Could It Be Magic - FA Cup 3rd Round

[fletcherpost]

Just as I start this thread Everton score against Peterborough Utd.

We've got three matches today, a couple tomorrow then a wheen over the weekend. Should be fun.

Fulham and Watford currently sharing the spoils - 1-1 at half time.

Dummy Hoy's least favoured side Sheffield Utd are losing at home to Cardiff with ten minutes and change left of the 90.

 

[fletcherpost]

The Blades priority is promotion back to the Premier League, well they can focus on that cos Cardiff have knocked them out.

Goodison is quiet, Everton are making hard work of this match...they've not created too much, still a goal up, but Peterborough are well in this.

 

[fletcherpost]

A late pen for Everton makes the scoreline look more presentable. Broja went off inured, not sure how bad it is.

Fulham ended up making light work of Watford. I reckon Fulham wouldn't mind a decent cup run, decent side they could go far.

 

[Dummy Hoy]

Glad the Pigs got theirs...tough to lose at home to Cardiff whatever the stakes.

Wednesday has the worlds most boring draw- at Coventry. Who we played twice in the FA Cup last year. (cue sad trombone)

Fulham ended up making light work of Watford. I reckon Fulham wouldn't mind a decent cup run, decent side they could go far.

I don't understand why clubs like Fulham or Brentford or Bournemouth or Brighton or whomever is a mid-table team probably not crashing the top 4 don't throw everything at this competition. It's a sad day when you see clubs at that level using this competition to rest players. Fuck the league, you're finishing 7-13 almost no matter what you do, so let's etch your club's name in history by taking a domestic trophy.

 

[OCST]

A late pen for Everton makes the scoreline look more presentable. Broja went off inured, not sure how bad it is.

Fulham ended up making light work of Watford. I reckon Fulham wouldn't mind a decent cup run, decent side they could go far.

Broja is terribly injury prone. It looked bad. Saw some chatter that it's bad enough to cancel the loan.

 

[OCST]

Glad the Pigs got theirs...tough to lose at home to Cardiff whatever the stakes.

Wednesday has the worlds most boring draw- at Coventry. Who we played twice in the FA Cup last year. (cue sad trombone)



I don't understand why clubs like Fulham or Brentford or Bournemouth or Brighton or whomever is a mid-table team probably not crashing the top 4 don't throw everything at this competition. It's a sad day when you see clubs at that level using this competition to rest players. Fuck the league, you're finishing 7-13 almost no matter what you do, so let's etch your club's name in history by taking a domestic trophy.

100% agree.

 

[scott bankheadcase]

I don't understand why clubs like Fulham or Brentford or Bournemouth or Brighton or whomever is a mid-table team probably not crashing the top 4 don't throw everything at this competition. It's a sad day when you see clubs at that level using this competition to rest players. Fuck the league, you're finishing 7-13 almost no matter what you do, so let's etch your club's name in history by taking a domestic trophy.

I mean I often feel this way about Tottenham, and normally they do have a chance at top 4. For Brentford or whoever? Seems like this should always be the strategy.

 

[the1andonly3003]

This is nice. Arsenal-ManUtd will be available on Disney+. Hope Mickey and Goofy aren't integrated into the broadcast like that NBA Xmas game...

 

[OCST]

Villa-West Ham features Villa wearing some tasty old timey kits - all black shirt, no sponsor, vintage badge, white shorts, white numbers with no name, black socks. Love it.

 

[pedro1918]

 

[pedro1918]

Nunez is so consistent.

 

[fletcherpost]

I wonder who's more likely to score Nunez or 16 year old Ngumoha?

And for those who are dying to know:
The name 'Accrington Stanley' originated from the town's name, 'Accrington', and the name of a famous local entrepreneur and businessman, Frank Stanley. Frank Stanley owned a local cotton mill in Accrington during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was well-known for his contributions to the local community.

 

[pedro1918]

Pretty build up for that Jota tap in.

 

[Pesky Pole]

Pretty build up for that Jota tap in.

At least Nunez can square a ball successfully.

 

[Pesky Pole]

Danns buries a chance that Nunez would have put in the 30th row.

 

[fletcherpost]

I like Danns, he backs himself, loves a knee slide too.

 

[fletcherpost]

Chiesa showing his quality. Really hope he stays fit.

 

[OCST]

Chalk so far today except Plymouth Argyle, dead last in the Championship, knocking out Brentford.

Harrogate Town, 21st in League Two and thus clinging to their tenuous status as a league side, has Leeds in a nil-nil at 58’ at Eiland Road. The Sulphurites’ keeper has been impressive.

