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  10. 48 years ago today.

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    1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

    Yep, story I have been told since was they spent the majority of the time between the Portsmouth & Notts County games in the Baccy Jar in Whitchurch..

    It's all true Graham. Cheese told me that Dicks stood in the dressing room before the Notts County game and suspicious of the look of his squad asked them something like; "have you lot been out drinking this week?" "No boss," was the collective feeble reply. 

    City went on to lose 2-1.

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  15. FA Cup: No no, no no no no, no no no no, no no - There's no replays!

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    1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

    Quite looking forward to the 3rd round draw.

    Jules “Matt you’ll be drawing the home teams, Peter, you the away teams”

    Matt Le Tissier “no6”

    Jules “that’s Birmingham City, they’ve withdrawn, that’ll mean a bye for…”

    Peter Shilton “no47”

    Jules “that’s your old club Southampton, they missed out in the playoffs last season, but their manager insists they are a premier league team really, so they went with the PL decision”

    Matt “no8”

    Jules “that’s Bristol City, a home tie for the Robins, although they’ve not issued any comms so we’ve no idea if they’re in or out”

    Peter “can you raise the bag a bit higher, I’m struggling to reach the ball”

    Matt “memories of 86 Peter?”

    Peter “no53”

    Jules “that’s Wolves, Gary O’Neil possibly going back to his former club”

    Matt “no1”

    Jules “Arsenal”

    Peter “no47”

    Jules “Southampton…again?

    Peter “oh shit I put that one back in the bag”

    Jules “let’s cut to a break”

    Matt “memories of 86 Peter?” Brilliant, Dave.

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  18. FA Cup: No no, no no no no, no no no no, no no - There's no replays!

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    https://talksport.com/football/1833524/fa-cup-replays-scrapped-changes/?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2024-04-18-Breaking-news-

    FA Cup replays have been scrapped from the first-round proper as part of wholesale changes to the competition.

    The current format, which has no replays from the fifth round onwards, has been extended throughout the ‘Competition Proper’ in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA competitions.

    The changes, which also include all rounds being played on weekends and a rescheduled final before the end of the Premier League season, will come into effect from next season and run for a minimum of six seasons.

    The Premier League has also agreed to pay up to an additional £33million for grassroots football.

    Chief executive of the FA, Mark Bullingham said: "The Emirates FA Cup is our biggest asset and generates over 60 per cent of our revenue to invest into the game, so it is critical to secure a strong format for the future.

    "This new agreement between the FA and the Premier League strengthens the Emirates FA Cup and gives this very special tournament exclusive weekends in an increasingly busy calendar.

    "The new schedule ensures the magic of the Cup is protected and enhanced, while working for the whole of the English game. The longer summer period also allows a much-needed player break before the start of the next season.

    "We have also agreed new funding for the grassroots game, disability football and the women’s and girls’ game. All football begins at the grassroots, and this is recognised by the Premier League with very welcome additional financial support."

    Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, added: "The Premier League is proud of the investment it provides to all levels of the game and this new agreement with the FA will see us enhance our support into grassroots football. This will improve facilities for communities and lower league clubs across the country, through the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund.

    "Throughout our discussions, both parties have been committed to enhancing the scheduling of the Emirates FA Cup, a hugely important domestic competition with a storied history.

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  20. Wurzels at AG for Rotherham Game

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    Just now, exAtyeoMax said:

    oh. No I've just got to get the coach at 17:45 from the bus station. Time was tight on Saturday after all those shenanigans with the penalty, luckily it left a bit late.

    Luckily most games don't get 11 added minutes and good on you for travelling a long distance to attend AG.

    On a separate note, older fans (over the age of 45, I'm 56) may remember an evening FA Cup tie against Northampton in December in the mid 80's that was rescheduled to 7.00pm, so the City staff could attend their Christmas party.

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  24. FBC Podcast - HUDDERSFIELD [H] the verdict .... third penalty success in 4 days secures point in poor game

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    DaveP discusses Saturday's Ashton Gate action with Mark, Ian & the Suttons.

    City kept that unbeaten run intact with a generously awarded penalty in the 100th minute to make it 1-1.

    Huddersfield played with more intensity but Max had little to do in goal which might have been just as well since he appeared to be in some pain after taking a nasty knock in the first half.

    Trying to think of nice things we reminisce on the 9th anniversary of the 6-0 win at Bradford which secured the 2014/15 promotion. We debate how many of that team would feature in today's.

    We try to look forward to 24/25 with optimism but the view of the panel is that it'll be more of the same.

     

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