Jase 43,479 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Yeah ofc, i am talking about the early rounds when we find ourselves up against weaker opposition. If we get into the quarters or get a tough draw then obviously we would play a full strength team. Fa cup is in most peoples eyes the third most important trophy this year.Not necessarily. We have been fortunate to have always faced a lower league opposition in the past 7-8 years at home in the 3rd round. That streak is bound to end at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Not necessarily. We have been fortunate to have always faced a lower league opposition in the past 7-8 years at home in the 3rd round. That streak is bound to end at some point.Yeah it could do, but simple odds dictate that we are unlikely to face another premier league team in the 3rd round. But we don't have to change everyone anyway. We can easily keep a strong team out whilst making maybe 3 or 4 changes to keep some players fresh and give some others a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The magic of the FA Cup, what a beautiful tournament! dave30 and Kezza 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 The magic of the FA Cup, what a beautiful tournament!Especially in the very first rounds! When the lower league teams with their small stadiums are fighting using a proper English football! Stats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 We'll get a lower league team..because the draw is fixed to go in our favour...as other fans seem to believe...didnt exactly work when we got Barnsley and got knocked out by them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,147 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Enjoy these kind of games. Good thing is BBC1 or ITV1 always screen one of the minnows home ties against the bigger opposition. Looking forward to the Met Police vs Crawley and Hayes and Yeading/Borehamewood vs Brentford games in particular. I remember last season when AFC Totton played Bristol Rovers. Bristol Rovers battered them but it is a very enjoyable game to watch, these kind of matches. Good thread for people to share FA Cup stories as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Urgh ITV coverage...only downside! Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 We have a special connection with this cup, I always want to win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Metropolitan Police in the first round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,147 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Who remembers when we beat Scarborough by only 1-0 in 2004? We were saved embarresment through the ref tbh. Terry was marginally offside for his goal and Gallas made a clear handball in the area. Chelsea fans who have been supporting us for over 6 years should remember this. Just shows that anything is possible in this game. Sad thing is now I don't even think Scarborough exist anymore Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Who remembers when we beat Scarborough by only 1-0 in 2004? We were saved embarresment through the ref tbh. Terry was marginally offside for his goal and Gallas made a clear handball in the area. Chelsea fans who have been supporting us for over 6 years should remember this. Just shows that anything is possible in this game. Sad thing is now I don't even think Scarborough exist anymore There were big scares before that season too, remember Flo bailing us out in an easy game, Watford springs to mind, but its late, been drinking - someone will correct me if wrong Stats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Lampards 1st minute shot from that game, gutted it didn't go in.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X41zBmKBXsRandom first 10 mins in German including Lamps' stunning shot and JT's winner. We certainly were rather lucky in this game though i must say. Hasn't been a Chelsea match like this since. I'd love to see AFC Wimbledon vs Chelsea in the 3rd round. PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 i want Plymouth just because the in laws supports them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam chelsea mad 0 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Were be fine score 2 early goals united like letting in early goals lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Too many ppl being happy that we have them twice at home in a few days. Remember this... Premiership, Sunday, 20th November 2011: Chelsea 1-2 LiverpoolLeague Cup, Tuesday, 29th November 2011, Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool. I know there was a week difference but it's still similar and in close proximity to an away UCL defeat in Leverkusen. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think I prefer this to the FA Cup for this season. It's been five years that we haven't won this, while we've won the FA Cup four times. cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would rather win the co-op cup over the fa cup. So much more prestige in the fa cup. I'd happily field our weakened team on Wednesday if it wasn't manure. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Too many ppl being happy that we have them twice at home in a few days.Remember this...Premiership, Sunday, 20th November 2011: Chelsea 1-2 LiverpoolLeague Cup, Tuesday, 29th November 2011, Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool.I know there was a week difference but it's still similar and in close proximity to an away UCL defeat in Leverkusen.I had those bad thoughts as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Even if it is manu that we are playing against, this match must be used to rest key players and give people who deserve a chance like Sturridge, Romeu and Dave and start. TheCount 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 The draw for the 5th round will take place immediately after this match tonight and it will be shown live on Sky Sports.http://www.capitalon...012-455948.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 We play Leeds in QF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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