Nicolo Barella Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Farrington fox said: They’re a bloody good side! In League 2... Just because they gave Spurs a fright last year doesn't mean they have it in their locker to pull off upsets like that consistently. Wigan beating Man City wasn't exactly textbook for them, for example - if it was they'd be in the PL. Think a lot of people are getting frightened for not much reason. Edited 2 January 2019 by Nicolo Barella Typos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 29 minutes ago, Nicolo Barella said: In League 2... Just because they gave Spurs a fright last year doesn't mean they have it in their locker to pull off upsets like that consistently. Wigan beating Man City wasn't exactly textbook for them, for example - if it was they'd be in the PL. Think a lot of people are getting frightened for not much reason. Semi disagree. The cup brings out big performances in clubs in lower leagues, they want to play well to upset the big teams, from a players perspective gets them potential suitors as well. They may be league 2, but we're playing at their ground, it won't be the carpet we're used to in the prem. Underestimate the small teams at your own peril, this is their "big day out". Would rather put a decent team out and smash them then get a replay and an extra 90 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrington fox Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 1 hour ago, Nicolo Barella said: In League 2... Just because they gave Spurs a fright last year doesn't mean they have it in their locker to pull off upsets like that consistently. Wigan beating Man City wasn't exactly textbook for them, for example - if it was they'd be in the PL. Think a lot of people are getting frightened for not much reason. I remember the mighty Leatherhead, who came close to causing us a minor embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 45 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: Semi disagree. The cup brings out big performances in clubs in lower leagues, they want to play well to upset the big teams, from a players perspective gets them potential suitors as well. They may be league 2, but we're playing at their ground, it won't be the carpet we're used to in the prem. Underestimate the small teams at your own peril, this is their "big day out". Would rather put a decent team out and smash them then get a replay and an extra 90 mins. Are there even any replays this year? I'd be more warm to the idea of playing a stronger squad if we weren't just coming off the winter schedule. As it is, I wouldn't worry too much about being subject to an upset. They usually happen to teams with clear priorities, like surviving relegation or saving strength for Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 1 hour ago, Nicolo Barella said: In League 2... Just because they gave Spurs a fright last year doesn't mean they have it in their locker to pull off upsets like that consistently. Wigan beating Man City wasn't exactly textbook for them, for example - if it was they'd be in the PL. Think a lot of people are getting frightened for not much reason. I still remember Harlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 Just now, dayday said: I still remember Harlow We've a much better squad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 1 minute ago, Nicolo Barella said: We've a much better squad now. Yes your right, but we was lucky last year against Fleetwood with a strong squad, and was lucky to survive the away match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 2 January 2019 Share Posted 2 January 2019 17 minutes ago, Nicolo Barella said: Are there even any replays this year? I'd be more warm to the idea of playing a stronger squad if we weren't just coming off the winter schedule. As it is, I wouldn't worry too much about being subject to an upset. They usually happen to teams with clear priorities, like surviving relegation or saving strength for Europe. Think there are, 5th round there isn't i don't think. The whole idea of an upset is you don't expect to lose. It's that attitude that leads to complacency and having an upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble92 Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 7 hours ago, Nicolo Barella said: In League 2... Just because they gave Spurs a fright last year doesn't mean they have it in their locker to pull off upsets like that consistently. Wigan beating Man City wasn't exactly textbook for them, for example - if it was they'd be in the PL. Think a lot of people are getting frightened for not much reason. To be honest, im kind of frightened because of the two examples you just used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 7 hours ago, Farrington fox said: They’re a bloody good side! Only Cambridge and Notts County have conceded more than Newport in league 2 this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Maul Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 17 hours ago, ealingfox said: Remember when Merson absolutely did his bollocks frothing about Puel making 10 changes against Peterborough and then we were 4-0 up after about 10 minutes. Good times. Brilliant away day. Left the ground thinking we'd signed a £50m player from the French second division again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 playing our best team this week will make no difference to us not winning the FA Cup. I'd go with: Ward Pascanu Soyuncu/Evans Knight Fuchs Choudhury Iborra (if staying) Maddison Albrighton Iheanacho Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Ward Simpson Soyuncu Maguire Fuchs Mendy Iborra Gray Ghezzal Maddison (all three can interchange behind the striker) Nachoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djskydiver Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Does anyone know if this is being televised anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 3 minutes ago, djskydiver said: Does anyone know if this is being televised anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djskydiver Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Just now, SouthStandUpperTier said: I was assuming not but you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 6 minutes ago, djskydiver said: Does anyone know if this is being televised anywhere? It's on Sky next Monday at 8pm. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rorab Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 I can see why people would be nervous about team selection here, but in my opinion I think if you can't rotate against a League 2 side, then when else are you going to have the possibility of trying out a couple of youngsters and fringe players to see how they respond? I'd like a cup run as much as the next bloke, but I don't think we should play a full-strength side against these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 You can argue its weakened if you like but most of the team that gets picked will have played a fair amount of first team games this season. Its not as though we are shoving the under 18s in. We have a first team squad and it makes sense to utilise them on these types of occasions. Yes you risk going out but I'd say there would still be potential shock with our 'first 11'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLFox Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 15 minutes ago, djskydiver said: Does anyone know if this is being televised anywhere? Live on BBC 1 Sunday 16:30hrs so everyones a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODNEY FERNIO Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Newport expecting a full house of 6,867 ….. bless em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Well no Iborra, clearly. Maybe Dewsbury-Hall gets a start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 1 hour ago, RODNEY FERNIO said: Newport expecting a full house of 6,867 ….. bless em Should be a good atmosphere then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyanmark Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Does anyone know why so many young players have the double barrel name.Broken homes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 3 January 2019 Share Posted 3 January 2019 Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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