mattitheowl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Good to see the Blunts getting knocked out. But I just heard them say the semi finals are at Wembley. Why? Surely just wait and see what the draw is? It could be Man U Vs Man City and Arsenal Vs Chelsea, why drag the two Manchester teams down to London when you could play it at Liverpool or something? Seems really odd in the current circumstances. If you end up with north v south just play them in the midlands. Just not bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Its just a contractual rule now that the semis are played at Wembley. Sullies the competition at the best of times, but playing in an empty Wembley will be even worse. If it's a Manchester derby in the semi, now that the fans aren't a factor it'd suit both teams better if they played it at Stockport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobbinTheDonkey Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 It's so Wembley can make money off the fans. Oh......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldishowl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Shame it’s all without fans. Those last 4 could produce 3 cracking games from here and really given the competition the lift it needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Newcastle v Man City If this was a boxing match, someone would have thrown in the towel. Bruce must have shown his players Ali v Foreman. Stay on the ropes and then knock them out. It’ll need a proper smash and grab for Newcastle to get anything. Penalty now - right on cue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattitheowl Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 To be honest, Bruce wants stringing up for this. It's a cup game, you don't get a point for a draw! 1 Just not bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, ReadingOwl said: Newcastle v Man City If this was a boxing match, someone would have thrown in the towel. Bruce must have shown his players Ali v Foreman. Stay on the ropes and then knock them out. It’ll need a proper smash and grab for Newcastle to get anything. Penalty now - right on cue. Makes for really boring games - when we played them at Hillsborough I could have fallen asleep. Not a contest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I thought the semis we're played at Wembley until it was paid for and that happened a while ago? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, darra said: I thought the semis we're played at Wembley until it was paid for and that happened a while ago? Not with you Darra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 33 minutes ago, mattitheowl said: To be honest, Bruce wants stringing up for this. It's a cup game, you don't get a point for a draw! They should go out all attack and throw the kitchen sink at them. Like we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 What a miss. * Bruce rips up game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 People understandably point to clubs not taking the cup seriously as part of the devaluation of it. What makes it even worse for me is that, without even trying, it’s invariably 4 of the big 6 in the semi finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ever the pessimist said: People understandably point to clubs not taking the cup seriously as part of the devaluation of it. What makes it even worse for me is that, without even trying, it’s invariably 4 of the big 6 in the semi finals. Surely Newcastle could have given it a bigger go than they have. Is the gulf that big? Its like Man City are playing someone from the UniBond league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Whilst I'm glad they got knocked out, is it just me that thinks it would have been fun to see them get to Wembley in the semis (only to get knocked out) for a trip that none of them could make due to Covid restrictions. Definitely would have been one for their honours board! "2020 We went to Wembley, only we didn't" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, ReadingOwl said: Surely Newcastle could have given it a bigger go than they have. Is the gulf that big? Its like Man City are playing someone from the UniBond league. Of course they could and should. It’s just that, to me, the ultimate insult is that the big boys don’t even need to try to get to the semi finals. It used to be a competition that all the top division felt they could have a good shot at.... now it’s a chance for the elite to rest some players and start to take it seriously from the quarters on. That’s not to say I don’t agree that the PL, TV etc aren’t part of the problem, just find the ease which the elite coast into the semis is overlooked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, Utah Owl said: Whilst I'm glad they got knocked out, is it just me that thinks it would have been fun to see them get to Wembley in the semis (only to get knocked out) for a trip that none of them could make due to Covid restrictions. Definitely would have been one for their honours board! "2020 We went to Wembley, only we didn't" Yes. Them getting to the final would have insufferable. Absolutely, yes. * I’m starting to worry about you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, mattitheowl said: To be honest, Bruce wants stringing up for this. It's a cup game, you don't get a point for a draw! If it was the dinner que, he would have been up for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattitheowl Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, alanharper said: They should go out all attack and throw the kitchen sink at them. Like we did. The one slight difference being we are a mid table Championship club, not a Premier League club! And I'd say we faired better than Newcastle did! Just not bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Geordies should have put somebody at side of Carroll and gone long. Never going to defend against or out football City. AC was battering Laporte, play Gayle off him for the bits. Save energy going route one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattitheowl Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 minute ago, The only way is S6 said: Geordies should have put somebody at side of Carroll and gone long. Never going to defend against or out football City. AC was battering Laporte, play Gayle off him for the bits. Save energy going route one as well. Spot on. Chelsea beat City in the week by hitting them on the break. Carrol and Gayle left up top and just smash it clear. If nothing else they'd have to some extra rest. Really poor set up from Bruce. Just not bothered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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