Adrian_Monk
28-01-2008, 13:30
Essex will be pleased
View Full Version : Cardiff vs Wolves, FA Cup 5th Round- your thoughts?
robbeec
28-01-2008, 13:30
potentially a very winnable game even if we are at they're place!
itsmee
28-01-2008, 13:31
see you in the quarter finals
Adrian_Monk
28-01-2008, 13:32
Bristol Rovers vs Southampton
Liverpool vs Barnsley
Sheffield Utd vs Boro
Man Utd vs Arsenal
Preston vs Pompey
Coventry vs WBA
Chelsea vs Huddersfield
Liverpool vs Barnsley
Sheffield Utd vs Boro
Man Utd vs Arsenal
Preston vs Pompey
Coventry vs WBA
Chelsea vs Huddersfield
jbarnettuk1984
28-01-2008, 13:32
well man utd have arsenal. but not happy with our draw really...
Flying Fish
28-01-2008, 13:33
Rats, what an anticlimax
JR's Boots
28-01-2008, 13:33
Terrible draw. Cardiff - horrible, grotty ground and fans
Brizzlewolf
28-01-2008, 13:34
Oh what a surprise we've drawn another Championship club in a cup competition. Nothing like a bit of variety eh?
Bugsy911
28-01-2008, 13:35
Shocker of a draw and doubt I will travel with my lad to the game , worst draw we could have had IMHO.
Wardrobe_Wolf
28-01-2008, 13:35
I said to my brother last night we'd get cardiff away. And im thoroughly $$$$ed off with myself right now.
brummywolf
28-01-2008, 13:35
Already won there this season. Tough draw but we can definitely get at least a draw there. With United and Arsenal drawn against each other, there's a chance to make great progress in the competition.
OCD Wolf
28-01-2008, 13:35
Knew it would be yet another pointless Championship side away from home..
The Vicar
28-01-2008, 13:35
Worst possible draw, a nothing club, appalling ground and low-life fans. Don't think i will be rushing out for a ticket.
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
Bugsy911
28-01-2008, 13:37
Worst possible draw, a nothing club, appalling ground and low-life fans. Don't think i will be rushing out for a ticket.
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
I think that's what I was trying to say :D
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
I think that's what I was trying to say :D
Waggy's Boots
28-01-2008, 13:37
should be enough to see us through to the next round though....Baggies in the semi at Wembley would be a good one though!
Dougal McGuire
28-01-2008, 13:38
I said to my brother last night we'd get cardiff away
Thought this morning it would be another CCC club. Should've had a cheeky fiver on it...
Thought this morning it would be another CCC club. Should've had a cheeky fiver on it...
Powelly
28-01-2008, 13:39
Good draw for us in terms of making progress IMO
could be only 3 prem sides left in it by the quarters
could be only 3 prem sides left in it by the quarters
jonesey85
28-01-2008, 13:39
The draws we have recieved so far this season have a haunting suggestion of a Wolves - Albion megatie, perhaps as a quarter final!!!
Both clubs should progress to the last 8
Both clubs should progress to the last 8
Still Proud
28-01-2008, 13:39
3 non-Prem League clubs into the last 8 we have a good chance of being one of them. I'll take this draw for one.
wolvesman
28-01-2008, 13:41
Terrible draw. Cardiff - horrible, grotty ground and fans
Yep another big anticlimax..............
Yep another big anticlimax..............
MK Panther
28-01-2008, 13:41
lets be positive if we believe that we have truly turned the corner then we should be fearing nobody, ground fans or otherwise. I am pleased with draw and I suppose DJ must be smiling to himself. Now lets concentrate on the league.
The Bear
28-01-2008, 13:42
It may be a crap draw for those that planned to go, but it gives us a pretty decent chance of getting into the QFs.
long ball man
28-01-2008, 13:42
why the negativity? 50% chance of QF - one of the big four out by then. Still to play for - some little team somewhere is going to go very far in this season's cup - why not us?
Flying Fish
28-01-2008, 13:43
3 non-Prem League clubs into the last 8 we have a good chance of being one of them. I'll take this draw for one.
