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Post by alanwycombe on Mar 19, 2023 13:44:43 GMT
So refreshing to see Sheff Utd and Blackburn serious about both. Good game to watch too. Winning is a habit and playing is better than training they say.
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 14:12:21 GMT
Think we’re proving this season it’s league that matters. Cup is side distraction which we never needed. Cant keep this shower fit for the league nor are we competitive in the league without add on games in competitions were not going to win.
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Post by hubble on Mar 19, 2023 14:19:50 GMT
Think we’re proving this season it’s league that matters. Cup is side distraction which we never needed. Cant keep this shower fit for the league nor are we competitive in the league without add on games in competitions were not going to win.
How's that working out?
I think we should always give it our best shot in cup games. Especially when we're extremely unlikely to get promoted. And if we're going to get relegated, well, a cup run will at least give us something to cheer about. Being shit in the cups and shit in the leagues is not exactly a good look.
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 14:33:01 GMT
You think this fragile squad mentally and physically could handle runs in the cup. We can’t put a proper side out as it is.
Don’t think many fans would have opted for a decent cup run but relegation end of season. You got pick your battles, until we get a deep squad which can handle more than one competition then I say fuck the cup, but I accept that’s a personal choice.
Would love cup runs if we had the squad for it but we have not for years.
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 14:34:34 GMT
Is they done a cup for championship clubs which there was a realistic chance of winning that might intrigue me a bit more but the cup for us and everyone else outside prem is just about getting big draw to make money. No more no less.
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Post by 1qprdk on Mar 19, 2023 15:11:10 GMT
Is they done a cup for championship clubs which there was a realistic chance of winning that might intrigue me a bit more but the cup for us and everyone else outside prem is just about getting big draw to make money. No more no less. We'll soon be eligible for Papa John's trophy 🤯 |
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 15:11:40 GMT
Is they done a cup for championship clubs which there was a realistic chance of winning that might intrigue me a bit more but the cup for us and everyone else outside prem is just about getting big draw to make money. No more no less. We'll soon be eligible for Papa John's trophy 🤯 yet 😁 |
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 15:12:12 GMT
Would love if they done that Italian tournament again would be all over a trip abroad.
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Post by Timmy Doc on Mar 19, 2023 16:47:43 GMT
You think this fragile squad mentally and physically could handle runs in the cup. We can’t put a proper side out as it is. Don’t think many fans would have opted for a decent cup run but relegation end of season. You got pick your battles, until we get a deep squad which can handle more than one competition then I say fuck the cup, but I accept that’s a personal choice. Would love cup runs if we had the squad for it but we have not for years. West, every season you find different excuses to dislike cups. |
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 17:09:40 GMT
I like the cups Doc but we’re not going win it in championship so personally would not invest any great resource to it or risk injury.
Big draw and tick off nee away ground. That’s all it means to me currently.
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Post by Stanley75 on Mar 19, 2023 18:24:19 GMT
Think we’re proving this season it’s league that matters. Cup is side distraction which we never needed. Cant keep this shower fit for the league nor are we competitive in the league without add on games in competitions were not going to win. How's that working out? I think we should always give it our best shot in cup games. Especially when we're extremely unlikely to get promoted. And if we're going to get relegated, well, a cup run will at least give us something to cheer about. Being shit in the cups and shit in the leagues is not exactly a good look. Not to mention the much needed extra revenue it generates for the club. |
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Post by hubble on Mar 19, 2023 18:58:28 GMT
How's that working out? I think we should always give it our best shot in cup games. Especially when we're extremely unlikely to get promoted. And if we're going to get relegated, well, a cup run will at least give us something to cheer about. Being shit in the cups and shit in the leagues is not exactly a good look. Not to mention the much needed extra revenue it generates for the club.
Exactly.
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 19:11:45 GMT
How's that working out? I think we should always give it our best shot in cup games. Especially when we're extremely unlikely to get promoted. And if we're going to get relegated, well, a cup run will at least give us something to cheer about. Being shit in the cups and shit in the leagues is not exactly a good look. Not to mention the much needed extra revenue it generates for the club. if you get a plum draw. If you don’t can’t imagine you make much after you split the gate 50:50. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Mar 19, 2023 19:19:36 GMT
Not to mention the much needed extra revenue it generates for the club. if you get a plum draw. If you don’t can’t imagine you make much after you split the gate 50:50. True. But by the same token the further you progress the more you generate even from the non-plum ties; as well as increasing your chances of landing a plum and more profitable tie. |
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 19:29:31 GMT
Did Hoos not say League cup games actually end up costing us money in early rounds when only two stands are open.
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Post by hubble on Mar 19, 2023 19:40:30 GMT
Not to mention the much needed extra revenue it generates for the club. if you get a plum draw. If you don’t can’t imagine you make much after you split the gate 50:50.
It's not just about the gate money, it's also about the prize fund and the TV money.
Prize money per round:
Third round proper winners £82,000
Fourth round proper winners £90,000
Fifth round proper winners £180,000
Quarter-final winners £360,000
Semi-final winners £900,000
Semi-final losers £450,000
Final runners-up £900,000
Final winners £1,800,000
And this is if you appear live on TV:
FA Cup rounds Live - Live replay
1st round £67,500 £33,750
2nd round £72,000 £40,000
3rd round £144,000 £72,000
4th round £144,000 £72,000
5th round £247,500 £123,750
6th round £247,500 £123,750
Surely that should be a decent incentive for beating Fleetwood?
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Post by West Acton on Mar 19, 2023 19:55:46 GMT
Hubs I get it I just personally don’t think the gain is worth the risk but that’s me.
Given we always go out early we’re not missing out on much dough 😂
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