THE BIG MATCH PREVIEW
By Ross Jeavons
The Game: Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford
The Date: Saturday 13th September, 3:00pm
The Place: Adams Park, High Wycombe
The Competition: Coca Cola League Two
Wycombe go into Saturday's derby clash with Brentford sitting pretty at the top of League Two, and looking to extended their unbeaten run in the division to six games.
Andy Scott's side will perhaps prove to be the toughest test yet for the Wanderers, as they sit just three points behind the Blues in sixth place.
The Bees have not lost since a 1-0 defeat to Bury on the opening day of the season, and ended the unbeaten run of Dagenham & Redbridge last weekend with a 2-1 victory at Griffin Park.
The Chairboys managed the elusive double over the Londoners last season, including a 1-0 victory at Adams Park this time last year.
Peter Taylor told wwfc.com earlier this week: "I'm pleased for everybody. The most important thing is we're working hard as a team, we've looked solid and the team working hard for each other is the reason why I think we've got the points we have.
"The most important thing is that we're working hard as a team" - Peter Taylor
"I'm delighted with the start, but there are only five games gone and an awfully long way to go."
Brentford boss Andy Scott told Westside Radio "We've done really well when you consider the start we had in the first week. We have made some obvious improvements and responded well to that, we still have lots of areas which we can improve on and we still have some players to come back but generally I am pleased with how things have gone.
Last Brentford Line-Up
From 2-1 victory over Dag & Reg - reads from left to right. Click on each player name for a full profile.
B. Hamer
B. Johnson A. Bennet J. Wilson A. Newton
G. Poole C. Pead M. Bean M. Williams
N. Elder C. MacDonald
The Build Up
World Classic: Highlights from the derby clash in 2001 World; Peter Taylor on life at the top of the league
John Mousinho talks on the rush for tickets for the game Scott Shearer appeals for the fans to turn out in force Blues star receives praise from former PE teacher
Team News
Wycombe Wanderers: Tommy Doherty looks a doubt after limping off in the first half against Rochdale last week. Gary Holt will face a late fitness test whilst Lewis Hunt and Matt Bloomfield remain sidelined with long term injuries.
Brentford: Team news to follow...
The Deadly Duo
Strike pairing Nathan Elder and Charlie MacDonald will be the envy of many managers in League Two this year, and are both sure to pose a threat this Saturday at Adams Park.
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Nathan Elder and his strike partner are sure to be a handful |
The pair grabbed a goal-a-piece in the victory over the Daggers last week, and have managed five goals between them in League Two already this campaign. This weekend will surely be their toughest test - as the Wanderers back line has the best record in British football at present, having only conceded one league goal.
The Star Man
Glenn Poole built an awesome reputation in the 2007/08 campaign for being the scorer of spectacular goals, indeed his strike against the Wanderers on Boxing Day was named as 'Goal of the Season' by Bees fans.
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Glenn Poole is known for his shooting ability |
Last season's top scorer at Griffin Park has picked up where he left off this time around with three goals in all competitions this year, and it surely won't be long until Brentford's number 11 attracts attention from clubs higher up the footballing pyramid.
The Man in the Middle
Mr R.J Beeby will take charge of the local derby, which is set to be his seventh game of the campaign so far. The man from Northamptonshire has brandished 11 yellow cards and one red in the 2008/09 season, and last took charge of the Wanderers for their 2-1 defeat to Peterborough at London Road last year.
On that occasion he showed five yellow cards, all to Wycombe players - namely Gary Holt, Russell Martin, Stefan Oakes, Reuben Reid and Sergio Torres.
The Assistant Referees will be Mr. A.A Lever and Mr T Mason.
Vital Info
Scores Bar: Open from 11a.m - home and away fans welcome. Free entry.
Vere Suite and Woodlands Lounge: Open from 12:00. Entry: Members - Free. Non Members - £2 Normal Season Pass - £40 Season Ticket Holder Season Pass - £15. For more information ring 01494 455703.
'First Stop' Food Van: Open from 9am
Ticket Offices: Open from 1pm.
Cash Turnstile: Fans wishing to pay on the door can use the cash turnstile, located in the Hypnos Terrace.
For info on how being a Blues Card member click here.
For Park and Ride information click here.
Betting
Wycombe go into the match as favourites, with Bet365 offering odds of 1/1 on a Wanderers victory.
The draw is priced at 23/10 - whilst you can get odds of 11/4 on a Brentford victory.
John Mousinho has shown a knack for finding the net already this season, and you can get odds of 80-1 on the ex-Bees midfielder getting the first goal and Wycombe going on to win 1-0.
Ticket News
Ticket sales had reached the 4000 mark by Tuesday afternoon so fans will be looking to snap their tickets up fast. For a full list of matchday prices click here.
To book call 01494 441118 or visit the club shop in the Eden Centre.
What's On At The Ground?
The Big Screen's Countdown to Kick-Off programme will be broadcasting live highlights alongside the thoughts of manager Peter Taylor from 2:30pm. Club mascot Bodger will also be giving away a pizza to the Wycombe fan wearing the most blue and making the most noise - so there are plenty of incentives to get behind the boys this weekend!
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Bodger will be giving away a pizza to one lucky Blues fan |
Can't make it to Adams Park?
Wanderers World will, as always, be providing a live and uninterrupted commentary from the League Two clash exclusively for its subscribers around the globe, with BBC Breakfast Presenter Bill Turnbull and Ross Jeavons describing the action from 2.55pm.
If you are at home and listening to the commentary, the best place to follow the game is via the Match Live console which can be found here and contains live match stats, scores from around the division and a league table so that you can see if the Blues can remain top of the pile for one more weekend.
Send an email to media@wwfc.com during the match and we'll be more than happy to share your thoughts with the rest of the listening audience or pop your question to the man famous for his appearance on Celebrity Come Dancing!
Ben Campbell will also be keeping wwfc.com readers up-to-date with minute-by-minute reports on the 'Clockwatch' service throughout the game, and don't forget that if you're away from your computer at any point and you have a WAP-enabled mobile phone, you can check on the Blues' progress via the 'Clockwatch' on your phone. Click here for more information.
It gets better though, as you can also receive text updates straight to your mobile phone throughout the game simply by texting CLUB WYCW GOLD to 88442 and you'll receive team news, goal alerts and other scores around the division at a cost of 25 per message. To cancel the service at any time, send STOP to the same number.
BBC Three Counties Radio (98FM) will be providing pre-match, half-time and full-time reports from Adams Park so you can follow the game's progress that way, and finally - don't forget to check wwfc.com on Saturday evening for a full report and reaction from the League Two clash.
Up the Blues!
