It’s less than 16 hours until the FA Cup draw for round four takes place, which has lead me to think about who it would be good to get. The headline makes my preference somewhat obvious, I’ve decided to cast aside the very realistic prospect that they could do us over for the obvious amusement that us causing an upset would bring. So look out for our number (15) and theirs (9) on Monday lunchtime.
A big Premiership side at the City Ground would be nice too – one that would generate a sell-out, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool (oh, they’re out, aren’t they? 
) sure, we’d get a good spanking, but it would be an experience for the lads and make us a bit of cash too, I suppose a trip to Old Trafford would generate the most cash given the potential attendance, but can’t see the good people of everywhere-but-Manchester filling Old Trafford for the likes of us.
So anyway, here are the list of possible games that await us, I have emboldened those that would be a tempting prospect for me – who are you hoping for?
- Blackpool – do me a favour!
- Swansea City – absolutely not.
- Portsmouth – no.
- Bolton Wanderers – no.
- West Ham United – half would like ‘em at home, as they’re having a tough time – but not quite enough, I remember how distasteful their fans are.
- Les-da/Fulham – Les-da at home could be fun – don’t want Fulham though.
- Derby – Bring it on, if the players can’t raise their game for this, then there’s no hope for them, it would bring a buzz to the City Ground we’ve not had since we beat ‘em 3-0 in the playoff season.
- Wolves/Oldham – no, on both counts!
- Chester/Ipswich – no, on both counts!
- Norwich – no, even knowing a Norwich fan isn’t enough to sway me.
- Preston – no.
- Arsenal - preferably at home, a trip to the Emirates Stadium would be good, though.
- Watford – with no Marlon King to abuse there’s absolutely nothing appealing about this fixture.
- Crystal Palace – no.
- Bristol City/Coventry - no. Especially not if Brizzle triumph!
- Peterborough/Plymouth – absolutely and without a doubt no.
- QPR/Luton – no.
- Southend/Barnsley – no.
- West Brom – I’m going with the brass band on this one, f**k off, West Brom!
- Hull/Middlesbrough – No.
- Birmingham/Newcastle – I was half tempted to embolden Newcastle, but resisted.
- Southampton – No.
- Chelsea – yeah, we’d get spanked, but what an experience for the lads!
- Bristol Rovers – absolutely not.
- Stoke - no.
- Manchester United - see Chelsea!
- Man City/Sheff Wed – a reunion with either Psycho, or Lawsy and Big Norm!
- Blackburn – no.
- Cardiff/Tottenham Hotspur - I’m not remotely interested in Cardiff, but who could deny Smoulds a reunion with Tottenham?
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not many ‘yes’s’ there.
not even Agogo’s reunion with Rovers tempts you then?
There aren’t really; but I want someone to come and see us fill the City Ground – go out with a bang, not a whimper, as it were – and casting my eye down the list there actually aren’t many of them!
As for Rovers, I’m sick of us being the Goliath in games, I much prefer us in the role of David
As continually repeated on the Whie Album. Number 9, Number 9, Number 9…….
you seem resigned to or hopeful of an exit in he next round by only wanting the ‘glamour’ clubs ($heep $haggers excluded).
Surely progression is the key? We’ve all seen what can happen in recent years by ‘lucky runs / easy draws – admittedly not a common feature in recent history.
Or is it that you see the Cup as a distraction to the main (only) target of promotion?
Kind of, suppose it depends what happens in January, but our squad looks thin now we’ve let a few go!
Part of me would love a cup run, but part of me would like us to get a huge fixture to get some cash in, and then concentrate on the league fully.
On the flipside, the “distraction” of the Charlton game couldn’t have come at a better time!
The charlton game was perfect in it’s timing and result. It reinforced the ideat that forest are a capable side. Losing 5-0 one week and then winning comfortably against a premiership side is a huge change in what was very much the same squad.. I’d actually say our squad was weaker than when we got thumped.. interesting indeed.
We can play without commons aswell? Amazing scenes.
We knew we could play without Commo anyway Mike as the first quarter when he was injured showed. If anything he’s been the problem as Calderwood looks to facilitate him as a striker. He then wonders all over the place and ends up having little impact and gets in the way.
He’s best off on the left side but you have to question his discipline to stay in that possition – unless now Tyson can play as a left winger and Kris can become the creative influence we need in centre midfield (if he can start tracking back that is).
Tyson – a Thierry Henry in reverse??
Tyson was definetly a better left-winger than Commons has been. When Commons has played as an orthodox winger, the left-back/left-sided centre-half always looks exposed. I suspect this is why Bennett hasn’t seen much action, as his defensive work isn’t as strong as it should be.
Happy?
Very!!
We’ll just have to beat Chelsea now to get Derby in the next round