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Post by russc on Nov 23, 2014 13:31:44 GMT
Don't really understand the "FA Cup is a distraction, league is paramount" thing. I'd like us to go up, but I'd rather see us get to the 3rd round of the cup, or even further. If that means we miss out on promotion this year then so be it. Each to their own of course.
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Post by moley on Nov 23, 2014 14:40:48 GMT
Don't really understand the "FA Cup is a distraction, league is paramount" thing. I'd like us to go up, but I'd rather see us get to the 3rd round of the cup, or even further. If that means we miss out on promotion this year then so be it. Each to their own of course. Can do both, we are out of the trophy, three fa cup games at most and 28 league games to play in 5 months, a lot but not excessive. The only way it will become a problem is if a lot of away games get postponed. The Kent Senior Cup and League Cup (and u21's) work for us in that the players sitting on the bench for the league games can get game time so they are ready when needed |
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Post by Adie Ohruru on Nov 23, 2014 16:32:08 GMT
Don't really understand the "FA Cup is a distraction, league is paramount" thing. I'd like us to go up, but I'd rather see us get to the 3rd round of the cup, or even further. If that means we miss out on promotion this year then so be it. Each to their own of course. I agree, Jay and the team can have a bit of a free pass for the rest of the season as far as I'm concerned now Unrelated - anyone find out quite why we had a Premier League referee doing our game yesterday? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2014 19:26:12 GMT
Don't really understand the "FA Cup is a distraction, league is paramount" thing. I'd like us to go up, but I'd rather see us get to the 3rd round of the cup, or even further. If that means we miss out on promotion this year then so be it. Each to their own of course. We belong in the Conference, we're good enough for the Conf South at least. Once we're there, you can enjoy as many cup games as you like! |
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Post by russc on Nov 23, 2014 22:03:28 GMT
Don't really understand the "FA Cup is a distraction, league is paramount" thing. I'd like us to go up, but I'd rather see us get to the 3rd round of the cup, or even further. If that means we miss out on promotion this year then so be it. Each to their own of course. We belong in the Conference, we're good enough for the Conf South at least. Once we're there, you can enjoy as many cup games as you like! Fair enough JDL, we clearly see things differently. Where we agree is that I also think we are definitely good enough for the Conference, but I'm not so bothered about the order things come in. |
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Post by ontheup on Nov 23, 2014 23:54:31 GMT
Whether we belong in the Conference or are good enough for Conference South is irrelevant because right now we are a Ryman Prem side and it is down to us to change that.
It is my opinion but regardless of whether we go up or not the reality is we are in November and I'm happy to accept that 2014/15 has been a successful season for Maidstone United. We have made the 2nd round of the greatest club competition in the world, we have appeared live on TV putting 3G further into the spotlight. The added bonus is of course the cash, which will be used to leave a legacy for years to come and actually yes I do think that is more important than getting promoted.
We can of course do both but if we don't go up this season then I'm sure it is only a matter of time, there are certain other clubs who would view non promotion as a failure and that will only be compounded by the fact they haven't had a cup run of any note.
The other club are under huge pressure to get promoted given the financial backing and there are some who think it's a case of when they win the league rather than "if", I'm not sure we are under that sort of pressure.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 8:03:14 GMT
I always find the suggestion that any competition isn't important a bit strange. I always want us to win every game we play. Even if we get Chelsea or ManU in the third round I will want us to win, even though it is virtually impossible. Therefore suggesting we shouldn't bother with the FA cup is ridiculous in the extreme.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 8:35:34 GMT
..and to carry that reasoning further, why do clubs enter the competition at the preliminary and qualifying rounds when they have no realistic chance of winning the (FA) cup?
It has to be the magic of the cup with the faint chance that they can get through a few rounds; maybe draw a big club or a team with cup history, and in the process make some money to provide improvements or in reality make enough money to keep the club afloat.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 8:46:37 GMT
I always find the suggestion that any competition isn't important a bit strange. I always want us to win every game we play. Even if we get Chelsea or ManU in the third round I will want us to win, even though it is virtually impossible. Therefore suggesting we shouldn't bother with the FA cup is ridiculous in the extreme. If we do get Chelsea or Man U at home do we play at the Gallagher or move the tie to Priestfield where more of us can get tickets? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 9:36:13 GMT
We play at The Gallagher and then enjoy the even bigger meltdown at Chelsea/Man U when they only get a 500 ticket allocation  |
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Post by jt on Nov 24, 2014 9:38:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 10:06:40 GMT
It would be swapped to their ground. No brainer......have I left myself open to a whoosh? The money would be greater for us and them. Anyway, got to get there 1st.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 10:13:02 GMT
Whoosh!!!
Cant do that anymore
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Post by moley on Nov 24, 2014 12:31:08 GMT
Whoosh!!! Cant do that anymore Yes The decision will be down to something called the professional game board in conjunction with the club and the relevant safety authorities. If they tell us to switch, the game must be played on the nearest suitable ground IF we manage to beat Wrexham, or this "problem" occurs in future |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2014 12:39:31 GMT
It would be swapped to their ground. No brainer......have I left myself open to a whoosh? The money would be greater for us and them. Anyway, got to get there 1st. It can only be moved to the nearest neutral ground that is suitable. |
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