Last season we took 7,000 to fulham in the 3rd round. Before that 4,000 to spurs. Some of the best away days ever have been in the cup; bristol city, united, newcastle, liverpool, coventry, boro. Not to mention the fact that if we got drawn away at arsenal in round 4, we could potentially take 500 odd grand cash share of gate receipts - the figure some people are suggesting we might sell our form player pritchard for.
Absolutely defies sense. If anything we should be prioritising this game. But no lets give a few youngsters a game and gift the opportunity to huddersfield.
Fair point, i shall backtrack. What i meant by couldnt care less 'im not too fussed', i do agree that a good cup run isnt a bad thing unlike last year where we were solely concentrating on promotion.
In hindsight i would still pick a few youngsters for experiance, to give some of our players a rest as they have had a busy xmas period. Also to give people like Waggy/BWP a chance to stake a claim for a spot as they havent really had many in the league.
Agree if we win and get a big tie then it would be excellent, lets see what happens i think as it was vs the udders i wasnt too optimistic but i have changed my view now thanks
If it was going to be a strong team - I'd expect to hear about it from Chrissy as this will help ticket sales. I don't think some of the predicted line ups will be far off although Sir Chris will probably want to play a team just strong enough to have a chance of getting a result.
It's not a pre-season friendly, it's an FA Cup Tie. Play the best team available and build on the Watford performance. If we want to give the youngsters a run out, then loan them out to clubs where they can play regularly.
My guess is: Button, Wilson (If nose ok), Morro, Taylor, Evina, Pritchard, Dervite, Green, Kerkar, BWP, Azeez - with JJ, Stephens, Solly and Kermo on the bench
For all those who say play the strongest team, this is a winnable game etc, didn't our strongest team struggle to a 1-1 draw in the league against the 10 men Huddersfield? I'm with the put the reserves out camp.
Nice to see you've got a lot of faith in our squad then Sturgess! Watching the league game (did you?) there was nothing to suggest that we'd win the cup game with our "strongest" side, so how about giving a few players with points to prove a go? The point I'm making is alot of people seem to think our first 11 will turn up and win, I never said concede the game, just don't expect Huddersfield to be turned over as easily as some on here your point about Watford shows how inconsistant the "strongest" team is
Coincidentally I was on holiday for the Hudds game, the only home game I've missed this season, but I got a thorough report from others at the game thanks.
Its nothing to do with faith in the squad. I have faith in our manager and what he thinks is his strongest team. And clearly by definition our strongest team will gives us the best chance of winning this game. I will be disappointed if Powell chooses not to play something close to this.
I have no idea how good Diego Poyet or Jordan Cousins are for example, I've never seen them play (how many who are suggesting playing them have?). But Powell has and he obviously doesn't think they are anywhere near as good as our first choice alternatives, hence they are nowhere near the side. The same with Wagstaff - who I have seen play many times and I must say the sight of him on the teamsheet as others have suggested above makes me shudder. As such, if any of those play, it is likely they weaken our side.
We should not be treating this game as a pre-season friendly to give unknown youth players experience, we should be doing our utmost to win it for the reasons I've already discussed above.
Hamer (what does playing Button achieve? I know he has been patient in waiting, but if he plays a blinder then he is no closer to the first team)
It gives him vital current 1st team match practice, keeping him match fit - if Hamer picked up an injury and needed to be subbed, Button would replace him anyway.
I would usually be in the strong team camp and this is the first time I havent. I'm not suggesting we roll over and hand the game to Huddersfield but I think that if we play our first team we are likely to draw and have a pointless mid week game so rest a few and see what happens, this will be our 5th game in two weeks so rotate. We blooded Pritchard and Hammer in a weakened team against Reading and won, these players are now being linked to Premier clubs. I picked my team for the following reasons: -
Button - I would play him to give him game time and keep him sharp Cousins - Solly is class and will be gone within a year, Cousins is highly rated so give him a game Evina - Looked good last few games and needs a run in the team, great pass to Pritchard against Watford Devite - Given away a few goals recently and needs game time Taylor - With Cort injured we cannot afford to loose Morro Green - Looks low on confidence so play him to hopefully turn the corner Stevens - We cant rest everyone Kerkar - signed as a centre midfielder so give him a chance, may need game time if Stevens goes to Villa Cook - People on here have been crying out for width on the left so give him a chance BWP - Played well against Derby so give him a go Kermogant - Same as Stevens
This team isnt that weak and should easily give Huddersfield a game
Button Solly Dervite Morrison (the centre backs need game time together if Cort is injured for a few games) Evina Wilson Pritchard (get him cup tied) Jacko Harriot Kermorgant BWP
Subs: Pope Cousins Taylor Stephens Wagstaff Fuller Azeez
Realistically we have no chance of winning the cup so why not put a couple of youngsters in to see how they fair.
Plus i'd be annoyed if we lost key players to injury in a cup game. It would be different if we were flying high and had a really strong squad, but we aren't and don't.
The arguement is a cup run would bring in revenue so we need to try and win. That is correct, but its also an opportunity for Powell see what players are made of in a competitive. A few years ago Parkinson put out a near reserve team in the cup and they actually ended our run of games of without a win. Whose to say some up for it youngsters playing to impress wouldn't do us proud.
