said: That's horrendous scheduling. It's horrendous times I guess Owlstalk Shop Link to post Share on other sites
HillsboroughOwlNI 1,370 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Surely it would make sense just to cancel the Carabao cup next season? All clubs consider it a distraction, and there’s going to be enough congestion. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
steelcityowlsfan 4,571 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Not clicked on the link but judging by the comments if it’s just the Carabao then I’m afraid we’ve much more pressing matters at hand. Link to post Share on other sites
Ever the pessimist 12,736 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 9 minutes ago, HillsboroughOwlNI said: Surely it would make sense just to cancel the Carabao cup next season? All clubs consider it a distraction, and there’s going to be enough congestion. Carabao would insist on being reimbursed. As would Sky I assume. Money is king. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
parajack 703 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, gurujuan said: Bizarre that they would go to a pre season training camp, weeks after the season has started? Maybe? could be a sign of Monks determination to stamp his authority, & get the squad bedded in,with his 3/5/2 systym( if thats what he goes with...) Maybe allow a little more time to 'Coach out' some of the basic errors that cost us so dearly this season. Can of course,work the other way,with Players liable to injury in training,or (mental) fatigue through lack of 'lay off'..? (so they tell me) I can remember working in the Steel industry,hard manual physical work,in red hot conditions,in the Summer.But still having a knock about game of 'footie' in our lunch break,rather than resting. Yes i was young,but such was our love for the game,that we didnt care.For those of a certain age....(& Wisewood veterans!)may also remember Gordon Hodgkinsons RIP. circuit training & 5 a side sessions, at Marcliffe Gym also. (70s) Link to post Share on other sites
N0rtherner 1,907 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Should just field U23's for Carabao cup and let the youngsters get match practice, depending on signings this summer, we're going to need to rely on them to make up our squad and it's a good opportunity to show themselves (and give the first team a rest to focus on the league). Link to post Share on other sites
fatbloke no1 288 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Been wanting return to this for ages,at least game means summat,not like friendlies,who remembers Donny away,pitch invasion to get on there end Link to post Share on other sites
pazowl55 7,759 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 The Star are after a world record I think. Number of ads throw at me in 10 seconds. Link to post Share on other sites
bradowl 8,367 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I think its August 24th for pre season training not September. Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch McLovin 2,596 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 58 minutes ago, N0rtherner said: Should just field U23's for Carabao cup and let the youngsters get match practice, depending on signings this summer, we're going to need to rely on them to make up our squad and it's a good opportunity to show themselves (and give the first team a rest to focus on the league). We don’t have any do we we’ve released them all or promoted them Link to post Share on other sites
Spookone 2,839 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, BARMYARMY2010 said: If swfc have to start their season with a Carabao cup tie, I'd treat it as just another "pre season" game, because I couldn't care less about that competition this coming season, it's all about getting a decent start in the league, right it off. Just my two penneth like. I agree with your two penneth 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JOCOWl 597 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 3 minutes ago, Dutch McLovin said: We don’t have any do we we’ve released them all or promoted them Well I'll volunteer to dig out my old black boots and turn out for us. Not got the engine I used to have so would sit back as a defensive midfielder and sweep up, spraying the ball 50 yard to feet and controlling the game.. Ie the joey role. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
JOCOWl 597 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, HillsboroughOwlNI said: Surely it would make sense just to cancel the Carabao cup next season? All clubs consider it a distraction, and there’s going to be enough congestion. Yes, it's been a pointless cup since about '92 onwards 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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