The Fa Cup Thread.

[Moonrakers]

League teams in it now then, playing Saturday.

Swindon have a tricky little draw away to Histon, going well in the conference and managed by the long ball specialist John Beck (remember when he managed Cambridge?........ WOoooooosh). So real potential for a right cock-up from us.

Would have been delighted if we had drawn Oxford Utd., and what a shame that Wimbledon AFC didn't get drawn against MK Dons. Here's hoping it may happen in the next round though.

How is your team shaping up for the cup this season then?

[StevieH]

was john beck cambridge manager back when dion dublin played for them and they had a good cup run one year?

histon's a lovely little place, and a big banana skin for swindon.

[Moonrakers]

I think that he was manager then yes, he almost even got Cambridge to the top flight by playing hoof-ball.

A big banana skin indeed.

[technocracy]

John Beck! Now there's a blast from the past I didn't realise he was still in the game . . his Cambridge and Preston sides were something to behold - particular on the old plastic pitch! Aerial bombardment with an ultra bouncy pitch!

And people say the we (Stoke City) are a direct football team - we are positively Ajax of the 70s compared to his Cambridge or Preston teams!

I have to say I am looking forward to the FA Cup 3rd round this year, I wonder if our now Premiership status will in some way improve our absolutely diabolical FA performances? I believe we have one of the worst FA Cup records of ALL league teams - so if we are beat by a lower league team will come as no suprise to us!!!

[bkkjames]

John Beck! Now there's a blast from the past I didn't realise he was still in the game . . his Cambridge and Preston sides were something to behold - particular on the old plastic pitch! Aerial bombardment with an ultra bouncy pitch!

And people say the we (Stoke City) are a direct football team - we are positively Ajax of the 70s compared to his Cambridge or Preston teams!

I have to say I am looking forward to the FA Cup 3rd round this year, I wonder if our now Premiership status will in some way improve our absolutely diabolical FA performances? I believe we have one of the worst FA Cup records of ALL league teams - so if we are beat by a lower league team will come as no suprise to us!!!

Do you have Liverpool in the next draw? If you, you may do ok.

[chavy]

League teams in it now then, playing Saturday.

Swindon have a tricky little draw away to Histon, going well in the conference and managed by the long ball specialist John Beck (remember when he managed Cambridge?........ WOoooooosh). So real potential for a right cock-up from us.

Would have been delighted if we had drawn Oxford Utd., and what a shame that Wimbledon AFC didn't get drawn against MK Dons. Here's hoping it may happen in the next round though.

How is your team shaping up for the cup this season then?

Good luck against Histon.

John Beck isn't manager, Steve Fallon is.

Beck's on the coaching staff.

[Macclad]

My team Macclesfield Town are away to non league Harlow in the First Round.

We had a dreadful start to the season losing the first four league matches conceding 14 goals and scoring none.

After that we won four out of the next five but have recently lost four out of the last five !

In the Carling Cup we beat Blackpool 2-0 and held West Ham away 1-1 in normal time,only to lose in extra time.

So you never know what Macc team will turn up but there are usually plenty of goals.

So it could either be Harlow 4 Macc 1 or Harlow 1 Macc 4.......watch it be a dreary 0-0 now !

[MSingh]

I went to Moss Rose once, about 6 ( maybe 7 or 8 ?? ) years ago, on a Sunday & i think we won 2 or 3-0 with Defoe & Joe Cole scoring for us in an FA Cup 3rd Round Game i think it was, dems were the days..

Anyway, will Star be showing FA Cup Game sat this stage of the Competition yet does anyone know ??

[delboy]

Anyway, will Star be showing FA Cup Game sat this stage of the Competition yet does anyone know ??

Neither Star nor ESPN will be covering the FA Cup this season, or for the next few seasons either, in Thailand.

True Sports doesn't appear to be showing the Leeds tie this weekend, but maybe will start coverage when the big boys appear in January, we have to wait and see.

[mrbojangles]

The Mighty Dale have a tough draw at Barnet.

But i think they should make it through to the last eight........at least !!

[Macclad]

I went to Moss Rose once, about 6 ( maybe 7 or 8 ?? ) years ago, on a Sunday & i think we won 2 or 3-0 with Defoe & Joe Cole scoring for us in an FA Cup 3rd Round Game i think it was, dems were the days..

Yeah,I was at that match but standing at the opposite end .You won 3-0.Macc did well in the first half but class told in the end.

You had Defoe,Joe Cole,Carrick,James,Sinclair,Winterburn etc.You were a good Premiership team then with up and coming stars in the squad.

Pity it all broke up.Was that when Roeder was manager ?

[MSingh]

I went to Moss Rose once, about 6 ( maybe 7 or 8 ?? ) years ago, on a Sunday & i think we won 2 or 3-0 with Defoe & Joe Cole scoring for us in an FA Cup 3rd Round Game i think it was, dems were the days..

Yeah,I was at that match but standing at the opposite end .You won 3-0.Macc did well in the first half but class told in the end.

