JH, did you even read his posts?
I see your point Baggio, and if it was a straight choice between going on a cup run and ultimately losing OR progressing our hopes in the league for entry to Europe - then I would probably choose the latter as it is better for our long-term future.
I'm not sure that is the choice we're faced with though. I think we can put out a respectable side that blends some of the fringe players in our squad with some of the first-teamers without jeopardising the quality of our PL performances.