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Well I made the long journey to Boreham Wood and was happy enough with the result against an unbeaten side with 14 wins out of 16 and 44 goals and 12 points clear of Harrogate.
But it’s levels just like we’d struggle against any Prem side bar Utd Boreham Wood struggled with that little bit of extra quality we had.
It was a case of get in, job done, get out. I do like Mellish in that more advanced role whether it’s in the middle or left he adds abit more physicality.
I know the young lads do well but their not the biggest and football skills don’t always win the day.
Main thing is we’re in the hat. I’ve been flicking through and although there’s one or two clos’ish Crewe Rochdale Blackpool the vast majority are South with some serious journeys if we come out the hat second, Dover Exeter Plymouth and quite a few down south as well.
But I think if we do end up away we fewer games left to choose from we’ll be on the TV for sure
I’ve been considering who I want in the next round.
I know who I don’t want. I want us to avoid Stockport and Blackpool.
I wouldnt mind a home draw against a non league team or a lower league team.
If its away, wouldn’t mind Oldham, York…for a trip to a nice place. (Though not great for a stopover as ots Christmas markets time)
Id settle for Wimborne at The Brick.
I think if it’s away there’s a high probability it will be a trek and on TV so no doubt so stupid O’clock time making in virtually impossible to do.
Can you imagine a Dover Exeter Plymouth or a Wimbourne on a Sunday 12noon KO or like the Oldham game 17:15 ?.
Then there’s places like Grimsby and Newport away that fills me full of dred.
I’m keeping my fingers legs and eyes crossed for an easier home tie, hopefully crawl through then something half decent say like a City away catch them cold while their not playing well
😂 😂 😂
We have a 50% chance of being at home. Confidence is high at the moment, and potentially 90 minutes away from another trip to a big stadium. Spurs away would be great. I’ve been once before and the view is amazing.
Before I get too carried away, anyone from L2 or non league at home will do me.
Barnsley at home is a very winnable tie. Should also be a 3pm Saturday kick off as it isn’t a stand-out fixture for TV coverage, so hopefully a good turn-out on the terraces.
Barnsley at home is a very winnable tie. Should also be a 3pm Saturday kick off as it isn’t a stand-out fixture for TV coverage, so hopefully a good turn-out on the terraces.
Never forget what a pain in the arris Barnsley are, on and off the pitch
Sadly given our current situation, I’d take beating them in the league on Saturday ahead of beating them in the cup.
Spent a couple of years berating their supporters on platforms then found myself cheering the teams spirited comeback in a play off game at Bolton a few years ago.
The animosity disappeared that night thankfully , a crap draw and I agree with the previous post, take a win in the league all day long.
Why not two wins? They are one of only three teams below us and are arguably in a bigger financial mess. They would also be looking to a 3rd round appearance to boost their coffers.
The trip to the Emirates last season was an unforgettable experience and the longer we go floundering in the lower leagues, the more important these opportunities become to the supporters, many of whom will not have experienced the regular league trips to those stadiums.
Plus, with nobody appearing to want to employ our previous manager (no great surprise), a 3rd round payday will help fund his wages.
Well obviously we would like to win both.
The point I was making was if we were “offered” a win one, lose one, situation, we would take the league win.
If we do get through in the cup, then fingers crossed for a money spinner in the 3rd round then over and out. We don’t have the on field resources for a cup run sadly, especially given the league situation.
It’s cliche time again, a pivotal next 2 (league) games. Beat Barnsley and the Donkey lashers and other results go our way we could be much more comfortable going into December. Lose both and others go against us, we could be cast adrift.
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