FA Cup Semi Final - Pre Match Thread

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Anyone else got a bad feeling about Saturday?

We have numerous fans suggesting we should rest players and prioritise Spurs. There are literally thousands staying away because they want to save up for the final. Threads about the Quadruple. Players, who we need available, out in night clubs till 3am.

We should play our best 11 available. It's the semi-final of the FA cup for gods sake! We will never get a better chance to win it, so let's not slip up due to complacency.
 
CC1 said:
25000 have bought tickets apparently- despite the game kicking off at 5.30 meaning no trains home if it goes to extra time. Disgusting inconsideration for fans.
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Just to dispel the rumour about no return trains again, these services back to Manchester are available should the match go to extra time and penalties...

Trains at EUSTON for MANCR PIC
All trains from 21:00 to 23:00 on 06/04/19
Lc Arr Dep Wttid Origin Destination
***** 21:00 1H76 EUSTON 21:00 MANCR PIC 23:39
***** 21:20 1Z77 EUSTON 21:20 MANCR PIC 00:12
***** 21:24 1Z78 EUSTON 21:24 MANCR PIC 00:17
***** 21:46 1Z79 EUSTON 21:46 MANCR PIC 00:20

And these will run if it finished within 90 minutes:

Trains at EUSTON for MANCR PIC
All trains from 20:54 to 22:54 on 06/04/19
Lc Arr Dep Wttid Origin Destination
***** 20:54 1T76 EUSTON 20:54 MANCR PIC 23:34
***** 21:00 1H76 EUSTON 21:00 MANCR PIC 23:39
***** 21:20 1Z77 EUSTON 21:20 MANCR PIC 00:12
***** 21:24 1Z78 EUSTON 21:24 MANCR PIC 00:17
 
Henkeman said:
Given that the team selected for the 3rd round against Rotherham was Ederson, Walker, Stones, Otamendi, Zinchenko, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Foden, Mahrez, Jesus and Sterling, I think it's fair to say that Guardiola takes this competition seriously. I expect a very strong side to be put out.
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Would agree except for having to face Spuds mid week and having to ensure we dont give ourselves a mountain to climb in the return leg. Interesting discussion on the radio driving home from the game. Not sure who was speaking but basically said Pep will see Tues as being more important than Sat so will pick his starting 11 for Spuds and then work back from that to determine who will face Brighton
 
staffsblue said:
Just to dispel the rumour about no return trains again, these services back to Manchester are available should the match go to extra time and penalties...

Trains at EUSTON for MANCR PIC
All trains from 21:00 to 23:00 on 06/04/19
Lc Arr Dep Wttid Origin Destination
***** 21:00 1H76 EUSTON 21:00 MANCR PIC 23:39
***** 21:20 1Z77 EUSTON 21:20 MANCR PIC 00:12
***** 21:24 1Z78 EUSTON 21:24 MANCR PIC 00:17
***** 21:46 1Z79 EUSTON 21:46 MANCR PIC 00:20

And these will run if it finished within 90 minutes:

Trains at EUSTON for MANCR PIC
All trains from 20:54 to 22:54 on 06/04/19
Lc Arr Dep Wttid Origin Destination
***** 20:54 1T76 EUSTON 20:54 MANCR PIC 23:34
***** 21:00 1H76 EUSTON 21:00 MANCR PIC 23:39
***** 21:20 1Z77 EUSTON 21:20 MANCR PIC 00:12
***** 21:24 1Z78 EUSTON 21:24 MANCR PIC 00:17
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Normally takes 1 hour 40 to Macc direct. Last time I looked, I think these trains take up to 3 times longer & involve 1 or more changes - Staffordshire leg involving a bus. Has that now changed?

I’m coming back Monday !!!
 
Manchester33 said:
Anyone else got a bad feeling about Saturday?

We have numerous fans suggesting we should rest players and prioritise Spurs. There are literally thousands staying away because they want to save up for the final. Threads about the Quadruple. Players, who we need available, out in night clubs till 3am.

We should play our best 11 available. It's the semi-final of the FA cup for gods sake! We will never get a better chance to win it, so let's not slip up due to complacency.
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None whatsoever, and you appear to be in a minority. Chill and enjoy the ride
 
mosssideblue said:
Would agree except for having to face Spuds mid week and having to ensure we dont give ourselves a mountain to climb in the return leg. Interesting discussion on the radio driving home from the game. Not sure who was speaking but basically said Pep will see Tues as being more important than Sat so will pick his starting 11 for Spuds and then work back from that to determine who will face Brighton
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Yes, I'd guess that's exactly how he'd do it. At least there are three days between the games - don't the physios say three days is fine for rest, but two days is a disaster?
 
CC1 said:
Normally takes 1 hour 40 to Macc direct. Last time I looked, I think these trains take up to 3 times longer & involve 1 or more changes - Staffordshire leg involving a bus. Has that now changed?

I’m coming back Monday !!!
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No. Stafford - Stoke - Macc is shut on Saturday evening so all trains are back via Wilmslow, with a coach connection out of the 2124 at Stafford for Stoke and Macc.
 
Manchester33 said:
Anyone else got a bad feeling about Saturday?

We have numerous fans suggesting we should rest players and prioritise Spurs. There are literally thousands staying away because they want to save up for the final. Threads about the Quadruple. Players, who we need available, out in night clubs till 3am.

We should play our best 11 available. It's the semi-final of the FA cup for gods sake! We will never get a better chance to win it, so let's not slip up due to complacency.
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No. After 19 wins in the last 20 games I can’t see why anyone would.

Brighton are flirting with relegation for a reason. If we get beat Sat it would be on a par with the Wigan shock.

At the moment I think we look like beating everyone we play. Around Xmas and Jan I wasn’t saying that as I thought we looked a bit iffy despite winning games. We now look rock solid and totally in control.

I’d be surprised if we don’t win by 2 or more goals.
 
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