neophox Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I would only rest Dunn for this game and play him at Forest. The others are young and fit so just let them play. I think we will play a five man midfeld. Robinson Henley, Hanley, Dann, Spurr King, Lowe, Cairney, Williamsson, Marshall Gestede Is my tip for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Graham Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just got my tickets this morning, was waiting for a mate to confirm which held me up. There were only about 14 coach tickets left. They weren't going to let me have the coach tickets because although I gave all my mate's personal details (and he is a lapsed season ticket holder) he wasn't currently on the system. Absolutely ridiculous, back to the bad old days of making it as difficult as possible for people to purchase tickets. Anyhow, really looking forward to it. COYB! Use my number if you like? MB me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majiball Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Do we still get half the gate from City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroom Tom Posted January 14, 2014 Backroom Share Posted January 14, 2014 Rest Dunn? He's played about 15 minutes since before Christmas He's over his annual festive frolics now and should be fine I imagine I wouldn't play him as he has to earn his place back from Gestede but he doesn't need resting He'll be valuable to us in latter stages of the season but it's nice to have genuine competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
because of boxing day Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Stranded in Manchester..........here's hoping. Anyone with a return rail ticket to Blackburn who stays for the 90 plus 30 plus pens plus celebrations wont make those last trains to Blackburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. E Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Wow @ that Man City squad. Are they playing us or Bayern Munich? I was hoping they would give it a bit of a rest, put out their youth team or something...do they really need the FA Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt83 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Stranded in Manchester..........here's hoping. Anyone with a return rail ticket to Blackburn who stays for the 90 plus 30 plus pens plus celebrations wont make those last trains to Blackburn. I wouldn't lose too much sleep about prospect of winning on pens. We're doing train and you'll have to be on your toes even if its just 90 mins. Last train to bburn 11pm ko 8.10 so with injury time full time about 10 pm. Its gotta be 40 mins+ walk from ethiad-Victoria with volume of people, no chance of taxis etc so its gonna be tight as it is. Injury time and dread to think what will do although seem to remember later train to Preston from Piccadilly and then taxi job. More likely will be trudging off home after 85 mins 4-0 down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeTownRover Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 get a few Vuvuzelas in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 get a few Vuvuzelas in Don't even joke about it. They completely ruined a World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchrover Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 'Well Andy, what about Blackburn's fans eh? They've brought 3.5k fans but there's still an empty segment just there in the top corner, behind that stantion up in the 3rd tier' 'They're a disgrace to the cup' We're up to 4000 now! I can see those last 800 going tomorrow too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Use my number if you like? MB me! It was eventually sold grudgingly PB thanks very much anyway. Bit daft because as a ST holder I'm hardly likely to introduce a terrorist or Citeh fan hell bent on trouble onto the coaches. Also he only gave up his ST when we were relegated and should really still be on the database so he can be amongst the first to be targeted for marketing purposes once we get promoted! Wembley won't fill itself! Anyhow, the official site says we've now sold 4k tickets and tickets can also be bought or reserved at Ewood until 4p.m. tomorrow or on the ground at the night. Superb effort alreadycome on guys and gals let's get it up to 5k. On the playing side GB says the players are well up for it and pleading "Please don't rest me" for the game. Exactly the sort of attitude you want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRovers Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Onerovers saying that we've sold 3800 so far. Would be great if we could get it to 4300/4500 with tickets on sale at the gate too. Really looking forward to an amazing atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksrover Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I hope the young team really enjoy the experience of an away fixture under the lights at the Etihad against some of the world's best. I will admit I had been thinking that we could do without this fixture and had the week to focus on Forest, but the team will hopefully get a lot out of it, and it is a break from the expectation of the League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElTwis Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Who do we think will start for city then? I'm thinking a 1-1 draw with negredo scoring first again, ben marshall for rovers (he's due one) then a hanley winner in injury time of extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Norbert Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I can see two outcomes. Either we get smashed 6-0, or a game much like the first, and we do really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm trying to find a bet on us to win on penalties which usually pays around 12/1 or 14/1 for a normal game so should be a lot more generous for this one. Can't find it priced up anywhere unless I've missed it. Anyone seen that anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyonejackwalker Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Fantastic support going to the Etihad. Can't wait! Our club has taken a real hammering this last few years, but the away support has remained brilliant. 4k plus is a tremendous turnout. Let's hope we put on a good show. City have scored nearly 60 goals this season already and hammered much more expensive and better squads than ours in Norwich, Newcastle, Spurs and Arsenal. Should we get heavily beaten I hope people bear that in mind before criticising too heavily anyone involved. The magic of the cup? Fingers crossed. COYB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What team would you field ? Anyone considering playing the " reserves ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevidgeBlue Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What team would you field ? Anyone considering playing the " reserves ". Definitely not imo. According to Bowyer in the LT the players are all begging to play so why rest anyone unless they are actually injured or carrying a knock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Weaver Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Last train to bburn 11pm ko 8.10 so with injury time full time about 10 pm. Its gotta be 40 mins+ walk from ethiad-Victoria with volume of people, no chance of taxis etc so its gonna be tight as it is. Injury time and dread to think what will do although seem to remember later train to Preston from Piccadilly and then taxi job. I haven't been to the Etihad for a few years, but there used to be a fleet of 'football special' double deckers that ran between the stadium and Piccadilly Gardens. Worth a look at Greater Manchester Transport's website and/or http://www.footballgroundguide.com/manchester_city/ . Edit : should have had a read before posting. Looks like trams have now taken over. Maybe walk to a tram stop a bit away from the stadium so you're not queueing up to get on a tram for half an hour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeblue&white Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Can't go for family reasons, brilliant support, will be there in spirit....Glad players want to play, who wouldn't? Hope GB plays a strong team, just hope we do ourselves proud like we did at Ewood, in front of a National audience. Can we do an Arsenal........bring back Appleton.....not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm trying to find a bet on us to win on penalties which usually pays around 12/1 or 14/1 for a normal game so should be a lot more generous for this one. Can't find it priced up anywhere unless I've missed it. Anyone seen that anywhere? Paddy Power have Rovers at 45/1 to qualify in a penalty shoot out. Also 100/1 to win after extra time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Should we get heavily beaten I hope people bear that in mind before criticising too heavily anyone involved. Everyone I've spoken to expects a tugging. Although we said that for the Ewood game.I think Pellegrini was suitably embarrassed (see his belittling comments after the match) to put a decent side out this time around. Can see it being a minimum of 3-0, maybe 3-1. I just hope the players give a good account of themselves and put on a performance for the travelling fans. They are kind of owed on from Cardiff. I can't see there being too much in the way of criticism - unless we are robbed by a refereeing decision - but that will be aimed squarely at the man in black. Pink balls at the ready, fellas, it'll probably be a cold one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davulsukur Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Difficult to look past a tubbing (said the same for the first one and look how that turned out! So i will say the same again) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudtobeblue&white Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Everyone I've spoken to expects a tugging. Although we said that for the Ewood game. I think Pellegrini was suitably embarrassed (see his belittling comments after the match) to put a decent side out this time around. Can see it being a minimum of 3-0, maybe 3-1. I just hope the players give a good account of themselves and put on a performance for the travelling fans. They are kind of owed on from Cardiff. I can't see there being too much in the way of criticism - unless we are robbed by a refereeing decision - but that will be aimed squarely at the man in black. Pink balls at the ready, fellas, it'll probably be a cold one! Think your mates are off to the red light part of the city, lucky lads..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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