| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? 18:41 - Jan 3 with 3399 views | ringwoodblue |
I was thinking about the Rotherham game and wondering how important we should be treating this game given our priority is the league and securing promotion.
If I was McKenna, I don’t think I’d risk injuries to any of our key players like Walton, Davis, Morsy and Chaplin for a competition we have no realistic chance of winning.
I know Rotherham are in a poor run of form and a good cup run is long overdue but with players recovering from injuries and illness and with the Plymouth game coming up, is it really worth it?
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:46 - Jan 3 with 2833 views | JimmyJazz |
Absolutely not. Hoping for a 1-0 loss and we can get back to full focus on the only priority for this season |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:50 - Jan 3 with 2810 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Arguing that we are better off out of the cups has done us no good for a long time now.
I would expect us to play a strong team. If we rest the first team, they will be rusty having not played for nearly 2 weeks!
There will be no shame if we lose to Rotherham (it has become a common occurrence!) but it would be great to show we are ready to play them now. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:55 - Jan 3 with 2786 views | JimmyJazz |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:50 - Jan 3 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Arguing that we are better off out of the cups has done us no good for a long time now.
I would expect us to play a strong team. If we rest the first team, they will be rusty having not played for nearly 2 weeks!
There will be no shame if we lose to Rotherham (it has become a common occurrence!) but it would be great to show we are ready to play them now. |
But what if we win and the 4th round is a glamour away tie? That would be all the media would be focusing on. | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:58 - Jan 3 with 2755 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:55 - Jan 3 by JimmyJazz |
But what if we win and the 4th round is a glamour away tie? That would be all the media would be focusing on. |
What is the point you are making? It would be good for us? Or bad for us? Or you are not making a point at all?
Truth is, even with the full first team we are unlikely to beat Rotherham. They have been a bogey side for a long time now. | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:04 - Jan 3 with 2716 views | clive_baker |
Yes please. I can’t see it being much of a run anyway, realistically we’re probably only taking 1 or 2 games beyond the Rotherham one and that’s with a bit of luck and a tail wind. I think the confidence a win on Saturday would give us could be valuable. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:06 - Jan 3 with 2711 views | JimmyJazz |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 18:58 - Jan 3 by Nthsuffolkblue |
What is the point you are making? It would be good for us? Or bad for us? Or you are not making a point at all?
Truth is, even with the full first team we are unlikely to beat Rotherham. They have been a bogey side for a long time now. |
I'm asking what if we do actually beat Rotherham - because by taking Saturday's game seriously that would be the aim? Then we have the same question of do we really want yet another cup game in a few week's time.
And if the 4th round provides a tie that whets the fans appetites it becomes an even bigger distraction. | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:07 - Jan 3 with 2707 views | TheBoyBlue |
Hopefully a chance for the likes of Ahadme. If we get him up and running he may still be useful. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:09 - Jan 3 with 2693 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:06 - Jan 3 by JimmyJazz |
I'm asking what if we do actually beat Rotherham - because by taking Saturday's game seriously that would be the aim? Then we have the same question of do we really want yet another cup game in a few week's time.
And if the 4th round provides a tie that whets the fans appetites it becomes an even bigger distraction. |
Ah so, yes we do.
A glamour tie vs a top Prem side or even a local derby with a chance we could get a result would be nice. | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:18 - Jan 3 with 2649 views | JimmyJazz |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:09 - Jan 3 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Ah so, yes we do.
A glamour tie vs a top Prem side or even a local derby with a chance we could get a result would be nice. |
At the cost of potentially staying in the play off places until the end of the season? It's no thanks for me - as stated a 1-0 loss to Rotherham will be my optimum result | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:25 - Jan 3 with 2616 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:18 - Jan 3 by JimmyJazz |
At the cost of potentially staying in the play off places until the end of the season? It's no thanks for me - as stated a 1-0 loss to Rotherham will be my optimum result |
If it is a choice between promotion and a few FA Cup matches, promotion is the winner every time.
I don't think it is a choice. Sides that do well in the cup often do better in the league. When we have been knocked out of the cups early we have done badly in the league. | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:28 - Jan 3 with 2605 views | yesjohn99 |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:04 - Jan 3 by clive_baker |
Yes please. I can’t see it being much of a run anyway, realistically we’re probably only taking 1 or 2 games beyond the Rotherham one and that’s with a bit of luck and a tail wind. I think the confidence a win on Saturday would give us could be valuable. |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:38 - Jan 3 with 2557 views | WestSussexBlue |
For the first time in ……well ever, I don’t think a cup run is needed, certainly not at present. | | | |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 21:13 - Jan 3 with 2453 views | BigCommon |
Hopefully we would have learned from Aluko and Harness injuries in Pizza cup , that fielding a really strong side, might backfire...
Unless, of course, KM is under some kind of orders to progress in this competition, for marketing reasons.. The English FA Cup, does get a fare bit of coverage, overseas.
Perhaps if we've got a new face or two in the building by then, we might see them included . Just to get some involvement in a competitive match in our system.
