bluetornados
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 7, 2022 18:18:38 GMT
We have played the U's in 35 games since December 1971, W20, D8, L7, We have won 4-1 & 4-2 and have lost 6-1, we have won the last 3 games. Cambridge were founded in the same year that the  went down, they play home games at the Abbey Stadium, which has a capacity of 8,127. Manager Mark Bonner is 36 and has managed only Cambridge in 136 games, W61, D27, L48 with a win rate of 44.85%. Their main rivals are Peterborough United Other lesser rivalries include those with Northampton Town, Colchester United, Luton Town and Stevenage. Famous ex-managers were Ron Atkinson, Chris Turner, Gary Johnson, Ian Atkins, Roy McFarland and Jimmy Quinn. Cambridge are in 10th place, BRFC are 21st, this is a must win game for the GAS. |
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Post by baselswh on Oct 7, 2022 19:11:53 GMT
The U's enjoyed a very good start to the season,but,they've only won only 1 of their last 5 3rd tier games.They beat Morecambe,more than we've achieved so far.
Their defence held out for two thirds of the game against Derby County,eventually conceding 2 and not managing a goal themselves.
In the scenario we underestimate Cambridge United,then we'll deserve to get beaten.I can't really see Joe allowing any underestimation.
So far this October we have perked up.JB will have a bigger squad to choose from.It's our defence that needs to improve,although apart from 2 'crazy' moments of self destruction at St James last Saturday,our defence was good.
Very much looking forward to it.
Come on Rovers!
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Post by eppinggas on Oct 7, 2022 19:28:33 GMT
Tight pricing at the bookies. Generally:
Gas win 6-4
Cambridge win 7-4
Draw 5-2
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Post by lostinspace on Oct 8, 2022 9:05:53 GMT
just a view from "outside the box" is this a case of "must win" ........ if no victory [1-0 is sufficient] are there signs of communication problems on the field ?
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Post by baselswh on Oct 8, 2022 10:35:39 GMT
I think 3 points would of course come in very handy,but "a must win game" it is not.
Real signs of continued improvement from the Exeter game (to today) is what I want to see because I believe once this team/squad is firing on all cylinders, we'll be fine.
Having said that I very much hope we beat the U's and I think we will.
2 0.
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Post by harrybuckle on Oct 8, 2022 10:49:12 GMT
It does seem an age ago since we beat Oxford 1 0 our last home league win.
Another 1 0 win today will boost confidence ahead of some tricky away trips.
Would like to see 45 mins of Josh Coburn in second half.
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Post by oldie on Oct 8, 2022 11:24:35 GMT
I think 3 points would of course come in very handy,but "a must win game" it is not. Real signs of continued improvement from the Exeter game (to today) is what I want to see because I believe once this team/squad is firing on all cylinders, we'll be fine. Having said that I very much hope we beat the U's and I think we will. 2 0. It is. We MUST start winning our home games. It's the middle of October and our season has been dreadful so far. Should Cambridge be a big challenge for us? Due respect to them but not at our place. Hoping for 3-0 |
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Post by toteend3 on Oct 8, 2022 12:32:33 GMT
I think 3 points would of course come in very handy,but "a must win game" it is not. Real signs of continued improvement from the Exeter game (to today) is what I want to see because I believe once this team/squad is firing on all cylinders, we'll be fine. Having said that I very much hope we beat the U's and I think we will. 2 0. It is. We MUST start winning our home games. It's the middle of October and our season has been dreadful so far. Should Cambridge be a big challenge for us? Due respect to them but not at our place. Hoping for 3-0 Here’s hoping for a similar competent and assured performance as delivered on Tuesday evening. I would also hope both Clarke and Jasper did enough In JB’s eyes to be starters today I have mentioned several times how much I rate Clarke - If given licence to roam then expect more rapid defence breakouts, more mazzy runs ( the new Lines) and more quality goals - Clarke to score if selected and also go for 3-0 UT🔥🔥🔥 |
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Post by Colyton Gas. on Oct 8, 2022 12:40:06 GMT
It is. We MUST start winning our home games. It's the middle of October and our season has been dreadful so far. Should Cambridge be a big challenge for us? Due respect to them but not at our place. Hoping for 3-0 Here’s hoping for a similar competent and assured performance as delivered on Tuesday evening. I would also hope both Clarke and Jasper did enough In JB’s eyes to be starters today I have mentioned several times how much I rate Clarke - If given licence to roam then expect more rapid defence breakouts, more mazzy runs ( the new Lines) and more quality goals - Clarke to score if selected and also go for 3-0 UT🔥🔥🔥 Agree.Like Clarke.Gives it everything and so pleased he's back in the fold.Just wish he'd started at Exeter as I suspect it would have been three points.Alas on bench but no sign of Alfie Kilgour or Marquis in today's squad. |
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Post by darloGAS on Oct 8, 2022 13:06:25 GMT
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Post by baselswh on Oct 8, 2022 13:34:49 GMT
Lofty upfront with Coburn Dave? Land of the Giants! |
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Post by Cheshiregas on Oct 8, 2022 13:47:10 GMT
Further to Dave's note
Team news from both camps ahead of today's clash against Cambridge United at The Mem.
Joey Barton hands a full debut to Josh Coburn following his 45-minute cameo on Tuesday night against Crystal Palace U21s. James Gibbons returns from injury and makes his first start for the Gas since our victory over Burton Albion.
Rovers: Belshaw, Gordon, Finley (c), Collins, Rossiter, Loft, Evans, Gibbons, Hoole, Thomas, Coburn.
Subs: Jaakkola, Jasper, Coutts, Gibson, Clarke, Saunders, McCormick
Cambridge United: Mitov, Williams, Digby, Taylor (c), Jones, Brophy, Ironside, Smith, Okedina, May, Knibbs.
Subs: Holden, O'Neil, Lankester, Rossi, Janneh, Tracey, Okenabirhie.
Referee: Ben Toner
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Post by kingswood Polak on Oct 8, 2022 13:59:10 GMT
4-1 rovers
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Post by darloGAS on Oct 8, 2022 14:19:42 GMT
Yessss yes and yes...
#COYB
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Post by Cheshiregas on Oct 8, 2022 14:20:35 GMT
Good news!
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Post by Cheshiregas on Oct 8, 2022 14:37:31 GMT
Not so good news! Pen - 1-1
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Post by toteend3 on Oct 8, 2022 14:48:46 GMT
Not so good news! Pen - 1-1 HT 3-0 well it should be! |
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Post by oldie on Oct 8, 2022 14:49:11 GMT
Not so good news! Pen - 1-1 How on earth are we conceding 54% possession to a team like Cambridge??? At home🤬 |
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Post by baselswh on Oct 8, 2022 15:01:40 GMT
1 1 ht.
I think it fair to say Rovers had the better of the first half.We've created a few good chances.U's are dangerous.
We're attacking the Thatchers End in the 2nd half,hopefully we'll continue create chances.
Substitutions may prove vital.
Come on Rovers!
All to play for.
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Post by baselswh on Oct 8, 2022 15:04:54 GMT
Not so good news! Pen - 1-1 How on earth are we conceding 54% possession to a team like Cambridge??? At home🤬 We close the U's down quickish,so the U's usually passed sideways or backwards.Their possession often did'nt create. We've created more good chances. Cambridge ar'nt so bad Oldie. |
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went down, they play home games at the Abbey Stadium, which has a capacity of 8,127.
