Kick off with a glass or two of claret!

[Jakerbeef]

If Bish's writeup is anything to go by we're due win or a draw.

I'd settle for the latter y'know.

[Andy Waller]

Happen to be in London this weekend. Any of our capital contingent up for watching it somewhere, otherwise it'll just be lonely old me in a pub in the big city.

Yep - any ideas where it will be on?

Wasn't Haymarket Sports Cafe decided as the go-to licenced premise?

I'm trying to get there as I'm darn sarf too.

[Wrighty92]

I'm hoping we'll set up to go at them. They're weaker this season and we're stronger this season so we could really do with an early goal. Anyone know if Austin will play? I know he may be going to Forest but I wasn't sure how early.

This is the line up I'd like to see (bearing in mind that Knight will have to play as he's captain):

---------------------------- Bogdan ---------------------------------

Baptiste --------- Knight ----------- Wheater --------------- Tierney

--------------------Andrews-------- Medo ---------------------------
------ Chungy ---------------------------------- R.Hall --------------
--------------------------- Eagles -----------------------------------
-------------------------- Beckford ----------------------------------

[bobo the clown]

Mark Twatting Twattenburg is "taking over" this one.

The tw*t

Well that's torpedoed my enthusiasm somewhat. God I hate that tw*t Battenburg.

The tw*t.

Oh dear.

At least he can't book KD as the teams warm up.

Wonder which of our lot he'll book first ?

[mrkint]

Happen to be in London this weekend. Any of our capital contingent up for watching it somewhere, otherwise it'll just be lonely old me in a pub in the big city.

Yep - any ideas where it will be on?

Not a clue! I'm staying near canary wharf and have to be at the Excel in the morning but should be free to get pretty much anywhere in time for kick off.

Pru and I were talking about meeting up for a few for the game. 12.15pm right? Get yersen up Holloway Road (if that's where we're going. Which it might not be)

[thebish]

Mark Twatting Twattenburg is "taking over" this one.

The tw*t

Well that's torpedoed my enthusiasm somewhat. God I hate that tw*t Battenburg.

The tw*t.

Oh dear.

At least he can't book KD as the teams warm up.

Wonder which of our lot he'll book first ?

Wheater.

[elfil76]

captain zak

[thebish]

captain zakt

[ChrisC]

No way Eagles, Hall, N'Gog and Beckford are all starting!

Who have we got to come in? Chungy isn't fit so that is why I put Eagles on that side. I think the front two will be the main two this season. Ngog keeps the ball well which will bring the likes of Eagles and Hall into play up top and feed Beckford. I can't think of a better attacking lineup in the league.

[BWFC_Insane]

No way Eagles, Hall, N'Gog and Beckford are all starting!

Who have we got to come in? Chungy isn't fit so that is why I put Eagles on that side. I think the front two will be the main two this season. Ngog keeps the ball well which will bring the likes of Eagles and Hall into play up top and feed Beckford. I can't think of a better attacking lineup in the league.

I don't think he'll play NGog and Beckford. NGog hasn't had a minute pre-season and Beckford has had a half of football combined.

Think he'll play one up with Andrews in midfield.

[ChrisC]

No way Eagles, Hall, N'Gog and Beckford are all starting!

Who have we got to come in? Chungy isn't fit so that is why I put Eagles on that side. I think the front two will be the main two this season. Ngog keeps the ball well which will bring the likes of Eagles and Hall into play up top and feed Beckford. I can't think of a better attacking lineup in the league.

I don't think he'll play NGog and Beckford. NGog hasn't had a minute pre-season and Beckford has had a half of football combined.

Think he'll play one up with Andrews in midfield.

We only have Ngog, Beckford and Cravies (who has played mainly with the development squad in pre season)

If not what I suggested, then Ngog to start and Beckford to come on second half.

[BWFC_Insane]

No way Eagles, Hall, N'Gog and Beckford are all starting!

Who have we got to come in? Chungy isn't fit so that is why I put Eagles on that side. I think the front two will be the main two this season. Ngog keeps the ball well which will bring the likes of Eagles and Hall into play up top and feed Beckford. I can't think of a better attacking lineup in the league.

I don't think he'll play NGog and Beckford. NGog hasn't had a minute pre-season and Beckford has had a half of football combined.

Think he'll play one up with Andrews in midfield.

We only have Ngog, Beckford and Cravies (who has played mainly with the development squad in pre season)

If not what I suggested, then Ngog to start and Beckford to come on second half.

And Eaves.

I think it's likely NGog starts with Beckford coming on for him.

[ChrisC]

No way Eagles, Hall, N'Gog and Beckford are all starting!

Who have we got to come in? Chungy isn't fit so that is why I put Eagles on that side. I think the front two will be the main two this season. Ngog keeps the ball well which will bring the likes of Eagles and Hall into play up top and feed Beckford. I can't think of a better attacking lineup in the league.

I don't think he'll play NGog and Beckford. NGog hasn't had a minute pre-season and Beckford has had a half of football combined.

Think he'll play one up with Andrews in midfield.

We only have Ngog, Beckford and Cravies (who has played mainly with the development squad in pre season)

If not what I suggested, then Ngog to start and Beckford to come on second half.

And Eaves.

I think it's likely NGog starts with Beckford coming on for him.

Can't see Eaves playing much at all this season unless we are short with injuries.

[IggyTheDawgster]

I can. He deserves it too, Been great when we've sent him on loan, Earned his chance.

[thebish]

didn't i read somewhere that dougie has already said Eaves will only play a small part this season?

[ChrisC]

I can. He deserves it too, Been great when we've sent him on loan, Earned his chance.

I think he does aswell, I just think Beckford and Ngog will get the gig for most of the league season. Maybe use Eaves in the cup games and late on when we are seeing a game out.

[Bruce Rioja]

captain zakt

Short for Zatyiah, I believe. See, even his name's redhoocolous. BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Have we two match threads here?

Well.... "First Match of the New Season" was originally about the first match of the season It wasn't supposed to be the official match thread, but it being named as it is, I can see why people are getting confused. Pick one 89er and stick with it!

[Enoch]

Short for Zatyiah, I believe. See, even his name's redhoocolous. BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

I'm beginning to sense you don't rate him!

[Bruce Rioja]

Have we two match threads here?

Well.... "First Match of the New Season" was originally about the first match of the season It wasn't supposed to be the official match thread, but it being named as it is, I can see why people are getting confused. Pick one 89er and stick with it!

She's a no-tail. She'll spend all day umming and arring over which one to choose now.