andyc24_uk 58 Posted August 24, 2016 Who do we want in the next round then? I''d say we want to go as far as possible in the competition so it gives maximum opportunities for the youngsters to get a competitive runout to help their development (although after last night they won''t fear anybody I imagine!). Anyhow, I''d go with the weakest remaining team at home... so maybe Blackburn or Northampton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted August 24, 2016 Yep, agreed, Blackburn at home, followed by a home draw against the winners of the Accrington vs Morecambe tie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted August 24, 2016 Sky Sports 1 tonight following the Accrington v Burnley game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted August 24, 2016 [quote user="Crabbycanary3"]Yep, agreed, Blackburn at home, followed by a home draw against the winners of the Accrington vs Morecambe tie![/quote]So you don''t want Liverpool away then Crabby?[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted August 24, 2016 Mmmm OR, lets hope it isn''t a damp squib of an away tie against high ranked Prem League opposition. Let''s have a bit of fortune, in the draw, for a change................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted August 24, 2016 [quote user="Crabbycanary3"]Mmmm OR, lets hope it isn''t a damp squib of an away tie against high ranked Prem League opposition. Let''s have a bit of fortune, in the draw, for a change................[/quote][Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 0 Posted August 24, 2016 [quote user="TIL 1010"]Sky Sports 1 tonight following the Accrington v Burnley game.[/quote]We''re No 18. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted August 24, 2016 [quote user="Ron Manager"][quote user="TIL 1010"]Sky Sports 1 tonight following the Accrington v Burnley game.[/quote]We''re No 18.[/quote]Number 18!! That''s Reading away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,425 Posted August 24, 2016 I thought it was one fat lady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 58 Posted August 24, 2016 Worst posible draw would probably be something like Everton or Sunderland away... Long, long trip for a game we''re unlikely to win (certainly with the kids) against a less-than-glamorous opponent... I bet we end up with one of those two! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 318 Posted August 24, 2016 You don''t want to be picking the kids for an away tie against PL opposition it might be an experience too far. Home tie against Gillingham, Northampton or Blackburn will do nicely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,656 Posted August 24, 2016 What a dreadful uninspiring fixture. Could hardly be worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havemyhowsonit 0 Posted August 24, 2016 I blame andyc24 for talking that up. That''s for ruining the cup run 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vos 155 Posted August 24, 2016 As they say, we can now concentrate on the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted August 24, 2016 Should we try to return Naismith for a full refund while we''re there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iwans Big Toe 309 Posted August 24, 2016 [quote user="GJP"]Should we try to return Naismith for a full refund while we''re there?[/quote]Unfortunately we''re stuck with him as AN has lost the receipt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 24, 2016 Magic of the cup?Everton away bore draw says otherwise. Ah well, always next year etc etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted August 24, 2016 absolutely awful draw. At least if was against a Premier League side who were in Europe there''d be a chance that they may have played a 2nd XI.....but Everton, as they did last night will play a strong side as they will be going for this competition. Unfortunately that means we either play the kids again but this time run the risk of taking a beating, or be tempted to play a stronger side which we could well do without in a busy Championship schedule and in all probability still get beaten. .....hats off to anyone going up there for that one........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 498 Posted August 24, 2016 Terrible draw, 10 hour round trip on a Tues night uggghh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 168 Posted August 24, 2016 [quote user="andyc24_uk"]Worst posible draw would probably be something like Everton or Sunderland away... Long, long trip for a game we''re unlikely to win (certainly with the kids) against a less-than-glamorous opponent... I bet we end up with one of those two![/quote]Alas Andy alas... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nu_matik 167 Posted August 24, 2016 You lot really do love this club and the football game don''t you. Cor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,352 Posted August 25, 2016 OK. Happy Clappy Percy Positive post for the thread: -!973-74 season we scored six in the second round (Wrexham 6-2). Then went on to win 1-0 at Goodison in the third round.Don''t go all that way and arrive late though. David Cross got our winner in the first minute that night.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,189 Posted August 25, 2016 Surely this is a good draw?Stick the lads out with feck all to lose and let them have a go. Ok, we''re likely to get beat but it''s another superb opportunity to test our young talent. Obviously Coventry at home would have been more favourable but erm..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted August 25, 2016 Did this trip last season, complete with extra time and pens, will give it a miss this time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted August 25, 2016 Oh no, not again [:|] not sure I can be bothered to trek all that way again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The young canary 0 Posted August 25, 2016 [quote user="morty"]Did this trip last season, complete with extra time and pens, will give it a miss this time![/quote]I am of the same view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyc24_uk 58 Posted August 25, 2016 In related news, I''m off to buy a lottery ticket...Seriously though, what a crap draw. Hopefully we send the kids anyhow, but with a better ''keeper and a couple of senior players here and there. Even a defeat would be worthwhile experience for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted August 25, 2016 I see this as a win/win if we go up there and play a similar side to the one that played Tuesday.If we lose as expected - we''re out of the League Cup with no more cup games to worry about until Jan, while the fringe players get a good run out against a strong team.If we get an unexpected win - the kids played well and handled the occasion of going to a big premier league club. They can enjoy a memorable night! Plus, we''re still in the cup, with the future looking more than rosy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted August 25, 2016 Ugh, couldn''t think of a worse draw. Typical Share this post Link to post Share on other sites