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Should we now

Post by Ooogeorgeorgeoghani » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:12 pm

Have a real go at the fa cup, i know we are not safe yet but almost! not many teams at this stage that will put out their first team and this could be a great opportunity to progress

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Re: Should we now

Post by Longsider » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:13 pm

No. Priority has got to be the league.

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Re: Should we now

Post by minnieclaret » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:15 pm

Could win on Tuesday with an average side. It's worth the risk.

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Re: Should we now

Post by FactualFrank » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:15 pm

I don't think we should, no. We're 10 points clear but even that is nothing to take for granted - still more work to be done and more points to pick up. I'd use the Sunderland replay as a chance to use players who aren't getting many minutes and to try new things. But ultimately, it's a bonus game, that's all.

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Re: Should we now

Post by taio » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:16 pm

I certainly want us to put a strong side out and progress in the cup. But it's also an opportunity to play players such as Barton, Tarkowski and Vokes.

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Re: Should we now

Post by JamesSherbourne » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:18 pm

Weakened 11, has to be, but to be fair we have enough quality to call on to beat Sunderland I think. 40 points is the priority no doubt but why shouldn't our 2nd string get a run at the Cup ?

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Re: Should we now

Post by Paul Waine » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:19 pm

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani wrote:Have a real go at the fa cup, i know we are not safe yet but almost! not many teams at this stage that will put out their first team and this could be a great opportunity to progress
We should have a real go at winning on Tuesday night - and the same again for 4th round, but Burnley v Leicester is more important than both of the next 2 cup games.

Then let's see where we are in the Prem.

Edit: We won't know how many games Joey Barton will be available for until 31-Jan. That could be key.

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Re: Should we now

Post by LoveCurryPies » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:21 pm

League is priority but yes, we should go for it!

Anything is possible and why should we fear anyone? Could be one hell of a season.

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Re: Should we now

Post by Ooogeorgeorgeoghani » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:25 pm

LoveCurryPies wrote:League is priority but yes, we should go for it!

Anything is possible and why should we fear anyone? Could be one hell of a season.
I agree ,we are on the brink of a remarkable acheivemenr, am i being greedy wanting a cup final and league survival

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Re: Should we now

Post by LoveCurryPies » Sat Jan 14, 2017 6:51 pm

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani wrote:I agree ,we are on the brink of a remarkable acheivemenr, am i being greedy wanting a cup final and league survival
I'm not looking for a cup final.....I'm looking for the FA trophy! :lol:

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