Personally, I've not given a hoot about any of our cup matches this season. Would prefer if we threw everything into our league program. It's no surprise that Newcastle are doing well in the Prem', without the extra European matches that the other top 6 are playing in. |  | | |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 08:30 - Jan 4 with 2265 views | Churchman |
Having lost two important players in the tinpot cup this season, why risk anyone in a competition we cannot win? I’d play a team of yoofs and ressies. The league is just too important and given we are the one team of the three front runners fading, 100% of our energy needs to go into that in my view.
I have great memories of the FA Cup, but that was as important as winning the league; when it was something more than the consolation bauble for the PL teams it is now. McCarthy’s approach to cup games was the right one, however depressing it seemed at the time. |  | | |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 08:40 - Jan 4 with 2241 views | SonOfSpock |
We should be playing every game as if we want to win.
Winning is a habit, and winning breeds confidence. We've got out of the habit recently and its affecting the latter. |  | | |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 08:52 - Jan 4 with 2203 views | Steve_M |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:04 - Jan 3 by clive_baker |
Yes please. I can’t see it being much of a run anyway, realistically we’re probably only taking 1 or 2 games beyond the Rotherham one and that’s with a bit of luck and a tail wind. I think the confidence a win on Saturday would give us could be valuable. |
The performances against Liverpool in 1992 must have helped with the confidence of the players both for the run in to promotion and settling the following season after promotion.
Rotherham have stumbled a bit of late after a decent start to this season so probably won't be taking Saturday that seriously. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:03 - Jan 4 with 2165 views | Churchman |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 08:52 - Jan 4 by Steve_M |
The performances against Liverpool in 1992 must have helped with the confidence of the players both for the run in to promotion and settling the following season after promotion.
Rotherham have stumbled a bit of late after a decent start to this season so probably won't be taking Saturday that seriously. |
When we played Liverpool, it was obvious to me we were going to win that division or finish second. We were on a run then that Plymouth are now. We could afford to give it a go. We are not in that situation at the moment. Give the first teamers a mini break. | | | |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:07 - Jan 4 with 2148 views | TractorCam |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:25 - Jan 3 by Nthsuffolkblue |
If it is a choice between promotion and a few FA Cup matches, promotion is the winner every time.
I don't think it is a choice. Sides that do well in the cup often do better in the league. When we have been knocked out of the cups early we have done badly in the league. |
Not sure how this is still the mindset of some fans, given the years of cup incompetence and failed league campaigns. Sure if we lose it won't be the end of the world, but to want to lose is just bizarre. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:16 - Jan 4 with 2109 views | Steve_M |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:03 - Jan 4 by Churchman |
When we played Liverpool, it was obvious to me we were going to win that division or finish second. We were on a run then that Plymouth are now. We could afford to give it a go. We are not in that situation at the moment. Give the first teamers a mini break. |
I don't think we were in February 1992 though, we were well placed but it was only in late March we really hit that point with five wins in a row. My point on the benefit the players got from it still stands though but I'm quite sure we'll rest a few players too. | |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:21 - Jan 4 with 2056 views | usm |
Yep
I winning mentality and momentum are very important, so Yes I expect us to put out a very strong side |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:32 - Jan 4 with 2038 views | LankHenners |
The thing with a cup run is that you have to have a fair bit of luck to go on it. It's all well and good wanting one but you could draw Man City away off the bat and it's over before it's begun.
That we've had a lot of injury and illness might alter plans slightly but I think the message from inside the club would be to try and win the game. It's a good opportunity to give ourselves a confidence boost going into a big league match and a decent test of where we're at.
An awkward one for Rotherham really - they're in a place where they need to pull themselves together in the league so could do without a cup distraction but equally a loss to a club a league below them won't help fan mood.
It's not as if it's a replay 2 or 3 days before Plymouth anyway, it's a whole week where they have a big match at Bolton at the same time. Anyone struggling won't be risked but it's a free hit for us basically to get some match fitness into players who have been out and as above it'll be a shot in the arm to everyone if we win. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:54 - Jan 4 with 2003 views | patrickswell |
I know we're having a good season, but this club should be doing all it can to win football matches and get a winning mentality into it. Saturday is a winnable tie and to see us in the 4th round again after so long would be great. |  | | |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 09:58 - Jan 4 with 1989 views | The_Romford_Blue |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:18 - Jan 3 by JimmyJazz |
At the cost of potentially staying in the play off places until the end of the season? It's no thanks for me - as stated a 1-0 loss to Rotherham will be my optimum result |
If we end up in the playoffs, it won’t be down to the fact we played a few extra games in the cup. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 10:01 - Jan 4 with 1980 views | Wallingford_Boy |
| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 19:18 - Jan 3 by JimmyJazz |
At the cost of potentially staying in the play off places until the end of the season? It's no thanks for me - as stated a 1-0 loss to Rotherham will be my optimum result |
It’s one game (or 2/3 at worst).
These are no lose games against higher opposition.
Keep winning, never want to lose a game. |  |
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| Is an FA cup run what we actually want right now? on 10:29 - Jan 4 with 1944 views | harleymarshall |
Take defeat all day for win over Plymouth in the league. | | | |
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