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That’s fucking fixed as well. How else haven’t I won it in 30 years ?

Celebs making the draw, always brings this to mind: was he pissed ? At least amusing

I find the whole cup draw involving ex-pros or celebs ridiculous and nauseating . Why involve cunts like Cole and ‘Crouchie’? Worse still was having Venables doing it, with private jokes and smiles to someone sat nearby. In days of old when it couldn’t be seen and was drawn from Lancaster Gate on radio no one ever questioned the integrity of the ‘old farts’ and ‘blazers’ conducting it.

Agree. Abysmal decision even if supposedly financially better for FA. We’ve got several grounds capable of hosting SF now.

Never mind quoting Shakespeare (and no offence to Whitey, respect his knowledge) but I prefer the 1976 Channon “We’ve got to win the bloody thing now ..,”

They play Arsenal the week before. Perhaps we should hope they win and that the league is their priority ( plus multiple injuries and red cards)

picture the scene of an FA executive on the phone to Sky and the media sponsors : (in a John Le Mesurier sort of voice): “Well sir, it was all going rather to plan, but then somehow ‘Gerry’ sent some young bloke in completely under the radar to infiltrate the workings and sabotage it …, But we’re working on it with colleagues in VAR to see it doesn’t happen again..” …

MLG required to explain this theory and fallacy …

If Nathan J can spike their plans for a quadruple, Tonda can do the same for their domestic clean sweep.

We just have to ensure we fuck the plan up for them.

As much as I like your optimism, I can’t help but think , shit, fuck, and bollocks ..

Quite a prospect if 1970 rules apply

Yes, credit where it’s due. Many, me included, were doubtful of this appointment given his track record. But no denying the timing of his arrival and our form. We don’t know what he does, but even if it’s just putting the cones out, his contribution is helping, so well done. Many assistants don’t make good managers. But someone not making their mark as a manager or head coach could still be a good part of the backroom team (Kidd, and McLaren spring to mind)

How do you spin winning this on penalties ? Wsst Ham - from 2-0 will look at it, saying it’s our year. Leeds - throwing a 2-0 lead away, not so sure, as to how they nearly threw it away.

Have either gone through on pens before this season ? Just remembered West Ham did v Brentford