Haven't got time to do a full thread so just a quicky plus game is on BT Sport not sure if anyone will be on here. Anyway I'm going for a easy 3-0 victory for Crawley, sorry
Crawley Town manager John Gregory has no injury or suspension worries as the League One side look to reach the third round for the fourth successive year. Gregory, who led Aston Villa to the FA Cup final in 2000, has drawn his first two matches after being appointed earlier this month. League Two Bristol Rovers are also without any fresh injury concerns. Midfielder Seanan Clucas remains sidelined until the new year with a knee problem. The two sides drew 0-0 in the initial tie last Saturday and the winners face a trip to Championship club Birmingham City in the third round. VIEW FROM THE TRAINING GROUND Crawley Town manager John Gregory told BBC Sussex: "There's a great game in prospect. It is a big cup match for us. "We're hoping we will have a big crowd and we are on TV in front of the nation. "It's an opportunity to put ourselves on the map again like we did all those years ago at Old Trafford. "I'm not giving it [a third round trip to Birmingham City] a great deal of thought as Bristol Rovers stand between us and them." Bristol Rovers manager John Ward told BBC Radio Bristol: "They're a strong side. They played Preston on Saturday and were 2-0 down before coming back. "They've got fighting qualities in their team and I thought they were a good side when they came here [for the first game]. "It's a tough one for us, but we never shy away from a challenge. "We've got a challenge in the Football League and now we've got one in the FA Cup."
i wont be on here tonight. i be watching the game. for those who dont have bt sport and want to watch the game, here are a few sites you can watch for free. once you have clicked on a link and then select the rovers game, there is usually some pop up boxes that is in the way. close them by clicking on the x. sometimes doing this will open up new windows. just close them too and then watch the game in peace. http://www.firstrow.org/ (go to time 17:45) http://www.vipbox.tv/sports/football.html (go to time 19:45) http://myp2p.cc/ (go to time 20:45) oh and if a link says you need to upgrade something - ignore it and just click on the x to close that pop up window.
team news... line up: --------------Mildenhall--------------- Smith---Parkes---Lockyer---Brown Norburn-Clarke-O'Toole-Clarkson --------Beardsley---Harrison-------- harrold and richards drop to the bench for harrison and beardsley!
I'm glad I didn't go. Be surprised if this game gets to the end. The surface water on the pitch is beginning to cause problems
I hope it doesn't get abandoned we got the elements in our favour 2nd half. All on all 1st half's been piss poor but I'm chuffed with 0-0 at half time. Mildenhall mom already.
We've been better in the second half hope it doesn't go to extra time and pens got to be up for work at 5
With the advantage of wind and rain at our backs, I fear we have lost our best chance to win this tie. On the bright side, we're still in the cup.
Might as well use this thread again for Saturdays game that's if it goes ahead (raining in Crawley tomorrow and on Saturday itself) wont bother with a poll as nobody voted last time so ass hole with it
Manager on Saturday's FA Cup second round replay After having a game postponed yesterday, John Ward and his team are now fully focussed on preparing for the FA Cup second round replay against Crawley on Saturday. Despite more bad weather forecasted over the next few days, the manger will be preparing for the game in the normal way and will not let his team be distracted. He said: “This is the time of year these things happen. We are preparing to play, we will train here and get ourselves across there for the game on Saturday, unless someone tells us differently. “We have got 24 games left, including this cup tie, and the players are fit and well and they were disappointed the game was off on New Year’s Day, as they were ready to play. “We will deal with whatever happens and get on with the next job. Today is preparation for an FA Cup tie, and we are looking forward to it.” The manager has a fit squad to pick from, and could be boosted by the returns of Seanan Clucas and Danny Woodards towards the end of the month. He said: “Everyone is fit and well and they will be looking for their names on the team sheet. “We will have a reserve game next week, if there is no cup match, and one scheduled for a week after that. “The first one will be a bit early for Seanan, and might be a bit early for Danny. But if they don’t make the game next midweek, it will be the one after, and we are looking at getting those guys back around the first team group by the end of January.” And after two matches against each other in a short space of time, both teams will know what to expect from each other come 3pm on Saturday. John said: “We have watched them play, they beat Leyton Orient, which was a fantastic result for them, and won their next home game 1-0, so John Gregory is obviously getting his ideas across. “We have done our homework, and we now have to get out on the training pitch and put that to the players. “They are a good side, and there are 30 plus positions between us in the league, so for us to still be in the tie after a couple of games is a really good testimony to us. “They are a strong group of lads, and they had a couple of big sales, which have helped them to recruit.”
A look at the home of Saturday's opponents Checkatrade.com Stadium (still known to many as the Broadfield Stadium) Telephone: 01293 410 000 Website: www.crawleytownfc.com Capacity: 5,500 (3,295 Seated) Away Capacity: 1,600. Tickets: Ticket prices for the game have been slashed, and admission is £5 for adults and £3 concessions and U18s. Rovers fans with a ticket stub from the abandoned game can present it to claim £2 off at their tea bars on January 4th. Rovers fans with a ticket stub from the abandoned game can present it to claim £2 off at their tea bars on January 4th. Those who travelled to the game on a Supporters Club Coach are entitled to a full refund or they can keep their coach ticket for the re-arranged date. Fans can pay with cash on the gate for all areas, any fans wishing to purchase in advance can do so at their online ticket site How To Get There: From the M25 take the M23 Southbound towards Gatwick Airport and Brighton. At the end of the M23 leave the motorway at the last exit, Junction 11 (sign posted A264 Horsham, Pease Pottage Services). At the roundabout at the end of the motorway slip road turn right onto the A23 going towards Crawley. The ground is down on the left just before the next roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout and then left again for the stadium car park, which costs £2. satnav: RH11 9RX Distance: 146 miles Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes. Away Facilities: Away fans are primarily housed in the KR-L Stand at one end of the ground. This mostly covered terrace can accommodate up to 1,600 fans. There is a bar at the stadium at the back of the Bruce Winfield Stand called the 'Redz Bar', which allows in away fans. Last visit: Rovers' last visit to the Broadfield Stadium was December 18th. The game was abandoned on 74 minutes due to torrential rain.
