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skybluelee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #141
JSL said:
A home tie would be our best hope just for the gate money.
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It's shared isn't it, so by that logic OT would be the best option?
 
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JSL

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #142
skybluelee said:
It's shared isn't it, so by that logic OT would be the best option?
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OT?
 

Boicey

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #143
Leicester would absolutely hate getting us away. it’s almost worth it
I’d prefer to get one of the ‘big’ teams away though. I guess the players would to(?)
 

JSL

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #144
Kasey has already said he would love Liverpool as he's a fan
 

Gynnsthetonic

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #145
Wolves, Forest, Man U or Newcastle at home
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #146
JSL said:
Kasey has already said he would love Liverpool as he's a fan
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Right, that's him binned off and Panini sticker ripped out my album
 
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shmmeee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #147
JSL said:
Kasey has already said he would love Liverpool as he's a fan
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His lad too, imagine your Dad skinning one of your childhood footballing heroes. Stuff parenting dreams are made of.
 
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Travs

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #148
After the results last night, its looking like every team left in will be pretty mouth-watering (especially if Wolves beat Brighton)

Newcastle
Leicester
Man City
Chelsea/Leeds
Forest/Manchester United
Liverpool
Wolves/Brighton

There isn't a "poor" tie in there.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #149
Travs said:
After the results last night, its looking like every team left in will be pretty mouth-watering (especially if Wolves beat Brighton)

Newcastle
Leicester
Man City
Chelsea/Leeds
Forest/Manchester United
Liverpool
Wolves/Brighton

There isn't a "poor" tie in there.
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As long as we avoid Man City and Liverpool I’m happy enough. After watching them last night I think Newcastle at home is my preferred draw.
 
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Skybluecol

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #150
Otis said:
Have to confess, I felt really dirty last night just checking on Google to see how Folkestone Invicta got on against Potters Bar.




0-0 for anyone that is interested.
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I check Folkestone's results regularly.....one of my mates is from there which is the only link
 
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bawtryneal

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #151
JSL said:
A home tie would be our best hope just for the gate money.
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All the gate monies are "pooled" and then shared out between all the quarter finalists so it is irrelevant
 

Robinshio

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #152
bawtryneal said:
All the gate monies are "pooled" and then shared out between all the quarter finalists so it is irrelevant
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If that is true no point in inflating tickets for a home tie
 

skybluecam

Well-Known Member
  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #153
JSL said:
OT?
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Old Trafford.

If you want money the largest stadium that will sell out is where you’ll get the most.
 
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Saddlebrains

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #154
Worst possible draw is Leicester home or away

I fancy us at home v anyone other than Man City or Liverpool

If we want a day out we want United or Chelsea away
 
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bigfatronssba

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #155
Ccfcisparks said:
Remember I’m only 26. The last time we had played them would have been when Westwood saved the Ebanks Blake penalty I believe. Would have only been about 11/12
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The fact that a 26 yo was 11 when Westwood played for us makes me feel incredibly old
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #156
Saddlebrains said:
Worst possible draw is Leicester home or away

I fancy us at home v anyone other than Man City or Liverpool

If we want a day out we want United or Chelsea away
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I don't get the "Leicester is the worst possible draw stuff."

What am I missing?

We beat them here and were the best side at theirs too for most of the game and should have got at least a draw.

Surely them at home gives us the best opportunity of making the semi-finals doesn't it?
 
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bigfatronssba

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #157
Quarter finals are an awkward one.

We’re only 90 mins from Wembley so winning would be the priority, so playing the next lowest ranking team would be ideal.

Unfortunately that team is likely to be Leicester, who none of us want to play again.

Think I’d rather someone like Forest at home if by some chance they win tonight
 

Sky Blue Pete

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #158
bawtryneal said:
All the gate monies are "pooled" and then shared out between all the quarter finalists so it is irrelevant
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Is that right? Everything on line says it’s the same expenses then 45% to home and away teams
 

skybluelee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #159
JSL said:
OT?
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Old Trafford
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #160
bigfatronssba said:
Quarter finals are an awkward one.

We’re only 90 mins from Wembley so winning would be the priority, so playing the next lowest ranking team would be ideal.

Unfortunately that team is likely to be Leicester, who none of us want to play again.

Think I’d rather someone like Forest at home if by some chance they win tonight
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Yeah, Forest would be my second choice.

I would want to have another go at Leicester though. Beat them last time and would love the opportunity to do it again.
 
