14 Apr 2026 18:07:05
A quick thought - I, amongst a few others on here, were fairly neutral about the FA Cup back in the third round (if we lost, we lost and so be it) .

But it has bizarrely helped us to achieve a victory at Old Trafford which hasn't happened in many a long year.

We looked so much brighter than they did because we had played a week ago, whereas Man U hadn't kicked a ball in anger for 24 days (the same could be said for the Hammers playing a Wolves team devoid of competitive football for three weeks) .



Three invaluable points for the pair of us!

It does mean of course, that we'll have to a lengthy cup run every time the authorities decide not to schedule any football over the Easter period!

Who cares? I'm still celebrating after last night. :)
MOT guys.

1.) 14 Apr 2026
14 Apr 2026 18:24:53
Good post Cleggy, very true. ?

2.) 14 Apr 2026
14 Apr 2026 23:33:31
A potential appearance in a big occasion at Wembley, always does wonders for player's confidence.

3.) 15 Apr 2026
15 Apr 2026 07:21:14
Great points of view there, Cleggy!

4.) 15 Apr 2026
15 Apr 2026 09:04:58
I hear what you are saying about momentum, but my worry was/is we are one kick away from an injury, and did not want to be on the list of teams - won the Cup and relegated, same season.