Tamworthowl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 For those saying we should lose and get out of this cup ASAP, have you considered why academy teams are in this competition? For quite a few years EPL clubs have been pressing for their academies to play in the EFL. Uproar from most sensible fans, but the clamour got a bit serious a few years back (possibly, if memory serves, linked to premier league money filtering to football league). As a compromise (and possibly the thin edge of the wedge) academies were allowed into the EFL Trophy. Since academies have been in the competition (5 seasons), none have reached the final. If anything, this demonstrates how poor academy teams are when up against proper players. It’s silenced the calls for EPL clubs to be allowed academy teams in the league. Now if Wednesday, and other EFL teams, don’t take the EPL Trophy seriously academy teams will start to win it. This will change the situation completely and lead to more pressure to allow academies into the league. Wednesday should do it’s best to prevent this by stuffing Newcastle tonight. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Tamworthowl said: For those saying we should lose and get out of this cup ASAP, have you considered why academy teams are in this competition? For quite a few years EPL clubs have been pressing for their academies to play in the EFL. Uproar from most sensible fans, but the clamour got a bit serious a few years back (possibly, if memory serves, linked to premier league money filtering to football league). As a compromise (and possibly the thin edge of the wedge) academies were allowed into the EFL Trophy. Since academies have been in the competition (5 seasons), none have reached the final. If anything, this demonstrates how poor academy teams are when up against proper players. It’s silenced the calls for EPL clubs to be allowed academy teams in the league. Now if Wednesday, and other EFL teams, don’t take the EPL Trophy seriously academy teams will start to win it. This will change the situation completely and lead to more pressure to allow academies into the league. Wednesday should do it’s best to prevent this by stuffing Newcastle tonight. Good point, well made. I genuinely hadn't thought of it like that until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiJ Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Good opportunity to get some game time for those who haven't really featured. Hate the fact we have to play an Under 23 side. Makes a mockery of a poo competition. Also - why do the EFL always insist on their trophies being named after the sponsor? Why can't it be the EFL Cup sponsored by Pappa Johns? Utter ********. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) Actually looking forward to tonight's game just to see what the guys can do. Patto on the bench Tells me he's going no where Edited August 31, 2021 by agentwalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, agentwalker said: Maybe Paterson’s not off then. Shame Gibson’s injured, would’ve been a good first game for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Why risk Iorfa in such a meaningless game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_vinyl_frontier Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I would have liked Iorfa to have skipped this. Don't want him getting injured in a poxy nothing match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 As has been said Paterson going nowhere then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 A disgrace we have to play an under 21 team, the team we've put out should crush them. I don't mind the competition and it's our own fault we have to compete in it, but we shouldn't be playing a kids team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristmace Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Surprised how strong this line up is, especially on the bench. Shows we done have many youth players close to being in Moore's plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Back Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Patto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefieldowl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Weshallovercome said: When you look at the rules the reality is pretty stark. This is just a competition to give Premier league academy sides a proper run out, sad but true. You are correct, but its pretty pointless when the opposition treat it as something they field their weakest possible team for, with the main instructions to not get injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmJimmers Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Interesting front three, interested to see how they get on. Same with FDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owlstastic Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Shocked at that team tbh. Moore want's to win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Half tempted to watch this now Corbeanu and Sow are starting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, wakefieldowl said: You are correct, but its pretty pointless when the opposition treat it as something they field their weakest possible team for, with the main instructions to not get injured Let’s win the whole thing then! 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshy Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, WalthamOwl said: Why risk Iorfa in such a meaningless game. 10 minutes ago, the_vinyl_frontier said: I would have liked Iorfa to have skipped this. Don't want him getting injured in a poxy nothing match Completely agree. The lad from Wolves looked decent at the weekend, could do without him picking up a knock, not to mention Adeniran. Be shi1ting bricks every time they go in for a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakefieldowl Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Very shocked at this team. Hope DM knows what hes doing, because if Iorfa gets injured........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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