Yeah sure, but away? to Cardiff? nothing to get excited about really and I would say the last draw to get any coverage.
Yeah sure, but away? to Cardiff? nothing to get excited about really and I would say the last draw to get any coverage.
Langdale Wolf
28-01-2008, 13:43
some little team somewhere is going to go very far in this season's cup - why not us?
Cuz wimabigclub..... :D
Cuz wimabigclub..... :D
BlahBlah
28-01-2008, 13:44
That's a great draw...what the hell are some people on? A team from our own league, who we've beaten..and we can play away from home on the break? All the pressure is on Cardiff....rather have them than Cov, West Brom, Soton or any Prem side.
Negotiate this and we're in the big money and live on TV.
A better than average draw.
Negotiate this and we're in the big money and live on TV.
A better than average draw.
WaltonOnTheHillWolf
28-01-2008, 13:44
I think its an OK draw - no one will expect us to win - just like at the weekend - so we can go there with no pressure on us and give it a good go...
Big Mack
28-01-2008, 13:44
I have a mates wedding in Swansea that afternoon. Might have to sack it, go to the game and then nip across for the evening do! Terrible draw which might work out nicely!!
Vio Ganea
28-01-2008, 13:45
Cocks, would have preferred a better draw but in hindsight we should get past the taffs alright, Will be an intersting day out
Carlos#5
28-01-2008, 13:47
We certainly have every chance of progressing, but a horrible, non-glamorous, championship away affair again.
All well and good if we win, save the 'big' ties for the latter stages, but a massive anti-climax if we don't go through.
All well and good if we win, save the 'big' ties for the latter stages, but a massive anti-climax if we don't go through.
Dougal McGuire
28-01-2008, 13:47
It's not fear. Just very dull.
Still Proud
28-01-2008, 13:48
They want to ban us already! Moxey in particular...... obviously they've no chance we should get c3,000 tickets
Denmead Wolf
28-01-2008, 13:51
Worst possible draw, a nothing club, appalling ground and low-life fans. Don't think i will be rushing out for a ticket.
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
Well summed up.
For the chance of a day out, its the worst possible draw out of the 15 we could have had. Poor ground, most unwelcoming.
However, looking at it from a footy point of view, I think its great. With 8 teams from the Championship still left, it stood a chance we would draw one of them. Better to be Cardiff than WBA and our eternal bogey side Saints.
Still a fair chance of meeting Coventry or Sheff Utd in the quarters as well. Expect Cardiff are thinking the same mind.....
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
Well summed up.
For the chance of a day out, its the worst possible draw out of the 15 we could have had. Poor ground, most unwelcoming.
However, looking at it from a footy point of view, I think its great. With 8 teams from the Championship still left, it stood a chance we would draw one of them. Better to be Cardiff than WBA and our eternal bogey side Saints.
Still a fair chance of meeting Coventry or Sheff Utd in the quarters as well. Expect Cardiff are thinking the same mind.....
Moira Stewart
28-01-2008, 13:51
I'm surprised how confident everyone is, Cardiff are playing very well at the moment, with a raucous capacity Ninian Park crowd roaring them on it will be a very, very tough game and proably the end of our mini-run.
Big Saft Kid
28-01-2008, 13:52
Let's keep the glamour for the 6th round and a home tie against Prem opposition. Until the 6th round I'm happy with small clubs, home or away; only play the big boys when there's only big boys left. Great that MU and Ars have draw each other.
fullmoon
28-01-2008, 13:53
At least Harvant did :)
WaltonOnTheHillWolf
28-01-2008, 13:53
Moira - theres positive for you...
London Wolves
28-01-2008, 13:54
Cuz wimabigclub..... :D
No were not! Wimaglobalclub now ;)
No were not! Wimaglobalclub now ;)
JR's Boots
28-01-2008, 13:55
I took four young lads to Watford and it was a smashing day out, mostly because of the game and result but also there was little possibility of hostility and we could walk safely to the match.
I won't be taking them to Cardiff or exactly the opposite reasons. It's a rotten draw for those of up who enjoy the atmostphere of the FA Cup.
