Funny ideas I know. Perish the thought that we might actually try to WIN a trophy. Perish the thought that we might actually seek to secure a place in Europe. Perish the thought that the club might try to reward the fans with a day out at Wembley. Dear God, what crazy idiot came up with the idea that football was about winning Cups and giving fans a taste of glory!
For once, I would be happy to see a keeper rested, but only because I want Green dropped anyway. For once, I would be happy to see Cole stood down, but only because he is out of form and we need to see if McBenni can do the business. But apart from those changes, if Grant surrenders our place in the Cup through stupid rotation, I will be seething.
To my mind, we should see the same team as on Saturday, except for Boffin in goal, Dyer in place of the injured Behrami and McBenni in for Cole. There should be no place for Spector, Tomkins, Stanislas, Sears or Kovac. We saw a glimmer of hope on Saturday so let's build on it, not throw away the feel good factor by exiting early from the competition that we stand the best chance of winning!
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Totally agree HF. I don't think we have the team to win the Cup but that's no excuse for the Manager to take away any hope from the faithful fans. The only comfort is the thought that he might get things right by chance if he intentionally tries not to field his stronger team! And yes, both Green and Cole should be dropped anyway on pure performance grounds.
Green, Noble, Upson and Cole all 'rested'/dropped as far as tonight's starting XI goes!
Kovac and Tomkins are IN!
Spector on the bench!
Interesting starting line-up!
Been on holiday Shaun? IF we win and keep a clean sheet, who does Grant pick on Saturday? Still no McCarthy. Still no start for Dyer. If we limp out of the competition, I will be angry. Barerra playing well so far apparently. Great piece of co commentary already. "It's a big stadium. When it's only half full it's empty really"! And to think, my glass is always half full - well empty really!
"they're working so hard, West Ham, but they're going sideways the whole time. There seems to be no real penetration".
(SSN a few seconds ago)
There you have it, footballing chastity!
1-0
1-1
Shame about the comment moderation HF during matches.
Understand why but shame nonetheless.
It is. But with the morons out there...! I am checking regularly! 2-1. Great goal!
Sicknote's on for Obinna - sensible from Granty that I'd say. Obinna leaves with his goal and DIRE gets a run out. Presumably his last for another 4 games or so! lol
LOL I'm commenting on the half time report thread mate!
The talisman, Cole, is on now. Pray.
So, Barera and Piquionne come good, Cole comes on and misses a sitter as usual and Stech shows confidence in a resolute and solid display.
Good to get an away win and nice to be in the draw for the last 16 I'd say.
Does Granty now learn anything from tonight that will influence selection and tactics on Saturday I wonder......
He has a problem! Spurs into extra time! How many first teamers playing?
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