FA Cup Games 7/8/9 Jan

[SebastianBlue]

"Romance of the FA Cup" has been in short supply this weekend.

I don't know, I've been romancing this brandy all weekend myself.

 

[malg]

"Romance of the FA Cup" has been in short supply this weekend.

The romance is only alive and kicking in TV studios and newspaper articles. It is no more. Still a decent cup, but top four is far more important to owners as CL money is ridiculous.

 

[SebastianBlue]

dippers really hurting can't give any credit for a great defensive display twats taken from rawk

Even more disappointing is that Plymouth are technically one of the most inept professional sides I've ever seen, yet we still couldn't put them away.

Expecting lessons to be learned and a comfortable win in the replay.

So many changes (and bringing in youth that don't necessarily play together regularly) hurt you — it was obvious that few had an understanding of the tendencies and preferred movement of anyone else. Many players made good runs only to be missed and several good passes were played only for the intended target to have stopped their stride just before the ball was sent.

It was very disjointed, despite the possession statistics.

 

[SWP's back]

I thought so too, but I they must have signed a contract for the season, they're playing all their games there next season.

Can see their league form being shite next season at "home"

 

[SebastianBlue]

Can see their league form being shite next season at "home"

A la Curse of London Stadium, I agree. Though, I think they'll have an easier time breaking in their stadium than West Hame will... I fear for their prospects in the next few seasons.

 

[cleavers]

Can see their league form being shite next season at "home"

I live in hope of that, can't stand them.

 

[SWP's back]

A la Curse of London Stadium, I agree. Though, I think they'll have an easier time breaking in their stadium than West Hame will... I fear for their prospects in the next few seasons.

I meant more about Wembley but you're right. WHL is another "close in pitch", as Pep says, a wide open field gives the impression of more space and less pressure.

 

[kaz7]

One for @jimharri tomorrow

Cambridge United V Leeds United
19:45

 

[SebastianBlue]

I meant more about Wembley but you're right. WHL is another "close in pitch", as Pep says, a wide open field gives the impression of more space and less pressure.

Ahh, agree there, as well—should be interesting to see how they cope with filling the ground. It won't be good viewing or atmosphere with a third of the seats empty.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

One for @jimharri tomorrow

Cambridge United V Leeds United
19:45

That match will set a new record for IQ differential between supporters' groups, at least until Oxford and Millwall hook up.