Banana skin?

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:34 am

That's how I feel about the Lincoln game.

I get the feeling that some fans think we could play the youth team and win.

We shouldn't be complacent... and I'm sure we won't!

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:38 am

So many fans who always look on the worse case scenario. If we can't beat Lincoln, then we really shouldn't be in the Premier League.

I think we should aim to go all the way! No turning out a second rate team. Go for it! When was the last time we won a major trophy?

tybfc · Post by **tybfc** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:40 am

It isn't Dyche to do losing at home and miss out on the chance of some glory.

jurek · Post by **jurek** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:42 am

Lincoln have done brilliantly to get so far and will probably fill
the CFS and give us a good game but...
I fully expect us to win and Dyche will field a strong team, possibly just resting one or two.
we'll be through to the quarter final and then who knows.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:43 am

I'm sure plenty of fans on here remember the Wimbledon game in the 70's!

Just sayin'

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:58 am

Their manager said after the draw that someone who he respects said to him before the draw, that of all the Premier League teams the one to avoid is Burnley..... "they're always at it".

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 1:44 am

fidelcastro wrote:I'm sure plenty of fans on here remember the Wimbledon game in the 70's!

Just sayin'

Like it was yesterday Fidel,still haven't got over it..

hampsteadclaret · Post by **hampsteadclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:02 am

I was there as well but funnily enough I cannot remember a single thing about the match...I was young, and it was a long time ago..didn't Dave Bassett play for them that day..?

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:13 am

I suppose playing a lower league team can always be seen as being a potential banana skin but Dyche fills me with much more confidence these days as he won't allow the team to be complacent. The players, too, are extremely self motivated so I'm confident we'll win this one.

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:15 am

Goodclaret wrote:I suppose playing a lower league team can always be seen as being a potential banana skin but Dyche fills me with much more confidence these days as he won't allow the team to be complacent. The players, too, are extremely self motivated so I'm confident we'll win this one.

Yea, no way dyche allows complacency, esp against lowly teams like say, accy Stanley..

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:57 am

Goodclaret wrote:I suppose playing a lower league team can always be seen as being a potential banana skin but Dyche fills me with much more confidence these days as he won't allow the team to be complacent. The players, too, are extremely self motivated so I'm confident we'll win this one.

Potential banana skin? Surely it is definitely a banana skin and the potential is whether we slip up or not.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:19 am

LoveCurryPies wrote:So many fans who always look on the worse case scenario. If we can't beat Lincoln, then we really shouldn't be in the Premier League.

I think we should aim to go all the way! No turning out a second rate team. Go for it! When was the last time we won a major trophy?

2009

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:38 am

Hope it stays at 3 pm Saturday then it doesn't disrupt the fortnight between Prem. Keep Barnes and gray up front. Any combination of centre halves and I'm relatively relaxed about it.

Jeremy_Bentham · Post by **Jeremy_Bentham** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:57 am

. expects a comfortable victory here.

He believes only one or two changes will be made because of what happened at Accy. The game is at home where Burnley have dispatched numerous teams in recent months.

He thinks Burnley will be out of sight by the hour mark, then changes will be made.

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:24 am

They drew away at Ipswich and easily despatched both them and Brighton at home. They can't be that bad! We need to be very professional, treat them with respect by playing a decent 11 and take the opportunity to reach the last 8 of the FA Cup.

On a personal level, as a Lincoln University graduate I'm delighted about this draw. I watched a fair few games on Sincil Bank when I lived there and they're a team I still look out for today. Their achievements this season are plenty and I hope they give a good account of themselves up here, but obviously I want the Clarets to win!

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:34 am

Why would we give them the full CFS?

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:01 am

they only got through because their opponents couldn't be bothered, Burnley will brush them aside quite easily. If we wanted, we could put about 7 past them at a stroll.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:07 am

People need to get a grip.

A home draw against a non-league club is the perfect draw.

We could have ended up with something uninspiring like Boro away.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:13 am

We'll give them the full CFS because FA cup rules are that you have to offer the away team more tickets ClaretMatt.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:22 am

jrgbfc wrote:We'll give them the full CFS because FA cup rules are that you have to offer the away team more tickets ClaretMatt.

Like we did for Sunderland and Bristol City you mean?

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:25 am

jrgbfc wrote:We'll give them the full CFS because FA cup rules are that you have to offer the away team more tickets ClaretMatt.

No we won't. We can give them up to 15% of the potential gate as per the FA. Also can be reduced on safety grounds.

