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Post by bluetornados on Aug 18, 2023 23:25:13 GMT
We have played Cambridge United 37 times W22, D8, L7 - Biggest win 4-1, loss 6-1... Cambridge United were founded in 1912 as Abbey United, play at the Abbey Stadium which has a capacity of 7,937. Manager Mark Bonner is 37 and has been head coach since 2020, taken charge in 178 games with a win % rate of 40.45%. Peterborough United are considered to be their current main rivals, Other lesser rivalries include those with Northampton, Colchester, Luton & Stevenage. Former notable managers were Ron Atkinson, John Docherty, Roy McFarland, John Beck, Richard Money & Ex-Gas player John Taylor.. Will be a tough encounter later today, but we can record another victory IMO... upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8f/Cambridge_United_FC.svg/140px-Cambridge_United_FC.svg.png V upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/Bristol_Rovers_F.C._logo.svg/200px-Bristol_Rovers_F.C._logo.svg.png
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 0:43:53 GMT
Not just the results but the performances in the first 3 games are instilling a level of confidence in the team and excitement within Gasheads. I have a feeling we'll win this one by 2 clear goals. I'm cautious of getting overconfident though, as us ageing Gasheads know only too well, Rovers have a habit of disappointing just when it seems we're on the up and up. UTG!
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Post by toteend3 on Aug 19, 2023 8:31:31 GMT
Not just the results but the performances in the first 3 games are instilling a level of confidence in the team and excitement within Gasheads. I have a feeling we'll win this one by 2 clear goals. I'm cautious of getting overconfident though, as us ageing Gasheads know only too well, Rovers have a habit of disappointing just when it seems we're on the up and up. UTG! Sorry Jeff, but I feel I need to point out a Typo, the word you are looking for is ‘Maturing’
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Post by eppinggas on Aug 19, 2023 8:34:24 GMT
Rovers slight favourites for this at 6-4. Cambridge 7-4 and the draw 9-4. Very unlikely to be a repeat of that Friday evening game in the early 90's when Rovers lost 6-1...
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 8:51:28 GMT
Not just the results but the performances in the first 3 games are instilling a level of confidence in the team and excitement within Gasheads. I have a feeling we'll win this one by 2 clear goals. I'm cautious of getting overconfident though, as us ageing Gasheads know only too well, Rovers have a habit of disappointing just when it seems we're on the up and up. UTG! Sorry Jeff, but I feel I need to point out a Typo, the word you are looking for is ‘Maturing’ I can only aspire to be mature whereas ageing seems to come naturally.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 19, 2023 11:12:36 GMT
We have played Cambridge United 37 times W22, D8, L7 - Biggest win 4-1, loss 6-1... Cambridge United were founded in 1912 as Abbey United, play at the Abbey Stadium which has a capacity of 7,937.Manager Mark Bonner is 37 and has been head coach since 2020, taken charge in 178 games with a win % rate of 40.45%. Peterborough United are considered to be their current main rivals, Other lesser rivalries include those with Northampton, Colchester, Luton & Stevenage. Former notable managers were Ron Atkinson, John Docherty, Roy McFarland, John Beck, Richard Money & Ex-Gas player John Taylor.. Will be a tough encounter later today, but we can record another victory IMO... upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8f/Cambridge_United_FC.svg/140px-Cambridge_United_FC.svg.png V upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/Bristol_Rovers_F.C._logo.svg/200px-Bristol_Rovers_F.C._logo.svg.pngSustainable Cambridge with a Ground Max Capacity of 7,937 - Tough game today in a wealthy part of the Country, safe trip all going, haul us back all 3 points.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 19, 2023 11:19:01 GMT
Not just the results but the performances in the first 3 games are instilling a level of confidence in the team and excitement within Gasheads. I have a feeling we'll win this one by 2 clear goals. I'm cautious of getting overconfident though, as us ageing Gasheads know only too well, Rovers have a habit of disappointing just when it seems we're on the up and up. UTG! Quietly optimistic rather than confident for me Jeff. it’s double barrelled as I see it, 1. Rovers let us down when we are on the up, 2. Barton blow’s a fuse.
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Post by darloGas on Aug 19, 2023 11:26:12 GMT
Sorry Jeff, but I feel I need to point out a Typo, the word you are looking for is ‘Maturing’ I can only aspire to be mature whereas ageing seems to come naturally. And, that's why I'm lucky to have married an archaeologist. The older I get, the more interested she is in me. #UpTheROVERS we would shout.
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Post by TaiwanGas on Aug 19, 2023 11:43:23 GMT
I can only aspire to be mature whereas ageing seems to come naturally. And, that's why I'm lucky to have married an archaeologist. The older I get, the more interested she is in me. #UpTheROVERS we would shout. Brilliant!.
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Post by oldie on Aug 19, 2023 11:45:32 GMT
I can only aspire to be mature whereas ageing seems to come naturally. And, that's why I'm lucky to have married an archaeologist. The older I get, the more interested she is in me. #UpTheROVERS we would shout. 😂😂😂😂 Brilliant
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Aug 19, 2023 13:04:17 GMT
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Post by Cheshiregas on Aug 19, 2023 13:21:37 GMT
Full sides Cambridge United 4-2-3-1 1 Jack Stevens I GK 2 Liam Bennett DF 3 Danny Andrew DF 5 Michael Morrison (C) DF 6 Ryan Bennett DF 8 George Thomas MF 7 James Brophy MF 4 Paul Digby MF 10 Jack Lankester MF 21 Elias Kachunga MF 23 Gassan Ahadme FW Substitutes 13 James Holden SUB 11 Harrison Dunk SUB 15 Jubril Okedina SUB 16 Zeno Rossi SUB 22 Lewis Simper SUB 14 Sullay Kaikai SUB 9 Fejiri Okenabirhie SUB Manager - Mark Bonner
Bristol Rovers 4-2-3-1 33 Matthew Cox GK 30 Luca Hoole DF 3 Lewis Gordon DF 17 Connor Taylor DF 25 Tristan Crama DF 6 Sam Finley (C) MF 11 Luke Thomas MF 8 Grant Ward MF 21 Antony Evans MF 10 Aaron Collins MF 9 John Marquis FW Substitutes 35 Matthew Hall SUB 22 Lamare Bogarde SUB 4 Josh Grant SUB 23 Luke McCormick SUB 7 Scott Sinclair SUB 19 Harvey Vale SUB 18 Ryan Loft SUB Manager - Joey Barton
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Post by Cheshiregas on Aug 19, 2023 14:45:22 GMT
According to BBC stats we have 69% possession and no shots versus 31% possession and six shots Interesting!
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 14:46:54 GMT
Tactically, Cambridge have us sussed and looking to score on the break which they almost have on a couple of occasions.
All-in-all a fairly dour match so far.
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Aug 19, 2023 14:47:34 GMT
HT 0-0
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 15:05:28 GMT
Lucky not to be one down.
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 15:12:04 GMT
Cambridge have started this half a lot more positively.
Let's hope we can get one on the break now.
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 15:26:48 GMT
Collins missed an absolute sitter.
Where has last seasons Collins gone?
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Post by Bamber Gashead on Aug 19, 2023 15:26:54 GMT
Att: 6390 (811)
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Post by JeffNZ on Aug 19, 2023 15:33:28 GMT
Luke Thomas playing a blinder.
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