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Newcastle are playing Bournemouth, with central defenders continuing to drop like flies. But the Cherries have just lost their star player and we're at home so I'm going for an uncomfortable 2-1 win. |
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"I miss the time when it was FA Cup 3rd Round Saturday afternoon. ."
The magic of the cup has been slowing disappearing for about 25 years now.
I’d still love to see the Villa win it though, it’s the one trophy that I’ve never seen us win so I continue to dream! |
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"Cheltenham away, I'm worried. "
We are worried about Leicester! We’ve had 3 of our best loan players go back and only just signed one replacement. Sell out though so will be a good atmosphere. Hope you enjoy your visit here |
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By *arand25Couple 15 weeks ago
Crowborough |
"Hammers Vs QPR. Not looking forward to it. Preparing for relegation and this cup game is just a distraction."
I think a decent win with a strong side out could be a springboard to better PL performances, but I'd also be ok with being knocked out to avoid any distractions. But, I'm not sure they'll pull the trigger on Nuno if we lose?  |
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"Cheltenham away, I'm worried.
We are worried about Leicester! We’ve had 3 of our best loan players go back and only just signed one replacement. Sell out though so will be a good atmosphere. Hope you enjoy your visit here "
Sadly not travelling but I wish I was. Nothing like a cup draw with disaster all over it. 🙃 |
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"Hammers Vs QPR. Not looking forward to it. Preparing for relegation and this cup game is just a distraction.
I think a decent win with a strong side out could be a springboard to better PL performances, but I'd also be ok with being knocked out to avoid any distractions. But, I'm not sure they'll pull the trigger on Nuno if we lose? "
I see no point in sacking a manager halfway through the season. And with a transfer window open. I like Nuno. I also liked Potter. The problems lie with the upper management. Lack of consistent investment, lack of ambition, content with mediocrity. |
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We managed to beat MK Dons last night so waiting to see who we get in the next round. I'm hoping its a league 1 or 2 team to see if we can win again to get a bit of confidence back as our Championship form has been abysmal to say the least and we desperately need to get out of the drop zone now. |
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The fa cup has zero interest compared to yesteryear … it’s been both devalued and ruined by various decisions over par 20 years … odd game in. 100 is remotely interesting…. Good day out if you get there maybe but definitely lost all its magic
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"Palace have a difficult one vs Sunderland.
That’s not right, it’s Everton vs Sunderland? 🤷♂️"
Sorry, was looking at Sunderland at the time of posting, should have put Macclesfield and glad I did not say that it was going to be an easy win for us! |
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"Cheltenham away, I'm worried.
We are worried about Leicester! We’ve had 3 of our best loan players go back and only just signed one replacement. Sell out though so will be a good atmosphere. Hope you enjoy your visit here
Sadly not travelling but I wish I was. Nothing like a cup draw with disaster all over it. 🙃 "
Phew all over until the next round.  |
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By *sX2Couple 15 weeks ago
Basingstoke |
"Well done Macclesfield!! Knocked out the holders! Superb!
This..
For anyone saying the competition has no magic this result is testament to it so has..  "
Unreal game!
The last time the FA cup holders were knocked out by a non league team was 1909. The non league team? Crystal Palace! |
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By (user no longer on site) 15 weeks ago
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"Arsenal are playing Preston, so pretty confident but you never know.
Looking forward to spurs fans crash out when villa knocks em out !"
Ah that’s just mean 🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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"Cheltenham away, I'm worried.
We are worried about Leicester! We’ve had 3 of our best loan players go back and only just signed one replacement. Sell out though so will be a good atmosphere. Hope you enjoy your visit here
Sadly not travelling but I wish I was. Nothing like a cup draw with disaster all over it. 🙃
Phew all over until the next round. "
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By *uboCouple 15 weeks ago
East kilbride |
"Buzzing for it. Palace fans here. Last season's semi final and final are days at Wembley which will never been forgotten 🔵🔴"
Seems like there defence of the cup will never be forgotten also |
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"Arsenal are playing Preston, so pretty confident but you never know.