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Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:25 am

We need to take it very seriously and play a very strong 11. They will be up for this with nothing to lose. It wasn't long ago that a weak 11 put in that abject performance at Accy Stanley.

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:27 am

Have seen a few posts on different threads referring to what happened v Wimbledon all those years ago.

Rather than worry about the possibility of a repeat, though, how about we view the Lincoln match as an opportunity to finally put that behind us?

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:35 am

Redbeard wrote:Have seen a few posts on different threads referring to what happened v Wimbledon all those years ago.

Rather than worry about the possibility of a repeat, though, how about we view the Lincoln match as an opportunity to finally put that behind us?

I genuinely think there are some, and I only mean some, that are shitting a brick incase we get turned over Redders!!

Forget the past. I very much doubt there's been that many more managers at Burnley who have made sure the team is on it despite the opposition/competition like Sean does! Even if he doesn't put out the strongest team he will still make sure they are ready! Enjoy it! Wasn't long ago we dreamed of getting a premier league team in the cups!!

ants_g · Post by **ants_g** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:37 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote:Their manager said after the draw that someone who he respects said to him before the draw, that of all the Premier League teams the one to avoid is Burnley..... "they're always at it".

I've said as much in the BBC comments to the draws where Chris Sutton says Lincoln will be disappointed with the draw

"Way too much disrespect towards both Lincoln and Burnley for their tie. Lincoln will righty have a feeling they can get something from this and Burnley's Dyche will show more respect for Lincoln than either Arsene Whinger or Jose Mourneo would ever do. It'll be close to a full house also."

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:37 am

The draw couldn't have been better. Of course, the more fancied you are to win the bigger the embarrassment if you don't. But this side, at home, is streets ahead of Lincoln and a place in the QF and another game away from Wembley should be all the incentive needed for the players.

jrgbfc · Post by **jrgbfc** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:14 am

Falcon wrote:Like we did for Sunderland and Bristol City you mean?

We'll have given them the option of taking the full end, there just wasn't the demand for it. Lincoln could easily shift 4000 tickets.

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:15 am

Saxoman wrote:Yea, no way dyche allows complacency, esp against lowly teams like say, accy Stanley..

Ooooo, you've got me there Saxo. That really hurt.

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:16 am

Geoff wrote:Potential banana skin? Surely it is definitely a banana skin and the potential is whether we slip up or not.

Thank you for correcting me Geoff. I know my post didn't make any sense until your input

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:19 am

This could be a huge occasion in the season for me. If were on a bad run Sean will want to put that right and get back on track.

If were on a good run we'll want to continue that.

I said on her before the Sunderland away tie. If your not bothered about wanting the team you support winning the cup. Why bother watching football.

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:21 am

ants_g wrote:Chris Sutton: Lincoln will rightly have a feeling they can get something from this

Er, right, Chris.

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:27 am

Goodclaret wrote:Thank you for correcting me Geoff. I know my post didn't make any sense until your input

You're welcome.

pureclaret · Post by **pureclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:33 am

how can a football match be a banana skin, or is it something to do with Lincoln growing potatoes and other fruits and veg so would it not be a potatoes skin . But is a banana a fruit, vegetable or a herb or even actually 2 of those ?
And OMG do I remember the Wimbledon game. I was in the cricket field stand so got a better view than I wanted.
I hope that we are in a position to say we can really go for it, but for me the league is the most important target, so id possibly not start with our strongest line up but have a very strong bench.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:36 am

Of the so-called FA Cup "shocks" these mainly revolved around the Championship sides where 3 out of the current top 4 in the division were beaten by lower league opposition after fielding weakened teams. Newcastle made 9 changes. Liverpool aside most of the top PL teams came through unscathed. I suppose this just shows how the Premier League, with the fortunes being offered to promoted clubs, has changed the face of football and the Cup competitions especially.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:39 am

Deal with fat boy Matt Rhead and you've dealt with Lincoln.

We'll hammer 'em.

vinrogue · Post by **vinrogue** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:55 am

Living close to Lincoln, I know the fans will easily fill the CFS they are on a roll and the supporters are coming back. An Imps friend texted me instantly after the draw "Interesting!". It has been big local news although one suggestion they could bring over 6000 fans did make me chuckle, unless we intend to rebuild the CFS with a 2nd tier!

ablueclaret · Post by **ablueclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:58 am

Hope we keep the same format, using the game to experiment with players and formations, we should have more than enough of we keep our defence and Defour.