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skybluelee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #161
Boicey said:
Leicester would absolutely hate getting us away. it’s almost worth it
I’d prefer to get one of the ‘big’ teams away though. I guess the players would to(?)
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I don't get the logic. Away to Man C would lead to an absolute battering. Leicester at home, although clearly a really tough game, would be a genuine opportunity to reach a semi-final at Wembley.
 
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Gynnsthetonic

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #162
Otis said:
I don't get the "Leicester is the worst possible draw stuff."

What am I missing?

We beat them here and were the best side at theirs too for most of the game and should have got at least a draw.

Surely them at home gives us the best opportunity of making the semi-finals doesn't it?
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I think our performance peaked at home to them, we haven't performed brilliant since. Hopefully Sheaf and Allen are back for the 6th round
 
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curly_tom

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #163
I think it's probably different if you are a regular at away games and intend to go to the game. Personally I am very unlikely to go so a big away day at one of the big clubs holds no fun for me. If we go to Anfield or Stamford Bridge we are likely to get smashed ad be out. I would absolutely want to play a Championship side at home and have the best chance of winning. I would say Southampton and Leicester are the best bets. Shame Hyam ballsed-up last night as Blackburn would have been the easiest game for us.

Mind you, we haven't played anyone above us in the league yet. If you're going to go far you have to beat a decent team at some point...
 

Boicey

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #164
skybluelee said:
I don't get the logic. Away to Man C would lead to an absolute battering. Leicester at home, although clearly a really tough game, would be a genuine opportunity to reach a semi-final at Wembley.
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Leicester would be the most boring draw. Leeds not much better.
Getting battered at Wembley doesn’t over appeal to me tbh. My pick would be Liverpool away.
When’s the last time we played at Anfield?
 
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play_in_skyblue_stripes

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #165
Saddlebrains said:
Worst possible draw is Leicester home or away

I fancy us at home v anyone other than Man City or Liverpool

If we want a day out we want United or Chelsea away
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I totally agree, Leicester is a really bad option.

My choice now is Wolves at home. I doubt very much we can progress on the likely remaining 7 teams. Might sound negative but don't want to see us get thrashed by the top of Premier teams.

Newcastle as a day/night out , a very good option.

Home draw has to be best for us.
 
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SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #166
I’d be fine with anyone but Leicester.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #167
I think Leicester at home would be really exciting. Difficult yes but a chance of a semi final place and a great atmosphere. I don't get why people want to go to Liverpool or Man City and see us most likely get hammered.
 
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Otis

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #168
Gynnsthetonic said:
I think our performance peaked at home to them, we haven't performed brilliant since. Hopefully Sheaf and Allen are back for the 6th round
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But if we are not as potent as we were and are not at the same level, I still think you want to play the team that gives you the best chance of progressing.

The harder the team, the more awful the result could be.

And if we play at our very best, we are still most likely to get absolutely trounced by the big boys.

It's just one game and I think, even if we haven't been as good lately, we can raise our performance for one single game against Leicester, surely.

Teams do raise their game in cup matches. That's how you get upsets. But we know we wouldn't be able to raise it enough to beat Liverpool or Man City, no matter how brilliant we were on the day.

Still rooting for Leicester at home as far as I am concerned.
 
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Mild-Mannered Janitor

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #169
JSL said:
A home tie would be our best hope just for the gate money.
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Isn't gate money split? if it is, sell out at Old Trafford may be financially the best and we love to win cup games there
 

skybluelee

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #170
Boicey said:
Leicester would be the most boring draw. Leeds not much better.
Getting battered at Wembley doesn’t over appeal to me tbh. My pick would be Liverpool away.
When’s the last time we played at Anfield
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But we could get Leicester in QFs and then, say Forest in the semi, the Leeds in the final.

Why invite on a battering at Anfield?
 
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Marty

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #171
I fancy Newcastle at home, I think they'd probably be our best chance of progressing.
 
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Philosoraptor

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #172
Mild-Mannered Janitor said:
Isn't gate money split? if it is, sell out at Old Trafford may be financially the best and we love to win cup games there
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And the Man U fans have probably the longer distance to travel to the ground then City fans.
 
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MoirasWetFish

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #173
The top prem sides playing each other and we get a home draw and i would be happy...
 
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play_in_skyblue_stripes

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #174
Gynnsthetonic said:
I think our performance peaked at home to them, we haven't performed brilliant since. Hopefully Sheaf and Allen are back for the 6th round
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This is the issue, gone backwards since for various reasons.
 

skybluecam

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  • Feb 28, 2024
  • #175
We’re going to be underdogs whatever the game.

I’ve never been to Anfield, Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge so ticking one of those off with cov would be my preference. And if we won it would be legendary.
 
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