Looking forward to spurs fans crash out when villa knocks em out !"
Arsenal play Portsmouth.
North End (Preston) lost to Wigan (pie eaters  ).. |
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"Cheltenham away, I'm worried.
We are worried about Leicester! We’ve had 3 of our best loan players go back and only just signed one replacement. Sell out though so will be a good atmosphere. Hope you enjoy your visit here
Sadly not travelling but I wish I was. Nothing like a cup draw with disaster all over it. 🙃
Phew all over until the next round.
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At least Chelt received £26k from the game.
Well done to Macclesfield though |
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"Well done Macclesfield!! Knocked out the holders! Superb!
This..
For anyone saying the competition has no magic this result is testament to it so has..
Unreal game!
The last time the FA cup holders were knocked out by a non league team was 1909. The non league team? Crystal Palace!"
Kinda full circle! |
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"Embarrassing performance from us at Macclesfield, but well done to The Silkmen on a thoroughly deserved win. "
Can't disagree but will add the gesture from Palace to give their part of the gate receipts to Macclesfield is excellent.. 
After what Macclesfield have been through after losing Ethan Mcleod in mid December it's a hell of a day for them all.. |
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By (user no longer on site) 15 weeks ago
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Love the story of the Macclesfield owner buying the club while on a 3 day bender lol. Must be great to have that kind of money. I’m full of regret when I’m on a bender and pay £30 to get 4 cans of lager delivered on Uber  |
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"Yes Villa!!!! See ya spurs! Hehe.
Just hope Kamara is ok!! "
This!
Thought Spurs were like a championship team on their big day out, full of venom and mistimed tackles with their “hard man” told to kick lumps out of the shiny prem stars - they were rather embarrassing really. UTV |
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Derby at home to Leeds, which will undoubtedly continue the rivalry between the two, let’s hope it’s remembered for the football and nothing else.
Personally, I think it’s a shame the competition has seemingly been devalued like it has. With so few games being shown on terrestrial tv, the interest in it will surely diminish further. Will the final itself be available for all to watch or is that going to be on subscription channels too? |
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By *ony 2016Man 14 weeks ago
lincs /Hudd & Derby cinema |
Draw for 4th round is on TNT on Monday before the Liverpool V Barnsley match , , if you not got TNT it is available on YouTube ,, I will watch it with the sound muted as I just want to see who plays who , not wanting to hear the whoops and cheers and laughs and what colour each team play in and when they last got this far in the cup ( sorry for rant ) |
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By *abioMan 10 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Newcastle are away to Villa. I think it could go either way, when we're at the top of our game I think we're the better side but Villa are much more consistently good "
This ref is single handily making the best case I have seen for VAR in a long time
He is having a shocker! |
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"Newcastle are away to Villa. I think it could go either way, when we're at the top of our game I think we're the better side but Villa are much more consistently good
This ref is single handily making the best case I have seen for VAR in a long time
He is having a shocker! "
I cannot understand how professional referees can be so inconsistent 🤔 |
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"Newcastle are away to Villa. I think it could go either way, when we're at the top of our game I think we're the better side but Villa are much more consistently good
This ref is single handily making the best case I have seen for VAR in a long time
He is having a shocker! "
And there is no good reason not to have VAR in a game between two premier league teams. |
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By *ib.Man 10 weeks ago
Hampshire |
"Newcastle are away to Villa. I think it could go either way, when we're at the top of our game I think we're the better side but Villa are much more consistently good
This ref is single handily making the best case I have seen for VAR in a long time
He is having a shocker! "
As a WH supporter, VAR doesn't make a difference in dodgy decisions - refs need to be under more scrutiny and actually be accountable. |
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"Newcastle are away to Villa. I think it could go either way, when we're at the top of our game I think we're the better side but Villa are much more consistently good
This ref is single handily making the best case I have seen for VAR in a long time
He is having a shocker!
As a WH supporter, VAR doesn't make a difference in dodgy decisions - refs need to be under more scrutiny and actually be accountable."
