November 4, 200817 yr 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?
November 4, 200817 yr 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.
November 4, 200817 yr Author 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.
November 4, 200817 yr 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!!! Edited November 4, 200817 yr by technocracy
November 4, 200817 yr 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.
November 4, 200817 yr 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.
November 6, 200817 yr 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 !
November 6, 200817 yr 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 ??
November 6, 200817 yr 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. Edited November 6, 200817 yr by delboy
November 6, 200817 yr The Mighty Dale have a tough draw at Barnet. But i think they should make it through to the last eight........at least !!
November 6, 200817 yr 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 ?
November 7, 200817 yr 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...
November 8, 200817 yr 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!
November 8, 200817 yr Author Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrghghhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Bugger, <deleted> sh*t T*t ****&*&*{:content:}amp;$. &*(&*$(), &*$^&*^{:content:}amp;*^$ $%%%%%% F'in dumb C*nts. *&&$%#% **##@ (((# ***&&**(, %%$#%## Stupid Swindon. **&&&&%%%%%, ###%%##%# . Doh!
November 9, 200817 yr Quite a few upsets yesterday but,fortunately,Macclesfield Town managed to avoid one by winning at Harlow 2-0. Looking forward to the second round draw.....hopefully a home derby match against either Altrincham,Stockport,Rochdale or Curzon Ashton.
November 9, 200817 yr Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrghghhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Bugger, <deleted> sh*t T*t ****&*&*{:content:}amp;$. &*(&*$(), &*$^&*^{:content:}amp;*^$ $%%%%%% F'in dumb C*nts. *&&$%#% **##@ (((# ***&&**(, %%$#%## Stupid Swindon. **&&&&%%%%%, ###%%##%# . I would love to say I feel sorry for you......but I'm a Reading fan Maybe next year? Doh!
November 9, 200817 yr Personally, I wouldn't like to be able to say I feel sorry for you...I'm an Oxford fan.
November 9, 200817 yr 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
November 9, 200817 yr 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.
November 9, 200817 yr 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
November 9, 200817 yr 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
November 10, 200817 yr Author 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.
November 10, 200817 yr 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
November 11, 200817 yr Author 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 .
November 11, 200817 yr 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.
November 11, 200817 yr 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 !!!
November 11, 200817 yr 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
November 11, 200817 yr 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
November 19, 200817 yr 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.
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