F.A. Cup 2016/2017

[Rattus Norvegicus]

If I'm not greatly mistaken it is the last of the qualifying rounds on Saturday.

I presume (but do not know) that the draw will then be held on Sunday or Monday ........... and of course our name will be in the hat (well, it's a perspex sphere with a hole in the top but that doesn't quite sound the same).

First round date is bonfire night - 5th November.

I love the cup competition (think Millwall last season ....... or was it a couple of seasons ago already :'() and hope we can progress and get some punters and cash in through the turnstiles.

Who do we want to be drawn against?
Who do we want to avoid?
What other teams should we be looking out for?

 

[MK Shrimper]

Away at a non league side we've never played, obvs.....but no doubt it'll be someone like Luton away.

 

[Uncle Leo]

My wish...

Hemel Hempstead Town to get through against Taunton (they should do, they are two levels higher in the pyramid) and then to get a home tie against Southend United.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Away at a non league side we've never played, obvs.....but no doubt it'll be someone like Luton away.

Which would at least be local for you and I!

 

[AndyT]

Are Billericay Town still in it?

If so, a game against them would be pleasant.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Which would at least be local for you and I!

Very true, and perversely I like Kennilworth Road!

 

[Jai]

I want us to get a non-league side we've never played before away. On the flip side, we'll almost certainly lose and this wretched season will become even more embarrassing.

 

[Supernaut]

Are Billericay Town still in it?

If so, a game against them would be pleasant.

The 'riccay are away to Maidstone in the last round. I'd be happy to play either of those away.

 

[AndyT]

MO, Supernaut.

Just found the fixtures and there's some outposts still in it that I wouldn't fancy.

Mind you, I see East Leigh are playing North Leigh! :cool:

 

[Uncle Leo]

Here are the fixtures....

http://www.thefa.com/thefacup/fixtures

Chesham and St Albans are two others who, selfishly, I'd be happy to see us get in the 1st round.

 

[AndyT]

Westfields are still in it.

I hope they play at the Olympic Stadium!

 

[Napster]

Kidderminster away, obviously. :thumbsup:

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

Yep, non league side away for me as well. We'll no doubt get Morecambe though

 

[Napster]

Yep, non league side away for me as well. We'll no doubt get Morecambe though

or Daggers. :'(

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Kidderminster (A)

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

or Daggers. :'(

Was almost sick then, please don't do that again

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Draw is on Monday, Oct 17 apparently and think BBC2 is covering it live. 7pm?

 

[jaffa1]

Two away fixtures appeal to me ;
Whitehawk (near my Sister's house)
Wealdstone (cos I want'summ)

 

[North Wales Shrimper]

Southport away please, new ground and it's easy to get to from North Wales (great pubs in Southport as well)

 

[Taunton_Shrimper]

My wish...

Hemel Hempstead Town to get through against Taunton (they should do, they are two levels higher in the pyramid) and then to get a home tie against Southend United.

As I Live in Taunton I'm hoping for exactly the opposite, :winking: that said I'm actually going to watch this game on Saturday and am hoping that seeing some good honest football played by your everyday fellas will help re-ignite my draining love for the game.