Jack Dawe Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm not bothered (not until I've seen the outcome of tonight's game...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 The only point of any cup for me is to go as far as you can. Give me Scunthorpe any day. Anyone remember 1988? Would you have swapped a second round glamour tie for getting to the semis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 What a dump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldlandReddies Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Win/win situation for us. if cardiff win we play chelsea. if rovers win we play scunny and then chelsea in the 3rd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 11 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: What a dump! Mate, it simply is not a nice ground. In or out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Would rather have Scunthorpe, then draw Chelsea at home in the following round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm torn. I've been looking forward to an attractive tie since I've been here. West Ham and West Brom were good teasers but I would love to see a Chelsea, Man U or Man City. I don't know much about their history and that doesn't bother me. I want to see as many top players as I can and Chelsea would have a few. On the other hand, and the original post has swayed me more towards this, it is in the middle of two very big games already. Scunthorpe would in theory be a much more winnable game and we could very well get that draw next round. It's tough for me. I think I'm leaning more towards wanting Scunthorpe and being patient for a big draw in the coming years just because I'd like to see us focus on the league this year as I think we are a bit of a wild card. We could finish anywhere from 5th to 15th. Better chance the 5th without tough EFL Cup games in between two promotion favourites(on paper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 More to the point what an utterly stupid draw system; you know who you will play before you even play in the previous round? I thought changing the name of THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE ,, because it was the 1st you knumbskulls, to the amoebic and generic EFL was the low point of the existence of the the Football League; well it still is but this nonsense runs it a distant and very honourable second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 8 hours ago, BA14 RED said: The Office. And I will raise you a Wolverhampton and Burslem, if that place counts Stockton On Tees and I`ll see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: I just said on the Chelsea forums thread that IMO, the only reason to want Scunthorpe over Chelsea is that otherwise you have 4 very tough games in 11 days, where you have to play your best team. Playing Chelsea may effect our chances of getting a decent result V Villa, so if playing Scunthorpe allows rotation and a better chance against AV, get that argument. But in no way is Scunthorpe a gimme game, or a guarantee if we win of a better game in R3 than Chelsea away! Totally agree. 4 hours ago, REDOXO said: There is a lot to be said for the logic, however its really about the players. If anyone thinks a single player in our squad from U11's upward would rather have a team travel to god forsaken Lincolnshire as opposed to a trip to Chelsea we are all dreaming. SL has invested millions for the occasional night like this and he deserves to land his helicopter next to Abramovich. The players will be up for it and a good display will help keep the adrenaline moving! For me Chelsea away. FYI I was at the game the last time we lost there in 77 (and all the games since according to the stats I read the other day)....We as supporters deserve this crack, embrace it if it happens...Our squad will!....This does of course mean I have to cheer for Cardiff, but I don't like the alternative much...:laugh:! Agree that players would favour playing Chelsea, but if they look at the bigger picture, then @Silvio Dante's post makes so much sense. I think we'd feel we had to put out a stronger team versus Chelsea. 3 hours ago, Big C said: Seeing as we've lost to Luton, Oxford, Gillingham, Swindon, Southend, Carlisle, Crewe, Cheltenham and Barnet in the last 10 years or so of this tournament I'm not sure I fancy our chances going to Scunthorpe. At least we get a bit of money out of a Chelsea trip. Yes, the money is the flip side. Scunthorpe gives us the better chance (emphasis on chance), and then get some further money in round 3. Even if we went out to Scunny, if that meant a guaranteed extra point or two from the games v Newcastle and Villa, I'd take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 5 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: I've been to Stamford Bridge. It's a bit of a dump. I'd much rather have a good chance of progressing to the third round and possibly getting a big home tie... Not sure what the fantasy is of going to these 'big' prem clubs... Especially ones as shit as Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: Mate, it simply is not a nice ground. In or out. We're slagging off 42k capacity stadia now are we?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I went to SB last season and it so far from a dump its untrue. Very decent ground. Why would you want to go back to Scunthorpe - now that is a dump. We rarely get a decent cup...and from what I've seen so far we won't be going to Chelski anyway. Sad times as next time we get a good draw will probably be 2030. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 5 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: I've been to Stamford Bridge. It's a bit of a dump. I'd much rather have a good chance of progressing to the third round and possibly getting a big home tie... Not sure what the fantasy is of going to these 'big' prem clubs... Especially ones as shit as Chelsea. Yes you are ridiculous statement...we haven't played their since the 70's potential to game and a chance for our players to put their wits against some of the best in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 TV game even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said: Yes you are ridiculous statement...we haven't played their since the 70's potential to game and a chance for our players to put their wits against some of the best in the world 2 things, judging by the replies, no I'm not. Secondly, you are delusional if you don't think they will play their kids and probably still beat us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 48 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: We're slagging off 42k capacity stadia now are we?! when people say "stadia" it makes me think of when people say "the use of water cannon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, The dastardly red said: when people say "stadia" it makes me think of when people say "the use of water cannon" Apologies - just using the correct plural of 'stadium'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC RISK77 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 20 minutes ago, EmersonsRed said: 2 things, judging by the replies, no I'm not. Secondly, you are delusional if you don't think they will play their kids and probably still beat us. Conte has a track record of playing strong teams in all competitions so don't think it will be a weak side at all coupled with no European football I think it is a plum tie...he is a winner and wants to win every competition. apologies there are a few who obviously prefer Scunthorpe but they are equally as narrow minded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of his pie crust Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I don't care who we play any more. I just want this torture of a game to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Mao Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 8 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: Is it really any different to the Currys at Cribbs, or anywhere else..? Is this a wossshhh ? If so you have me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsRed Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Let's hope this random non-league outfit Rovers hold on to beat our actual divisional rivals and we get to go to Scunthorpe and hopefully win while said non-league outfit loses to Chelsea U-21s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, Chairman Mao said: Is this a wossshhh ? If so you have me In that case, have a whooosssshhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 If anyone needs any information about Scunthorpe parking / pubs etc feel free to message me! Live here so I'm chuffed about the tie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 A definite less of a distraction than Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Joy for the one or two posters that wanted Scunthorpe... Real disappointment for the rest of us. Not bothered about progressing any further now. We'd only go and draw Burnley away or something rubbish like that so what's the point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, Iron Man said: A definite less of a distraction than Chelsea. Indeed. It's a shame not to be playing them but, on the upside, Scunthorpe is a winnable tie and it also means we can rotate our squad and keep players fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 13 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Indeed. It's a shame not to be playing them but, on the upside, Scunthorpe is a winnable tie and it also means we can rotate our squad and keep players fresh. That's exactly it. We can play Chelsea in the next round or next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 9 hours ago, Davefevs said: That's exactly it. We can play Chelsea in the next round or next season And the season after that we will have a trip to Nou Camp, the Allianz Arena or Parc du Prince depending on the draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Necromancer Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Confirmed as the Tuesday night, 23rd August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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