To be honest, i'm not bothered. I think we just need to concentrate on survival and the cup would be more fixtures we can do without. If we get any injuries were screwed.
If Poortvliet doesn't do well here - he can hardly be blamed since almost everyone who is worth anything is being flogged off to recover our financial position. I doubt even Sir Alex could keep us up if we keep selling like we are now.
I was embarassed and felt sorry for him. But fair enough if people want to chant against him. He did say he hated it here - and he always scores against us - but i'll never forget that header against Pompey!
I can't see why Skacel isn't playing. He should be able to slot in at left back fairly easily without needing to much gel. He is a experienced professional footballer afterall.