I won't be taking them to Cardiff or exactly the opposite reasons. It's a rotten draw for those of up who enjoy the atmostphere of the FA Cup.
brummywolf
28-01-2008, 13:56
I'm surprised how confident everyone is, Cardiff are playing very well at the moment, with a raucous capacity Ninian Park crowd roaring them on it will be a very, very tough game and proably the end of our mini-run.
By no means an easy draw- I'm sure Cardiff fans are licking their lips as much as we are- but it's certainly a winnable game.
By no means an easy draw- I'm sure Cardiff fans are licking their lips as much as we are- but it's certainly a winnable game.
Bend It Like Dennison
28-01-2008, 13:56
I'm surprised how confident everyone is, Cardiff are playing very well at the moment, with a raucous capacity Ninian Park crowd roaring them on it will be a very, very tough game and proably the end of our mini-run.
I agree. A very tough game & can only be seen as a less than kind draw.
Just wanted a home draw tbh. Would've even took Boro or Pompey at home than Cardiff away.
They are gonna be bang up for this, make no mistake.
3 of the big 4 in the qf's too, so looking to a sf spot at this stage is very, very optimistic.
I agree. A very tough game & can only be seen as a less than kind draw.
Just wanted a home draw tbh. Would've even took Boro or Pompey at home than Cardiff away.
They are gonna be bang up for this, make no mistake.
3 of the big 4 in the qf's too, so looking to a sf spot at this stage is very, very optimistic.
London Wolves
28-01-2008, 13:57
Wolves 50/1 to win the cup
brummywolf
28-01-2008, 13:58
Wolves 50/1 to win the cup
66s most places. 80s with Ladbrokes. We were 100/1 to win it yesterday.
66s most places. 80s with Ladbrokes. We were 100/1 to win it yesterday.
Bugsy911
28-01-2008, 13:58
I took four young lads to Watford and it was a smashing day out, mostly because of the game and result but also there was little possibility of hostility and we could walk safely to the match.
I won't be taking them to Cardiff or exactly the opposite reasons. It's a rotten draw for those of up who enjoy the atmostphere of the FA Cup.
That's the same reason why Im not happy with the draw , no chance of the kids going and Im undecided whether its worth the trouble to go myself.
I won't be taking them to Cardiff or exactly the opposite reasons. It's a rotten draw for those of up who enjoy the atmostphere of the FA Cup.
That's the same reason why Im not happy with the draw , no chance of the kids going and Im undecided whether its worth the trouble to go myself.
London Wolves
28-01-2008, 14:00
They want to ban us already! Moxey in particular...... obviously they've no chance we should get c3,000 tickets
Moxey must s*iting himself just in case we draw and have to give the Taffs 4000 tickets and the South Bank :D
Moxey must s*iting himself just in case we draw and have to give the Taffs 4000 tickets and the South Bank :D
N. Herts Wolf
28-01-2008, 14:00
Perfect, Bristol Rovers in the next round and, lo and behold, we've sneaked quietly into the semis!
WaltonOnTheHillWolf
28-01-2008, 14:01
My next door neighbours from Cardiff - ill probably pop round to his for a local punch up - rather than spending 5 hours in the car there and back...
Gratters
28-01-2008, 14:09
You either want a good club away or a nothing club at home. We have a nothing club away.
:D
:D
Gratters
28-01-2008, 14:11
Thought this morning it would be another CCC club. Should've had a cheeky fiver on it...
Given half the clubs in the draw were from the CCC you would have made a tenner !
Given half the clubs in the draw were from the CCC you would have made a tenner !
Flying Fish
28-01-2008, 14:14
Rubbish draw. stick the balls back in and do it again.
Gratters
28-01-2008, 14:18
I took four young lads to Watford and it was a smashing day out, mostly because of the game and result but also there was little possibility of hostility and we could walk safely to the match.
I won't be taking them to Cardiff or exactly the opposite reasons. It's a rotten draw for those of up who enjoy the atmostphere of the FA Cup.
I really wouldn't worry about it given the bobbies like for overtime they will talk this one up to absurd levels (guaranteed a 12 'o' clock kickoff)and every Wolves fan will have 3 personal coppers to see you home safely !
