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FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 13:15
by nickbrod
Drawn at home against Maidstone United, Saturday 16 December.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 18:32
by lucy6lucy
Owers will be looking forward to this as a reserve team work out I would imagine
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 19:15
by nickbrod
Maybe not as he refers to this as an opportunity for "revenge" after the 1-0 home league defeat recently.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 19:28
by merse btpir
lucy6lucy wrote: ↑27 Nov 2017, 18:32Owers will be looking forward to this as a reserve team work out I would imagine
Don't be so stupid; don't! :slap:
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 19:46
by lucy6lucy
merse btpir wrote: ↑27 Nov 2017, 19:28
Don't be so stupid; don't! :slap:
Based on imagine merse. My opinion is league is more of an importance, remember the dilemma we faced at Bognor Regis.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 27 Nov 2017, 21:27
by tomogull
lucy6lucy wrote: ↑27 Nov 2017, 19:46
Based on imagine merse. My opinion is league is more of an importance, remember the dilemma we faced at Bognor Regis.
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Trouble is, Lucy x2, is that we haven't got enough fit players to make up a reserve team! I'd imagine Ryans Clarke & Higgins will get a run out and JonPaul Pitman if he's fit and the new French guy. I suppose a lot depends on which of our loanees will be available. The league is more important of course but the F.A. Trophy can generate some money. Also, I'd think Maidstone will also think the league is more important so I expect they will give some of their players a break. It's a home draw - that makes a change.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 11:04
by wivelgull
As a Whitby Town supporter (remember, only two leagues below United) I feel a little cross about the attitude towards the Trophy. Here, we would give anything for a good Trophy run (we failed at the first hurdle - again!). It isn't 'tinpot' or 'of less importance', believe me.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 11:22
by nickbrod
Also 1st Round winners get £6000 maybe not a lot but would help towards player wages.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 11:22
by Burnhamgull
I agree, we are not a big club who have the arrogance to decide what we will and will not chase.
We should give everything to the FA Trophy as it's a notable competition that ends with a day out at Wembley. It also gives our players more opportunities to gel and develop a winning mentality.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 11:28
by westyorkshiregull
Think 6000 pounds would help very much so.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 12:27
by DevonYellow
Winning is a habit we need to develop, whatever the competition.
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 12:29
by westyorkshiregull
Well I would as it stands be happy with 15th in table and win the vase.. very happy
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 12:40
by United62
westyorkshiregull wrote: ↑28 Nov 2017, 12:29
Well I would as it stands be happy with 15th in table and win the
vase.. very happy
I know we're shite at the moment (league position doesn't lie).... but I didn't realised we'd been relegated to the Vase just yet!
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 13:03
by westyorkshiregull
Lol... trophy then
FA Trophy First Round
Posted: 28 Nov 2017, 19:16
by Dazza
Who the hell is pulling these balls out of the bag. Maidstone probably have the best away record of anyone in the draw..