Today's Football 12/01

[dsr]

But this isn’t true. Replays were scrapped due to the European competitions being expanded and therefore reducing the number of midweek slots.

In other words, to benefit the likes of Tottenham. Like I said.

I don't see any reason why Tottenham reserves couldn't play an FA Cup game in the same week as their first team plays a meaningless European qualifier. After all, to use the same argument as was used for Burnley playing a reserve side, they aren't going to win it, are they.

[Rileybobs]

In other words, to benefit the likes of Tottenham. Like I said.

I don't see any reason why Tottenham reserves couldn't play an FA Cup game in the same week as their first team plays a meaningless European qualifier. After all, to use the same argument as was used for Burnley playing a reserve side, they aren't going to win it, are they.

It wasn’t to benefit the likes of Tottenham though. It was to allow English clubs to compete in the European competitions. And you obviously do see a reason why Tottenham couldn’t have a European fixture a day before an FA cup replay.

[daveisaclaret]

Football's better when it's about which team wins and not about which team can get some money for drawing. Can attest to this especially because if we'd had to have a replay v Reading the crowd would have been about 5,000.

[ClaretTony]

I reckon their fans would rather beat Spurs than draw against them and get a replay. But anyway, pros and cons to scrapping replays, and we saw the benefit of it yesterday.

I’ve not seen any benefit in scrapping replays today - I’ve seen Tamworth miss out on one.

[ClaretTony]

I hope the ball they are using in the FA Cup meets with Arteta’s approval.

[Rileybobs]

I’ve not seen any benefit in scrapping replays today - I’ve seen Tamworth miss out on one.

But on the flip side Tottenham don’t have to play one. So pros and cons.

[Buxtonclaret]

Might have missed something, but why are Arsenal playing in white?

[ClaretTony]

But on the flip side Tottenham don’t have to play one. So pros and cons.

My heart bleeds for them

[Vegas Claret]

Knife crime related, not sure how they getaway with white numbers though

cheers for that, I know they've done that before.

[Vegas Claret]

I hope the ball they are using in the FA Cup meets with Arteta’s approval.

was it Arteta who complained about the length of grass of how dry it was at the Turf ?

[dsr]

It wasn’t to benefit the likes of Tottenham though. It was to allow English clubs to compete in the European competitions. And you obviously do see a reason why Tottenham couldn’t have a European fixture a day before an FA cup replay.

Yes, I agree that expecting Spurs reserves to play their Cup replay on Friday wouldn't work. But they could play on Tuesday.

[Buxtonclaret]

cheers for that, I know they've done that before.

Hadn't realised you'd asked up the thread.
Still odd with the camouflaged numbers though.

[Rileybobs]

Yes, I agree that expecting Spurs reserves to play their Cup replay on Friday wouldn't work. But they could play on Tuesday.

I don’t think teams ever play a weekend fixture followed by two mid week fixtures and for obvious reasons. You’re being disingenuous by suggesting that a team could reasonably be expected to play Saturday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.

[4:20]

was it Arteta who complained about the length of grass of how dry it was at the Turf ?

Pep Guardiola

[fidelcastro]

Pep Guardiola

I'm sure it was Arteta

[dsr]

I don’t think teams ever play a weekend fixture followed by two mid week fixtures and for obvious reasons. You’re being disingenuous by suggesting that a team could reasonably be expected to play Saturday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday.

They can rotate the squad.

If they haven't got the squads to play in 4 competitions, let them withdraw from the League Cup (as Burnley used to do). That would free up 3 extra dates.

[ClaretLoup]

Tamworth should take the FA to court and sue for loss of earnings. Happen some of the legal eagles on here could comment on the validity of a potential claim.

[Rileybobs]

Tamworth should take the FA to court and sue for loss of earnings. Happen some of the legal eagles on here could comment on the validity of a potential claim.

What are some of you lot on?

[Rileybobs]

They can rotate the squad.

If they haven't got the squads to play in 4 competitions, let them withdraw from the League Cup (as Burnley used to do). That would free up 3 extra dates.

Cool!

[ClaretLoup]

What are some of you lot on?

I’ve just had a cup of Earl Grey tea.

[Rileybobs]

I’ve just had a cup of Earl Grey tea.

A nice drop.

[Vegas Claret]

I'm sure it was Arteta

I'm pretty sure it was Arteta but my memory is bad, it could have been John Beck

[fidelcastro]

I'm pretty sure it was Arteta but my memory is bad, it could have been John Beck

Could've been. He liked that old plastic pitch

[Stonehouse]

Arsenal becoming really over entitled and annoying.if they were winning how long would they take over dead balls?

[fidelcastro]

Stupid challenge from Dalot when on a yellow.

[ElectroClaret]

1-1

[Vegas Claret]

This Arsenal game is everything I despise about what football is nowadays

[Vegas Claret]

did that United keeper win a competition ?

[Darthlaw]

This Arsenal game is everything I despise about what football is nowadays

Bruno Fernandes throwing a strop, players throwing themselves to the floor at every opportunity and just general snide football.

The red card was bound to happen, I can’t see it being the last in this game.

[ElectroClaret]

Peno Gunners.
Players pushing and shoving.

[Conroysleftfoot]

Send 'em all off.

[Darthlaw]

… like clockwork.

Havertz knocks it to the side of Maguire then drops like a tombstone.

Arsenal, such a snide horrible side under Arteta.

[Vegas Claret]

it's just never ever a penalty, this ref is abysmal

[Dyched]

[Bordeauxclaret]

Refs can’t wait to give “fouls” like that.

Clueless.

[ElectroClaret]

Peno missed

[jrgbfc]

That's a wind-up, right?

Robbed by the FA decision to scrap replays i meant, thought that was obvious!

[Swizzlestick]

Arsenal are that unpleasant under Arteta they’ve put me in the entirely alien position of wanting United to win.

[Darthlaw]

Peno missed

Delicious.

GK needs to celebrate in Havertz face

[Dyched]

… like clockwork.

Havertz knocks it to the side of Maguire then drops like a tombstone.

Arsenal, such a snide horrible side under Arteta.

100%.

I’m sure most neutrals would want Man Utd to win this today. Which says a lot about the way Arsenal have gone over the years.

[fidelcastro]

Robbed by the FA decision to scrap replays i meant, thought that was obvious!

Not really. It's not like they've only just been told.

[jrgbfc]

Arteta really is a horrible little man. Rubbing off on his team as well.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Very rare do I cheer for Man Utd, but I will be happy if they beat this cheating Arsenal team.

[fidelcastro]

did that United keeper win a competition ?

You were saying?

[Darthlaw]

Not sure Amorim wants to win this with those subs

[JellyBaby]

This Arsenal game is everything I despise about what football is nowadays

Totally agree. I actually went for a siesta in the first half. If both teams could lose it would be the only good outcome. Some of the childish behaviour I think has reached a new level nowadays

[fidelcastro]

Totally agree. I actually went for a siesta in the first half. If both teams could lose it would be the only good outcome. Some of the childish behaviour I think has reached a new level nowadays

Let's not pretend that we don't have players who feign injury at the merest touch.

Connor Roberts the obvious one.

[Vegas Claret]

You were saying?

[JellyBaby]

Let's not pretend that we don't have players who feign injury at the merest touch.

Connor Roberts the obvious one.

Yeah I don't pretend that. I can't stand Roberts tbh

[fidelcastro]

Yeah I don't pretend that. I can't stand Roberts tbh

I like him, but the theatrics are embarrassing to be honest.