Newcastle play Forest in the league on the Friday of that week and we don't play until the Monday, could be a positive for us if they have half an eye on that.
I wanted Utd away, it'd be a home game for me. As soon as that went I knew it was either the Geordies or the Arse!
I think we can make the semis for the first time, in January after the Allam's have gone, and full Wembley mobilisation in February, dare to dream.
This is basically a 50/50, their squad is as good/better than many PL clubs, I'd pretty much include us in that bracket. They have a deep squad and will be incredibly dangerous. Hope we can sell out as this is that magical point where Cup dreams start to become tangible. I was hoping for Toon in the Cup (mentioned them in the podcast last night) so pretty happy with that draw. When it was us, Soton, Arsenal and Toon left I was sure we'd get Arsenal or Soton away haha.
I can see the evening newspaper up there giving it the old 'Magpies on Humberside' crap and giving away freebies to commemorate their trip to a PL ground.
Always get a very good welcome off the Hull lads. Mingle in all the usual places beforehand and never any bother. I do blend in a bit as I have a half Brid/half Geordie accent so can swimg both ways at times oooer!
Hope we have a decent run in the lead up to the match. Certainly want to beat a Newcastle team with Diame in it, not that I'm bitter!
