It’s been some time since the FA Cup third round felt quite as magic as the media often make out. Indeed, the ennui really goes back to the mid-90s. There are no complex reasons for that: basically, the Premier League and Champions League have become such all-consuming monsters that the FA Cup basically feels like an unwanted interruption. And that will likely be reflected in some of the line-ups today.
By contrast, the Carling Cup – previously so dismissed – appears to have increased in attraction over the past few years. Part of that is undoubtedly the fact that it quietly goes about its own business midweek only for the excitement of the latter stages to gradually accumulate.
With that in mind, would the FA Cup be better served if it became a midweek competition? Would it be easier for teams to get up for? Would it have a greater sense of occasion?
Outstanding achievement from a very down to earth and humble man. KoH!
Well done Bradser. Fantastic achievement. 4 in a row next up. Let’s not forget we were 8 points behind Derry early in the season too.
A couple of weeks ago when we lost a game you had people on here asking “wheres all the rovers fans now?” I said we were resting ahead of the title celebrations. Wonder where they all are now.
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Brilliant achievement. Wrapping it up early hopefully means he’ll go full strength and have a proper go at Gent on Thursday now too
@The Logic: a win on Thursday would be worth 5 times the prize money for winning the league. Literally the difference in getting a couple of top players into the club on long term deals.
Congratulations to Stephen Bradley, his staff and his squad and off course, all the Rovers family. Thoroughly deserved.
Proper soccer man. Well done.
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