Ilsonram12 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Group G alongside Lincoln city and the return of mcgoldricks notts county, probably get forest in the draw which is tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) We’ve been drawn alongside Lincoln and Notts County. We’ll find out the U23 PL side that joins us tomorrow. Worth noting that Notts Forest’s U23s are in it this year. It’s almost a certainty that we get them, they beat us, and then Didzy scores against us for Notts County too. I don’t even like pizza anyway. Edit: Ilson was too quick for me! I’ll merge them. Edited June 21, 2023 by Kernow Comrade 86 and Ilsonram12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilsonram12 Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 Derby have been placed Group G of the Northern Section alongside fellow Sky Bet League One side Lincoln City and League Two newcomers Notts County. All EFL clubs will play two of their three matches at home in the Group Stages, with Under-21 teams away from home in all three fixtures. The 16 Invited Under-21 teams are placed into their respective Northern and Southern section Groups, with the 48 EFL clubs placed into pre-determined Groups prior to the draw. Consideration has been given to ensure travel time is minimised and recovery time is maximised for players. The draw for the Under-21 teams entering the Groups will take place at 11:30am on Thursday 22nd June and Derby will face one of the Under-21 sides from Everton, Liverpool, Leicester City, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest or Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Northern Section. The first round of Group Games in the competition will be played on the midweek of 5th/6th September 2023, followed by the second on 10th/11th October 2023 and the third on 14th/15th November 2023. However, alternative match dates will be considered by the EFL if required. The EFL Trophy Final will take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 7th April 2024. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Dreadful conditions imposed on the league sides forcing them to play a certain number of league starters in these games - ultimately players get tired or injured who wouldn’t ordinarily be selected.All this to suit the premiership under 23 sides jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimtastic56 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 16 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Dreadful conditions imposed on the league sides forcing them to play a certain number of league starters in these games - ultimately players get tired or injured who wouldn’t ordinarily be selected.All this to suit the premiership under 23 sides Seems like the competition is set up to give young Prem players game time against seasoned professionals. Thats why we will only be opening one stand for these games. Unless it’s Florists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 10 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Dreadful conditions imposed on the league sides forcing them to play a certain number of league starters in these games - ultimately players get tired or injured who wouldn’t ordinarily be selected.All this to suit the premiership under 23 sides The restrictions aren't harsh at all. Any player who started the previous or following first-team fixture Any player who is in the top 10 players at the club who have made the most starting appearances in league and domestic cup competitions that season Any player with 40 or more first-team appearances in their career Any player on loan from a Premier League club or any EFL 'Category One' academy club A club can play any eligible goalkeeper in the competition After our summer recruitment is finished, we can still rotate a full 11 and include academy players whilst still meeting the requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 There’s a pattern throughout all of the groups where pretty much every group, North and South has a local derby. It’s almost as if the groups were handpicked to try and drum up so more interest in a competition that not too many care about. Fully expect us to end up with either Forest or Leicester as the youth team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alram Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 anyone but Forest, dont think i could take playing their kids never mind potentially losing to them Bessie1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Ghost of Clough said: The restrictions aren't harsh at all. Any player who started the previous or following first-team fixture Any player who is in the top 10 players at the club who have made the most starting appearances in league and domestic cup competitions that season Any player with 40 or more first-team appearances in their career Any player on loan from a Premier League club or any EFL 'Category One' academy club A club can play any eligible goalkeeper in the competition After our summer recruitment is finished, we can still rotate a full 11 and include academy players whilst still meeting the requirements. All about opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 54 minutes ago, Kernow said: There’s a pattern throughout all of the groups where pretty much every group, North and South has a local derby. It’s almost as if the groups were handpicked to try and drum up so more interest in a competition that not too many care about. Fully expect us to end up with either Forest or Leicester as the youth team. I assumed it was deliberate, afterall we have to play it so we (all the teams) may as well have some proper interest in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: I assumed it was deliberate, afterall we have to play it so we (all the teams) may as well have some proper interest in it? I thought every “draw” had to be random? I don’t see how any competition could be taken seriously if you handpick who you want to play each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Kernow said: I thought every “draw” had to be random? I don’t see how any competition could be taken seriously if you handpick who you want to play each other. I'm sure it is 'random' but perhaps there is other team weighting applied, not just north/south/u21s?! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, RoyMac5 said: I assumed it was deliberate, afterall we have to play it so we (all the teams) may as well have some proper interest in it? I believe you can pay a financial penalty not to play in it. We need to concentrate on going up not participating in this bollox. europia, Rammy03 and jimtastic56 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I believe you can pay a financial penalty not to play in it. We need to concentrate on going up not participating in this bollox. We'll have a big enough squad to compete in it. If we don't then that will be a worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: We'll have a big enough squad to compete in it. If we don't then that will be a worry! Might be for some. I detest it . Right waste of time. The original trophy- Sherpa Van for those who remember, had merits. Before playoffs it gave perennial division 3 and 4 sides a chance to see their team win at Wembley. Now it's a load od old crap. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alram Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: I believe you can pay a financial penalty not to play in it. We need to concentrate on going up not participating in this bollox. its our most realitisic chance of silverware this season, i hope we take it seriously personally need a winning mentality. go all out in every game, it will pay off long term Edited June 21, 2023 by alram SKHunter, Will Hughes Hair and MickD 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, alram said: its our most realitisic chance of silverware this season, i hope we take it seriously personally need a winning mentality. go all out in every game, it will pay off long term Personally not for me. In terms of silverware we should only be targeting one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, Gee SCREAMER !! said: Personally not for me. In terms of silverware we should only be targeting one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee SCREAMER !! Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Foreveram said: Nah. Win this league, then the championship. I'll take a UEFA cup spot in year 3. Then the quadruple in 4. Champions league in year 5. I'm patient JakeDCFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 We will win this & the league this season 👌🏾 another Warne double Premier ram, MarsdenRam and Will Hughes Hair 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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