Johnstone's Paint Trophy

Scoham

Are they really that bothered? Surely it's far more important to go for promotion (and keep the club running of course) than defending the JPT?

InspectorSands

The draw for this isn't until 8 or 15 August - matches will be in the week commencing 31 August. Wolves, Bolton and Birmingham have won this during lean spells. (And Wigan, ho ho.)

Big William

We have to approach this in the White spirit. However, the unvarnished truth is that it would take the gloss off of winning it if we missed out on promotion.

T_C_E

I'll have a small wager on Holland scoring the first goal, with a 20 yard "Matt" finish.

.....Gets his "Top Coat"................

Oggy Red

Perhaps we need a good rub down before the match.

And the pitch well sanded.

Preparation is the key, you know.

thai malaysia addick

[cite]Posted By: Big William[/cite]We have to approach this in the White spirit. However, the unvarnished truth is that it would take the gloss off of winning it if we missed out on promotion.

But if we win it, we will all be painting the town red

MrOneLung

Is it possible to have Johnstones paint wallpaper for my computer ?

razil

apparently we have a bye to the second round

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/03082009/63/gray-dilemma-davey.html

Henry Irving

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/03082009/63/gray-dilemma-davey.html

Henry Irving

Typical.

Big boys getting the easy ride as usual!!

razil

how did we achieve this I wonder?

Henry Irving

someone had to get a bye to the second round, why not us : - )

razil

I can't see it on the OS fixture list either

LargeAddick

16 clubs given a bye into the second round

JT

Official Byes

WSS

Our regional teams:

Barnet, Brentford, Colchester United, Dagenham & Redbridge, Gillingham, Millwall, Milton Keynes Dons, Norwich City

Henry Irving

Plus some or all of the other southern teams given byes-

Aldershot Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Exeter City, Leyton Orient, Southampton, Southend United and Swindon Town.

Oggy Red

It doesn't seem based on club League position.

So maybe the clubs given byes are randomly selected or drawn from a hat .... ?

J BLOCK

Norwich didn't get a bye, they must be a bit miffed.

thai malaysia addick

[cite]Posted By: Oggy Red[/cite]It doesn't seem based on club League position.

So maybe the clubs given byes are randomly selected or drawn from a hat .... ?

Byes were decided this season by the number of a's and e's in the team's name. Charlton had enough with 3. If the team has over 4, it is considered "busting". Bad luck, Norwich City and Dagenham & Redbridge.

Oggy Red

I thought it was decided by the number of 'Oooohs' and 'Ahhhs' by a club's crowd during matches..... ?

The better the atmosphere, the more chance your team has of being awarded a bye in Little Johnny's painting competition.

Addickted

Roll on the next round.













I'll get me (under)coat

Covered End

Draw just made on Soccer AM, we are at home to Barnet

oohaahmortimer

[cite]Posted By: Covered End[/cite]Draw just made on Soccer AM, we are at home to Barnet

did barnet knock the scum out in this ...

charltonsteve21

did barnet knock the scum out in this ...[/quote]

Yeah 2-0

SilentAddick

[cite]Posted By: charltonsteve21[/cite]did barnet knock the scum out in this ...

Yeah 2-0[/quote]

And the London club jinx hits again by pairing up London clubs against each other and eliminating each other, huh?..

BBClaus

JPT

Apparently teams have to play at least 6 of the 11 players who have made the most starts in the league and cup this season. Try getting that rule into the league cup and see what alex ferguson says.

Also no extra time, straight to penalties.

WSS

What if they pick up "minor niggles" though?

Oggy Red

We've got at leat 3 players who are carrying injury and couldn't be risked.

So 6 of Saturday's starting line up must actually start ........or can they be on the bench ....?

BBClaus

they have to actually start the game oggy.

maybe we'll use some early substitutions...