Who do we want in round 4?

[tiger76]

Well someone has to start the thread, and yes I'm quite aware there is games tomorrow.

Looking at winnable ties Charlton, Gillingham, Lincoln (I know) and MK Dons all progressed tonight.

[jedi_master]

Gillingham. It’s a fixture I grew up with and I always have a weird soft spot for them on account of it being us v them for promotion on that final day in 2000.

They don’t have Carl Asaba and Iffy Onoura to fear anymore either.

[Pickles]

They don’t have Carl Asaba and Iffy Onoura to fear anymore either.

Shudder.

[Burnley1989]

Shudder.

Same here, weird flash backs hearing those names

[Hibsclaret]

Any of those 4 at home please.

Likely to be 11 prem teams through as I can’t see Derby, Wednesday or them getting through but stranger things have happened.

[Roosterbooster]

Bournemouth
Lincoln
Leicester
MK Dons
Charlton
Gillingham
Arsenal or Brighton
Newcastle or Palace
Forest or Spurs
Southampton or Sheff Wed
West Ham or Blackburn
Wolves or Leeds
Liverpool or Derby
Man City or Chelsea
Man Utd or Villa

5 all Premier League ties tomorrow, 1 on Thursday, makes it very interesting

[dougcollins]

When's the draw?

[Roosterbooster]

I'd like Lincoln at home

[Devils_Advocate]

The winner of Southampton v Sheff Wed away for me. Id prefer Southampton but either will do

[tiger76]

Any of those 4 at home please.

Likely to be 11 prem teams through as I can’t see Derby, Wednesday or them getting through but stranger things have happened.

We definitely don't want that lot from along the M65 that's for sure, although as you say West Ham should field a strong side tomorrow evening and send them packing, this is a trophy somebody like West Ham will fancy a lengthy run in I'd wager.

[Roosterbooster]

When's the draw?

Approx 10pm Thursday

[NewClaret]

Gillingham at home is the dream draw.

Wouldn’t mind Bournemouth at home to see how we compare to a lower Prem side now though.

[jrgbfc]

We owe Lincoln one after our pathetic display in the FA cup game a few years ago.

[warksclaret]

Being selfish here but Leicester away

[dougcollins]

We owe Lincoln one after our pathetic display in the FA cup game a few years ago.

I'd rather not, dreadful side.

[Hibsclaret]

There’ll barely be a player left from either side that played in the Lincoln Fa cup match and for certain we have a rather more possession based style for them to counteract. Would be a great draw.

[Targetman]

The winner of Southampton v Sheff Wed away for me. Id prefer Southampton but either will do

Is that because you would be going to Southampton, would it be a new ground for you when watching Burnley away?

[mybloodisclaret]

JBG was never the same after that Lincoln game. He was absolutely targeted and taken out. No thanks. Also, I don't like their nickname.

[Devils_Advocate]

Is that because you would be going to Southampton, would it be a new ground for you when watching Burnley away?

Nope just the teams that caught my eye but more so Southampton rather than Sheff Wed

[Jimmymaccer]

Gillingham at home is the dream draw.

Wouldn’t mind Bournemouth at home to see how we compare to a lower Prem side now though.

Went to gillingham a few years ago with Colne Clarets……..there about 12ish and met some gillingham lads who took us into their club at a corner of the ground….,…….came out well ‘oiled at about 3-15!!!!!

[NewClaret]

Went to gillingham a few years ago with Colne Clarets……..there about 12ish and met some gillingham lads who took us into their club at a corner of the ground….,…….came out well ‘oiled at about 3-15!!!!!

Sounds like brilliant memories… what footballs all about

[jdrobbo]

Gillingham. It’s a fixture I grew up with and I always have a weird soft spot for them on account of it being us v them for promotion on that final day in 2000.

They don’t have Carl Asaba and Iffy Onoura to fear anymore either.

Carl Asaba
Barry Ashby
Vince Bartram
Sreve Butler
Andy Hessenthaler
Mark Saunders
Nyron Nosworthy
Paul Smith
Robert Taylor (5 goals in one game against us)
Ade Akinbiyi
Leo Fortune West
Iffy Onoura
Marcus Browning
Marlon King
Paul Shaw

Good memories of some good battles!

[Matt_Whalley]

Blackburn obviously.

[Jakubs Tash]

Carl Asaba
Barry Ashby
Vince Bartram
Sreve Butler
Andy Hessenthaler
Mark Saunders
Nyron Nosworthy
Paul Smith
Robert Taylor (5 goals in one game against us)
Ade Akinbiyi
Leo Fortune West
Iffy Onoura
Marcus Browning
Marlon King
Paul Shaw

Good memories of some good battles!