I won't be taking them to Cardiff or exactly the opposite reasons. It's a rotten draw for those of up who enjoy the atmostphere of the FA Cup.
I really wouldn't worry about it given the bobbies like for overtime they will talk this one up to absurd levels (guaranteed a 12 'o' clock kickoff)and every Wolves fan will have 3 personal coppers to see you home safely !
jlovatt
28-01-2008, 14:21
should be "kids for a quid" game, and bbc tend to take on nothing games. although arsenal v man utd is going to be one of them
fielden05
28-01-2008, 14:21
do people on here think we will get the whole stand behind the goal? or the usual half?
Dougal McGuire
28-01-2008, 14:23
Given half the clubs in the draw were from the CCC you would have made a tenner !
Cardiff specifically...
Cardiff specifically...
Moira Stewart
28-01-2008, 14:34
do people on here think we will get the whole stand behind the goal? or the usual half?
Almost certainly half, I'm sure when clubs such as Tottenham and Leeds have played there in the cup in recent years they've only got half.
Almost certainly half, I'm sure when clubs such as Tottenham and Leeds have played there in the cup in recent years they've only got half.
SOA Wolf
28-01-2008, 14:36
Decent draw IMHO, good chance of going through, we have a good record against Cardiff....could have been a lot worse.....Portsmouth home or away, Huddersfield away, Sheff Utd away (or at home), Bristol rovers, Cov home or away, Middlesbro (although I'd fancy our chances against them at home), Preston, etc etc...loads of potentially $$$$ games where we could have easily gone out.
markb
28-01-2008, 14:47
An excellent draw, if want a chance of a bit of excitment this season. All the pressure is on the Taffys and we put-off facing one of the big clubs until the next round.
Hathwolf
28-01-2008, 14:48
Almost certainly half, I'm sure when clubs such as Tottenham and Leeds have played there in the cup in recent years they've only got half.
Having a quick look, and if they offer us 15% in accordance with FA Rules, that works out to approximately 3056! If I remember, the usual away allocation is about 2000, so either they give us more tickets somewhere else, give us the other "half" of the stand, or play the safety factor and give us the usual allocation.
Having a quick look, and if they offer us 15% in accordance with FA Rules, that works out to approximately 3056! If I remember, the usual away allocation is about 2000, so either they give us more tickets somewhere else, give us the other "half" of the stand, or play the safety factor and give us the usual allocation.
Cardiff Wolf
28-01-2008, 15:10
Having a quick look, and if they offer us 15% in accordance with FA Rules, that works out to approximately 3056! If I remember, the usual away allocation is about 2000, so either they give us more tickets somewhere else, give us the other "half" of the stand, or play the safety factor and give us the usual allocation.
The bluebirds fans at work say they never give more than the usual 1/2 an end away area to teams in the cup based on safety reasons to do with the layout of the ground exits and entrances.
Personally I think its a great draw, looking forward to a good day out without much travelling.
The bluebirds fans at work say they never give more than the usual 1/2 an end away area to teams in the cup based on safety reasons to do with the layout of the ground exits and entrances.
Personally I think its a great draw, looking forward to a good day out without much travelling.
The_Blade
28-01-2008, 15:13
It's an excellent draw FFS.
yatess
28-01-2008, 15:26
Crap ground
Shocking view
Fans with chips on shoulder bigger than the shoulder
Crap beer
Police who think a 2 1/2 hr "Guided Tour" back to the station is a bit of a giggle
Nailed on for a bugg$$ed-around k.o. time - 12noon Sun, anyone?
Yep, great draw, allright
Shocking view
Fans with chips on shoulder bigger than the shoulder
Crap beer
Police who think a 2 1/2 hr "Guided Tour" back to the station is a bit of a giggle
Nailed on for a bugg$$ed-around k.o. time - 12noon Sun, anyone?
Yep, great draw, allright
AmershamAndWolves
28-01-2008, 15:42
Just the draw we didn't want
The_Blade
28-01-2008, 15:46
Crap ground
Shocking view
Fans with chips on shoulder bigger than the shoulder
Crap beer
Police who think a 2 1/2 hr "Guided Tour" back to the station is a bit of a giggle
Nailed on for a bugg$$ed-around k.o. time - 12noon Sun, anyone?