Grimsby Claret · Post by **Grimsby Claret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:00 am

fidelcastro wrote:I'm sure plenty of fans on here remember the Wimbledon game in the 70's!

Just sayin'

Yep I was there and i never want to experience that feeling again.

RocketLawnChair · Post by **RocketLawnChair** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:18 am

I personally am not in agreement with just handing over the Cricket Field Stand to Lincoln. I've read on the Lincoln Forum comments like we'd take 10000 no problem. A bit of perspective is needed here,they average about 3800 at home this season. We shouldn't be expected to hand over stands in our ground to a bunch of bloody day trippers.

Of course it's a big game for Lincoln. But it's a massive game for us as well make no mistake.

redwasp · Post by **redwasp** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:21 am

We'll have to put out a weakened side because all the new signings will be cup tied.

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:14 am

RocketLawnChair wrote:I personally am not in agreement with just handing over the Cricket Field Stand to Lincoln.

Neither do I want to give my regular seat over to some pimply-biscuit faced non-league bumpkin for the day.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:17 am

Redbeard wrote:Neither do I want to hand my regular seat over to some pimply-biscuit faced non-league bumpkin for the day.

Me neither

Goodclaret · Post by **Goodclaret** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:19 am

Redbeard wrote:Neither do I want to give my regular seat over to some pimply-biscuit faced non-league bumpkin for the day.

How delightfully put Redbeard

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:29 am

Start the campaign to give them the Bee hole end, both tiers around 6k available and would pretty much makesure the game sold out.

The New stand was built by a Lincolnshire company so they would be right at home and it's sort of fate.
The JM stands were the least populated of any stand against Bristol City.
We need to keep home fans in the CF stand.

any more reasons?

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:40 pm

jrgbfc wrote:We'll have given them the option of taking the full end, there just wasn't the demand for it. Lincoln could easily shift 4000 tickets.

FA CUP rules say that the MAXIMUM away allocation is 15% of the ground - that is around 3000 seats. We will give them the 11%, 2400, that we give all away teams.

Why would we give them any advantage - the luck of the draw is that we are at home. Lots of respect for their run to get to this stage but we owe them no favours. Arsenal have the 'luxury' of a trip to Sutton and I'm sure they could sell out Sutton's whole ground several times over but will not get the chance to have more than 15% max.

dibraidio · Post by **dibraidio** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:15 pm

If you look at the team we put out at Accy:
..................Pope
Darikwa....Long....Tarkowski....Flanagan
JBG........Ulvestad...O'Neill.....Kightly
............Vokes......Jukes
That was a second string, with Long, Ulvestad, O'Neill, Kightly and Jukes clearly well down the pecking order and unlikely to play any part in the first team. Only two of those players, JBG and Vokes were anywhere near the first team at the time.

Against Bristol we lined up:
..................Pope
Darikwa....Keane....Mee....Flanagan
JBG........Barton...Tarkowski......Defour.....Arfield
............Vokes

Yes we rested Heaton, Lowton, Ward, Gray, Hendrick and Barnes but 8 of the players were very much first team players.

We showed them a lot more respect than we showed Accy and I expect we will again against Lincoln.
For me the cup run has been an excellent opportunity to get match fitness for a number of players and I hope we continue to respect it as a place in the last 8 is up for grabs.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 12:00 am

Just bumping this thread I started when the draw was made. Not in a "I told you so" sort of way, because I wasn't really saying that at all, but this last week, and not just the game today have been a real eye opener for me. I have seen an arrogance from a significant majority of our fans both on this messageboard and in the "real world". Pride comes before a fall, as they say.

Gutted about today though.

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 12:09 am

I'm not sure arrogance is the right word here. Most of us were confident. Why wouldn't we be? We were at home where we have been very strong, and we expected a reasonably strong side to start (it was). That's not arrogance - most people said it would need us to remain focused and professional. I didn;t see anyone saying we'd smash them easily.

What nobody expected was for so many of our players to be off their game, to be so toothless in front of goal and defend like schoolboys for the one and only decent chance Lincoln created. In hindsight the key was really playing the proper fullbacks.

fidelcastro · Post by **fidelcastro** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 12:14 am

BabylonClaret - "I didn;t see anyone saying we'd smash them easily."

Try reading this very thread. Posts 17 and 35 for example.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:13 am

Yesterday is history now next Saturday is the day our away form takes a turn for the better .
Premier League Clarets ..............