David Crown was prolific for them for a couple of years in the early 90’s.

And, of course, Harvey Lim…… “He won’t go wandering again!”

[RickyBobby]

Interesting that if Rovers lose tomorrow we will be the only Championship club left.
3 league one sides left (plus Wednesday and Derby who play tomorrow) and one from league 2.

[Claretforever]

Lincoln at home. Let’s put that one to bed.

[GrahamBranchsPerm]

Steve Lovell. Teletext. 3 0 defeats. Memories.

I’d like Lincoln at home. Revenge plus Mark Kennedy is a neighbour.

UTC.

[Goobs]

Lowest place team left in plus a load of all prem ties.

[Silkyskills1]

Mention of Andy Hessenthaler above: is the player who came on as a sub for Crawley tonight his son perhaps?

[Vegas Claret]

the weakest team left in the competition at home please

[Commy]

You know it will be City, Liverpool or Spurs.

[dansch]

Gillingham. It’s a fixture I grew up with and I always have a weird soft spot for them on account of it being us v them for promotion on that final day in 2000.

They don’t have Carl Asaba and Iffy Onoura to fear anymore either.

Or Bob Taylor!

[IanMcL]

Any minnow.
Last 8

2 minnows draw each other then play us...

Last 4

Then Sheffield Wednesday

Final
Sorted!

[KRBFC]

Gillingham. It’s a fixture I grew up with and I always have a weird soft spot for them on account of it being us v them for promotion on that final day in 2000.

They don’t have Carl Asaba and Iffy Onoura to fear anymore either.

Marlon King was very good and that little jack russell fecker Hessenthaler in midfield.

Bob Taylor scored 5 in 1 game against us, not to be confused with the ex WBA striker Bob Taylor.

[Goobs]

Mention of Andy Hessenthaler above: is the player who came on as a sub for Crawley tonight his son perhaps?

Yes. His son Jake plays for Crawley.

[SydneyClaret]

Anyone at home. Preferably a league one side but wouldn’t say no to one of the Manchester clubs.

[Eddiebfc]

You know it will be City, Liverpool or Spurs.

I’d quite like a tie against a top 6 side at home. Would give us an indication of how this side would cope in the EPL. Will be a bumper crowd and a great night under the lights at the Turf too.

[Clive 1960]

Marlon King was very good and that little jack russell fecker Hessenthaler in midfield.

Bob Taylor scored 5 in 1 game against us, not to be confused with the ex WBA striker Bob Taylor.

I saw Bob Taylor not long after he joined City and I know it was July before pre season but the timber he put on I couldn't believe it was him.

[ArmchairDetective]

A lower league team would be ideal. I think our style of play this year means we're less likely to struggle against them compared to previous years.

I'd be interested to see how we fare against a lower prem side, such as Wolves, Brighton, Bournemouth. Hoping Chelsea knock out City tonight.

It'd be nice to have a cup run.

[Lancasterclaret]

Someone from a league below, at home

[Dy1geo]

Chelsea away with a huge following again and promotion at the end of the season

[claretonthecoast1882]

Gillingham at home

Then play the winners of the Charlton Lincoln tie at home in the round after

[dougcollins]

Marlon King was very good and that little jack russell fecker Hessenthaler in midfield.

I was on a freebie at Watford in hospitality and Andy Hessenthaler was sat out injured. I ended up sat with him outside and he's a really nice feller, not at all like his onfield personality.

[mdd2]

Tea leaves say Man City away or Rovers anywhere

[Woodleyclaret]

Entitled Brighton at home

[houseboy]

I’d like City. For no other reason than I’d love to see the reception for VK from City fans. A City mate of mine reckons he’d get an absolutely mental reception because they still love him there.
In terms of progressing though I’d just like the worst team left in it…at home.

[RickyBobby]

Ball numbers

1 AFC Bournemouth
2 Blackburn Rovers
3 Brighton & Hove Albion
4 Burnley
5 Charlton Athletic
6 Gillingham
7 Leicester City
8 Lincoln City
9 Liverpool
10 Manchester City
11 Milton Keynes Dons
12 Newcastle United
13 Nottingham Forest
14 Southampton
15 Wolverhampton Wanderers
16 Manchester United/Aston Villa

[Marney&Mee]

Only 1 London team left in. Unbelievable Jeff

[Quickenthetempo]

Plenty of beatable sides left in the draw.

Maybe even enough to get an easyish draw in the next draw if it works out.

[claretonthecoast1882]

2,5,6,8 or 11 at home