15th November v MK Dons AND Northwood

[Reading Rebel]

Ambitious plan, hopefully that replays don't mess with it.

Can't imagine Northwood will be too happy with what will probably just be a few travelling fans though.

Really glad you're trying to keep the Stratford game on the 22nd, I've already booked the time off and a cheap train ticket!

 

 

Do you think any supporters will be going to Northwood when we are at home on the same night against Mk Dons?

[Matt]

I'm expecting two Rebels Radio commentaries and two twitter updates that night!

Roy

Don't know about the former but we are working on the latter if this situation materialises!

[GlenSTFC]

I too can't see many (if any) travelling to Northwood. If you've got to choose it's a straight forward choice isn't it? Interesting to see if the 2 teams we put out (not sure if they'd be many subs in either squad!) are equal strength or not.

[staines_rebel_Jr]

I'm expecting two Rebels Radio commentaries and two twitter updates that night!

Roy

 

there is only one set of equipment for rebels radio so only one match could be covered. But usually the B&B and League cup matches are not covered as rebels radio has a limited amount of internet data to use per month and since these matches are of low importance they get sacrificed to make sure there is enough data to cover the league matches.

[3spirit]

Given a choice, I would rather win the B&B game if only for the reason that we have the chance of playing Maidenhead in the semis if they can get past Marlow.

 

As you say Glen, with a decent crowd expected against MK Dons I think this game, and it's only my opinion, takes priority over the Northwood game.

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A good point about a possible Maidenhead meet up but would either of the sides want

such a big game given the importance this season of trying for the league title.

Also surely we should weigh up what Cup is better financially to win?

Is either worth anything, other than home ticket sales?

Edited November 3, 2016 by 3spirit

[Reading Rebel]

 

Given a choice, I would rather win the B&B game if only for the reason that we have the chance of playing Maidenhead in the semis if they can get past Marlow.

 

As you say Glen, with a decent crowd expected against MK Dons I think this game, and it's only my opinion, takes priority over the Northwood game.

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A good point about a possible Maidenhead meet up but would either of the sides want

such a big game given the importance this season of trying for the league title.

Also surely we should weigh up what Cup is better financially to win?

Is either worth anything, other than home ticket sales?

 

 

 

Neither cup is financially worth winning but the home game against MK Dons should pull in a decent crowd with not only the benefit of ticket sales but again a chance to put on a good display with the possible benefit of attracting and keeping new supporters coming to Arbour Park. This is the main reason why I think we should play our strongest side again MK Dons.

Edited November 3, 2016 by Reading Rebel

[Stan]

Am I the only one who,is sad at having to choose.? An easy choice granted but I was looking forward to both games! Surely Northwood could play it the day after that way it would probably treble their crowd to about 120.

[redwine rebel]

I'm sad Stan, because what ever team we choose to watch the other team and coaches will think we don't care about them

 

We do though ♡♡♡♡♡

[staines_rebel_Jr]

MK Dons won their FA Cup match today.

[Neil Baker]

Just so you know the MK Dons game on the 15th is now off, as they have a FA Youth Cup game which takes priority, so for those who did not want to miss the Northwood game, you will be pleased to know that we will be playing them only on the 15th, the MK Dons game is to be rescheduled.

[A Rebel and a Saint]

Can they still not do the 22nd?

[Neil Baker]

Will not be changing the 22nd or the 29th.

[Sloughboy]

Poor from them, can't see how FA Youth cup game means Cant play us. Let's be honest, we know will be a young side but youth cup is under 18, surely they could field a strong under 21 side at the very least! Shows their thinking behind that game I guess!

[redwine rebel]

Just going to ask the same how does a youth game take priority ??

[staines_rebel_Jr]

Do they not know how prestigious the Bed and Breakfast cup is ?!?!

[Bernie Gogan]

Well, to be fair to Northwood, that will mean the gate will be better now than it would have been. A bit insulting if we turn out a second string with no supporters, in the same vein that MK Dons will do to us.

 

Whatever, it's time we won the B&B, how many years since the last time?! Was it the one staged at Aylesbury Utd.'s previous old ground (not Buckingham Road) circa 1981?

[Neil Baker]

I think the plan is usually they use a number of the academy players whether as starters or substitutes and if they had FA Youth cup same night would be unable to do this and would mean a number miss out on the experience!

[redwine rebel]

Hmmmm might be reading it wrong but seems a bit disrespectful perhaps we should send out our under tens to play them!

 

Off to spooky Northwood it is then:)

Edited November 7, 2016 by redwine rebel

[Rebel Kay]

The FA cup/trophy/youth cup games take priority.

We still need a result at merthyr to avoid two games on one night

[Alan Greenaway]

Chesham are playing a double header tonight:-

 v/s Aylesbury FC in B&B cup

 v/s Barton Rovers in League Cup

 

both games away

 

Andy Leese is managing the team for the B&B game