Nottingham Forest (A) Capital One Cup, Tues 11 Aug 7.45pm

[derbysaddler]

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http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/keans-head/

http://www.thecanalhouse.co.uk/ales.html

http://www.junkbars.com/bottle-shop/

[Bitter Tree Hugger]

I am fully expecting it to be 5 or 6 to Forest tonight.

I will get Mrs BTH to drive tonight so I can have a pint of whatever you're on, although strongly suspect it ain't strictly legal

[Ancient Moaner]

I am fully expecting it to be 5 or 6 to Forest tonight.

I will get Mrs BTH to drive tonight so I can have a pint of whatever you're on, although strongly suspect it ain't strictly legal

He's just being a tad realistic.......we've had a close season with lots of transfer activity(not), and guess what? We have the same squad that did didly squat last season! Which ain't encouraging! :(

[Pedagogue]

Only been following Walsall properly since 2007 so haven't seen that many games v Forest as they went up in 2007/08, how bad is their actual run in this game? :lol:

No doubt that the "stattos" on this board will correct me if I'm wrong but I think that we never beat Forest in the 20th Century and they have never beaten us (so far) in the 21st Century.

I recall them beating us 2-0 at home in RG's first season in the Championship in early 2000. They did the league double over us that season but we have remained undefeated in league and cup since.

2000 is the last year of the 20th century :D

[Whaleoilbeefhooked]

I'm struggling to call it.

We should get destroyed, especially if he plays 3-5-2 (i can't see it) however football is a fickle game and we do have a very impressive record against them over the last 11 fixtures.

How are we going to set up?
Who's going to stop Antonio if he plays?

Their fans are talking up the idea of playing Pato as a number 10 on their forum however i'd imagine he'd get more joy coming in off one of the wings, they also seem to be slightly concerned at their quality in CM. Sawyers could find some space but we need someone to support Tom otherwise he will get battered again like Saturday. Morris / Lalk / Sawyers in behind him could work.

I predict a thrilling 3 - 3 draw with Cooke scoring 2 ( :roll: ) just to really put the cat among the pigeons.

[Welsh_Saddler]

According to the BBC, Matty Fryatt is "some weeks away" from competitive football - Achilles tendon injury.

[BathSaddler]

Only been following Walsall properly since 2007 so haven't seen that many games v Forest as they went up in 2007/08, how bad is their actual run in this game? :lol:

No doubt that the "stattos" on this board will correct me if I'm wrong but I think that we never beat Forest in the 20th Century and they have never beaten us (so far) in the 21st Century.

I recall them beating us 2-0 at home in RG's first season in the Championship in early 2000. They did the league double over us that season but we have remained undefeated in league and cup since.

2000 is the last year of the 20th century :D

Good recovery Mr P :) :wink:

[Ghostofwalsallpast]

Going to be a very interesting one, especially if they play Antonio in a 433. Having him wide left in the gap behind Demetriou and Downing if we do play the 352 could be disastrous, so it will be interesting to see how Deano tries to deal with it.

He'll line up 4-5-1 and hope for a Preston JPT away performance. Once Forest score 1st he'll be clueless.

[Rushall Saddler]

3 changes. Taylor, Sawyers and Cook out. Flanagan, Morris and Lalkovic in.

Back to 4-5-1 you would think.

[saddla]

3 changes. Taylor, Sawyers and Cook out. Flanagan, Morris and Lalkovic in.

Back to 4-5-1 you would think.

Pullis said after last nights WBA defeat by Man C that he sould never play 2 up front against one of the big teams again.

[Wragbyred]

3 changes. Taylor, Sawyers and Cook out. Flanagan, Morris and Lalkovic in.

Back to 4-5-1 you would think.

Pullis said after last nights WBA defeat by Man C that he sould never play 2 up front against one of the big teams again.

And why would you? A point against one of the big hitters would be good i think?

[SaddlerCrewe]

Super Tom strikes again :)

[Welsh_Saddler]

Hobbs (Forest defender) booked for fouling Lalkovic, 10 minutes.

And a little giggle.....latest score Dingles 0 Newport County 1 :lol:

[IHTC.]

Bradders you sex barsteward :D

[SaddlerCrewe]

Bradders you sex barsteward :D

Times TWO!!

[IHTC.]

0-2

[Welsh_Saddler]

2 for Tom Bradshaw now..... 0-2 to the super Saddlers.......

Dingles equalise against the mighty Newport County, 15 min

Question - Was Taylor injured on Saturday? He's not even on the bench....

[saddla]

Uncle Jeff is rubbing his hands with glee

[SaddlerCraig]

2-0 am I dreaming super tom!!!

player said they were unlucky to score first but for once we took the chances GET IN!!!

[chestersaddler]

0-2

:shock: :shock:

Ancient Moaner was lurking earlier. Hope he is sitting down :D

[Welsh_Saddler]

0-2

:shock: :shock:

Ancient Moaner was lurking earlier. Hope he is sitting down :D

And where's MPSADDLER when you want him? Back in the long grass?? :D

[BathSaddler]

I think I might start to fall in love with Tom Bradshaw if he carries on like this. Even if he does wear pink boots.

[saddla]

MP, MP give us a song,
MP give us a song! :lol:

[SoccerHQ]

Lalkovic and Bradshaw linking up very well it seems, that needs to be the front two from now on.

[PT]

Dreamland. Bradders is dreamy.

[chestersaddler]

0-2

:shock: :shock:

Ancient Moaner was lurking earlier. Hope he is sitting down :D

And where's MPSADDLER when you want him? Back in the long grass?? :D

I never want him :wink:

[NEWPORT SADDLERS DAD]

Well at least we know where Bradders is going in January.

[Sadders]

Hopefully Super T comes off with a hamstring niggle that lasts until September now.

That's just upped the interest in him about 200%. :?

[kshammer]

Oh Tommy Bradshaw you are the love of my life...

I have actually just informed the missus he is allowed to shag her. :D

[Ghostofwalsallpast]

Fair play to the lads, a weakened Forest still need to be despatched. Please God don't let Bradders get injured this season!