Yep, great draw, allright
Avoided prem team, excellent chance of progressing to the next round.
Get back to your carling.
Shocking view
Fans with chips on shoulder bigger than the shoulder
Crap beer
Police who think a 2 1/2 hr "Guided Tour" back to the station is a bit of a giggle
Nailed on for a bugg$$ed-around k.o. time - 12noon Sun, anyone?
Yep, great draw, allright
Avoided prem team, excellent chance of progressing to the next round.
Get back to your carling.
Devonwolf
28-01-2008, 16:07
Terrible draw, but I reckon we can beat them and hope for decent draw next round
Tarcisio Mifsud
28-01-2008, 16:07
Being drawn away against a Championship Side, and with David Jones as their Manager, puts them as favourites, so coming from behind may not be that bad, similar to what happened against Watford, but every match is a different story, but who knows.
Wolves may win the FA Cup this season which is the centenery of the second FA Cup win in 1908.
Wolves may win the FA Cup this season which is the centenery of the second FA Cup win in 1908.
yatess
28-01-2008, 16:42
Avoided prem team, excellent chance of progressing to the next round.
Get back to your carling.
:eek::eek: :D
Get back to your carling.
:eek::eek: :D
Akaman
28-01-2008, 16:46
It's not a bad draw, but on the other hand it's not a great one. Just disappointing that we have neither an attractive tie or an easy one. As the vicar said
JR's Boots
28-01-2008, 16:53
Avoided prem team, excellent chance of progressing to the next round.
Get back to your carling.
Blade, depends on whether you are planning to see the game. If so Yatess right. If you're watching sky sports then it's probably a reasonable draw.
Get back to your carling.
Blade, depends on whether you are planning to see the game. If so Yatess right. If you're watching sky sports then it's probably a reasonable draw.
Chiswick_Wolf
28-01-2008, 16:53
Its a toss up between getting a glamour tie - and going out in the last 16. Which isn't really that special. Or having a realistic possibility of getting to the next round, much more of an achievement, and then playing a big side. I'm happy that we're in with a chance of progressing.
shewolf
28-01-2008, 16:58
Yay!
About time, a 20 minute journey for us
Certain to be midday on a sunday I am sure west mids dullest are sorting that out as we speak
we won't get more than 3000 tickets because of the fiasco caused by Leeds there a few years ago when they had the whole ground
I expect Cardiff to say that there is ' history ' between the two clubs and give us 2000 ticketswhich just goes to show you that the decision to ban Cardiff that day could yet end up biting our backsides
About time, a 20 minute journey for us
Certain to be midday on a sunday I am sure west mids dullest are sorting that out as we speak
we won't get more than 3000 tickets because of the fiasco caused by Leeds there a few years ago when they had the whole ground
I expect Cardiff to say that there is ' history ' between the two clubs and give us 2000 ticketswhich just goes to show you that the decision to ban Cardiff that day could yet end up biting our backsides
Edgmond Wolf
28-01-2008, 17:00
Dave Jones and the rest of the sheep sh$$$ers here we come :p
Wolves to batter Cardiff again ;)
Wolves to batter Cardiff again ;)
SaleWolf
28-01-2008, 17:00
Awful draw for the fans planning on making the trip.
Crap ground and moronic fans. I bet Moxey is well pleased ;)
Wouldn't surprise me if they moved it to an early kick-off as well.
Crap ground and moronic fans. I bet Moxey is well pleased ;)
Wouldn't surprise me if they moved it to an early kick-off as well.
RichRalph
28-01-2008, 17:04
Looks like we'll get the usual 30 seconds of media coverage again on Match of the Day. Top 4 all bound to be on live on TV with the rest of us making up the numbers.
If we win, great. If we lose, no embarassment really.
A nothing draw for me.
If we win, great. If we lose, no embarassment really.
A nothing draw for me.
Hathwolf
28-01-2008, 17:07
Yay!
