Jerseybean Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 As things currently stand only six Championship teams are guaranteed a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with a few of the teams in and around the play-offs among them. Replays for Wolves and Cardiff probably suit us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Virtually every Championship Side played a shadow side yesterday Sad reflection of the status of FA Cup compared to League Status (Think out reasons were justified but for many others ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 1 hour ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Virtually every Championship Side played a shadow side yesterday Sad reflection of the status of FA Cup compared to League Status (Think out reasons were justified but for many others ?) I think it`s more surprising that players were getting themselves sent off in the games. Vinagre for instance, sent off for serious foul play meaning he misses three games. I doubt his manager was happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: I think it`s more surprising that players were getting themselves sent off in the games. Vinagre for instance, sent off for serious foul play meaning he misses three games. I doubt his manager was happy with that. Agree - though he’s not a starter for them is he ? All helps though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Just now, BobBobSuperBob said: Agree - though he’s not a starter for them is he ? All helps though Started 9 games but not at ours. 13 in total including the cups. Even if he isn`t a regular starter it would be like Mags or Kelly doing the same for us yesterday and leaving us stretched unnecessarily. I just can`t see the sense of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Started 9 games but not at ours. 13 in total including the cups. Even if he isn`t a regular starter it would be like Mags or Kelly doing the same for us yesterday and leaving us stretched unnecessarily. I just can`t see the sense of it. Tbf - It was a clumsybrather than malicious challenge IMHO - still a red though Did you see Leoroy Fer’s in that game Not sure how the referee is going to justify a straight red , but I actually thought ‘good’ it was a lazy, arrogant and cynical chop down from behind Will be reduced to a yellow I’d think though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Virtually every Championship Side played a shadow side yesterday Sad reflection of the status of FA Cup compared to League Status (Think out reasons were justified but for many others ?) Yeah - usually I hate teams fielding weaker sides for the FA Cup - especially against Premier League opposition. But I really think our fixture and injury list gave us no choice - suspect same for some other clubs too. I really think the Championship should ditch Saturday and Monday games - especially after Christmas. I know they are good days to get supporters out but it hands an advantage to teams with deep squads due to deep pockets and produces distorted results. Plus means everyone has to rest players on FA Cup weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 A team I am surprised about resting so many was Wolves. Most others, and especially us I get it. However, when you're 12 points ahead of 2nd and 14 points above 3rd with 20 games left... Well, you can afford to give the Cup a bit of a go. Especially a winnable tie like they had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Leeds won’t be in the next round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: I think it`s more surprising that players were getting themselves sent off in the games. Vinagre for instance, sent off for serious foul play meaning he misses three games. I doubt his manager was happy with that. Saiz was sent off for Leeds today, for spitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Jerseybean said: As things currently stand only six Championship teams are guaranteed a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with a few of the teams in and around the play-offs among them. Replays for Wolves and Cardiff probably suit us. They should reintroduce second replays (with extra time) just to knacker Wolves and Cardiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Forest 3-1 up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Saiz was sent off for Leeds today, for spitting. Worrall also saw red today for Forest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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