MATCHWATCH : Sheffield United (h) sponsored by the magic of the cup

[Hound]

Disappointing to see so many seats not taken up a day before the game. I would hope we would get 18,000 but think it will be more like 15,000.

Doesn't help it's midweek. I understand they had to accommodate the PL winter break in somewhere but traditionally the FA Cup should be played on a weekend (excluding replays). Competition is being further overlooked and diminished

Agree with this, had it been on a weekend, I would've 100% gone. I do like thee idea of big cup games being under floodlights as it seems adds something a bit extra.

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

[Old Man Andrews]

Doesn't help it's midweek. I understand they had to accommodate the PL winter break in somewhere but traditionally the FA Cup should be played on a weekend (excluding replays). Competition is being further overlooked and diminished

Agree with this, had it been on a weekend, I would've 100% gone. I do like thee idea of big cup games being under floodlights as it seems adds something a bit extra.

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Yeah mine are going, my daughter never ever goes to games either. She was for some reason enthused by this one.

[Hound]

Agree with this, had it been on a weekend, I would've 100% gone. I do like thee idea of big cup games being under floodlights as it seems adds something a bit extra.

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Yeah mine are going, my daughter never ever goes to games either. She was for some reason enthused by this one.

because you've been banging on about how its the most impt game of the season?

[Old Man Andrews]

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Yeah mine are going, my daughter never ever goes to games either. She was for some reason enthused by this one.

because you've been banging on about how its the most impt game of the season?

I am trying to steer her towards supporting a team on the up, maybe someone like Leeds perhaps.

[NewCorkSeth]

Yeah mine are going, my daughter never ever goes to games either. She was for some reason enthused by this one.

because you've been banging on about how its the most impt game of the season?

I am trying to steer her towards supporting a team on the up, maybe someone like Leeds perhaps.

Poor girl.

[Stranded]

About 17k sold to date apparently - be interesting to see if the confirmation that the game is being streamed on Facebook in the UK will affect the final numbers.

[Maneki Neko]

really?

thats me out

[Hendo]

really?

thats me out

Yep, going to be on The FA Facebook page, I think.

[leon]

Doesn't help it's midweek. I understand they had to accommodate the PL winter break in somewhere but traditionally the FA Cup should be played on a weekend (excluding replays). Competition is being further overlooked and diminished

Agree with this, had it been on a weekend, I would've 100% gone. I do like thee idea of big cup games being under floodlights as it seems adds something a bit extra.

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Was considering going with jnr leon II but we wouldn’t get home before 11 and hes got school tomorrow...excuse excuse etc etc

[South Coast Royal]

Agree with this, had it been on a weekend, I would've 100% gone. I do like thee idea of big cup games being under floodlights as it seems adds something a bit extra.

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Was considering going with jnr leon II but we wouldn’t get home before 11 and hes got school tomorrow...excuse excuse etc etc

But it could just be one of those nights when he boasts at school tomorrow that he saw Reading knock out a Premier League club after extra time and penalties and didn't get to bed before 1-00 on a school night-his cred would surely rise so you would be doing him a favour.
On the other hand...…………………..

[leon]

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Was considering going with jnr leon II but we wouldn’t get home before 11 and hes got school tomorrow...excuse excuse etc etc

But it could just be one of those nights when he boasts at school tomorrow that he saw Reading knock out a Premier League club after extra time and penalties and didn't get to bed before 1-00 on a school night-his cred would surely rise so you would be doing him a favour.
On the other hand...…………………..

Maybe

[Tilehurstsouthbank]

Facebook feed is a godsend for those some distance away or with kids who can't go but everyone else should make the effort. I'm going straight from work (Leatherhead) and will drive home after (Farnham) so potentially a very late night but who cares. Football is far more important than work!

[Hendo]

Allowing the kids to go to this one despite it being a school night - I know quite a few others are doing the same, so hopefully it will be up towards 17-18k.

Was considering going with jnr leon II but we wouldn’t get home before 11 and hes got school tomorrow...excuse excuse etc etc

But it could just be one of those nights when he boasts at school tomorrow that he saw Reading knock out a Premier League club after extra time and penalties and didn't get to bed before 1-00 on a school night-his cred would surely rise so you would be doing him a favour.
On the other hand...…………………..

This is exactly what happened to me when we beat West Ham in the League Cup

[South Coast Royal]

Was considering going with jnr leon II but we wouldn’t get home before 11 and hes got school tomorrow...excuse excuse etc etc

But it could just be one of those nights when he boasts at school tomorrow that he saw Reading knock out a Premier League club after extra time and penalties and didn't get to bed before 1-00 on a school night-his cred would surely rise so you would be doing him a favour.
On the other hand...…………………..

This is exactly what happened to me when we beat West Ham in the League Cup

Wasn't that the 9/11 night?
Dreadful game on a dreadful day.

[Hendo]

But it could just be one of those nights when he boasts at school tomorrow that he saw Reading knock out a Premier League club after extra time and penalties and didn't get to bed before 1-00 on a school night-his cred would surely rise so you would be doing him a favour.
On the other hand...…………………..

This is exactly what happened to me when we beat West Ham in the League Cup

Wasn't that the 9/11 night?
Dreadful game on a dreadful day.

It was on that day, I don't remember it being a bad game, but it was nearly 20 years ago.

Still beat a premiership team which featured Michael Carrick, Jermain Defoe, Rigobert Song, John Moncur and Trevor Sinclair.

[SCIAG]

Is Osho available for this one?

Don’t want to risk Miazga or Moore long-term for a dead rubber, but with McIntyre and Blackett out we don’t really have much choice.

[Old Man Andrews]

Is Osho available for this one?

Don’t want to risk Miazga or Moore long-term for a dead rubber, but with McIntyre and Blackett out we don’t really have much choice.

Moron. We have every chance of winning the game if we play our strongest team.

[URZZZZ]

Is Osho available for this one?

Don’t want to risk Miazga or Moore long-term for a dead rubber, but with McIntyre and Blackett out we don’t really have much choice.

Is Blackett out for this one? Saw that he was ill on the weekend but he was still on the bench

[wiggso]

I have 3 free tickets if anyone wants them

[Dave the rave]

Was considering going with jnr leon II but we wouldn’t get home before 11 and hes got school tomorrow...excuse excuse etc etc

But it could just be one of those nights when he boasts at school tomorrow that he saw Reading knock out a Premier League club after extra time and penalties and didn't get to bed before 1-00 on a school night-his cred would surely rise so you would be doing him a favour.
On the other hand...…………………..

Maybe

Am in the same position. I've taken my boy to all the home FA cup games this season and they go and throw one in on a week night.

Head says no way. Heart and the point made above says go on then.
Should be interesting!