Portimonense Reaction

[Iggy Pop]

Originally Posted by Royal welsh red

But if we get beaten at Telford most on here will make out it’s the end of the world.

As they did after last season's friendly defeat there

[sear]

Originally Posted by fezbob

How about if people want to get carried away then they get carried away and if they don't, they don't? Seems like some folk are obsessed with ensuring everyone thinks the same as them and won't respect any other views. The world's neither sunshine, nor a skid stained toilet rim. It's somewhere in between.
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best post i have read for a while

[Haruki]

Originally Posted by Ipswich Red

If Thorn and Sargent are under 18 there could be both a safeguarding requirement and a requirement for those responsible to have DBS Clearance. Simply because of their age they are classified as children which comes with a myriad of regulations necessary to protect the individuals and those responsible for them.

don't think it will be that. That would also rule them out of away games with an over night stay

[moynkeepthefaith]

Originally Posted by Phils-an-alki

Pre season friendlies mean absolutely zilch in terms of how the team will perform this season.

your opinion - entitled to it though to me it means zilch

[BloodRed]

Originally Posted by Phils-an-alki

Pre season friendlies mean absolutely zilch in terms of how the team will perform this season.

Except if we get stuffed in which case they can be the basis of many an online rant ha ha.

All about opinions etc etc

[WV1]

Originally Posted by Phils-an-alki

Pre season friendlies mean absolutely zilch in terms of how the team will perform this season.

Why does every team in the world play them then?

[Funny_Old_Game]

Originally Posted by WV1

Why does every team in the world play them then?

For fitness, why?

[Lord Derfyl Cadarn]

Originally Posted by sear

best post i have read for a while

I like getting carried away. There's no point in supporting a team if you don't get carried away. Optimism.

[BP Red]

Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

For fitness, why?

Clearly it’s not just for fitness though. It’s about bedding new players in, establishing your best 11, practicing team shape in a game situation, formation changes, all sorts.

I realise you were just being flippant but there are a multitude of reasons for friendlies.

Phil is right that you can’t judge how a team will perform over the course of a season on the basis of a few friendlies, but they will offer an insight into style of play, and individual player attributes.