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Good home draw. Pleased with that, and with it being relatively local, Yeovil will bring a good following so could be a cup tie atmosphere to be had as well. Don't worry chaps, I expect Jos & Yoshida, if selected, will make it a close and interesting game.

Desperate scraping of the barrel isn't it ? Really does prove my point, although I would not even elevate either of these long forgotten cretins to the status of " 'B' list celebrities ". Martin Allen in keeping with a 'family image' that the FA wish to portray ? This is from his time at Cheltenham Town alone : http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Martin-Allen-accused-racially-abusing-bouncer/story-11882980-detail/story.html (although he was cleared of the above) http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Robins-boss-barred-pub-antics/story-11937505-detail/story.html And, I recall a story that he was kicked out of the skates as a player for 'indecency' ? Even more ridiculous, is that six ties will kick off today, knowing their potential opponents in the next round. One of the great aspects of the cup, especially third round, was not knowing and dreaming - if a smaller club - who they might get as a reward for going through.

Probably more likely that he wants to earn the ridiculous salary on offer than play for West Ham as such. But now that they've signed a typical 6'8" Allardyce striker will they still go for RL ? perhaps They will given Fat Sam's style of stockpiling players. We'd be mad to consider letting RL go despite his age etc. Just look at how less fluid our play was yesterday after he went off.

Dixon and Speedie were worse signings in my book. Charlie George - despite a few displays to the contrary - was poor. Don't get me started on Mark Hughes. Agree that RL is up there with the signing of Alan Ball as an inspiration for what he brought to the club.

When do our own allocation go on sale ?(via the Saints ticket office)

Oh good, live on ITV at a (flexible) time to suit their schedule. Do you know which 'B' list celebrities (who ITV expect us to be impressed by) are performing this task live with the back drop of an empty Wembley stadium ? Oh for the days on Monday lunchtime, smuggle the radio to wherever you might be, Cup Draws.

Kidderminster Harriers home or away if they get through.

Hopefully we'll be too concerned with the Cup Final the following week to be too bothered about the mancs at home. But I'm not holding my breath. Totally agree. Perhaps NC ought to realise he will remain firmly in the shadow of Laurie MacMenemy until he delivers a trophy or two, no matter how many £12m imports from Italy he gambles on.

Any news/suggestions of a pitch inspection ? About to set off from Glos, 'Sods Law' we'll be somewhere south of Newbury or Winchester before hearing.

Although the FA Cup does not have the same aura it had in the 60's & 70's it is still a major domestic trophy to win in my book (probably an age thing I know). There are a number of reasons it has fallen in significance, largely the media and its saturation coverage removing some of the excitement. But what do supporters talk about most from WGS reign at the club, FA Cup final, finishing 8th that season, or the fact we were briefly 4th in December of that year ? It seems a pity NC and MP might have abandoned this cup, if indeed they have. Going out of the cup will leave a very empty season remaining where we most likely play out the rest of the season to see if we can finish 7th or 8th.

Agree with you, especially the bit in bold. Good luck to him wherever he goes (with one or two exceptions perhaps).

I'm not sure they can convert a season long loan into a permanent move until the loan has expired can they ?

Before Christmas the question was will we get MP on an extended contract to prevent him from going to Spurs, yet the discussion has now moved to this !

Mistake-a-game player in my view, but on reflection should perhaps be okay for a match v (possibly a weakened) Burnley side at home.

For me the FA Cup is definitely worth going all out for, although this has to be balanced against resting tired first teamers after busy schedules., and giving youngsters/others game time. Why won't we ? Subject of course to reasonable draws. I'd keep those in bold as far from the first team as possible. It would not surprise me to see Gallagher start this though, possibly alongside Rodriguez. As for Burnley, I suspect they'll play a weakened side.

Apparently not. Although with a full and injury free first team the situation is different. As we are currently 9th, did we seriously expect better back in August ?

Probably since about 1995.

What is this ? Smurfs on tour, or just a couple of skate retards on a day out in the community ?

Have to say that as the "obligatory youtube" compilation that is pretty impressive. If NC could put that in the 'pre-transfer pack' we could probably flog him for £10m. But as someone else commented a few weeks ago it is a shame he hasn't scored in the Premiership for us given his contribution over the last three years. Hope he gets the chance.

Or we could all drive to Ottery's and go from there.... Not sure about the suggestion of "via Derby Road " though.

What, a fine and true Gentleman you are Ottery. (Not many of us about these days). Happy New Year to you.

Karen Brady ??? Why ?

No other options, certainly not on the bench today anyway. Osvaldo has disappeared off the face of the planet it seems, so that leaves Tadanari Lee, Lee Barnard or a recall and squad place for Billy S...

That is not even debateable, it's clear cut, he even seems to wave at the ball in some limp fashion as it sails past. Only question is where was ref Mark C^nttenburg stood in relation to this ?

Is he a proper fan though ? Surely he needs a red wig, red and white chequered trousers, and a bell to show his undying fanaticism and then he'd be on MOTD every week.