Dalziel Kane Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Paddy Power have us as seventh favorites for the competition next year. (11/1) The opposition are available at 1000/1, so not to leave them out How they managed Liverpool in fifth place only they know. And Arsenal can't even recognize a trophy anymore so you can leave them out. (6th place) Cardiff City seem tempting at 80/1, but won't be placing any bets. http://www.paddypower.com/football/uk-football/fa-cup/FA-Cup-2012-2013-3869843.html?force_racing_css=N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Bolton or Sunderland away if we beat Cheltenham. Long wait, we were the last ball out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Last team out of the hat too. Even the fates put us at the last position. What hope have we got with MOTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Decent draw for us if we can win tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Haven't got much time today but it's coming to something when we even get last place on the FA cup draw ! I hope we don't ever enter a marathon. Or could it be a sign that this club will be the last remaining at the very end of the competition - as winners of course. The latter may be worthy of some thought. Most draws are rigged or set or however they want it, and the FA cup is no exception, but there's nothing much we can do about it, and an away tie at Sunderland or Bolton Wanderers ? Damn it, could have been more favorable than that. Not really looking forward to either of them, and if we want to progress, it's going to be difficult. But it's a disrespect to Cheltenham as we still have them to do battle with yet. Even bet the plastics or Manchester United got a fucking home draw against lower league opposition. You can sort of tell something's up each time with the same damn fixtures and teams getting favorable games. But last time we beat Sunderland we went a long way, and Bolton - that would have been 1994, and we went out to them in a third round replay if I remember, but either side will present a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like we're off to Notlob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Most draws are rigged or set or however they want it, and the FA cup is no exception, If the tin foil hat fits, wear it proudly Looks like we're off to Notlob. Not a bad draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 A local away game, happy with that although we do have good memories from Sunderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm more concerned about facing Bolton than I would've been about Sunderland if I'm honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I'm more concerned about facing Bolton than I would've been about Sunderland if I'm honest. I was just about to post that myself - we're Sunderland's bogey team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearthainn Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sitting with the Bolton fans for this one as there is pretty much 0 chance for me to get a ticket in the away end. Not sure how I will be able to contain myself if we score, and will feel really stupid now if we don't sell out. Tickets are already sold out in many sections of the Bolton stands as well though so didn't want to risk missing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I would have wanted Sunderland for this I think. Still remember that defeat in 1994 and this time again it will be far from straight forward. The old Burnden Park venue had a better atmosphere than what they have now. Big isn't always better. Bolton have done well in cup tourneys in recent years, reached the final in 2004, so they have some recent pedigree out there. I expect this to be a difficult match, but if we can win, it will be one step nearer to that elusive trophy and take each round as it comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oldham away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think I should have kept me gob shut. Oldham away bugga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think I should have kept me gob shut. Oldham away bugga! We'll show Liverpool how it should be done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yes, I saw it - and we could have played them instead of all things (LIverpool) ! I remember the games between us in 1989/90 when Royle was their manager and it went to a second replay when Harvey was our manager at the time, They were some great games. Got to feel confident with this, even though they have done well today. Millwall at Luton Town also - remember 1985 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Presumably Matt Smith will be missing....don't know anything about him but he was great today apparently. Baxter will be up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Presumably Matt Smith will be missing....don't know anything about him but he was great today apparently. Baxter will be up for it. Smith was a constant handful. If Johnny is in defence against him we'll get boned. Worked tirelessly and a well deserved man of the match. It wouldnt surprise me to see Baxter put us out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 This draw fills me with dread. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Decent fixture, although Baxter will be well up for it. Thank fuck I put a tenner on Oldham to win the shite! It makes it all even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 This draw fills me with dread. We've beaten a championship team and a decent league two team away so we really shouldn't worry too much about a lowly league one team (if you forget what happened today). The alternative would have been Liverpool away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I forgot all about when we played them a couple of years ago and we lost 0 - 1 at home on the day. But first thing I thought of was 1990 and those fifth round games - they were much more enjoyable, even though we did eventally lose, but they had a very good side at the time with Royle. Ritchie, Palmer, Milligan, Marshall etc. I do feel quietly confident about this year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I would have fancied playing Liverpool as I think we could have destroyed them. Not sure we will get the players as 'up' for the match against Oldham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I tried to register with an Oldham fan page, but they ask you "What team moved to Oldham town's ground in 1899 and thus created Oldham Athletic" it's to keep out spamming, fair enough, but I'm not a fan of their club so how should I know. I don't really have the patience for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I tried to register with an Oldham fan page, but they ask you "What team moved to Oldham town's ground in 1899 and thus created Oldham Athletic" it's to keep out spamming, fair enough, but I'm not a fan of their club so how should I know. I don't really have the patience for this. Pine Villa....didn't know it either but took about eight and a half seconds to find out . You have patience issues DK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Well if you would have asked me before the weekend who I wanted in round 5 I would definitely have said Oldham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Pine Villa....didn't know it either but took about eight and a half seconds to find out . You have patience issues DK. No lie. I did in fact try to look it up and eventually found out that it was the above, but went with something else initially. Had to get involved. I mean they beat a team I genuinely dislike, and we play them in the next rounds with some good past matches. I hope they're as benevolent as here on rival supporters, but I go with honorable intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'll never take many teams in the FA cup for granted but we really should be able to handle Oldham without to much trouble. They went at Liverpool today and got the win but both teams where piss poor in reality...Smith was tireless and gave Skrtel trouble with his strength but I can't see him doing the same to Distin or even Jags for that matter. The pitch was awful which played to their advantage but having Brad flora Jones between the sticks was a huge mistake the guy is beyond shite. Baxter will try to many tricks to try and show off as he did today and next to non came off apart from a few decent long range efforts he looked well suited to the level he's playing at now. Tough tie with being away and the win against the shite will give them an obvious boost and even with our poor performances of late I can't see us playing as shit as Liverpool did today and letting them get the better of us. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideliner Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 there have been so many upsets lately maybe we can win the FA Cup without beating a PL side - that would be something which should be within Mr Moye's reach - like South Africa winning the World Cup Rugby in 2004 without playing against any of the top 5 sides in the world at that stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalziel Kane Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 World Rugby is chalk and cheese between European soccer and I don't know why you're comparing the two. The thing is we can win this years FA Cup. Why Not ? We've got a favorable draw, have a good record in recent seasons, have a good side, that can play when they want to, and this fifth round draw (I remember 1990) against Oldham is a winnable fixture and there's been a few heavyweights eliminated thus far. It's been so long since we saw the club win a trophy, and there's been chances damn it since then, but above all else, I feel quietly optimistic above all else. They (Oldham) did well today, but I'd rather face them than Liverpool in the next rounds. This really does bring back memories of 23 years ago at the same stage for those old enough to remember. Back at the time, I was sure then we would have too much for them (best home record in the premier league as of March 1990) but they managed a replay, it was a draw at Goodison Park before we lost the second replay at their stadium.. They beat Aston Villa 3 - 0 in the next rounds before taking Manchester United to a replay in the semi-finals I thought at the time they were good enough to beat Crystal Palace in that years final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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