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Post by Young Money on Oct 4, 2017 13:03:36 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. Are you telling me you literally won't feel any difference if, next game against MK we smash them 8-0 with descriptions of the best football some people have ever seen, every single player looking fit and in great form, etc etc, you won't feel any different than if the reverse happens and we lose 8-0 with some players looking like they've never played the game before and are completely shot of form and confidence? If so I find that very strange. I don't lose any sleep over pre-season friendly results either, but it's nice to see an Oxford team win in any competition, rather than lose, as it usually bodes well and gives confidence for the next, presumably more important game.
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Post by diagocostapacket on Oct 4, 2017 13:04:15 GMT
I think the die hard supporters of the club who follow the team ( any team) through thick or thin, ie the 1000 or so that turned up last night obviously do. But as you say the fair weather supporters will come out of the woodwork when it gets to the business end and the possibility of a final. That's the same in any sport though. To be perfectly blunt though, and at a risk of unintentionally ruffling a few feathers. I would suggest the vast majority of supporters that go to a match wont air their views on the forum and vice-versa. Personally I think these competitions are an opportunity only, for Clubs to give fringe, and academy players a run out and does more harm than good in established teams.. another silly injury last night is testimony to this. Personally I think its good in that respect but really its no more than a glorified friendly. Is it really cost effective to open the stadium for 1000 or less supporters ?? I wouldn't say the 4,000 season ticket holders who didn't go to watch this are fair weather supporters, plus those who go home and away when they can, have you seen how much people pay to watch league one football? It's always been a competition to many, the changes have just made it more so. I have been to Wembley twice now to see us lose in the final, never really cared about the result was just about the day out, which best sums up this competition. Nor would I...I was referring to the supporters who only ever attend a final or semi final or a draw against a big team...every lower tier club has them and they are a useful source of revenue on those particular occasions.
No doubt you enjoy the day ( final) and that's all that matters..
Personally I find it very difficult to get interested in these competitions and I know that some of the players do too.
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Post by yellowsarmy on Oct 4, 2017 13:19:05 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. Are you telling me you literally won't feel any difference if, next game against MK we smash them 8-0 with descriptions of the best football some people have ever seen, every single player looking fit and in great form, etc etc, you won't feel any different than if the reverse happens and we lose 8-0 with some players looking like they've never played the game before and are completely shot of form and confidence? If so I find that very strange. I don't lose any sleep over pre-season friendly results either, but it's nice to see an Oxford team win in any competition, rather than lose, as it usually bodes well and gives confidence for the next, presumably more important game. Well I wouldn't I go to virtually every home and away match but cant get enthusiasm for this competition. Indeed I didn't care about the score last night, I care more about the Oxfordshire senior cup. It's a meaningless competition that leaves me completely cold. Seriously if was like Southampton playing Bournemouth in the EFL cup, if i happen to bump into the result then fine otherwise it is just something i acknowledge has happened win 10-0 or loose 10-0 don't care. Now i was devastated after the league Cup loss to Cheltenham which is for me 100x a more important competition.
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Post by ryaniobirdio on Oct 4, 2017 13:58:06 GMT
Like... does anybody REALLY give a stuff about this competition? Honestly? Even if you're happy to go along and don't partake in the boycott, can anyone here say they are genuinely passionate about this? I know even in years gone by nobody was ever THAT bothered but I think most people at least used to go "Well if we win that would be nice I suppose." And then when it got to within two or three games of Wembley people started to spring into life a bit, start turning up and actively wanting to win. Can absolutely anybody say that they care at all anymore? Is there a single person on this forum who feels even the tiniest bit sad or cross when we don't win? Genuinely intrigued. Are you telling me you literally won't feel any difference if, next game against MK we smash them 8-0 with descriptions of the best football some people have ever seen, every single player looking fit and in great form, etc etc, you won't feel any different than if the reverse happens and we lose 8-0 with some players looking like they've never played the game before and are completely shot of form and confidence? If so I find that very strange. I don't lose any sleep over pre-season friendly results either, but it's nice to see an Oxford team win in any competition, rather than lose, as it usually bodes well and gives confidence for the next, presumably more important game. I felt nothing when we smashed Stevenage 6-2 the other month. Of course I go "Fair enough, maybe that'll help with the confidence for a game that ACTUALLY matters" but beyond that, nothing. The soul and spirit of the competition has been ripped out - what little it had to start with anyway. When we got to the Barnsley final I went to every game home and away in every round in the run up, but this season and last I feel it's been so massacred that now I consider it a genuine reserve fixture, and have not attended any game in the competition since the Barnsley final. I don't care how the reserves get on, ever, beyond looking to see if anyone got a goal or two out of curiosity, and that's how I now feel about this entire tournament. I was simply curious to see if anybody cares about the tournament to the point where losing hurts or is a genuine disappointment. Certainly don't understand why several people have been so snotty and aggressive about that query further back in this thread. Bit odd but fair enough, clearly a nerve has been touched.
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Post by androidyellow2 on Oct 4, 2017 18:57:25 GMT
Shearer 5 - Could have done better with both and the penalties not convincing. Nels 7 - Made a few storming runs down the right hand side and saved our bacon a few times. Williamson 6 - Solid Martin 6 - Will do something class that last ditch tackle was one of the best tackles i've seen, and then makes you want to kill yourself with a long diagonal ball to f*cking no one Henry 6 - Did well for me, looked quick and beat his man on a few occasions Mowatt 6 - Annoying player, looks like he has bags of talent but not much comes off for him. Should have had a hat trick Ledson 7 - Never before seen a player make running around like a headless chicken look like such a talent, love him Xemi 7 - Thought he looked class. First time i've seen him and his work rate and touch of the ball is first class Ruffels 6 - Did well in an unfamiliar role, although that number 70 had his number a few times Mehmeti n/a - Looked composed for whatever time he played Van Kessel 7 - Pace, power and finesse of Ronaldo. Touch and tracking back like a f*cking donkey, will be dangerous if he gets a footballing brain!
subs: Roberts 5 - Got the assist then didn't notice he was playing Rothwell 6 - Should have scored Ashby 6 - Few nice touches good to see him back.
Good performance first half, we looked knackered second half. Formation looks like it could definitely work with our first choice team.
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Post by pottersrightboot on Oct 4, 2017 19:47:15 GMT
Any real supporter always wants OUFC to win every competitive game they play. Surely ?
Some games mean more than others though.
I certainly wanted us to win both games at Wembley as well.
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Post by concretebob on Oct 4, 2017 20:10:08 GMT
There's a difference between not wanting your club to win and not wanting to watch your club in a competition you don't agree with. Often these two things get blurred.
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Post by Young Money on Oct 5, 2017 9:10:14 GMT
Fair enough don't watch the competition but I don't get how you couldn't care less, if Van Kessel scored a hattrick in it and was looking great its got to make you a bit happier than if he plays awfully, as it means he's coming good etc
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Post by scotters on Oct 5, 2017 9:34:09 GMT
Any real supporter always wants OUFC to win every competitive game they play. Surely ? Just to play devil's advocate - if the competition means nothing then the sooner we're out the sooner we can stop worrying about injuries and tiredness affecting the games that matter. That's one way to look at it I suppose.
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