No. And I see the point that you're leading me towards. It's not unreasonable. But I consider it like this...
Playing a strong side in FA Cup, in this particular situation = trying to roll 5 or 6 on a dice.
Playing a weak side in FA Cup, in this particular situation = trying to roll 3, 4, 5 or 6.
When you take our injuries, our form, our potential success this season and the long term goal of trying to rule the world of football... he's made the right gamble, win lose or draw. But no, he certianly won't be vindicated if we lose on Wednesday. And he take a lot of flak, which is way this results-based business goes. But I still support his decision.
FA Cup being a better competition in terms of history, storylines, magic, romance, less corrupt... none of that matters a jot when it comes to the MCFC, which trumps everything in football. We have to do what's best for the club.