Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:07 am
Shows how far we’ve come I guess, Ipswich away would’ve been seen as a great draw only a couple of years ago.
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Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:55 am
Not the best draw,but given that Harrogate and Portsmouth were still in the last few with us it could have been worse.As we know Oldham are beatable and despite the fact they have improved recently and will have main man Bamboullah back (missed our game on international duty) it is also a fact that we are stronger since then with the Leeds lads and the return of the likes of Platty. There would also be the added bonus of a much bigger following. As for Ipswich we would be the underdogs and they would have much more to lose. Plus the fact that if Oldham can get a draw there we surely can improve on that.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:09 am
It still would be in my eyes. Of course it would of been nice to get one of the lesser teams at home but equally I think we perform better when truly tested. A job to do whoever wins and I am sure with the prospect of a really big fish in the next round we will be focussed.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:28 am
The Leeds lads made their debut against OldhamSKIPPER wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:55 am Not the best draw,but given that Harrogate and Portsmouth were still in the last few with us it could have been worse.As we know Oldham are beatable and despite the fact they have improved recently and will have main man Bamboullah back (missed our game on international duty) it is also a fact that we are stronger since then with the Leeds lads and the return of the likes of Platty. There would also be the added bonus of a much bigger following. As for Ipswich we would be the underdogs and they would have much more to lose. Plus the fact that if Oldham can get a draw there we surely can improve on that.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:34 am
Thought the Oldham game was further back than that but they were just finding their feet then and have since become an integral part of the team.Adam29 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 10:28 amThe Leeds lads made their debut against OldhamSKIPPER wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:55 am Not the best draw,but given that Harrogate and Portsmouth were still in the last few with us it could have been worse.As we know Oldham are beatable and despite the fact they have improved recently and will have main man Bamboullah back (missed our game on international duty) it is also a fact that we are stronger since then with the Leeds lads and the return of the likes of Platty. There would also be the added bonus of a much bigger following. As for Ipswich we would be the underdogs and they would have much more to lose. Plus the fact that if Oldham can get a draw there we surely can improve on that.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:08 pm
Apparently Ipswich put out a poorer side against Oldham and rested a few regulars and the consensus was they would rest more in the replay and they wouldn’t be surprised if they went out,Oldham away is winnable as we already beaten them this year but Ipswich away is not a disaster as they average nearly 20000 which is more than a lot of championship teams get so financially it would be good for us
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 1:19 pm
Ipswich had just shy of 9,000 against Oldham so, if they win the replay, at least a few quid to be gained which was not the case with some of the other "bigger" clubs in round 1 who, in some cases, had crowds of less than a third of their average league game gate.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:26 pm
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:32 pm
Exactly.
It’s not a totally bad draw (it might be if you wanted to attend) but an away draw at Harrogate, Port Vale or Walsall etc would’ve been far worse.
Oldham, if they get through are beatable, and Ipswich could be chosen as a TV game, if not a third of their gate would still be a bonus to the club.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:40 pm
Yeah, I think it will be a tv main game.spirit of 1990 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:32 pmExactly.
It’s not a totally bad draw (it might be if you wanted to attend) but an away draw at Harrogate, Port Vale or Walsall etc would’ve been far worse.
Oldham, if they get through are beatable, and Ipswich could be chosen as a TV game, if not a third of their gate would still be a bonus to the club.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:22 pm
Plenty want Oldham- it’s closer and we know more about them being in the same league. If it is Ipswich I’m sure we would still take a few from Barrow and bolstered by the exiles. Kudos to the travelling Bluebirds.Sea Dog Sam wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:26 pmDeffo up for it!
Can't see many wanting Oldham instead of Ipswich
Been to Oldham a few times. Shithole - Boundary Park.
C'mon Tractor Boys!
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 4:34 pm
There's not a chance that a L1 side at home to a L2 side will be selected for tvReginald wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:40 pmspirit of 1990 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 3:32 pm
Exactly.
It’s not a totally bad draw (it might be if you wanted to attend) but an away draw at Harrogate, Port Vale or Walsall etc would’ve been far worse.
Oldham, if they get through are beatable, and Ipswich could be chosen as a TV game, if not a third of their gate would still be a bonus to the club.
Yeah, I think it will be a tv main game.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 5:35 pm
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:18 am
As for which games will be selected for TV, the most "romantic" tie is Boreham Wood V St Albans as you could walk from one ground to the other.
Re: FA Cup R2 Draw
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:26 am
Yeah, but it's Boreham Wood.Sefton Aubergine wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:18 am As for which games will be selected for TV, the most "romantic" tie is Boreham Wood V St Albans as you could walk from one ground to the other.