Poyet delighted to be out the cup

[macky]

Not a weakened team at all- kish, spaz and wood injured, noone cup tied. Only weak link was brez and at least this should shut up all the muppets on here who think he's better than Casper.

well cup tied Injured or not Surely its stil la weakened team ??

 

[227 BHA]

Fair enuf, I thought it was implied that he was playing a weakened team out of choice rather than the best available?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Was it really a 'reserve side'?

Just needed Holroyd to complete the set.

 

[HoveHorace]

Yeah - I think everyone is disappointed and surprised by the result but look at positives already mentioned - no injuries etc.

My day was made by the League One results plus Saints fixture congestion. When we beat Plymouth everything will be rosy again.

 

[GT49er]

Only un-enforced changes, I think, were Brez and Elph for Casper and El Abd - and Elph is a pretty good back-up for El-Abd. All the rest were, I think, through injury or unavailability.

 

[Jam The Man]

Amazing that Gus has confided in various people on here that he doesn't care about the FA Cup.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Just needed Holroyd to complete the set.

I think if Gus had brought on Holroyd as a sub in the 2nd half he might be facing a hearing at the FA for bringing the reputation of the FA Cup into disrepute.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Only un-enforced changes, I think, were Brez and Elph for Casper and El Abd - and Elph is a pretty good back-up for El-Abd. All the rest were, I think, through injury or unavailability.

And you explain the inclusion of the Batti boy how?

 

[Rookie]

And you explain the inclusion of the Batti boy how?

Wood ruled out late on, Sparrow not fully fit and not worth risking with Tuesday in mind, Caskey not ready for 90 mins?

 

[Theatre of Trees]

And you explain the inclusion of the Batti boy how?

Injury to Sparrow, Kish only just returned from Bulgaria possibly not being match fit and Noone being cup tied perhaps?

 

[Husty]

I think if Gus had brought on Holroyd as a sub in the 2nd half he might be facing a hearing at the FA for bringing the reputation of the FA Cup into disrepute.

Bringing on Sandaza surely isn't any better?

 

[Seagull27]

I thought Sandaza did pretty well actually

 

[Peterrhodes]

Brez had a bad day that's not gus's fault. Are you seriously suggesting that batty deserved his place on ability though?

 

[mreprice]

Brez had a bad day that's not gus's fault. Are you seriously suggesting that batty deserved his place on ability though?

Pay attention. The only other "midfielders" available - look at the bench - were Baz, who is more of a forward - or Caskey - who is 16 and has played less than half a game in his life.

 

[Notters]

I assume you're talking about the Baz, Caskey and Sandaza who all looked CLASS when they came on?

 

[Finchley Seagull]

And you explain the inclusion of the Batti boy how?

I find it amusing that you and one or two others are criticising Gus for not taking the cup seriously while the game is still going on. If the FA Cup is such a holy grail for you and we have reached the fifth round for the first time in 25 years, surely you would have moved heaven and earth to get to the game rather than sitting at home on your computer slagging off the manager's team selections.

Also, as someone else said when you are without Navarro, Kishishev, Sparrow, Smith, Noone and Wood; then Battipiedi is probably the next best choice. Out of interest, who would you have picked? Also, the subs all did pretty well when they came on.

 

[Bwian]

Pay attention. The only other "midfielders" available - look at the bench - were Baz, who is more of a forward - or Caskey - who is 16 and has played less than half a game in his life.

..and did well when he came on. He could be our secret weapon as we near the end of the season-well done Gus for having the balls to use him.

 

[Bwian]

Was it really a 'reserve side'? I'm pretty certain we have got a few injuries here and there. Eight of our players are regular starters and it looked as though he was going to play a three pronged attack, if Wood had been fit.

We played a lot of the second half with Brez, Elphick, Bati, Baz, Sandaza and Caskey-none of whom are considered starters. I was at the game and, although disappointed that we lost, I am 100% in support of the way Gus handled this game. HE knows exactly what the CHAIRMAN (and supporters) wants and expects and planned accordingly. This board would go into total meltdown if an extended cup run prevents us from getting promotion. The cup run was a bit of fun-now the season gets serious and I can't wait for Tuesday's game.

 

[clippedgull]

I think if Gus had brought on Holroyd as a sub in the 2nd half he might be facing a hearing at the FA for bringing the reputation of the FA Cup into disrepute.

Mind you he couldn't have been any worse than the Murray/Barnes show that was cancelled out completely!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I find it amusing that you and one or two others are criticising Gus for not taking the cup seriously while the game is still going on. If the FA Cup is such a holy grail for you and we have reached the fifth round for the first time in 25 years, surely you would have moved heaven and earth to get to the game rather than sitting at home on your computer slagging off the manager's team selections.

Also, as someone else said when you are without Navarro, Kishishev, Sparrow, Smith, Noone and Wood; then Battipiedi is probably the next best choice. Out of interest, who would you have picked? Also, the subs all did pretty well when they came on.

Agree.