Are we going to make a game of it against West Bromwich Albion, or are we going to field basically a second string side and sacrifice this game for the benefit of our league ambitions? How much would the club gain financially by getting into the next round anyway, and indeed what a massive task it would be to win at WBA in any given situation? Are we going to wimp it, or act with spunk and determination, and raise our status even higher, that is the question? It appears probable that city could win over two games against Crystal Palace hopefully, and then expected to lose heavily against probably Manchester City, on a special day for our beloved club.
QUOTE=The Masked Man;2011744] Are we going to wimp it, or act with spunk and determination, and raise our status even higher, that is the question?
I've no doubt whatever side Malky picks will give it everything they've got. Personally, I'd quite happily see a make-shift/development team put out v WBA as out of the next 2, Palace is far more important.
In the running for promotion, a league cup semi final, and now the FA Cup. A season ago I'd have said keep the focus on the main prize (promotion), but I get the impression that the new regime really does take one game at a time and tries to win it regardless of what competition it is. I'm sure MM will try to see the big picture and I'm happy for him to play it as he sees fit. Not sure we'll get past the Baggies, but they do have a bit of an injury crisis just now. So you never know. I think a draw would be the worst result, but as I said earlier, I'm sure the current squad would even take that in their stride.
Alex Evans on twitter on the road for west brom Might give a clue as to the type of team we are putting out.
correct musty, the winners go into the Europa League. If the winners have already qualified for Europe through the Prem, the CC place goes to the next in line in the Prem
I said elsewhere, a 50 - 50 split and young guns on the bench. Heaton Blake Gerrard Hudson Naylor Conway Kiss McPhail Ralls Cowie Gustede Parish on the bench with Earnie, gunnar, Quinn and 3 youngsters (7 subs in the cup). MM will want some continuity and to give fringe players a run out, but not those who won't at least make the bench in a league game. Some experience for the youngsters though not necessarily starting.
West Brom have injury probs, taken from bbc. West Brom could be without eight first-team regulars against Cardiff City. Chris Brunt (ankle), Zoltan Gera (knee), Shane Long (back), Steven Reid, Jonas Olsson (calf), Jerome Thomas (groin), James Morrison (hamstring) and Youssouf Mulumbu (groin) are doubtful.
Cheers Breezey. However, I would take an exit from this today, fielding a second string team, so we can focus on Palace next week and the most important issue of getting to the Prem to renew local "friendships" next season.
I wouldn't bet against any line up Malky or Rodgers puts out these days . Both are getting the absolute best out of there players & those players are playing there hearts out . I don't think any Cardiff or Swansea fan could have guessed how well they'd be doing come the New Year but we;ll both are playing
@CardiffCityFC Macca returns to Captain City. Heaton, Naylor, Dekel K9, Gerrard, Quinn, Macca (C), Blake, Conway, Kiss, Rudy Earnie. Subs: Marshall, Gabor, Alex Evans, Adedeji Oshilaja, Theo Wharton, Ralls Mason. I'm happy with that tbh...one thing's for sure, these boys will give their all
If we get a result today with that lineup, we'll walk the bloody league with our first team. Looks like Tuesday is Malky's big push and who could blame him. Still think the Donny away game next week is very important - in theory, we could go top.
haven't seen the team Woy is putting out yet but I think someone posted a list of 1st choice player who were doubtful through injury
I do like the thought of Earnie starting against West Brom. When he left us for them in the Prem, he was on a high, then Robson became manager and in my opinion treated Earnie like ****. I remember that season Robbo would hardly ever start him and brought him on reluctantly as sub more often than not. If I remember correctly, Earnie still finished the season their top scorer by a mile. Glad Robbo was eventually shown the door.
Here you go H. 01 Foster 18 Jara 20 Shorey 23 McAuley 25 Dawson 28 Jones 07 Morrison 17 Dorrans 29 Thorne 24 Odemwingie 31 Cox He was top scorer Sparkey, including a hat-trick in about 17 mins, off the bench. He scored most goals coming on as he hardly started. Robson was interviewed shortly after the hat-trick and bemoaning the fact that he didn't have any strikers. He did, he just never played them.
Happy with the line up, not really bothered if we don't progress but may get some stick from my best mate and some black country relatives
