Official Match Thread Luton Town vs Southend Utd, Checkatrade Trophy Round 2

[southendkid]

If these are Luton's reserves I can see Theo's pace causing plenty of problems and against weak opposition he'll hopefully get a confidence boosting goal.

 

[HypoTypo]

I did not think they were allowed to do that?

Neither did I but that's what they just said on radio ??

 

[RHB]

We didn't cover ourselves in accurate predictions in the pre match poll did we? But there you go, the side has been announced, most are agog (good word that) and chances are we will go out and give them a good shoeing because none of us are expecting anything. At least it will make for a short post match thread.

 

[AndyT]

I did not think they were allowed to do that?

They're not but they have a history of doing it and paying the fine.

 

[The Big Dady]

They're not but they have a history of doing it and paying the fine.

Kick them out, we demand a bye!

 

[HypoTypo]

Kick them out, we demand a bye!

Even on their fans forum they have said 11 changes

 

[Magnum PI]

Lets not forget we have five first teamers out.

 

[Danshrimper]

I did not think they were allowed to do that?

They probably are, there’s loads of ways round it now it’s not just about changes from the last game.

 

[AndyT]

Agreed, but I'm not sure how many of those fit the other criteria.

I admire what he's doing. Could be one of the reasons why they are doing well.

 

[Grapevine]

You have to remember they don’t run a 23s so effectively all their players are “first team”

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Come on you Shrimpers .

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Not the team I would've selected...however, in CP we trust.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

I am rather glad we are fielding a strong side. We are definitely not playing 5 at the back. Would imagine the 2 wing backs will be playing well forward, when the oppostion allow and providing plenty of width. Sounds a good selection to me.

 

[southendkid]

You have to remember they don’t run a 23s so effectively all their players are “first team”

First team is defined as anyone that played the last match, will play the next match, has played 40 or more career pro matches or is in the top 10 for season appearances in the squad. You can't get around it just by saying they don't play for the u23s. You do however only need 4 first team players (excluding the keeper) so it's not hard to meet the quota.

 

[AndyT]

There's a few in the away end.

More flag bearers so far!

 

[AndyT]

First team is defined as anyone that played the last match, will play the next match, has played 40 or more career pro matches or is in the top 10 for season appearances in the squad. You can't get around it just by saying they don't play for the u23s. You do however only need 4 first team players (excluding the keeper) so it's not hard to meet the quota.

Yep, that's my understanding too.

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Where's our width???

Ricketts hasn't played for us for a long time.

 

[Grapevine]

First team is defined as anyone that played the last match, will play the next match, has played 40 or more career pro matches or is in the top 10 for season appearances in the squad. You can't get around it just by saying they don't play for the u23s. You do however only need 4 first team players (excluding the keeper) so it's not hard to meet the quota.

Yeah I realise that! I wasn’t justifying their selection I just pointing out they don’t have a 23s so their whole squad needs to be of a level to be used!

I’m sure 4 players qualify through those rules

 

[Harry Bullocks]

[QUOTE="AndyT, post: 2096417, member: 8802"]There's a few in the away end.

More flag bearers so far![/QUOTE]

I'm still guessing at 250.....woo hoo

 

[AndyT]

That bloke with the hat on might be a handful upfront!