Birmingham City (H) - FA Cup R3 | Pre-Match Thread

[blue b4 the moon]

To be fair, given there is no fans it’s the right thing to do.

It's another integrity thing though, clubs were stopped switching games to cash-in a few years ago.

They should be playing on a neutral ground if they have to.

 

[Gremlin]

their fans are not confident.

Man City predictions (smallheathalliance.com)

I think they're being a tad pessimistic there. I know we gubbed Burton Albion the season before last but you'd hope that the Birmingham players had a bit more about them (as they are in the Championship after all, even if they're struggling) and would be up for putting in a decent performance as it's a free hit. The FA Cup has a way of bringing it out of teams that have nothing to lose.

 

[LongsightM13]

I think they're being a tad pessimistic there. I know we gubbed Burton Albion the season before last but you'd hope that the Birmingham players had a bit more about them (as they are in the Championship after all, even if they're struggling) and would be up for putting in a decent performance as it's a free hit. The FA Cup has a way of bringing it out of teams that have nothing to lose.

Their manager Karanka, along with ex City academy lad Adam Clayton and defender George Friend, knocked us out when they were at Boro a few years ago, so we can’t go into this half arsed. Get it won early then give some youngsters a run out

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I would have liked to have seen Bobby Johnstone having a run out in this game along with a few of the kids.

 

[BringBackSwales]

BBC iPlayer

Thanks

 

[chaddblue]

To be fair, given there is no fans it’s the right thing to do.

Well the small chance they had of beating Bournemouth and getting a plumb tie in round 4 has probably gone

So much for the romance of the cup

 

[MAG]

Ok, thnx - mine is Sky hd not sky Q and in the past the version of iplayer on here has been slow to update recorded programmes, and I can’t recall ever having seen anything “as live” appearing on there, so I’m a bit doubtful. Fingers crossed you’re right & I’m wrong.

I don't think the HD boxes have "apps" like streaming apps on Sky Q where they now have Netflix, Prime and iPlayer as available as installed apps ... on HD box, they only had a catch-up section for BBC and they make past programs available there, not LIVE streaming events.

Check if your TV has it (it might not be pre-installed and you might be able to install it). If you can, then you simply need to login or create a free account on BBC. Another way around would be to connect a laptop or PC to your TV and watch on BBC Website.

BBC Digital Platforms mean it's on both BBC Sports Website as well as BBC iPlayer app on any platform.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Jesus aguero silva up top

 

[Akira]

Those idiots saying full strength won't be so happy when Ruben or Johnny picks up an injury from a near frozen pitch and thug opponents with nothing to lose.

Also, chances are they won't be so happy when the lads look knackered against Brighton.

 

[solley attwell]

Haha, I heard he done a woopsie in the changing room.

It would be ironic if he scored the equaliser as Michelle Dotrice( who played Betty) was married to edward woodward ( the actor) who played...... The equaliser

Haha, I heard he done a woopsie in the changing room.