FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:37 pm

Justified logic wrote:
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Dubciteh wrote:We beat them already with Bravo in goal? Whats the problem? Let the media concentrate on having a go at one of our own and we get on with winning matches and enjoying the football we have on show.

Yes we did. They had one shot on target and they, er, scored one goal. All well and good if we can limit them to fewer scoring chances than goals we score, but is that really the best way to go about winning the FA Cup?

As I wrote before, we could easily have conceded - would have conceded - on two occasions against Boro if it were not for our defenders clearing balls off the line. And that wasn't the first game that our defenders have had to be there to back up Bravo. He made no saves during that game. What sort of goalie is it that needs defenders playing behind him to prevent opponents scoring?! One who is regularly and easily beaten.


On Stones clearance, can you please inform me as to what Bravo did wrong? If anything he should be getting credit for getting a hand to Fabio's point blank header which slowed the ball enough to enable Stones to clear.

Did he? I couldn't make that out.


I missed it at the time too, go to 9.50 on this, you can spot on the slow mo replay

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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby freshie » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:40 pm

Beefymcfc wrote:
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Beefymcfc wrote:Is this our biggest challenge in a semi since beating the Rags? Arsenal are a very good side on their day and anything could happen. They are, of course, one of the poorer performers at the moment and with our style of play we're bound to get chances.

Very much looking forward to this and am relishing watching the Tarquins squeal. Obviously if we win, mind you ;-)


I thought Chelsea in 2013 was a big challenge, possibly bigger than Arsenal, however I would discount Arsenal's current form with regard to the semi final. Anything can happen in a one-off cup game. Can't wait though - I'd love to beat the Goners!

Soon I'd like to be calling them the Gurners!


Watch Arsenal Fan TV on youtube - not far off :lol:
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby Beefymcfc » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:58 pm

freshie wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:
freshie wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:Is this our biggest challenge in a semi since beating the Rags? Arsenal are a very good side on their day and anything could happen. They are, of course, one of the poorer performers at the moment and with our style of play we're bound to get chances.

Very much looking forward to this and am relishing watching the Tarquins squeal. Obviously if we win, mind you ;-)


I thought Chelsea in 2013 was a big challenge, possibly bigger than Arsenal, however I would discount Arsenal's current form with regard to the semi final. Anything can happen in a one-off cup game. Can't wait though - I'd love to beat the Goners!

Soon I'd like to be calling them the Gurners!


Watch Arsenal Fan TV on youtube - not far off :lol:

Sorry mate, I'll go as far as watching that Adebayor moment gift but anything else makes me want to punch the screen. Self entitled Tarquin fucks!
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby freshie » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:22 pm

Beefymcfc wrote:
freshie wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:
freshie wrote:
Beefymcfc wrote:Is this our biggest challenge in a semi since beating the Rags? Arsenal are a very good side on their day and anything could happen. They are, of course, one of the poorer performers at the moment and with our style of play we're bound to get chances.

Very much looking forward to this and am relishing watching the Tarquins squeal. Obviously if we win, mind you ;-)


I thought Chelsea in 2013 was a big challenge, possibly bigger than Arsenal, however I would discount Arsenal's current form with regard to the semi final. Anything can happen in a one-off cup game. Can't wait though - I'd love to beat the Goners!

Soon I'd like to be calling them the Gurners!


Watch Arsenal Fan TV on youtube - not far off :lol:

Sorry mate, I'll go as far as watching that Adebayor moment gift but anything else makes me want to punch the screen. Self entitled Tarquin fucks!


It's hilarious watching them meltdown
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby PrezIke » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:33 pm

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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby South Stand Balti » Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:06 pm

I can't see any official announcement BUT the BBC sport fixtures website shows us playing Arsenal at Wembley at 17.15 on Saturday 22nd. I hope this is true.
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby Dub City » Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:29 pm

South Stand Balti wrote:I can't see any official announcement BUT the BBC sport fixtures website shows us playing Arsenal at Wembley at 17.15 on Saturday 22nd. I hope this is true.


