What do you guys think we should do team wise in the FA Cup on Saturday? Should SC rest key players who have had a busy Christmas period? Should we play our strongest team in the hope of turning Watford over? The reward for getting through is £67,500 prize money plus the possibility of a big club in Round 4. My view has changed since the Orient game was postponed - they will now have had 6 days rest. Therefore I would play anyone who is fit. Winning is a good habit to have.
Difficult one actually A good cup run, or even drawing a big name if we beat Watford would do wonders for the coffers but it's also possibly a distraction from the league games which could backfire. Personally I'd rather we went out with a whimper on Saturday if we can maintain our current league form and get to safety.
I'd put the kids out, purely because they won't get a chance any other way. It's a familiar story. We have a number of young players on the edge of the first team, players that could be good if they are given a chance. Instead, we'll play the same group of players and other teams will pick apart our academy and reserves. Before long, they'll be playing against us and we'll have nothing to show for it. If I were SC, I'd probably tell the players to have a rest and to focus solely on the league. The cup game will be a good footballing lesson for the younger players, and would be the best way to introduce them to the level of football the club wants to be playing at.
Go for the win and pull a big club home or away,we would take thousands and thousands where ever it was.
I would be giving a few of the youngsters a game, along with a few like Carey, and Fontaine. great experiance for u21 players, ok the cup money is very nice, but survival in league one is the biggest priority.
Play a strong squad - we need to continue to build confidence and we need the money. We should not fear Watford.
Today was a great game with atmosphere which was a result of a straight knockout so nervy, but fun, game.