About time, a 20 minute journey for us
Certain to be midday on a sunday I am sure west mids dullest are sorting that out as we speak
we won't get more than 3000 tickets because of the fiasco caused by Leeds there a few years ago when they had the whole ground
I expect Cardiff to say that there is ' history ' between the two clubs and give us 2000 ticketswhich just goes to show you that the decision to ban Cardiff that day could yet end up biting our backsides
Might have to try and catch a lift in! Mari is hoping to come as well, if we can sort out a babysitter!
About time, a 20 minute journey for us
Certain to be midday on a sunday I am sure west mids dullest are sorting that out as we speak
we won't get more than 3000 tickets because of the fiasco caused by Leeds there a few years ago when they had the whole ground
I expect Cardiff to say that there is ' history ' between the two clubs and give us 2000 ticketswhich just goes to show you that the decision to ban Cardiff that day could yet end up biting our backsides
Might have to try and catch a lift in! Mari is hoping to come as well, if we can sort out a babysitter!
scottishwolf II
28-01-2008, 17:10
Blade, depends on whether you are planning to see the game. If so Yatess right. If you're watching sky sports then it's probably a reasonable draw.
Quite.
Pleased we a reasonable chance of getting into the next round though.
Quite.
Pleased we a reasonable chance of getting into the next round though.
Kightly_7
28-01-2008, 17:33
i think its an ok draw for the simple reason we can beat this team and progress into the q finals .... at the most 5 prem teams can be there ???? we gotta start thinking we could get there with a bit of luck.
Atlas 1951
28-01-2008, 17:46
well man utd have arsenal. but not happy with our draw really...
I'd rather they had avoided each other, to be honest. I don't see us getting to Wembley, but a semi-final place with the other three teams having European football next year would have seen us into the UEFA cup.
I wonder does anyone know what would happen if the semi's were, say, Arsenal v. Wolves and Chelsea v. Middlesbrough, and Chelsea and Arsenal both got through, and finished in a European place? Would they have a play-off between Wolves and M'Boro to see who got into Europe?
Can't see them showing Cardiff v. Wolves over here, and for that reason I'm a bit disappointed, but we do stand a reasonable chance of progressing, IMO.
I'd rather they had avoided each other, to be honest. I don't see us getting to Wembley, but a semi-final place with the other three teams having European football next year would have seen us into the UEFA cup.
I wonder does anyone know what would happen if the semi's were, say, Arsenal v. Wolves and Chelsea v. Middlesbrough, and Chelsea and Arsenal both got through, and finished in a European place? Would they have a play-off between Wolves and M'Boro to see who got into Europe?
Can't see them showing Cardiff v. Wolves over here, and for that reason I'm a bit disappointed, but we do stand a reasonable chance of progressing, IMO.
Papper
28-01-2008, 17:47
Happy. Beatable. Papper's got cup fever :)
Dewsburywolf
28-01-2008, 18:27
Albion drew Coventry so my Prediction of drawing Albion at Home in 6th Round could still be on. Might as well beat 'em in Quarters as the Semi's.
Hatch End Wolf
28-01-2008, 18:57
Rubbish draw, no money in it for the club, especially if we lose at Cardiff and not much more for a replay.
If we really intend to go for a play-off spot the last thing we need is extra games in the Cup. We've haven't got a big squad ( at least not one with much quality ) and with players like Kightly and Craddock on the injured list already we are likely to struggle long term.
Don't get fooled by the Watford display, that was a one-off. Wolves players deserved the victory because they put in the effort and Watford didn't, but Boothroyd won't make the same mistake next Saturday in the league.
For fans of clubs like Wolves a cup run is great, but unfortunately in today's football reality the Premiership is where the money is. I can't see our set of players being able to achieve a long cup run and promotion.
When we won our place in the Greed league, at the Millenium, we played a Sheff.Utd team who had had a fantastic season in cup competitions. They had very good squad but had nothing left on the day!
If we really intend to go for a play-off spot the last thing we need is extra games in the Cup. We've haven't got a big squad ( at least not one with much quality ) and with players like Kightly and Craddock on the injured list already we are likely to struggle long term.
Don't get fooled by the Watford display, that was a one-off. Wolves players deserved the victory because they put in the effort and Watford didn't, but Boothroyd won't make the same mistake next Saturday in the league.
