Neil Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 There's a good chance Wrexham will go through too, at home and Poyet has said it'll be mainly, if not wholly, second string. Odd that he'd say that. Surely just serves to give Wrexham added confidence. Unless he trolls them and plays a full strength side at the last minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Whoever it is, Pardew will need to make sure our team is fired up before sending them out. Big test IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wrexham's ground only has 3 sides now, I think. It's much easier to get to but we'd probably get less tickets that we'd get for Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Problem with Wrexham would be playing on a non-league pitch, and with the probable pressure of being televised at an odd time. Can't decide who I'd prefer tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Manchester United striker Michael Owen on Twitter: "And people talk about United always getting lucky cup draws!!! Couldn't get much tougher. What a game to look forward to." He just talks like some fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 There's a good chance Wrexham will go through too, at home and Poyet has said it'll be mainly, if not wholly, second string. Odd that he'd say that. Surely just serves to give Wrexham added confidence. Unless he trolls them and plays a full strength side at the last minute. I think the one he played yesterday was the same. "We learnt a lot from plenty of players, especially the young ones. "We were in control in the last 20 minutes and it was a beautiful team to see play. "We have another opportunity next week for the kids to play an important game. There's a chance the whole second team will play." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The last 4 finals have seen Stoke, Portsmouth (x2), Cardiff and Everton in it. We can be that team this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Whoever it is, Pardew will need to make sure our team is fired up before sending them out. Big test IMO. Should just say 'Stevenage' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ykmkmdd Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Poyet will probably change his mind at the prospect of a home tie against us.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSC Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Happy with the draw, more than happy actually. It's doable. Winnable match whoever gets through. Logistically/Socially I'd rather it was Brighton, closer for me to get too and will be a good night out with plenty of Mags no doubt enjoying the seaside. Although you have to think Wrexham is eminently more winnable, but it's a nasty place to go to, everything would be set up for an upset. Would it be easier to go to the nice modern stadium against a team with players we've heard/know more about, and a club we'd take more seriously as a threat. There are a fair few loony's that follow Wrexham around too, they'd certainly look to cause some trouble in their own manor win, lose or draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The last 4 finals have seen Stoke, Portsmouth (x2), Cardiff and Everton in it. We can be that team this year. Us to win the Fa Cup and Sunderland to take 7th and not get into Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wrexham's ground only has 3 sides now, I think. It's much easier to get to but we'd probably get less tickets that we'd get for Brighton. trains actually quicker to brighton. almost 5 hours to wrexham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 annoying having to wait 10 days for the replay. want to make my plans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 annoying having to wait 10 days for the replay. want to make my plans This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wrexham or Brighton. Exactly the kind of tie I hate. We often seem to make an arse of ourselves against lower league opposition, and if we don't then there's no particular pleasure in beating them. If it's a "good game" that means they'll have at least given us a fright or even beaten us, and if they beat us we'll never hear the end of it. Cf Hereford. Not that far from Wrexham, as it goes. Brighton would be a better trip. But Poyet, Kazenga... bit of a banana skin. Liverpool vs Man U at Klanfield is a bit annoying because, if we're hoping for EL qualification, it's in our interest for as many "top six" clubs to remain in the draw as possible. That said, once I again I entertain the unusual feeling of wanting Man U to win a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Happy with the draw, more than happy actually. It's doable. Winnable match whoever gets through. Logistically/Socially I'd rather it was Brighton, closer for me to get too and will be a good night out with plenty of Mags no doubt enjoying the seaside. Although you have to think Wrexham is eminently more winnable, but it's a nasty place to go to, everything would be set up for an upset. Would it be easier to go to the nice modern stadium against a team with players we've heard/know more about, and a club we'd take more seriously as a threat. There are a fair few loony's that follow Wrexham around too, they'd certainly look to cause some trouble in their own manor win, lose or draw. I've been to Wrexham at least 6 or 7 times and never had the slightest bit of trouble, unlike going to South Wales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaVaVoom Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The last 4 finals have seen Stoke, Portsmouth (x2), Cardiff and Everton in it. We can be that team this year. Us to win the Fa Cup and Sunderland to take 7th and not get into Europe. That would be mint but that would also mean us finishing below them!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Btw I can't see us taking this game not serious. Pardew will have the Stevenage match in his mind when selecting/preparing the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 trains actually quicker to brighton. almost 5 hours to wrexham It should only be about 3 1/2 hours to Wrexham by car though which is how I will get down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliassenfredrik Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 The last 4 finals have seen Stoke, Portsmouth (x2), Cardiff and Everton in it. We can be that team this year. Us to win the Fa Cup and Sunderland to take 7th and not get into Europe. That would be mint but that would also mean us finishing below them!? 6th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 We go through the same thing every year. Rinse and repeat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wrexham for me - a change to get some revenge for us and Blyth (1978) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSC Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Happy with the draw, more than happy actually. It's doable. Winnable match whoever gets through. Logistically/Socially I'd rather it was Brighton, closer for me to get too and will be a good night out with plenty of Mags no doubt enjoying the seaside. Although you have to think Wrexham is eminently more winnable, but it's a nasty place to go to, everything would be set up for an upset. Would it be easier to go to the nice modern stadium against a team with players we've heard/know more about, and a club we'd take more seriously as a threat. There are a fair few loony's that follow Wrexham around too, they'd certainly look to cause some trouble in their own manor win, lose or draw. I've been to Wrexham at least 6 or 7 times and never had the slightest bit of trouble, unlike going to South Wales. Have you been recently? They've had a really bad reputation since dropping in to Non-League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaul Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Brighton. Don't like playing teams from too many leagues below us. The giant killing shit comes into effect and we play bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I know I should want us to play the better team but it would be nice to be able to not risk some of the bigger names and get through anyway. I know this kind of arrogance dooms clubs but we should be able to get the better of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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