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Topic: Ross County at EEP
21. Author: Berry Date: Mon 27th Jul 2026. 21:15 veteraneastender, Mon 27 Jul 20:52 "It was important to get through to maintain any momentum we have at the start of the season, would’ve been a bounce game otherwise." How does a second round knockout match become a bounce game with a 1/4 place up for grabs ? Sorry I meant had we not won, we would’ve had a free weekend shortly after starting the season meaning we would’ve probably organised a bounce game so playing a competitive match in the cup is obviously more beneficial. Reply
22. Author: veteraneastender Date: Mon 27th Jul 2026. 22:32 My point exactly - the third Saturday into the league campaign should not be diverted towards a different competition, win or lose in the qualifying round. Reply

21. Author: Berry
Date: Mon 27th Jul 2026. 21:15

veteraneastender, Mon 27 Jul 20:52

"It was important to get through to maintain any momentum we have at the start of the season, would’ve been a bounce game otherwise."

How does a second round knockout match become a bounce game with a 1/4 place up for grabs ?

Sorry I meant had we not won, we would’ve had a free weekend shortly after starting the season meaning we would’ve probably organised a bounce game so playing a competitive match in the cup is obviously more beneficial.

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22. Author: veteraneastender
Date: Mon 27th Jul 2026. 22:32

My point exactly - the third Saturday into the league campaign should not be diverted towards a different competition, win or lose in the qualifying round.

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