It has both games down for that time and kick off - its a joke that not announced yet
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby South Stand Balti » Wed Mar 15, 2017 3:42 pm

Dub City wrote:
South Stand Balti wrote:I can't see any official announcement BUT the BBC sport fixtures website shows us playing Arsenal at Wembley at 17.15 on Saturday 22nd. I hope this is true.


It has both games down for that time and kick off - its a joke that not announced yet

Ah, that's a shame. I think they may be waiting for tonight. If we get through then we may have a game (2nd leg?) of chumps league on the Wednesday before the FA cup. That may mean we play on Sunday at Wembley.
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby john@staustell » Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:02 pm

South Stand Balti wrote:
Dub City wrote:
South Stand Balti wrote:I can't see any official announcement BUT the BBC sport fixtures website shows us playing Arsenal at Wembley at 17.15 on Saturday 22nd. I hope this is true.


It has both games down for that time and kick off - its a joke that not announced yet

Ah, that's a shame. I think they may be waiting for tonight. If we get through then we may have a game (2nd leg?) of chumps league on the Wednesday before the FA cup. That may mean we play on Sunday at Wembley.


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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby chips » Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:53 pm

I bought tickets to our home game against West Brom on 22nd April but thats when the semi final is. Does anyone what will happen about my tickets and when the fixture will be moved to?
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby South Stand Balti » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:15 pm

chips wrote:I bought tickets to our home game against West Brom on 22nd April but thats when the semi final is. Does anyone what will happen about my tickets and when the fixture will be moved to?

I don't know but usually your ticket carries forward or you can get your money back. It may be a frustrating wait to see when the new date for the game is. There could be s game on the Wednesday following the cup semi but this is most likely for the rearranged Derby as it stands.
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby chips » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:35 pm

Cheers. That's annoying, I won't be able to make the game midweek and had good seats! Bloody FA cup!
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby nottsblue » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:47 pm

Looks like that is the defining moment in our season unless we pull a very unexpected rabbit out of the hat in the next 45 minutes
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby Moonchesteri » Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:45 pm

Justified logic wrote:The question is, if Bravo is going to be in goal is it worth trying to get a ticket?


Now that FA Cup is our only chance of winning a trophy; if Pep puts that cunt Bravo anywhere near our playing squad he can fuck off to his vineyard in Spain.
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby aaron bond » Thu Mar 16, 2017 4:13 am

Moonchesteri wrote:
Justified logic wrote:The question is, if Bravo is going to be in goal is it worth trying to get a ticket?


Now that FA Cup is our only chance of winning a trophy; if Pep puts that cunt Bravo anywhere near our playing squad he can fuck off to his vineyard in Spain.


We've seen this season that Pep is very stubborn so I'm sure there is a big part of him determined to prove that Bravo was a good buy for us.

I'm sure Bravo will be playing against Arsenal in the cup.
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby Hazy2 » Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:46 am

chips wrote:I bought tickets to our home game against West Brom on 22nd April but thats when the semi final is. Does anyone what will happen about my tickets and when the fixture will be moved to?


You take them to Nandos and get the works.
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby gmercer1 » Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:03 am

Sunday 3pm it is then!!
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby City64 » Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:05 am

gmercer1 wrote:Sunday 3pm it is then!!


Surprise surprise we just knew we would get the sunday didn't we . The FA don't give a fuck and are unfit for purpose .
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby Feed The Goat » Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:27 am

Sunday is London marathon day too trains will be hammered
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Re: FA Cup Semi-final vs Arsenal

Postby CuteMancs » Fri Mar 17, 2017 11:35 am

City64 wrote:
gmercer1 wrote:Sunday 3pm it is then!!


Surprise surprise we just knew we would get the sunday didn't we . The FA don't give a fuck and are unfit for purpose .


Anyone who has twitter can contact the FA @FA ....I. Feel they should be sent some questions
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