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Time to have a go at a cup

Discussion in 'Leeds United' started by Eireleeds1, Jun 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM.

  1. Eireleeds1

    Eireleeds1 Well-Known Member

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    We’ve had decades of fielding weakened teams in the cups, exiting in the early stages on every occasion. Surely after palace winning the cup and give we’ll have eight less games this season, it’s time to give the fans something to shout about and have a right go at one of the cups. Can’t see any reason for fielding a weakened side this season
     
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    NostradEmus Firpo Carlos

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    Leedsoflondon Well-Known Member

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    <cheers>
     
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    I think the fitness impact of extra games is over egged by management etc. Players and fans alike enjoy a cup run and it can be beneficial for confidence (as it can in reverse)

    won’t happen though… DF will be bonused/judged on staying up… unless we’re comfortably midtable by January they won’t risk it
     
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    Diego Lone Ranger

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    Go for a cup with all you have, it can make a massive difference if you win one to both moral (players and supporters) and be a boost in recrutement.
    We played Spurs in the EU league cup final last year, we were the better team and scored the only goal of the game (unfortunately in our own goal).
    Spurs won that cup, are their fans bothered how? are they ****. It has lifted their spirits and made the club more attractive for possible recruitement targets.
    A win is a win and can only be good for the future.
     
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    SIDDAS Well-Known Member

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    Think any win this season will be good no matter what competition especially for the fans as in reality we are booked not to win many.
    A cup run would be nice but nobody treats the early rounds as important sadly. no matter of the opposition we will play a weakened team.
     
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    Leedsoflondon Well-Known Member

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    Wasn’t enough for the manager to keep his job though.
     
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