Take it you haven't seen the Villa vs Newcastle ref/linesman blunders. |
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I think the standard of refereeing in all the leagues is appalling and getting worse, yesterday’s game with villa and Newcastle highlighted this.
I can accept that the ref might sometimes miss something, but what are the linesmen or 4 th official doing, they seem too spineless to voice their opinion.
Another issue is the inconsistency, between refs, and also with one ref within a game, nothing winds the fans and players up more. |
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By *ib.Man 9 weeks ago
Hampshire |
"Newcastle are away to Villa. I think it could go either way, when we're at the top of our game I think we're the better side but Villa are much more consistently good
This ref is single handily making the best case I have seen for VAR in a long time
He is having a shocker!
As a WH supporter, VAR doesn't make a difference in dodgy decisions - refs need to be under more scrutiny and actually be accountable.
Take it you haven't seen the Villa vs Newcastle ref/linesman blunders. "
I heard about it earlier, but still not seen it. |
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By *abioMan 9 weeks ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"It is criminal the majority of the fa cup isn’t on free tv anymore
I agree.
Fuck the corporations. 🏴☠️"
Actually the bbc are allowed to show more games in this round.. but decided not to because of the sports clash with the 6 nations rugby and the Winter Olympics |
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By *ony 2016Man 9 weeks ago
lincs /Hudd & Derby cinema |
"Draw for 4th round is on TNT on Monday before the Liverpool V Barnsley match , , if you not got TNT it is available on YouTube ,, I will watch it with the sound muted as I just want to see who plays who , not wanting to hear the whoops and cheers and laughs and what colour each team play in and when they last got this far in the cup ( sorry for rant ) "
After apologising for my 4th round draw rant got same rant for 5th round draw ,, had to put it on mute again ,, only problem putting it on mute is I don't get to find out who was awarded the peace prize  |
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By *ony 2016Man 6 weeks ago
lincs /Hudd & Derby cinema |
"Draw for 4th round is on TNT on Monday before the Liverpool V Barnsley match , , if you not got TNT it is available on YouTube ,, I will watch it with the sound muted as I just want to see who plays who , not wanting to hear the whoops and cheers and laughs and what colour each team play in and when they last got this far in the cup ( sorry for rant )
After apologising for my 4th round draw rant got same rant for 5th round draw ,, had to put it on mute again ,, only problem putting it on mute is I don't get to find out who was awarded the peace prize "
For my views on the actual 3rd round draw ,read my thoughts on the 4th and 5th round |
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By *ony 2016Man 6 weeks ago
lincs /Hudd & Derby cinema |
"Gutted about Wrexham last night. Awesome game hate VAR
So proud of the lads. Love it "
If you go up. You got VAR every game ,, remember to never celebrate a goal until the opposition kicks off to restart the match,, |
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By *ony 2016Man 6 weeks ago
lincs /Hudd & Derby cinema |
"COYI.
Tbh I'd of preferred it if we pushed to not get relegated.
Keep the faith. We (fingers crossed) can have both.
COYI"
,,,,,,or ,,,,,, neither ,,, 😊 |
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Arsenal shot themselves. With a cannon. In the nuts. At close range. After standing in front of the gun. Twice. And they’ve probably got an appointment with the business end of a howitzer a couple more times this season |
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"Arsenal shot themselves. With a cannon. In the nuts. At close range. After standing in front of the gun. Twice. And they’ve probably got an appointment with the business end of a howitzer a couple more times this season"
Well I'm not surprised we lost to Southampton, as soon as we got them in the draw I knew we'd lose.
They have always been our bogey side losing to them seems to happen definitely when it shouldn't. |
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"We're off to the London Stadium to see the Mighty Irons join City, Saints & Chelsea in the draw⚒️⚒️
Likewise, one win and it's Wembley!
Didn't work out well did it?😫"
No it bloody didn't, but I was proud of the team. And we do it all again Friday, with some players back, and hopefully some more train lines open! |
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