For fans of clubs like Wolves a cup run is great, but unfortunately in today's football reality the Premiership is where the money is. I can't see our set of players being able to achieve a long cup run and promotion.
When we won our place in the Greed league, at the Millenium, we played a Sheff.Utd team who had had a fantastic season in cup competitions. They had very good squad but had nothing left on the day!
Dewsburywolf
28-01-2008, 19:01
And our run to the Play Offs was aided by a run in the F A Cup ourselves. Builds Confidence.
Billy Quiet No Mates
28-01-2008, 19:19
Shame not to be at the Mol, but otherwise a good draw - once past the 4th round better to avoid the big sides and get as far as possible - at least we have a real chance of getting to the quarter finals and then who knows?
PeteWolf
28-01-2008, 19:30
Personally I'm really happy with the draw.
Cardiff is usually a good day out, get there early enough and do a tour of the Millennium Stadium (for old times sake!), find a decent pub before the game. Onto the ground, and not the best view to be fair, but it's always good to be standing on a terrace again, with home fans that always create a good atmosphere and a bit of banter.
Need to keep your wits about you afterwards, but I've never had any trouble, and you can usually get back to the station on your own if you tell the police you've come by car and sneak out through the coaches quietly on your own.
A day out 'roughing it' at Cardiff is far more enjoyable than the sanitised, 'family friendly' all-seater, poor atmosphere grounds that we could have got to go to.
Cardiff is usually a good day out, get there early enough and do a tour of the Millennium Stadium (for old times sake!), find a decent pub before the game. Onto the ground, and not the best view to be fair, but it's always good to be standing on a terrace again, with home fans that always create a good atmosphere and a bit of banter.
Need to keep your wits about you afterwards, but I've never had any trouble, and you can usually get back to the station on your own if you tell the police you've come by car and sneak out through the coaches quietly on your own.
A day out 'roughing it' at Cardiff is far more enjoyable than the sanitised, 'family friendly' all-seater, poor atmosphere grounds that we could have got to go to.
jbarnettuk1984
28-01-2008, 19:33
http://www.ccmb.co.uk/fudforum/index.php?t=msg&th=55023&start=0&rid=0&S=4829b0e50404af1ed75bcfbca7f95da2
it appears they are pretty confident.
it appears they are pretty confident.
Munro Munro
28-01-2008, 20:02
Just right for me, i fancy beating em away rather than at home, the pressure is on Cardiff to perform
Edgmond Wolf
28-01-2008, 20:11
Now theres a lovely...
Trip to Wales you see...
Mountains, sheep, more sheep, baa
Lovely
Trip to Wales you see...
Mountains, sheep, more sheep, baa
Lovely
Super Hans
28-01-2008, 20:21
I said just before the draw, the two worst possible ties for us would be Albion home or away which would have been a disaster or Cardiff at Ninian Park. Even Barnsley away I'd have preferred as I Cardiff's form has improved quite a bit.
Still, if we get to the quarters thats when it begins to get very interesting!
Still, if we get to the quarters thats when it begins to get very interesting!
rincewind
28-01-2008, 20:45
Well a winnable but tough tie. If it wasn't for the fact a win puts us in the 1/4 finals and a kind draw from the semis it would have to be callled a dull draw. Hope our FA cup blogger remembers his hard hat, this may not be a good tie for neutrals to attend. Lets just hope that both our and their idiots don't ruin the day for the footie fans.
Dewsburywolf
28-01-2008, 21:13
Who reckons Ledley will still be a Cardiff player by the time of the Tie? Will there be any " one greedy b......." chants if he is. I'll personally start it if he is.
kidder_wolf_II
28-01-2008, 23:03
I'd rather they had avoided each other, to be honest. I don't see us getting to Wembley, but a semi-final place with the other three teams having European football next year would have seen us into the UEFA cup.
I wonder does anyone know what would happen if the semi's were, say, Arsenal v. Wolves and Chelsea v. Middlesbrough, and Chelsea and Arsenal both got through, and finished in a European place? Would they have a play-off between Wolves and M'Boro to see who got into Europe?
