Kingswood Robin Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 If we can carry on improving (lets hope), we could well end up in a mid table position which while safe, could make for a bit of a dull season. I really hope we put some effort into putting an FA cup run together in the new year. These games can be really exciting with a great atmosphere and can be a welcome distraction from the league, not forgetting additional revenue. It seems like ages since we had a decent run (don't know why we even bother entering the league cup). Even the gas made the FA Qtr finals a few years back. It's time we get ourselves on Match of the Day again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 If we can carry on improving (lets hope), we could well end up in a mid table position which while safe, could make for a bit of a dull season. I really hope we put some effort into putting an FA cup run together in the new year. These games can be really exciting with a great atmosphere and can be a welcome distraction from the league, not forgetting additional revenue. It seems like ages since we had a decent run (don't know why we even bother entering the league cup). Even the gas made the FA Qtr finals a few years back. It's time we get ourselves on Match of the Day again! Yes a cup run would be nice and its crossed my mind as well! With the exception of the League cup in 71 and 89 we really haven't done that much...Although Leeds in 74 Chelsea at home in 1990 and Liverpool in 92 will be remembered by many of us...18 years since anything really glorious happend is a long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCider Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yes a cup run would be nice and its crossed my mind as well! With the exception of the League cup in 71 and 89 we really haven't done that much...Although Leeds in 74 Chelsea at home in 1990 and Liverpool in 92 will be remembered by many of us...18 years since anything really glorious happend is a long time! Not that well remembered. Wasn't it in 1994? Well, we're definitely due a run in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Not that well remembered. Wasn't it in 1994? Well, we're definitely due a run in any case. Yes you may well be right! all I can say is I was at all 'three' games!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Well hopefully come January we'll be in the boring realm that is mid-table and a cup run would be just what we'd need to make the season more exciting. However if we're still struggling the league will obviously be our priority, not that we won't try and win the cup games. A cup-run would be nice I must admit, to just win a third round game would please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I'd rather see the reserves get a game than a pointless cup competition have any ill effect on league form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roe Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hopefuly we draw Liverpool in round 3 then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafarms Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hopefuly we draw Liverpool in round 3 then.. I doubt very much, the sags could get to round three, but I would love to have them at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Cant agree with the boring mid table comments, any team around there is always going to be 2-3 wins off a playoff spot, not gonna be boring if we can keep in the chase with 5-10 games to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskay Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 The club is clearly anticipating a good cup run, from the article about Lewin going to Posh: Lewin, 22, will not be allowed to play in the FA Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 The club is clearly anticipating a good cup run, from the article about Lewin going to Posh: Lewin, 22, will not be allowed to play in the FA Cup. A 2-0 home loss to Huddersfield in round 3 then? I hope for a good cup run every year, we've done round 5 twice since 2000 - I was just too young to whitness the Liverpool win but we got to round 5 that year didnt we? I'd love to go further but can't see it, yet. Some teams are good "big match" teams, (Burnley under Coyle) The cardiff game showed we'd need to improve ... we have the capabilities but must kick on from the start we had what would the two spurs boys be tied to in the cup? Also we're due to play Middlesbrough, Everton or Leicester surely this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I was just too young to whitness the Liverpool win but we got to round 5 that year didnt we? I tend to call Scott Minto something unsavoury when he's reporting on Sky Sports News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 A cup run would be amazing! Trip to Anfield, Old Trafford or White Hart Lane or something would be incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pederho ll Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 A cup run would be amazing! Trip to Anfield, Old Trafford or White Hart Lane or something would be incredible. It would be incredible alright, any of those fixtures would inflict serious collateral damage to James net! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Planet Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Personally, I would love to see us draw The Gas at home in the F.A Cup. It would be a great chance for us to demonstrate our vast superiority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Believesham Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Personally, I would love to see us draw The Gas at home in the F.A Cup. It would be a great chance for us to demonstrate our vast superiority. That would petrify me, they'd stick 11 men behind the ball and take a 0-0 and snatch a lucky goal - and break a legends leg again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claverham_Red Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Any from Aston Villa, Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea, West Ham - anyone but Leicester, Middlesbrough, &, erm, Cardiff would be lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Agree, we are well overdue a good cup run. My wife's team, Stoke City, used to have the worst record in the cups in recent decades by clubs of our size and bigger. Now I think that record must go to us, we have been diabolical in the last 15 years and not much better the 15 before that. Another 10th place finish and a good cup run would do nicely after what we've been through lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 You need something to put the cream on - a good league spell. Don't even think about the FA-Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 exactly, points over cup every time. mind you, the gas at home could be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty-H Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Brought this topic back. It has extra meaning due to today's figures. I can't stand any of the cups, but there's no denying that a long cup run and a few premium ties would go down nicely now. No doubt we'll lose in round three to someone like Brentford or Chesterfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economou Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Interesting game tonight, Rochdale v FC United, 4000 FC fans in attendance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Casual Connoisseur Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I'd rather see the reserves get a game than a pointless cup competition have any ill effect on league form. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economou Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 What a superb match, Rochdale 2 FC United 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATCHER Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 A cup run would be amazing! Trip to Anfield, Old Trafford or White Hart Lane or something would be incredible. I'd feel a little blase about those trips having seen City wins at all three venues :fastasleep: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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