Eddie Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 I haven’t been to any of the games, I’ve had little interest in the competition, having U21 teams in it makes it a farce and I can’t see how I’d be that buzzing to celebrate us winning it (a bit like a pre season tournament)… however, if we get to Wembley I’m not sure I could stay at home knowing thousands of whites are heading down for the day, I’d have serious FOMO come the day of it. With that in mind, this JCL will be watching my first minutes of the competition in Wembley, if we get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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little whitt Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 10/01/2023 at 22:37, captainmed said: Final is the Sunday at the start of the Easter school holidays. Just had a quick look & lets just say that hotels in London are rather expensive. no trains coming up yet was looking at staying in Watford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmed Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, little whitt said: no trains coming up yet was looking at staying in Watford We may do the same…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, little whitt said: no trains coming up yet was looking at staying in Watford No trans coming up for next week let alone April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freds dad Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 hours ago, little whitt said: no trains coming up yet was looking at staying in Watford I've booked the Premier Inn next to Wembley and can cancel if we don't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted January 12, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2023 I'll look at trains and hotels if we get there. Not doing a thing about it this side of the draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted January 12, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: I'll look at trains and hotels if we get there. Not doing a thing about it this side of the semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Wonder if clubs will let teams know the draw half hour before big league games on Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, green genie said: Wonder if clubs will let teams know the draw half hour before big league games on Saturday? It’s not until 2.45 I don’t think so I’d have thought they’ll steer well clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Typical trample over lower league teams and have draw being done just as teams are coming out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted January 13, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 To be honest, I don’t think the draw will have any impact on Saturday. Yes I’m sure we all want to get to Wembley but it’s only the pizza cup. It won’t devastate me getting beat like losing at Brum in the quarters of the FA Cup would have done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 40 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: To be honest, I don’t think the draw will have any impact on Saturday. Yes I’m sure we all want to get to Wembley but it’s only the pizza cup. It won’t devastate me getting beat like losing at Brum in the quarters of the FA Cup would have done Id love us to get there for my boys. ...but could really do without the time off work and expense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 minute ago, gonzo said: Id love us to get there for my boys. ...but could really do without the time off work and expense That’s the issue expense and a chance back month after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, radcliffe white said: That’s the issue expense and a chance back month after This is the conundrum. I'd love to be able to take Junior for a first visit to Wembley, but I'd prefer it to be in the play-offs. I believe that all cup finals should take place in May after the season ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 13, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, Traf said: This is the conundrum. I'd love to be able to take Junior for a first visit to Wembley, but I'd prefer it to be in the play-offs. I believe that all cup finals should take place in May after the season ends. Good point that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Hills had us at 16/1 after the DMB game so I figured it was worth an investment. Get to the final and lose and it’ll pay out enough to have paid for my match ticket. Win the thing and it should cover the whole trip (or at least gives me enough to set aside for a potential play off final) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Traf said: I believe that all cup finals should take place in May after the season ends. I believe Wembley should be for proper finals only. Not that anyone's going to listen, but I hate the lowering of access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radcliffe white Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Plenty of premier league grounds could be used for this cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Plenty of premier league grounds could be used for this cup That really would kill it off. No issue at all with this (or the FA Trophy/FA Vase Finals) being played at Wembley as has always been the case. Conference play-off finals and particularly FA Cup Semi Finals can get in the bin though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 10 minutes ago, radcliffe white said: Plenty of premier league grounds could be used for this cup Isn't part of the point of the tournament to give teams a chance to play at Wembley when otherwise they might not It would be more of an insult being told you're playing at Molyneux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySanchez Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: That really would kill it off. No issue at all with this (or the FA Trophy/FA Vase Finals) being played at Wembley as has always been the case. Conference play-off finals and particularly FA Cup Semi Finals can get in the bin though. IIRC the Fa cup semis at Wembley started when Arsenal and Spurs were drawn against one another Usually it would have probably meant a trip to Villa Park but they argued with Wembley on their doorstep and the size of the ground made sense to play it there Both Sheffield clubs were in the other semi final and complained it wasn't fair as either Spurs or Arsenal would have had the advantage of playing at Wembley before the final, so they moved their game there as well The FA saw the pound signs and the rest is history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, DirtySanchez said: IIRC the Fa cup semis at Wembley started when Arsenal and Spurs were drawn against one another Usually it would have probably meant a trip to Villa Park but they argued with Wembley on their doorstep and the size of the ground made sense to play it there Both Sheffield clubs were in the other semi final and complained it wasn't fair as either Spurs or Arsenal would have had the advantage of playing at Wembley before the final, so they moved their game there as well The FA saw the pound signs and the rest is history It was all a bit inconsistent around that time really. Think DMBs v Oldham was at Wembley but the replay at Maine Road. From 95ish it was back to the club grounds - Everton v Spurs at Leeds springs to mind along with obviously a good few at Villa - until the final year at the old Wembley which did of course give us one final visit. Since the new one has been built then obviously it’s been a case of whoring themselves out for as many games as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 13, 2023 Site Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 12/01/2023 at 10:49, radcliffe white said: No trans coming up for next week let alone April Plenty available in Scotland now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsta69 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Running London Landmarks Half Marathon on 02/04 so already down in the big smoke anyway. Going to be one busy day so better get around sharpish if we get there. I thought I had made the biggest mistake ever as going to Rome 16/03-20/03. Sure I checked a month or so back and the final was supposed to be 19/03 so would have missed it so chuffed to bits it is 02/04 so can go if we get there. Does anyone know when the date changed and why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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