Can't see them showing Cardiff v. Wolves over here, and for that reason I'm a bit disappointed, but we do stand a reasonable chance of progressing, IMO.
A UEFA cup spot will only go to one of the finalists. If both finalists qualify for the champions league then the extra UEFA cup spot goes to the the highest placed premier league side who finished outside the European places.
Well thats that they used to do but i think i read that only the winners will get the UEFA cup spot. But i could be wrong im just sure i heard they that changed the ruling.
NO semi finalists will get a UEFA cup spot
I wonder does anyone know what would happen if the semi's were, say, Arsenal v. Wolves and Chelsea v. Middlesbrough, and Chelsea and Arsenal both got through, and finished in a European place? Would they have a play-off between Wolves and M'Boro to see who got into Europe?
Can't see them showing Cardiff v. Wolves over here, and for that reason I'm a bit disappointed, but we do stand a reasonable chance of progressing, IMO.
A UEFA cup spot will only go to one of the finalists. If both finalists qualify for the champions league then the extra UEFA cup spot goes to the the highest placed premier league side who finished outside the European places.
Well thats that they used to do but i think i read that only the winners will get the UEFA cup spot. But i could be wrong im just sure i heard they that changed the ruling.
NO semi finalists will get a UEFA cup spot
Ulster Wolf
29-01-2008, 00:19
I wasnt happy at first, but ive thought about it all day and seeing the rest of the draw really makes it very interesting indeed. I mean, ourselves, Cov, Tescos, Southampton and Bristol all could have met 'Big Teams' and would have effectively seen the quarterfinal fill with prem teams, and not forgetting Preston and Sheffield having beatable prem teams at home means that should we beat scummy Cardiff (which i think we will),... we could face another winnable team in the quarter.
Thats how we would like it off course. How we wont is, scrape a draw, give ourselves an extra game and fall flat on our faces back at the Mol, on a wet $$$$y night. Its a win it or lose it game for me, i just dont want another game for us, especially if we get a wee league run together and then get hit with a replay against the dirty Cardiff.... win or lose it lads... no replays!
So then, another 3-0 by halftime game, injury free, and get the hell out of Dodge thank you very much. Could have had a better, more glamorous draw, but could have been a hell of a lot worse, Arse and Manure away for example....
Thats how we would like it off course. How we wont is, scrape a draw, give ourselves an extra game and fall flat on our faces back at the Mol, on a wet $$$$y night. Its a win it or lose it game for me, i just dont want another game for us, especially if we get a wee league run together and then get hit with a replay against the dirty Cardiff.... win or lose it lads... no replays!
So then, another 3-0 by halftime game, injury free, and get the hell out of Dodge thank you very much. Could have had a better, more glamorous draw, but could have been a hell of a lot worse, Arse and Manure away for example....
Billy Quiet No Mates
29-01-2008, 07:44
At least there will be 1 side in the semis outside of the big four now - let's hope it's us!
mjwwanderer
29-01-2008, 09:39
Great draw for me my Brother is a Cardiff STH so ive got some where to stay on the night so can have a few beers and also skank him of the £10 we have bet on it.
Purple Ronnie
29-01-2008, 09:45
there are no replays in round 5 this year
Elephant Pyjamas
29-01-2008, 10:49
there are no replays in round 5 this year
Really?!?
Really?!?
Dewsburywolf
29-01-2008, 11:51
I think you might have misunderstood the comments that for the first time in over 50 years none of the Fourth Round games went to a Replay Purple Ronnie.
shewolf
29-01-2008, 13:35
http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2008/01/29/police-start-talks-over-fa-cup-clash-91466-20407170/
The local paper seem to think we will get 3000 tickets if we can sell them all!!!
The local paper seem to think we will get 3000 tickets if we can sell them all!!!
Wardrobe_Wolf
29-01-2008, 13:39
in that article it says the semis are at wembley. is that really true?
The Vicar
29-01-2008, 13:47
three times in one season - it'll be like our new home ground.
Dewsburywolf
29-01-2008, 13:57
As far as I remember all Semis are at Wembley cos the F A need to Fleece as many of us as they can to help pay the Extortionate costs of building it.
