Eastside Moonwalker Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Easily winnable. We'll end up drawing Boro next round and then Leeds in the semis where we'll inevitably lose to Norwich in the final. All jokes aside, we should win, this cup is doing wonders for the players that don't typically get 90 in the league, reckon we can actually push to the semis and I might even buy a can of carabao if we do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Some peoples view on Cup draws baffles me! We've got a Home, winnable tie, against premier league opposition, which could see us reach the quarter finals of a major domestic trophy, yet some people would prefer us to go and get spanked at Old Trafford or the Ethihad..? We'd rather lose at Old Trafford now rather than later. Even if we beat CP we'd eventually lose to a bigger club - may as well be now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sparkz 76 said: Europa league here we come LJ was right after all. San Siro, bernabau Park Head, Olympic stadium Germany. Right better get my passport sorted out & Ryanair flights booked ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Not even a thread on their forum about the cup, hopefully the management/players view it as equally important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Could of been worse. Could of been palace away. We got a good chance against them . Don't really like palace either. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, samo II said: Happy with that; a potentially winnable tie against another top level team at home, and avoiding something like Wolves or Middlesborough away. Yup, didn't want 'boro, Leeds, Wolves or Norwich. So the next level up and winnable. It's at home and we are pitched against the team who can't score and have changed manager already this season. Granted the game is a month away and things can change but I'd rather be in our position than theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, onehowie said: winnable I think it is yeah. I think they have something like Man City, Utd., and either Chelsea or Arsenal all coming up as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Tammys Scan said: How have we had 3 prem teams in a row and STILL avoided any 'big' teams? Because the Premier League, moreso than at any point in its existence, has a lot of mediocre sides in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Wemember this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 We beat Palace at home the last time we reached the semi final of this cup. Could it happen again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, One Team In Keynsham said: We've played on Saturdays, and Fridays too, recently. You need a new calendar. But this is a cup game, we are hardly going to play on Friday with Sunderland the next day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Great draw - very happy with that. Home draw. Chance for another scalp against a Prem team who will be under massive pressure to perform. Looking forward to it. Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Some peoples view on Cup draws baffles me! We've got a Home, winnable tie, against premier league opposition, which could see us reach the quarter finals of a major domestic trophy, yet some people would prefer us to go and get spanked at Old Trafford or the Ethihad..? Why would we necessarily get spanked there? Anfield 94? Whats the point of being in this competition if you cant aspire to beat the best there is and create wonderful memories that supporters of us small clubs need? It's easy to understand peoples disappointment that we've missed out once again but we've never had a better chance of reaching the quarter finals since 89. Exciting times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hantsred Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 good draw + possibly TV date as the only championship side drawn at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Mare Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Rovers are home to West Ham U23s in the Checkatrade Trophy that day. You'd think we could have both games on the same night though. Absolutely as the other club are Tinpot nobodies playing a youth squad. The faithful and trues only bother when they play away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLEE Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tammys Scan said: How have we had 3 prem teams in a row and STILL avoided any 'big' teams? Because we're Bristol City... we never get the big teams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hopefully our players will whisper to the Norwich players "Arsenal away. Wouldn't want to miss that with a strain or impact injury" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Always enjoyed our strange rivalry with Palace. Play-offs, that 'goal', Warnock, Tangerine man and pretty local to me so I know a few. To be fair to them I think they have decent fans who create a good atmosphere. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Crap draw but given how terrible they've been so far we have a reasonable chance. Mind you in four weeks time they'll either be relegated already or have turned it around. I hate palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Winnable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I swear most of our fans just want to see us lose 3-0 against man united than actually do something. Perfect draw. Will be a good game no love lost between us and them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 If we hadn't already beaten Watford and Stoke I think it would be right to say this is a shit draw but now we know we can beat lower ranked Premiership sides with our reserves i think it's the perfect entree to the 5th round where we will have an even better chance of a massively better draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Leveller said: We'd rather lose at Old Trafford now rather than later. Even if we beat CP we'd eventually lose to a bigger club - may as well be now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Wanderingred said: Why would we necessarily get spanked there? Anfield 94? Whats the point of being in this competition if you cant aspire to beat the best there is and create wonderful memories that supporters of us small clubs need? It's easy to understand peoples disappointment that we've missed out once again but we've never had a better chance of reaching the quarter finals since 89. Exciting times! I'd agree if this was the FA Cup, but the thought of playing a top team's reserves in a half empty stadium on a Tuesday night is not exactly inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Winnable game against a club I despise. Good draw in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Rovers are home to West Ham U23s in the Checkatrade Trophy that day. You'd think we could have both games on the same night though. The Gas used to play their midweek games on Wednesdays in the past, they can move as it's their turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Happy with that draw, should be a good game instead of some one sided hammering at the Etihad as said above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Rovers are home to West Ham U23s in the Checkatrade Trophy that day. You'd think we could have both games on the same night though. It should be fine, both of their fans are boycotting that competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 As a 25 year old City fan, I'm convinced that the our ball has some kind of magnet which attracts shit ties. I decided to look at the last time we drew a big club: Man U - 1980 Man City - 2007* Spurs - 1980 Arsenal - 1980 Chelsea - 1990 Liverpool - 1994 *This was before Man City was a 'big' side in my opinion so it doesn't count! In summary, we're cursed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted September 20, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Good draw with potential to progress, but given Palaces next few games, Roy could target this one to kickstart their season...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.