Popular Post Lord Snooty Posted January 6 Popular Post Share Posted January 6 (edited) " The FA Cup eh. 3rd round day. One of the great days of the year. But you know Stubbs, I know I moan about it every year I moan but it's true. The magic wanes. Every year I moan and gripe about the FA cup and how that great historic pot is treated with contempt by the big boys. A hinderance and I know it's boring, but my word but it rages me inside. The contempt they show this epic competition! It pains me to see how the fans of smaller clubs are often robbed of their moment by seeing their team taking to the field against some big boys ,only to find themselves playing some Premier League U21 side with an International or two sprinkled in. When really, the point is, this. It's not about whether they win or lose. It's about the day for that town. Playing the superstars, the chance of a rare occasion, an upset that will live long in the memory. The occasion. But, these new brand of super club don't care about that. Not a bit of it/ They only stick their proper players in when it matters. I find it all really quite sickening. I really do. Then you have the lower Premier clubs. Their attitude towards it I find even worse. They'd rather finish mid table in the Premier League than have a good cup run ,I'm sure their fans would like a day out at Wembley and a chance to see their Captain win that famous trophy. But not their clubs. No, they would rather 17th in the Premier than win the FA Cup. What a world we live in. Where that comes above the glory!" "Indeed ,Sir. Shall I arrange for a late lunch, with it being a tea time kick off this evening?" "What, eh? Oh no. We're not going to the match Stubbs." "But...what about all this romance of the Cup business" "Never mind that, all we need to focus on is staying in the Championship, nothing else matters....we have to put the kids in. Don't want to risk anything. My God Stubbs....my God" "Sir?" "I've...I've become like them haven't I? Saying one thing, but doing another. Talking about the prestige of the Cup but being no better than Klopp, or Gaurdiola or....or...an Arsenal fan myself. I've become a sound-biter, who can't back it up. More faces than Big Ben! Ye Gods, what's become of me. I say one thing, but want us to do another. A fraud! A modern ...a modern, I can barely say it. A...a.....a modern supporter. A weasle who talks the talk, but won't walk the walk. Someone who says the right things, but doesn't really give a hoot when push comes to shove! A man who doesn't mean what he says. A man who lies! Lies! A liar! Oh Stubbs, what have I become. What can I do from here." "Politics, Sir?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FA Cup | Third Round Jan 6, 2024 kick Off 5.30pm Hillsborough Stadium THE OWLS Wednesday will have to ring the changes where possible but currently have nine players out injured, and they have two players susepnded, meaning they are limited to an extent as to how many changes they can make. Midfielder Momo Diaby might be given some game time after a long spell out, though he will be monitored closely and there might be scope for wingers Phuthi and Wilks to stake their claim. Michael Smith will compete with Ashley Fletcher to lead the line with Bailey Cadamarteri likely given a rest after suffering some fatigue. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CARDIFF CITY Siopis sounds like a disease a student might get on his gap year in Borneo building wells for the indigenous people. But in reality he's a mdfield player turning out for Cardiff. Rumour is that they will put a strong side out to face the Owls. Whilst likely to rest Grant the bluebirds will still use 4 goal ike Ugbo up front. and make few changes to their back line. Edited January 6 by Lord Snooty 17 3 7 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Up the owls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnssweetshop Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Just now, bladeshater said: Up the owls Exactly what i was going to put. I think that there's a certain ambivalence towards the FA Cup now. The catalyst for this was Manures reluctance to play in the FA CUP all those years ago. It's just gone on from there. Let's be honest. We don't need any injuries. We just need survival in this division, in the hope that within a few years , we achieve promotion. Then to give us any chance to fight relegation from the prem in the hope we make millions. games ruined. Still, UP THE OWLS !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanyowls Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Given the option of winning the FA Cup or getting promoted to the Premier League, which one would you choose? Financially, there's only one answer. Yet, imagine the day out at Wembley and Bannan lifting that cup. I know we're not getting promoted this season, I'm not that daft. Let's get through to the next round and get a big home tie. Come on Wednesday! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Will be interesting to see how Röhl approaches the cup game, hopefully some fringe players get time today. UTO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Womble Owl Posted January 6 Popular Post Share Posted January 6 Taking my 2 lads today seeing as it's actually affordable for once so really looking forward to it. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Hopefully we’ll play some youth and players that are coming back from injury and need game time. Would be nice to get a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardo Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 When I was young it was a big day, but as Snoots says it is now devalued. some admin… will Bakinson be involved now he is off the Charlton? and why is it a 5:30 ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, Howmanyowls said: Given the option of winning the FA Cup or getting promoted to the Premier League, which one would you choose? Financially, there's only one answer. Yet, imagine the day out at Wembley and Bannan lifting that cup. I know we're not getting promoted this season, I'm not that daft. Let's get through to the next round and get a big home tie. Come on Wednesday! I can’t imagine either to be honest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewswfc Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 As strong a side as possible please Danny, though I'd definatly rest cads. Love the cup. Come on Wednesday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owler66 Posted January 6 Popular Post Share Posted January 6 I don't care if the cup is not the competition it was, to an old fart like me it still mean something and I wish with all my heart that I will see a Wednesday captain lift the famous trophy at Wembley before my time is up 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geörge Whitebread Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I'm just pleased that one of the suspended games for both Byers and B.Diaby is a cup game. A cup run would be lovely. But we can't afford any more injuries or suspensions. So, I hope our Danny takes the opportunity to give some fringe players a run out in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbyStyle Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Great OMDT Lord Snooty. I had Siopis once. Plenty of Dettol soap and Fiery Jack to keep the flies off it. I’d rest Bannan and Cadamarteri. Other than that go for it from the off. Last thing we want is a replay. UTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOWL Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Excellent as always M'lord thank you. C'mon you Wednesday Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleo Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Thanks Snoots. Yep we moan about the attitude of the big boys to the cup, but how many on here would swap a win today for 3 points ? It’s all about survival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scilly owl Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I’d rather finish 17th in the Premier league than win the FA Cup…. In fact I’d rather finish 17 th in the Championship than win the FA Cup !! But I absolutely take your point Snoots, the FA Cup used to be one of the highlights of the season, especially the third round. It won’t be long before they regionalise the draw and we will be in the Northern section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, Womble Owl said: Taking my 2 lads today seeing as it's actually affordable for once so really looking forward to it. That’s great. I hope Tobermory and Orinoco enjoy it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 “Politics?” Nothing better than 3pm on the first Saturday of the new year. Sorry, I mean 7.45 Thursday, 7.30 Friday, 12.30, 3pm, 5.30 Saturday, 2pm, 4.30pm Sunday, 20.15 Monday. At least we can watch some footie on ITV and the good old Beeb. Sorry, I mean an Australian fire-stick or a Canadian cable-channel if my teenage son can find them for me. Ah, the romance of the FA Cup. It’s timeless. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Play the strongest team available. Playoffs and an FA Cup Final appearance should make for a decent season. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I’ve gone off the devalued FA Cup, but I’m really looking forward to it this season. Danny will use it wisely. Let’s see how Fletcher does starting, and how James does at LB under Röhlerball. Let’s give Windass and Momo 50/75 minutes as part of their rehab, and Smith 30 for his. Great to let these players play a proper match in Danny’s system and level. And I’d love to see Danny up against City, Liverpool or Man U next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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