FT: NOTTINGHAM FOREST 1 - 0 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Michael Morris]

Saturday 9th January, 2021. ko 12 noon

Match Officials:

Referee: David Webb
Assistants: Rob Smith & Mark Cunliffe
Fourth Official: Thomas Bramall

The game is being streamed live on BT Sport Extra 4 HD

Clubs are now able to name a maximum of nine substitutes of which five may be used.

Teams are permitted a maximum of three opportunities (excluding half time) to make substitutions during normal time, and with the ability to carry over any unused substitutes and make a further substitution should the tie progress to extra time.

All games level after 90 mins will have 30 mins extra time and then if needed penalties.

[Former Labour leader]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

At least we'll get it over with in 1 go. Still not sure whether to buy a match pass, might rely on a dodgy stream.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

From next season, all FA cup ties to be shared between BBC and ITV.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Chance for extending the club record to 7 successive away wins.

[City123]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

At least we'll get it over with in 1 go. Still not sure whether to buy a match pass, might rely on a dodgy stream.

Well it'll probably be Bamba & Nelson at centre back so it'll be a fun watch

[Michael Morris]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Well it'll probably be Bamba & Nelson at centre back so it'll be a fun watch

Bamba injured, as is Flint and Morrison.

Wales online suggest the following four possibilities to partner Nelson:

Firstly, and perhaps the one which fits most naturally, is Greg Cunningham. The Republic of Ireland international, who is more at home at left back, has played there many times before and could slot straight in.

He has found game time hard to come by this season, though, owing to a hamstring injury, the latest in a long line of injury troubles over the past 12 months for the defender. However, if match fit, this could be an opportunity for him to shine.

The two other left backs, Joe Bennett and Joel Bagan, are also in consideration to fill that berth.

While Bagan perhaps offers a height advantage at 6ft 3ins, Bennett has more experience of senior football, a quality which cannot be underestimated at centre back.

Lastly, however, there is Will Vaulks.

[Freitag 4.17]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Vaulks ain't disciplined enough to play CB - We'd concede at least two penalties before him getting sent off.

[City123]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Bamba injured, as is Flint and Morrison.

Wales online suggest the following four possibilities to partner Nelson:

Firstly, and perhaps the one which fits most naturally, is Greg Cunningham. The Republic of Ireland international, who is more at home at left back, has played there many times before and could slot straight in.

He has found game time hard to come by this season, though, owing to a hamstring injury, the latest in a long line of injury troubles over the past 12 months for the defender. However, if match fit, this could be an opportunity for him to shine.

The two other left backs, Joe Bennett and Joel Bagan, are also in consideration to fill that berth.

While Bagan perhaps offers a height advantage at 6ft 3ins, Bennett has more experience of senior football, a quality which cannot be underestimated at centre back.

Lastly, however, there is Will Vaulks.

Even better!

Surely there's a centre back in the academy?

[jon1959]

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Vaulks ain't disciplined enough to play CB - We'd concede at least two penalties before him getting sent off.

I was surprised to read how often Vaulks played CB earlier in his career. The other bit of the quote from the Wales Online article above:

Lastly, however, there is Will Vaulks.

The Wales international, who usually patrols the middle of the pitch, played at centre back 62 times for Falkirk and on a handful of occasions for his former club Rotherham.

He, in fact, has far greater experience in the middle of a back four than any of the above and is thought to be considered as a real candidate to partner Nelson at Forest.

Whatever option Harris goes for against Forest, it will be a real dogs breakfast of a team selection.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Even better!

Surely there's a centre back in the academy?

Cardiff City, using the academy?

Got a career in stand up planned?

Gun to my head, I'd go Vaulks Nelson Cunningham, with Bennett and Bacuna as wing backs.

[Loramski]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Even better!

Surely there's a centre back in the academy?

I still think of Bagan as more of a centre back than a left back, he played there for the Academy and I was surprised when he started playing left back for the under-23s. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up playing as his career progresses. Him and Cunningham should be fine on Saturday, whoever plays wherever.

[LeningradCowboy]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Cardiff City, using the academy?

Got a career in stand up planned?

Gun to my head, I'd go Vaulks Nelson Cunningham, with Bennett and Bacuna as wing backs.

Is Osei-Tutu still injured?

[Rhiwbina Blues]

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Ben Margetson could be called up from u23. Maybe play a back 3 with Nelson, Margetson, Cunningham. Wing backs Sang and Began.

[Loramski]

Re: NOTTINGHAM FOREST v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Ben Margetson could be called up from u23. Maybe play a back 3 with Nelson, Margetson, Cunningham. Wing backs Sang and Began.

Sang's cup tied. Wouldn't be surprised to see Margetson on the bench though.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

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Is Osei-Tutu still injured?

Harris has said he won't be back this week.