The FA Cup Thread 2015-16

Worth noting that the quality of team - coefficient relationship is a bit hazier with Europey-level teams, as well. Clubs that get into European competitions every year through weaker leagues tend to have stronger coefficients than many from good leagues that haven't qualified for some time. I'd much rather face Rapid Wien (if they reach the group stage) than Mainz or Celta, but Rapid has the better coefficient because they dusted a weak group last year before getting annihilated by Valencia in the first knockout stage.

 

Had a great moment today. I'm putting my daughter to bed, and Palace score.
She looks me right in the eye and says, "why is Mummy screaming?"

 

Is the human being wearing a fuzzy mop on its head.?

 

Well I suppose there's inevitably going to be one person out there who feels that way.

 

Three nice things about today:

1 We go into the group stage of the Europa Cup
2 Morgan gets a medal even if he did look a bit embarrassed about it.
3 All of the United fans are able to get home early tonight on the tube.

 

Bitter sweet this result. Man Utd win West Ham qualify for Europa Puncheon doesn't score winning goal Saints enter group stage of Europa

The draw for the group stages of the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League will take place in Monaco on Friday 26th August. Mark it on your calendar.

 

Nothing from RonKo on social media... Cue meltdown....!!!!!!!!!!

 

Me to but hey ho.

 

I'm pleased WHU are in the QE, they have a very challenging season coming up, and that will not help at all. Also, it makes the season start that bit earlier when you can cheer on some little no hope'r against, well a big no hope'r in July!

 

26th of August.? That's a lifetime away. I think this year more than any other, since I was at my most avid as a supporter 1960-80's inclusive, I have already started to suffer withdrawal symptoms. At this moment, the Euros, the Olympics, the Ramblers, even riding the old bike in sunny warm weather, is small beer compared to my excitement and expectations for next season. Don't worry, I'll get over it. I'm just telling you how it feels right now.

 

Thanks, United.

Oh, the shame

 

First game in the new stadium will be Dynamo Minnows in the 3rd round.

 

See how precious they are when that happens. Can't wait!

 

I feel a bit dirty myself. Like I can't wash something off me.

 

Heh, the stadium may not even be ready. They may have to borrow a stadium for a day, as Upton Park won't be fit for a match, either.

C'mon, West Ham, call up Leyton Orient and ask whether they'll groundshare with you for a match or two.

 

Nope he was crap!

 

Did he get a mention after half time at all? No. He got all the big calls right apart from the 2 advantages he should have played. If you think he was crap you don't have a clue about refereeing.

 

Possibly right always preferred football,he was crap.

 

And he's never going to