 

[OCST]

Jinxed it- Leeds just scored.

 

[fletcherpost]

Just turned the Tamworth V Tottenham game on. Still no goals. Is the 3G pitch a leveller? Surely Ange will turn to the bench sooner than later.

 

[PedroSpecialK]

Amazing roulette by the Tamworth center half Hollis (extremely tough looking 32 years on him) on Sarr

 

[fletcherpost]

Tamworth's Tommy Tonks has a tremendous Delapesque long throw...what a name, what a weapon. Their number 26 Hollis has produced a double drag-back and a header off the line. Fair to say Tottenham are not enjoying this.

Edit: Great minds

 

[Pesky Pole]

Timo Werner must be the German translation of Darwin Nunez?

 

[fletcherpost]

Ally McCoist on co comms re: Werner saying he didn't fancy him to score. Sam Matterface the lead commentator replies with 'but he's a hell of a guy...very affable.'

 

[PedroSpecialK]

Tamworth's Tommy Tonks has a tremendous Delapesque long throw...what a name, what a weapon.

Think that throw went further than Mac Jones can throw a football, a marvel to see

 

[DJnVa]

Wish we could have played Man City...

 

[OCST]

Just turning this on… have Spurs had a go here, or are they sleepwalking?

 

[OCST]

Is this an artificial pitch? Thought not allowed?

 

[fletcherpost]

Just turning this on… have Spurs had a go here, or are they sleepwalking?

Tamworth, who only train twice a week, have been brilliant.

Edit: It's a 3G pitch.

 

[Pesky Pole]

Is this an artificial pitch? Thought not allowed?

It’s definitely artificial. Tottenham has certainly played enough guys to have won this comfortably. Werner has missed a couple of “should score” chances but Tamworth has been well organized and fought hard.

 

[OCST]

shane that these guys won’t have a replay at Spurs. What a thrill that would be.

 

[OCST]

Tamworth, who only train twice a week, have been brilliant.

Edit: It's a 3G pitch.

I thought it was 3g, but didn’t think it was permitted.

 

[OCST]

Kits are fire.

 

[fletcherpost]

I thought it was 3g, but didn’t think it was permitted.

https://www.as-sportssystems.co.uk/fa-cup-artificial-turf/

In 2014, The FA permitted artificial turf (3G) pitches in rounds of the competition. Prior to this, artificial turf pitches were not allowed to be used after the First Round Proper. The change was an endorsement for artificial pitches, as the FA called for clubs of all levels to install artificial turf, in order to allow more community football to take place. They saw the benefits of 3G surfaces and FA general secretary, Alex Horne, said “3G pitches are a very useful asset and capable of delivering 50 plus hours per week as compared to a natural turf pitch which can deliver perhaps five hours per week.”

 

[Pesky Pole]

He plays the advantage until it’s an actual advantage and pulls it back. I think the referee is tired.

 

[Pesky Pole]

Doncaster Rovers over Hull City on pens.

 

[DJnVa]

shane that these guys won’t have a replay at Spurs. What a thrill that would be.

Never gonna be a replay. ET then PKs.

 

[fletcherpost]

Wow, Bromley scored first against Newcastle. But it's 1-1 now. I'm dying for a big upset to break out the Take That.

 

[fletcherpost]

Fernandes with a cultured strike to score. Can Utd get this done?

 

[Catcher Block]

Dalot just can't make that challenge there on a yellow. No VAR, you know the opponent is going to throw himself 10 yards trying to sell it. Just a stupid decision.

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

This ref is having a howler of a game

 

[fletcherpost]

Not gonna lie, this ref might have an Arsenal top under his shirt.

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

Brilliant save on the PEN!

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

Do they have replays in this round (he said hopefully)?

 

[fletcherpost]

Do they have replays in this round (he said hopefully)?

No, extra time then penalty kicks.

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

No, extra time then penalty kicks.

Thanks - that’s … unfortunate - I was hoping for a schedule clogging fixture for Arsenal

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

Dalot just can't make that challenge there on a yellow. No VAR, you know the opponent is going to throw himself 10 yards trying to sell it. Just a stupid decision.

Agreed - but VAR wouldn’t have saved him - it’s on the Ref more than the player

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

Not withstanding my hatred of VAR - and god knows I don’t want more VAR reviews - I’ve always felt second yellows should be reviewable.

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

Is Havertz a professional footballer ? Seems to me I could have had a brace in this game.

 

[fletcherpost]

Some effort for Utd to hang on for extra time. Thought Arsenal would score from one of their many corner kicks but Utd held out. No doubt Arsenal will get a winner in extra time.