The magic of the FA Cup

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The magic of the FA Cup

by Sutekh » 25 Nov 2022 09:55

So after last season’s unacceptable performance hope may be brewing amongst some of the support for a little bit of a cup run - or will that detract too much from the possible annual survival battle?

Personally I’d like Reading to get another non league side in the hope that a Paul Ince team will be able to show how it is actually done, though of course we all know the 3rd round draw is most likely to give Reading a cr@p tie like a visit to Luton or Sheffield United etc.

Anyway, the draw for the 3rd round will be live on BBC 2 on Monday (program starts at 7pm) with ties to be played over weekend of 6/7/8/9 January 2023.

Reading should be ball number 32.

Speculate your wishes and predictions hereunder.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Hendo » 25 Nov 2022 09:56

Huddersfield away - obviously.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by YorkshireRoyal99 » 25 Nov 2022 10:22

Or Man United away again.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Hendo » 25 Nov 2022 10:26

:lol: Either one.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by South Coast Royal » 25 Nov 2022 11:05

Preferred options:-
Bournemouth, Southampton or Portsmouth away.
Likely outcome:-
Barnsley, Blackburn or Preston away


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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Jackson Corner » 25 Nov 2022 11:15

Ince will do the same as the league cup put reserves out. So bearing that in mind I would rather lose to a prem or a championship team than suffer last year’s embarrassment,.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Franchise FC » 25 Nov 2022 12:28

The Ronalds, Northampton or Luton (assuming they’re all still in ‘cos I haven’t checked :oops: )
All away, obviously

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Snowflake Royal » 25 Nov 2022 12:29

We'll put out a terrible side to try to get immediately knocked out so... shrug.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Franchise FC » 25 Nov 2022 12:31

Snowflake Royal We'll put out a terrible side to try to get immediately knocked out so... shrug.

Oh, how I’d love to argue with that … but can’t


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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by RFCMod » 25 Nov 2022 13:17

O*f*rd away

Otherwise Pompey away

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Dirk Gently » 25 Nov 2022 13:36

Carlisle away.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Stranded » 25 Nov 2022 13:37

Couldn't care less. Home.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by The Royal Forester » 25 Nov 2022 15:49

Wrexham, at home. Probably be the only time Parkie will manage at the SCL!


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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by RG30 » 25 Nov 2022 16:00

Train strikes that weekend ruin any decent away day.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by blythspartan » 25 Nov 2022 17:10

The winner of AFC Wimbledon/Chesterfield, home or away.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by grey_squirrel » 25 Nov 2022 18:22

Can’t blame Ince one iota for not prioritising (or caring about) the Cup this year. So whoever it is, is immaterial.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Ascotexgunner » 25 Nov 2022 18:37

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Snowflake Royal We'll put out a terrible side to try to get immediately knocked out so... shrug.

Oh, how I’d love to argue with that … but can’t


Don't worry Captain Chaos Liam Moore is fit again nearly I heard. Give him a runout and at least we have the perfect scapegoat.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Snowflake Royal » 25 Nov 2022 19:12

Ascotexgunner
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Snowflake Royal We'll put out a terrible side to try to get immediately knocked out so... shrug.

Oh, how I’d love to argue with that … but can’t


Don't worry Captain Chaos Liam Moore is fit again nearly I heard. Give him a runout and at least we have the perfect scapegoat.

A lacklustre defeat to lower league opposition will certainly put him in the shop window.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by tidus_mi2 » 26 Nov 2022 10:39

Don't really care, I know my Dad would love us to get Spurs away as an excuse to go to their new stadium.

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Re: The magic of the FA Cup

by Mid Sussex Royal » 26 Nov 2022 11:32

Given the way the Championship is this season I can see a lot of U23 sides like in the league cup and a lot of exits in round 3 & 4, including us.

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