Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

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Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by Worthy4England » Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:55 pm

We've only played Cheltenham 7 times and there's no clear leader - we've won three, drawn two and lost two. At Cheltenham, it's two wins and two losses, including a 1-0 reverse when we were in our Oct/Nov "slump" last season. There's never been a shedload of goals splitting the sides, either, the wins have always been by an odd goal and the highest scoring game was 2-2 draw our first season back in L1. I have to say, I'm struggling to get excited by the season's kick-off, feels like we only just finished last year.

Tomorrow, we have a chance, to try and show our credentials, to a team that lost 1-0, away to Shrewsbury first time out, last week.

Can't wait.

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Post by boltonboris » Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:59 pm

It's going to be a sterner test than Lincoln. Them losing May is a huge blow for them, but as they say - "Next Man up". They'll be bang up for it. An early goal for us would be wonderful to open things up, but I'd take a win any which way and how.

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by Bertie Wooster » Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:03 pm

2-0 win for us tomorrow.

Still underwhelmed by this transfer window quality wise & personally I don't think this team is strong enough for the top 2, but a win at Cheltenham would be decent and 6 points from 2 games would be a great start.

The underwhelmed is based on the fact that we don't have another RWB to compete with JDC (who's decent btw), and if he gets injured we could struggle, and we also haven't brought in enough quality to change the starting midfield & attack which wasn't good enough last season.

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by Abdoulaye's Twin » Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:01 pm

Didn't Kachunga end up at Cheltenham? He's going to score the winner off the back of his head in the 110th minute :roll:

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by Worthy4England » Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:09 pm

Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:01 pm
Didn't Kachunga end up at Cheltenham? He's going to score the winner off the back of his head in the 110th minute :roll:
...to round off his hat-trick... :cry:

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by KeyserSoze » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:07 pm

Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:01 pm
Didn't Kachunga end up at Cheltenham? He's going to score the winner off the back of his head in the 110th minute :roll:
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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by TonyDomingos » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:08 pm

Worthy4England wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:09 pm
Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:01 pm
Didn't Kachunga end up at Cheltenham? He's going to score the winner off the back of his head in the 110th minute :roll:
...to round off his hat-trick... :cry:

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Post by Abdoulaye's Twin » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:24 pm

KeyserSoze wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:07 pm
Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:01 pm
Didn't Kachunga end up at Cheltenham? He's going to score the winner off the back of his head in the 110th minute :roll:
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We've that to look forward to then :D

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Post by GhostoftheBok » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:34 pm

Bolton to win. Dempsey to score.

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Post by TonyDomingos » Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:49 pm

If we're serious about promotion, then you'd expect a win here. 1-2 us and I'd like Dion to get on the score sheet. But, I've got the pitchfork ready just in case ...
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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by TANGODANCER » Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:11 pm

At it from the off and get two or three goals. The rest is immaterial. COME ON YOU WHITES.... :Jedi:


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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by The_Gun » Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:10 am

Whilst these types of games have been our Achilles heel in recent seasons, it would be slightly disappointing if we can’t get a win today against likely relegation candidates.

I’d guess Evatt will start the same team as he put out for Lincoln. No real reason to make changes after what was a good performance last weekend.

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by BWFC_Insane » Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:37 am

The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:10 am
Whilst these types of games have been our Achilles heel in recent seasons, it would be slightly disappointing if we can’t get a win today against likely relegation candidates.

I’d guess Evatt will start the same team as he put out for Lincoln. No real reason to make changes after what was a good performance last weekend.

0-2 Bolton
Thomason will play I think.

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by The_Gun » Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:12 am

BWFC_Insane wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:37 am
The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:10 am
Whilst these types of games have been our Achilles heel in recent seasons, it would be slightly disappointing if we can’t get a win today against likely relegation candidates.

I’d guess Evatt will start the same team as he put out for Lincoln. No real reason to make changes after what was a good performance last weekend.

0-2 Bolton
Thomason will play I think.
Why do you think that?

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Post by sonicthewhite » Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:55 am

The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:12 am
BWFC_Insane wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:37 am
The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:10 am
Whilst these types of games have been our Achilles heel in recent seasons, it would be slightly disappointing if we can’t get a win today against likely relegation candidates.

I’d guess Evatt will start the same team as he put out for Lincoln. No real reason to make changes after what was a good performance last weekend.

0-2 Bolton
Thomason will play I think.
Why do you think that?
Probably needs to add a few quid to his value :lol:
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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by Prufrock » Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:59 am

I'd have thought him or Sheehan is the only real question. Sheehan was excellent last week and who I'd play, but we might want the extra physicality here.
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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by BWFC_Insane » Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:43 pm

The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 10:12 am
BWFC_Insane wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:37 am
The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:10 am
Whilst these types of games have been our Achilles heel in recent seasons, it would be slightly disappointing if we can’t get a win today against likely relegation candidates.

I’d guess Evatt will start the same team as he put out for Lincoln. No real reason to make changes after what was a good performance last weekend.

0-2 Bolton
Thomason will play I think.
Why do you think that?
Game will suit Thomason more maybe than a lightweight Sheehan.

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by The_Gun » Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:18 pm

Iles reporting a £1m bid from Bristol City. If true, Thomason might not be risked today.

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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by KeyserSoze » Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:09 pm

Maybe they've just given Tomo a lift down.
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Re: Wanderers v Cheltenham (A) 12 August - Are we up for the Gold Cup?

Post by Abdoulaye's Twin » Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:16 pm

The_Gun wrote:
Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:18 pm
Iles reporting a £1m bid from Bristol City. If true, Thomason might not be risked today.
A figure eerily thrown around as a guess in these parts :lol:

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