Legod Third Coming Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 It is obvious that nearly all clubs are now treating this competition with disdain. Premier League reserve sides are probably the equivalent of a half decent Championship side. We are at least as good as a half decent championship side (see Norwich and Leeds). This opens up an incredible opportunity for a club like ours to take this competition seriously and put out our strongest side to progress some distance. The down side is this potential 'distraction' - I don't buy that. Chelsea didn't appear distracted from winning the league when they won both the FA and League Cups. And then there is the risk of injury - but then a jar a mayonnaise could put you out for six weeks... The up sides for me are: More money into the club More exposure to encourage new fans More opportunity for our players to play better opposition We might actually go a long way in the Cup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Mabes Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 I agree. I think now that we have got this far we should play our best team (bar players that need a rest). If we start slipping down the table I may start to feel differently though. Arsenal away i'm crossing my fingers for. Or even at home. Would love to see Walcott back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 with the fact that we are already in round four I thought we were trying to win it ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeweahscousin Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 We should try and win every game we are in, on the flip side we shouldn't jeopardise a promotion push with cup distractions. I was impressed with Adkins decision to give some fringe players a run, and should stick to that policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaststander Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 one game at time perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Calm down. We're not going to win it. Consider that we rested people yesterday, doesnt make me think that were going all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 enjoy a good game or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 no...and the fact we made 8 changes means the club are not really trying either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Under Weststand Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Winning breeds confidence I don't see why we shouldn't try to win every game we play in F.A cup or not. We have had a great January so far, lets keep the winning streak going, but we should rotate the squad for the cup games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 you'll be amazed how clubs take it seriously once they get to the quarters... never in a month of sundays will we be able to win the FA cup this season and dont think we should bust a gut to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 one game at time perhaps? Indeed, and added to that the bookies are rarely wrong! http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/fa-cup/winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Why enter it if we're not intent on winning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Why enter it if we're not intent on winning it. dont really have a choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintforever Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 If there is no Tuesday game straight after it is worth fielding our strongest XI in round 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 dont really have a choice I didn't know that. Live n' learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 We should try to win every game we play. It's not the taking part - it's the winning that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamyCM Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 If we have a run that would be great, good for the money coming in. However lets not get ahead of ourselves I would rather win the league and go out next round if I was offered it. This year is about getting promotion and a cup run is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 If there is no Tuesday game straight after it is worth fielding our strongest XI in round 4. We play Exeter away on the Tuesday after the 4th round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angel Gabriel Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Calm down. We're not going to win it. Consider that we rested people yesterday, doesnt make me think that were going all out. This. This squad will have been redeveloped several times over before we'll be FA Cup contenders. Nice that's the intention though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker-p Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 We should try to win every game with the strongest side. But if or when, we get knocked out we should look at the bright side of being able to concentrate on the league. Potential injuries aside, I can't see a down side to a good cup run. When was the last time a third flight team got to an FA Cup final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmill Arm 2 Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 No, as if we'd win it anyway ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 When was the last time a third flight team got to an FA Cup final? Millwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 I don't think we should 'try to win' the cup in the sense of making it the focus of our attention but if it happens as a natural by product of consolidating our position in the top 2 then, hey, why not win the damn thing...as long as it doesn't become a priority then there is every chance the positives will outweigh the negatives. (but let's not polarise the argument by saying there are ONLY positives or ONLY negatives of a prolonged cup run. It could work either for us or against us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Millwall. No, they were in the Championship at the time. They were on the fringes of the championship playoffs under Dennis Wise's management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legod Third Coming Posted 9 January, 2011 Author Share Posted 9 January, 2011 you'll be amazed how clubs take it seriously once they get to the quarters... never in a month of sundays will we be able to win the FA cup this season and dont think we should bust a gut to try. That's true but given a fair draw we could end up not playing a decent side until the last 16 when the remaining Premiership clubs get serious. I think this is what my hope is - winning it is highly unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren W Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Indeed, and added to that the bookies are rarely wrong! http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/fa-cup/winner At 200-1 I'd pop a fiver on us just for sh1ts and giggles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 How are Brighton's odds better than ours ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 How are Stevenage's better than Huddersfield's?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 we should try to win everything, from the toss of the coin to the last kick of the ball. any other mentality is that of losers, quitters never win, winners never quit fail to plan and you plan to fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
once_bitterne Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 No L1 club will ever win the cup. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 9 January, 2011 Share Posted 9 January, 2011 Yes - another easy home tie - nearly there now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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