EXETER CITY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Michael Morris]

Vertu Trophy
Tuesday 16th September, ko 7pm
Live on Sky Sports +

Match Officials:

Referee: Robert Massey-Ellis
Assistant Referee: Thomas Staten
Assistant Referee: Declan O'Shea
Fourth Official: James Hooper

City have sold over 500 tickets

Brian Barry-Murphy

"It's a competition that we value.

There's certain players that have played a lot of games for us in a short of space of time.

I'm conscious of the fact that they can't play them all and there will definitely be changes for that game."

[RichardM]

The ref is the husband of Sian Massey, the lino that Kevin McNaughton knocked over.
https://youtu.be/ypOu81UNGFI?si=mpuMCnBPAuo7-lJh

[Michael Morris]

Tickets for the terrace behind the goal on sale. Looks like they sold seats on the side first

https://tickets.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/...x?eventId=9627

[Jamsarnie]

I think the three that travelled to Kazakstan last week could do with staying at home for this. I’d also leave Ashford back in south Wales. I think his involvement with the Wales U21s may have knocked him off his rhythm this week.

When did they introduce this inconvenient group stage for the EFL Trophy BTW?

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Why's it a 7pm kickoff?

[poc]

Why's it a 7pm kickoff?

some of the players might have school the next day

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

some of the players might have school the next day

That could be it

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Why's it a 7pm kickoff?

To encourage parents to take their children to an otherwise unappealing fixture?

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

To encourage parents to take their children to an otherwise unappealing fixture?

Would make sense.

[insider]

Why's it a 7pm kickoff?

They are still running on middle earth time down there.

[AdamT94]

While I expect changes, there are a lot of first team players still needing to catch up with minutes.

I would not be surprised to see Callum Robinson, Isaac Davies, David Turnbull, Gabriel Osho, Perry Ng and Matt Turner all start, alongside some younger players like Nyakuhwa, Mafico, Giles etc.

I would like to see Robertson & Kellyman get some time off the bench if they are ready as well

[ToTaL ITK]

I don't really care about this cup, but i don't want to lose either just so they can keep momentum going. Hopefully a win not in the dying seconds of the match

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

While I expect changes, there are a lot of first team players still needing to catch up with minutes.

I would not be surprised to see Callum Robinson, Isaac Davies, David Turnbull, Gabriel Osho, Perry Ng and Matt Turner all start, alongside some younger players like Nyakuhwa, Mafico, Giles etc.

I would like to see Robertson & Kellyman get some time off the bench if they are ready as well

Difficult to argue against anything you've said here.

[ManBearPig]

Difficult to argue against anything you've said here.

I have an argument against:

Qualifying Outfield Players (EFL Clubs)
A club must have a minimum of four qualifying outfield players in their starting lineup. A player qualifies if they:
- Started the previous or next first-team fixture.
- Are among the top 10 players at the club who have made the most starting appearances in league and domestic cup competitions this season.
- Have made 40 or more career first-team starting appearances, including international matches.
- Are on loan from a Premier League or EFL Category One Academy club.