The Prophet Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Aye, I'd rest Bruno and start Tonali. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I would go with strongest team as Brighton are a good team very capable of winning this a defeat would also be a big blow for morale ahead of the LC final and increase the pressure to win that attack the cups and worry about the league later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 20 minutes ago, Ginola14 said: I would go with strongest team as Brighton are a good team very capable of winning this a defeat would also be a big blow for morale ahead of the LC final and increase the pressure to win that attack the cups and worry about the league later The cups are also a guarantee of a European place next season, obviously if we win either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 It can’t be underestimated how important staying in the FA Cup is, if we lose the Carabo final which is expected then at least it won’t be all doom and gloom, it might even spur us on for another go in the same season. Question - how many teams have got to both cup finals in the same season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 35 minutes ago, black_n_white said: It can’t be underestimated how important staying in the FA Cup is, if we lose the Carabo final which is expected then at least it won’t be all doom and gloom, it might even spur us on for another go in the same season. Question - how many teams have got to both cup finals in the same season? Boro lost both in 97 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrone Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Ginola14 said: Boro lost both in 97 Arsenal v Sheffield Wed both 1993 Edited February 28 by patrone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Sheff Wed lost to Arsenal in both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) Man City did the domestic treble in 18/19 And I think it was Liverpool v Chelsea in both finals a couple of years ago. Edited February 28 by SteV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Strongest team possible based on fitness. Massive game. It’s tough. We are essentially pursuing a treble of sorts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Ginola14 said: Boro lost both in 97 oh god can imagine if that happened. I'm trying to accept what will be will be with regards the Liverpool game . But if we lost two in the same season then it would be hard to take. The curse would feel very real. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Hopefully we win again tomorrow. Canny fluke goal like Atsu’s misfired shot, off Diame’s heel will do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Ah man, this isn't going to be a good watch if Anthony Taylor is ref. His games tend to become stop-start messes with loads of random cards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 17 hours ago, alexf said: oh god can imagine if that happened. At least we will have see us win at Wembley for it to happen though… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 10 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Ah man, this isn't going to be a good watch if Anthony Taylor is ref. His games tend to become stop-start messes with loads of random cards. Obviously not the thread for a longer discussion about it and may have already been mentioned in the ref one, but there seems to be a trend now where the refs blow up for fouls but make a point of wanting to keep their cards in their pocket until around 60 - 70 minutes, after which they're dishing them out for everything. No doubt it's some daft "managing the game" directive from Webb but surely they must realise if they're letting fouls go unpunished other than the free kick they're going to lose control/the game looks like a farce? Possibly some mitigation where teams are clever and different people take turns fouling (see Bournemouth in Jan) but there's still nothing stopping a ref giving a card to stop that either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 21 hours ago, Ginola14 said: I would go with strongest team as Brighton are a good team very capable of winning this a defeat would also be a big blow for morale ahead of the LC final and increase the pressure to win that attack the cups and worry about the league later A huge match to keep us in the competition and ironically there’s arguably a greater chance of winning the FA cup with Liverpool out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Ah man, this isn't going to be a good watch if Anthony Taylor is ref. His games tend to become stop-start messes with loads of random cards. Nah, his card count has fell off a cliff since the start of the season. Didn’t actually give any out in the West Ham game on Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) Hate this lot feel like a bogey team. PSR goody two shoes club. They disproportionally bug me with their shite stadium-happy to go along with the cartel. Edited March 1 by Andy84 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Man Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Gonna say this will be a cracking game and we’ll piss on them.. but could come back to bite me on the arse coz I’m 6 Guinness’s in at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Just win, I don't care how, just win, such a great chance of another final and a better chance at silverware than trying to beat a rampant Liverpool team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 10 minutes ago, Nowhere Man said: Gonna say this will be a cracking game and we’ll piss on them.. but could come back to bite me on the arse coz I’m 6 Guinness’s in at the moment. If you’ve got a ticket tomorrow I hope you’re not sitting in front of me… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 14 minutes ago, Mattoon said: Just win, I don't care how, just win, such a great chance of another final and a better chance at silverware than trying to beat a rampant Liverpool team. Sort of agree. But you’d still potentially have to face Bournemouth and/or City at some point. Both have hammered us recently. We gave Liverpool more of a game than either of those and without even playing well. Were hardly blown apart on Wednesday. Just get through any way possible like you say and then hope for Preston at home! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoreboard82 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 28/02/2025 at 13:30, Ginola14 said: Boro lost both in 97 Didn't they get relegated into the bargain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Man Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 51 minutes ago, SteV said: If you’ve got a ticket tomorrow I hope you’re not sitting in front of me… I’m not a fan of pyrotechnics at games but? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 What we thinking line-up wise? Depending on fitness, I'd go: Pope Trippier Botman Burn Hall Tonali Miley Big Joe Osula Wilson Barnes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 22 minutes ago, The Prophet said: What we thinking line-up wise? Depending on fitness, I'd go: Pope Trippier Botman Burn Hall Tonali Miley Big Joe Osula Wilson Barnes Aware we may not have much choice, but that front 3 would struggle big time for goals imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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