Players like Waggy, the forgotten man, should get a go along with some of the better youngsters like Azeez and Cousins, fitness permitting.
Some of the "first" team, Evina and perhaps Kermorgant for instance, need matches but most do not and if I was SCP I'd rest, or bench at least, Hamer, Solly, Cort, Morrison, Pritchard, Jackson and Fuller.
I would usually be in the strong team camp and this is the first time I havent. I'm not suggesting we roll over and hand the game to Huddersfield but I think that if we play our first team we are likely to draw and have a pointless mid week game so rest a few and see what happens, this will be our 5th game in two weeks so rotate. We blooded Pritchard and Hammer in a weakened team against Reading and won, these players are now being linked to Premier clubs. I picked my team for the following reasons: -
Button - I would play him to give him game time and keep him sharp Cousins - Solly is class and will be gone within a year, Cousins is highly rated so give him a game Evina - Looked good last few games and needs a run in the team, great pass to Pritchard against Watford Devite - Given away a few goals recently and needs game time Taylor - With Cort injured we cannot afford to loose Morro Green - Looks low on confidence so play him to hopefully turn the corner Stevens - We cant rest everyone Kerkar - signed as a centre midfielder so give him a chance, may need game time if Stevens goes to Villa Cook - People on here have been crying out for width on the left so give him a chance BWP - Played well against Derby so give him a go Kermogant - Same as Stevens
This team isnt that weak and should easily give Huddersfield a game
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It's about us and our team no one else's
Huddersfield have been having as inconsistent season as us both teams should put strong teams out and try to build confidence
In hindsight i would still pick a few youngsters for experiance, to give some of our players a rest as they have had a busy xmas period. Also to give people like Waggy/BWP a chance to stake a claim for a spot as they havent really had many in the league.
Agree if we win and get a big tie then it would be excellent, lets see what happens i think as it was vs the udders i wasnt too optimistic but i have changed my view now
Solly Morrison Taylor Evina
Wagstaff Wilson Pritchard Cook
Kerkar
BWP
Subs: Sullivan, Dervite, Green, Harriot, Azeez, Kermorgant, Fuller.
Our "strongest team" at the time also lost 2-1 at home to 10-man Watford a few months back. We managed to beat them (with 11men) on Tuesday.
The point I'm making is alot of people seem to think our first 11 will turn up and win, I never said concede the game, just don't expect Huddersfield to be turned over as easily as some on here your point about Watford shows how inconsistant the "strongest" team is
Its nothing to do with faith in the squad. I have faith in our manager and what he thinks is his strongest team. And clearly by definition our strongest team will gives us the best chance of winning this game. I will be disappointed if Powell chooses not to play something close to this.
I have no idea how good Diego Poyet or Jordan Cousins are for example, I've never seen them play (how many who are suggesting playing them have?). But Powell has and he obviously doesn't think they are anywhere near as good as our first choice alternatives, hence they are nowhere near the side. The same with Wagstaff - who I have seen play many times and I must say the sight of him on the teamsheet as others have suggested above makes me shudder. As such, if any of those play, it is likely they weaken our side.
We should not be treating this game as a pre-season friendly to give unknown youth players experience, we should be doing our utmost to win it for the reasons I've already discussed above.
"The kid Button" lol ...... Button is 24 next month, with 90 League matches under his belt,
16 in the Championship last season.
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16 in the Championship last season.
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Haha I didn't realise this. Give the man Button a go then..
Button - I would play him to give him game time and keep him sharp
Cousins - Solly is class and will be gone within a year, Cousins is highly rated so give him a game
Evina - Looked good last few games and needs a run in the team, great pass to Pritchard against Watford
Devite - Given away a few goals recently and needs game time
Taylor - With Cort injured we cannot afford to loose Morro
Green - Looks low on confidence so play him to hopefully turn the corner
Stevens - We cant rest everyone
Kerkar - signed as a centre midfielder so give him a chance, may need game time if Stevens goes to Villa
Cook - People on here have been crying out for width on the left so give him a chance
BWP - Played well against Derby so give him a go
Kermogant - Same as Stevens
This team isnt that weak and should easily give Huddersfield a game
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Solly
Dervite
Morrison (the centre backs need game time together if Cort is injured for a few games)
Evina
Wilson
Pritchard (get him cup tied)
Jacko
Harriot
Kermorgant
BWP
Subs:
Pope
Cousins
Taylor
Stephens
Wagstaff
Fuller
Azeez
Cousins Devite Taylor Evina
Waggy Stephens Poyet Hariott
Azeez Kermogant
Plus i'd be annoyed if we lost key players to injury in a cup game. It would be different if we were flying high and had a really strong squad, but we aren't and don't.
The arguement is a cup run would bring in revenue so we need to try and win. That is correct, but its also an opportunity for Powell see what players are made of in a competitive. A few years ago Parkinson put out a near reserve team in the cup and they actually ended our run of games of without a win. Whose to say some up for it youngsters playing to impress wouldn't do us proud.
Some of the "first" team, Evina and perhaps Kermorgant for instance, need matches but most do not and if I was SCP I'd rest, or bench at least, Hamer, Solly, Cort, Morrison, Pritchard, Jackson and Fuller.
Good shout! I concur.