You had Defoe,Joe Cole,Carrick,James,Sinclair,Winterburn etc.You were a good Premiership team then with up and coming stars in the squad.

Pity it all broke up.Was that when Roeder was manager ?

Yeah i think so, a good Premiership Team that year but got <deleted> relegated...

[Mossfinn]

Oxford v Dorchester

Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Yellows

Good luck

Moss

[grim]

I'm excited about watching AFC Wimbledon taking on Wycombe in glorious technicolour from Thailand.

They are not my team but I used to live in Wimbledon.

I think most football fans have a softspot for the club given its background and the great strides it is making.

Go on The Dons!

[Moonrakers]

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Stupid Swindon.

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Doh!

[Macclad]

Quite a few upsets yesterday but,fortunately,Macclesfield Town managed to avoid one by winning at Harlow 2-0.

Looking forward to the second round draw.....hopefully a home derby match against either Altrincham,Stockport,Rochdale or Curzon Ashton.

[ThaiPauly]

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F'in dumb C*nts. *&&$%#% **##@ (((#

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Stupid Swindon.

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I would love to say I feel sorry for you......but I'm a Reading fan

Maybe next year?

Doh!

[toasted]

Personally, I wouldn't like to be able to say I feel sorry for you...I'm an Oxford fan.

[mrbojangles]

hopefully a home derby match against either Altrincham,Stockport,Rochdale or Curzon Ashton.

We need to dispose of Barnet first Macc. Then, The Mighty Dale will be happy to oblige

[thecatman]

I'm paying particular interest in the early rounds this year as my cousin's hubby plays for my local team, Leiston Town, the smallest club left in the competition.

[Mossfinn]

Personally, I wouldn't like to be able to say I feel sorry for you...I'm an Oxford fan.

:D

Couldn't happen to a nicer team.

Moss

[Mossfinn]

Full FA Cup second round draw:

Chesterfield v Darlington/Droylsden

Peterborough United v Accrington Stanley/Tranmere Rovers

Eastwood Town v AFC Wimbledon/Wycombe Wanderers

Notts County v Kettering Town/Lincoln City

Leicester City v Hereford United/Dagenham & Redbridge

Eastbourne Borough/Barrow v Brentford

Bradford City v Leyton Orient

AFC Telford United/Southend United v Luton Town/Altrincham

Forest Green Rovers v Barnet/Rochdale

Histon v Leeds United/Northampton Town

Scunthorpe United v Alfreton Town

Torquay United v Oxford United/Dorchester Town

Leiston/Fleetwood Town v Brighton & HA/Hartlepool United

Morecambe v Cheltenham Town/Oldham Athletic

Gillingham v Yeovil Town/Stockport County

Millwall v Aldershot Town/Rotherham United

Carlisle United/Grays Athletic v Crewe Alexandra

Bournemouth v Blyth Spartans

Kidderminster Harriers v Curzon Ashton

Port Vale v Macclesfield Town

Ties to be played 29/30 November.

Who the Alice is Torquay? Toady

Moss

[Moonrakers]

Personally, I wouldn't like to be able to say I feel sorry for you...I'm an Oxford fan.

Couldn't happen to a nicer team.

Moss

Grrrrrrrrrr.

[Mossfinn]

Personally, I wouldn't like to be able to say I feel sorry for you...I'm an Oxford fan.

Couldn't happen to a nicer team.

Moss

Grrrrrrrrrr.

Hi, G' just to make you feel better, the first and only football game I took the wife to, was an Oxford v Swindon game at the Manor, you lost that too.

Good Luck

Moss

[Moonrakers]

Personally, I wouldn't like to be able to say I feel sorry for you...I'm an Oxford fan.

Couldn't happen to a nicer team.

Moss

Grrrrrrrrrr.

Hi, G' just to make you feel better, the first and only football game I took the wife to, was an Oxford v Swindon game at the Manor, you lost that too.

Good Luck

Moss

Ah the Manor Ground.

I have been there a few times in the past, and I distinctly remember the stadium having all 4 sides .

[toasted]

The one side is open to allow fast egress to Swindon fans after they lose - you may have noticed that the gap is on the A420 side of the stadium.

[chavy]

The Mighty Dale have a tough draw at Barnet.

But i think they should make it through to the last eight........at least !!

You having a larff MrBJ?? Too much sun & sand mate !!!

[mrbojangles]

The Mighty Dale have a tough draw at Barnet.

But i think they should make it through to the last eight........at least !!

You having a larff MrBJ?? Too much sun & sand mate !!!

Yeah i was Chavy. Your'e the only one who spotted it

[Mossfinn]

The one side is open to allow fast egress to Swindon fans after they lose - you may have noticed that the gap is on the A420 side of the stadium.

Moss

[toasted]

Oxford are through to face Torquay in the next round. Should be a tight affair after the 1-1 draw in the corresponding league fixture earlier in the season. I just wish we'd been drawn against Swindon. Oh well, maybe in the next round.