What a load of miserable bastards! Come on lads its the FA Cup, just imagine what it would do for the club if we won? More media coverage, attract better players, money, bigger gates at all remaining games. I would lose so much respect for NA if he put out a reserve team because it shows a lack of respect for the competition. FWIW I don't think he will because he understands that the FA Cup can still regain its former glory as the greatest cup competition in the world.
The magic of the FA Cup is dying because of this attitude that it is a 'distraction'. No way is it! It's a change, a break from routine, a chance for our boys to go out and do us proud against far superior opposition. You all know that if we win you'll be on the post match thread celebrating!
Who cares that it attracts so called 'plastic fans'? If more people are encouraged to come and be a Saints fan then good, I will welcome them. I am really looking forward to the game and hope the lads show what they can do. I believe in them, maybe some more of you should too.