The FA and FL Cup Thread 2016/17

[TheSecondStain]

We had a cup thread before [last season?] and the news that the FA have just sold the overseas TV rights to the FA Cup, from 2018/19 on, has reminded me of that. I've included the League Cup [sorry Qwerty] in the title too. Seemed a reasonable idea.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37752728

 

[Libby]

Really looking forward to Liverpool Spurs tonight

 

[Libby]

1 nil Pool. Sturridge.

Would rather Spurs win this really.

 

[TheSecondStain]

Ah good. I'm bored enough to be interested in other teams this evening.

 

[TheSecondStain]

Pity the Belgian bloke isn't around for Spurs. They could have had a quaint little coterie of ex-Saints players around the place this evening . As it is, it's almost a roll call.

 

[Libby]

Poor from Sturridge there, should be 2-0.

 

[Libby]

Leeds 0-1 Norwich
Toon 1-0 Preston

 

[TheSecondStain]

The Teams

Liverpool

• Clyne
• Lovren
• Mané
• Lallana

Tottenham

• Wanyama

 

[Libby]

Arsenal beating Reading & Newcastle 2-0 up now so at least 2 Championship teams in 1/4s.

 

[saintlyhero]

The Teams

Liverpool

• Clyne
• Lovren
• Mané
• Lallana

Tottenham

• Wanyama

So who would be your first choice eleven as of now from the below pool of ex-saints of 2012 onwards and the current squad?

Boruc
Stek
Clyne
Chambers
Shaw
Lovren
Alderweireld
Schneiderlin
Cork
Wanyama
Lallana
Puncheon
Ramirez
Mane

4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 Diamond?

 

[TheSecondStain]

Just looking at your list and wondering where we are seriously worse off. BTW, you forgot Rickie and Graziano. Was there a PL reason for that.?

 

[Libby]

Spurs been poor tonight. Fully expect them to equalise now.

 

[Whiteley Saint]

2-0 Liverpool. (Sturridge)

 

[San Tejón]

The Teams

Liverpool

• Clyne
• Lovren
• Mané
• Lallana

Tottenham

• Wanyama

Can you include Ings as well, as an ex? He's also on the bench.

 

[Libby]

2-0 Liverpool. (Sturridge)

Game over.

 

[TheSecondStain]

Can you include Ings as well, as an ex? He's also on the bench.

Yes, I noticed he was back from injury, and I nearly thought of including him. Let go too early.

 

[saintlyhero]

Just looking at your list and wondering where we are seriously worse off. BTW, you forgot Rickie and Graziano. Was there a PL reason for that.?

Exactly, all careers are over outside the premier league
I'd definitely have Clyne, Toby and Sadio in our team

 

[Whiteley Saint]

Liverpool 2-1 Spurs (Janssen Pen)

 

[Libby]

Game on, wouldn't mind seeing et.

 

[TheSecondStain]

Exactly, all careers are over outside the premier league
I'd definitely have Clyne, Toby and Sadio in our team

Hmm, just Mane for me. All we are lacking is another decent forward, and he most certainly fits that bill. I'd have Graziano back though, just for those fantastic knock downs and beseeching looks at the ref. Besides, St Helen would be in 7th heaven. He's a very rich man these days though so it'll be just good memories from now on.
I'm glad to see Rickie is doing well, though his injury was a bit nasty. But nice to see him scoring and playing again. I'm sure he'll be fine in the long run.