FA Cup

[Seasider9601]

So that means we WILL be playing them twice next season....!

[seasonsinthesun]

Heck, shows you how far we have come. 10 years ago we would have been jumping up and down, bouncing off the ceiling with a tie like this. Coventry were quite good then I suppose

15 years ago we were jumping up and down, bouncing off the ceiling with a tie against Cambridge!

It was actually 16 years ago when we beat Cambridge in the 2nd Round - December 2000.

[Keith]

Does anyone know when Sky/BBC decide on the live games? I may be able to swing a trip over but would be miffed if I can move things, then the game gets swapped to the Friday night! I doubt if it will be alive game but it is possibly attractive enough...

[RedRedWine]

I don't think the game will be selected for live broadcast on either Sky or the Beeb.... but it might get switched to a Sunday; The BBC move 6 or 8 games and have cameras at these games so they can show goals as they go in.... or at least they did do last season. Its a total rip-off of NFL Red Zone (for American Football Fans).

[RedRedWine]

Also... heard yesterday that some Coventry fans might be boycotting the game because 1/3 of the gate receipt goes to SISU (their owners).

[halftimeresults]

BBC to show the Eastleigh v Swindon game on the Friday.

[Teams like Morecambe]

BBC to show the Eastleigh v Swindon game on the Friday.

With Merstham v Oxford on the Saturday and Southport v Fleetwood on the Monday to both be shown by BT. So only one match on a free to air channel! Each of the six clubs receive the £67,500 broadcasting fee. The other fixtures haven't been scheduled yet.

[halftimeresults]

I reckon we a dead cert for a Sunday game now

[seasonsinthesun]

Why?
Don't ya thunk it will be 3.00 on the satday?

[halftimeresults]

They have a live show on the bbc red button showing the goals as they go in. They choose about 8 games

[seasonsinthesun]

Or we cud bee just eye lights on satday nite?

[halftimeresults]

Could be right.. just noticed that Coventry are selling tickets for 3pm Saturday

[KenH]

It's on the OWS at Sat 3pm

[Seasider9601]

I reckon we a dead cert for a Sunday game now

Barrow match chosen by the Beeb for Sunday coverage:

"Both clubs will receive £12,500 for their inconvenience"

http://barrowafc.com/tv-moves-taunton-tie-sunday/

[RedRedWine]

Looks like Morecambe vs Coventry has been moved to the Sunday as predicted.

[outsider]

http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/fixtures

2.00pm on the Sunday

[halftimeresults]

Yesssssss
I can now attend

[bill ding]

So what happens with the Bradfud game now , do we still play it on the Tuesday night ?. Not long between matches , might as well put reserves out for that and concentrate on the FA Cup

[John L]

So what happens with the Bradfud game now , do we still play it on the Tuesday night ?. Not long between matches , might as well put reserves out for that and concentrate on the FA Cup

Move it to the Wednesday then I can decide if I want to go or not, rather than just not be able to go.

[Teams like Morecambe]

Yesssssss
I can now attend

Nooooooo
I can no longer attend

[John L]

So what happens with the Bradfud game now , do we still play it on the Tuesday night ?. Not long between matches , might as well put reserves out for that and concentrate on the FA Cup

Sensibly moved to the Wednesday...
http://www.morecambefc.com//news/article/2016-17/morecambe-vs-bradford-city-checkatrade-trophy-details-3381294.aspx

[halftimeresults]

Now if Stoke beat Bury on the Tuesday we could play for a draw and both teams go through.

[Brian C]

Come on Hodgy, that's pretty unlikely.
Stoke have played two and lost two, and Bury only lost 2-1 to Bradford after beating us 4-1.
Bradford have played two and won two.

Table as it stands:
1. Bradford 6pts GD+2
2. Bury 3pts GD+2
3. MFC 3pts GD-1
4. Stoke 0pts GD-3

I think we may well beat Bradford and pocket £10K, but I also believe Bury will beat Stoke.

[Gone_Shrimping]

Come on Hodgy, that's pretty unlikely.
Stoke have played two and lost two, and Bury only lost 2-1 to Bradford after beating us 4-1.
Bradford have played two and won two.

Table as it stands:
1. Bradford 6pts GD+2
2. Bury 3pts GD+2
3. MFC 3pts GD-1
4. Stoke 0pts GD-3

I think we may well beat Bradford and pocket £10K, but I also believe Bury will beat Stoke.

If Stoke and Charlie Adam in particular play like they did in the 2nd half at The Globe they could beat Bury.

[Christies Child]

Come on Hodgy, that's pretty unlikely.
Stoke have played two and lost two, and Bury only lost 2-1 to Bradford after beating us 4-1.
Bradford have played two and won two.

Table as it stands:
1. Bradford 6pts GD+2
2. Bury 3pts GD+2
3. MFC 3pts GD-1
4. Stoke 0pts GD-3

I think we may well beat Bradford and pocket £10K, but I also believe Bury will beat Stoke.

The additional 10K for beating Bradford would be most welcome along with the 10K we already have for beating Stoke. The extra money compensates for the loss in gate revenue. The money is badly needed and the boycott of the comp by a section of fans shows how it is damaging the clubs finances but that could all be rectified if every fan attended.....and thought of their club.....